Get Ready Diet

2010-03-09T02:30:00.000-08:00

The Get Ready Diet is an online weight loss program that was developed by a board certified Physician. Creators of the plan claim that you can lose ten pounds in the first four weeks on the diet.

The diet is based on the principle of ‘supercharging’ the metabolism so that the rate of calorie burning is increased. Eating small frequent meals and alternating the ratios of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats in the diet combats the tendency toward neurotransmitter tolerance. This is thought to be one reason why metabolism often slows down on calorie reduced diets.
Get Ready Diet Basics

get-ready-diet. The Get Ready Diet follows the SHED principle for weight loss, which is said to incorporate all the principles of a perfect diet.

S=Sustainable

The diet is easy to follow to maintain your ideal weight because it does not involve any prepackaged foods or shakes.

S=Satiating

You won’t feel hungry on the diet because you will eat adequate portions at frequent intervals.

H=Healthy

The diet is based on up to date nutritional information and scientific research.

E=Easy to follow

Does not require counting or measuring portion sizes.

D=Demand accountability

Studies show that accountability increases the chances of weight loss success.

One of the major elements of the program is the computer generated meal planner, which lets you choose the foods you enjoy from a list, and then creates a weekly meal plan. The meal generator constantly changes the ratio of carbohydrates, proteins, fats and fiber and is updated every Sunday morning.

The plans are based on eating four low glycemic meals a day at least two hours apart and you are allowed to switch the order of two of the meals if desired. A handful of nuts once or twice a day is allowed for snacks if desired.

For breakfast you may select from any foods from the following list: all bran, oatmeal, whole wheat bread, Canadian bacon, soy milk, fruit, decaf coffee or tea.

For all meals you are not permitted to deep fry foods, cook them in saturated fats or to cover them with fat-laden sauces. Recommended cooking methods include grilling, broiling or frying in Pam or olive oil. Herbs and spices are recommended to boost flavor without adding fat.

You can have as many egg whites as you like but a maximum of one egg yolk per serving. Sugar, artificial sweeteners, ketchup, salad dressings and processed foods are not permitted.

Cheating on the diet is allowed and dieters are advised that this should be limited to occasionally, however no specific guidelines are given as to how often it is acceptable to break the diet plan.
Recommended Foods

Chicken breast, fish, tofu and soy products, eggs, fruits, vegetables, whole wheat bread, all bran cereal, oatmeal, nuts, mustard, soy sauce, olive oil, vinegar, light mayonnaise.