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Bernstein Diet
Dr. Stanley Bernstein is a Canadian physician who specializes in medically-supervised weight loss programs. Dr Bernstein’s weight loss practice began in 1974 – and has now grown to over 50 clinics in Canada alone. Dr. Bernstein’s program is clinic-based only – and there are currently clinics in Canada and the USA.
What is the Bernstein Diet?
The Bernstein Diet aims to lose 4-5 pounds per week and involves 3 visits to the clinic each week during the program.
The Bernstein diet program is a combination of low calorie diet (regular grocery
store foods), behavior modification, education and vitamin and mineral supplements. The daily calorie intake could be anywhere between
800 — 1350 calories per day – it is a case-by-case situation.
The diet claims that only fat tissue is lost during this rapid weight loss phase, and all other tissue (muscle, electrolytes, fluid) is retained. One of the major features of the diet is the vitamin and mineral supplementation – this is achieved by vitamin injections.
Updated:Patients receive a Vitamin B complex injection.
Dr. Bernstein has a number of phases on the diet – a Weight Loss phase, a maintenance phase and also the “tune-up” diet for small amounts of weight loss.
Foods on the Bernstein Diet
Here is a sample of the kind of foods found on the Doctor Bernstein Diet.
Protein
veal cutlet
chicken livers
small steak
chicken breasts
shrimp
tuna
white fish
Fruit and Vegetables
celery
mushrooms
tomatoes
lettuce
bean sprouts
cabbage
tomato sauce
apples
lemons
oranges
green, orange, red and yellow peppers
Bread Substitutes
triscuits
melba toast
Spices and Seasonings
bay leaves
dried herbs
caraway seeds
soya sauce
Beverages and Miscellaneous
liquid Sweetener
Hermasetas/Equal
Jello Light
herbal tea
decaffeinated coffee
club soda
The Bernstein diet also has a number of other foods allowed.
More low calorie recipes can be found here.
See Also
DrBdiet – Official site.
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the post below was written by phatpast I just found it and posted to help the newbies.
I’ve red 95% of the posts on this diet and I decided to document all that you need to know and where to buy and how much it cost in this one post.
Background: I did the Dr. B diet few years ago. Folks, there’s no doubt about it; if you stick to the steps you will lose weight.
*** The reality of the program;
*** If you do it at the clinic, you will pay $315.65 for Initial Consultation and then $600 per month for 24 Shots + $35 vitamin bills = $635 ever month.
1. One B6: 02245215 — 3000 mcg / 30ml = $37 (If you cant get it, get NeoBex: 00147680 price is about $45) (Rexall & DIA Pharmacy)
2. One B12: 00521515 — 1000 mcg / 10ml = $7.95 (Rexall)
3. Thirty BD Ultra-fine II Insulin Syringe for U-100 insulin 1cc, 8mm, 30 Gauge needles (Will last for 2 and one half months) = $8.97 (Rexall & DIA Pharmacy)
4. One Ketostix (Regent Strips Urinalyis) DIN:2880U for urine test to check fat-burning level (Comes with 50 sticks will last for 4 months) =$8.59 (Rexall & DIA Pharmacy)
5. One APO-K (DIN 00602884) – 600mg for potassium (1 per day) (100 Tablets will last you for 3 months) = $12.99 (Rexall & DIA Pharmacy)
6. One Swiss “Swiss One” 50 Multi-Vitamins and Minerals. (2 per day) (72 Tablets will last you for 1 month) = $21.99 (Rexall & DIA Pharmacy)
7. One BD Alcohol Swabs (100 swabs will last you for 8 months) = $2.39 (Rexall & DIA Pharmacy)
*** Cost for the above 7 items = $99.88 + 13% Tax = $112.87
*** If you do it at home, you will pay $52.55 + 13% Tax = $59.30 a month. ($0.30 BD Alcohol Swabs + $21.99 swiss one + $4.33 APO-K + $2.15 Ketostix + $3.50 needles + $7.98 B12 + $12.30 B6)
(Rexall & DIA Pharmacy) 1015 Golflinks road, Ancaster, Ontario (905) 304. 8833
(Rexall) Stone church Rd and Upper Paradise Rd, Hamilton, Ontario (In Plaza)
*** The program and the shots;
Each injection will require .35cc of B6 + .35cc of B12 = .70cc – mix in same needle – Don’t mess around and increase the dosage, stick to these measurements and shoot 3 times a week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and don’t cheat; stick to the program.
*** Motivate yourself;
Change your eating habits and adopt sensible meal portions. Always check yourself in the mirror; it will help you stick to the program. Go to department stores each week you shed lbs and try one smaller size cloths. Continue the program and go and try the same cloth on again, it will motivate you in achieving your short and long term goals.
*** What is cc? cc stands for cubic centimeter.
The B6 30ml vial will give you 75 shots. (3 month supply)
The B12 10m lvial will give you 25 shots. (1 month supplly)
*** The Injection process;
1. Mix .35cc of B6 + .35cc of B12 in same needle;
2. Get all the air out from needle first;
3. Wipe area with 1 BD Alcohol Swab;
4. Inject below the bellybutton” to the right or left;
5. Dispose the needle in safe manners. If you collect used ones, you can return to any pharmacy, they will dispose of it for free.
The B6 only thing that had to be ordered. Takes 1 day.
Food list for Canada can be downloaded from here:
http://rapidshare.com/files/337201479/CanadaFoolList.zip
*** I’m starting my diet this Wednesday.
My food intake for 1 day will be;
A) 300 grams of Protein; Choices of chicken, steak, fish, tuna, shrimp, turkey, fat-free cold cuts, fat-free cheese, .. etc. (Spread over 3 meals)
B) 300 grams of Vegetable. (Can go as high as 500 if needed). (Spread over 2 meals)
C) 2 Fruit – Orange, apple, or grapefruit.
D) 8 full size cups of COLD WATER (Body needs to burn fat to warm water in take). (Anything diet and sugar and acid free is good.)
E) Sleep 8 hours a day; Sleep less and you will not burn fat. You gain weight if you don’t sleep.
THE BOTTOM LINE IS PAY Dr. Bernstein $630 a month or spend $711.60 for one year by doing it at home! SAVE $6848.40 dollars. Spend that money on new cloth and even a trip for the new you!
Hope this post helps you. Wish me Luck.
hello all, can i pre fill the needles?? say a week or two worth at a time??
I cant find Neo bex anywhere?? I tried Superstore and they said it wasnt available?? I am not in the GTA ..any ideas??
Oh ya good luck everyone!!!!
Thanks for all your help your comments have made my day,
Cheers
Oh ya good luck everyone!!!!
I have lost 100lb before on Dr B but had to spend allot of money doing it. I love the diet only thing that works for me. I wanted to join but cannot afford it, plus i called the clinic and they informed me he has no deals on right now. Last year this time he would offer 1week free if you bought 1month. But now that I have been reading everyone comments and would like to know the dose to give myself of the B6 & B12 and how often do I inject it. I live in the Durham area does anyone know where I can purchase the vitamins? I want to start right away. Arin I would like to join your group can you touch base with me.
Maria
I realized on my last post I neglected to attatch my email address. I would really appreciate if someone could direct me to where I could get a copy of the latest food list for Alberta and the rules.
Thanks
@Jan- Probably not a good idea to publish your email unless you want heaps of spam. If you look back through older comments there are links to where you can find it online.
Can’t stand the idea of sticking a needle into myself – anyone done this without the needles? I’ll take the B6 and B12 by mouth, along with the vitamins, potassium, etc. Any experience using this instead?
Thanks
I am unable to attend the clinic due to finances. Would anyone be so kind to email me a current copy of the diet and rules.
Thank You
Just popping in to give an update. I’ve been doing this program at home now since August 13th and have lost 25.5 lbs so far. I feel great, am never hungry and have had no side effects other than headaches for the 1st 2 days only!! I give myself a b6/b12 shot every other day, take potassium (x2), fish oils, vitamin d and a multi-vit every day. All I can say is that I wish I’d had the gumption to do this earlier instead of wasting my time and money on all the other programs I’ve tried over the years!!
Just on a side-note. I was unable to get the b6 at any pharmacy (and yes I tried many of the independants too)I ordered it online and received my 30ml bottle within a week, there’s enough to last 6 months at 35mg a shot…
Good Luck to all of you starting out and Happy Thanksgiving!!
I was on Dr. B diet years ago and was hoping to try and start again on my own. I know how to do the injections and can buy potassium from the pharmacy as well. I cant seem to find the pamphlets, must have thrown them out when we moved. Does anyone have a copy they could send me?
can i buy the b12&6 vitamins at a drug store and whats the better brand
just wondering what the prices are like? if anyone knows…
@Nadia
Keep us posted here on how you are doing, I would love to hear it. I am doing it here at home but was off it all summer and just getting back into it. I will let you know how I am doing too. Good luck !
hey guys! iam starting the diet on monday at the clinic, since iam getting a free week! i just need a boost to get myself started up again. wish me luck guys!
Hi everybody,I started my journey last in April.To date I have lost 89lbs using Dr.B’s diet.I have recently learned that you can buy all you need(the shots & vitamins)yourself.Check out “Phatpast-The 140 lb journey”It gives a detailed list of vitamins plus the amounts of the B-12 /B6 shots.It is very much worth investigating for those who don’t wanted to mortgage the house to get help.The clinic is good to get you going and keep you on track,but the decision is up to you-weither you want to “love the tast or loose the waist!”I have been eating the same thing for diner for 5 months knowing there is a light at the end of the tunnel.I hope this helps to keep you going to YOUR goals.
I just reach the office of Dr.B today and I have a few questions but the receptionist does not want to give me the info over the phone, can someone tell me if the Quebec government insurance card reimbursed the fee of the injection and all other treatment require…and also is private insurance co. pay for medication taken such as the B6 injection some of you are talking about… waiting desperatly for replies.
Thank you
Anyone still going strong, or just fizzled out??
Mona, my understanding is that Vit B is water-soluble and you pee the excess that your body doesn’t absorb out.
I’ve done drbernstein for nearly 6yrs…weightloss is quick..5lbs wk for me…the food is soooooo boring. After 4 weeks I’m off it..cannot take eating the limited food allowed.
I did Diet Workshop many many years ago…wish they were still around…believe they were the best weigt loss program….do not no why I cannot find them.
I was just reading everyones comments, before giving Dr. B a call to check out their prices. Like Ann mentioned, don’t want to go bankrupt because of it. Some one mentioned that the injections could be purchased on-line or thorough a pharmacy. Does this mean that i don’t require a prescription? How would i go about looking this up and what is it called. Just Vitamin B Complex injections? Someone please help me out here, i’m well over weight and could use some help with resources as i can not really afford the Dr. B’s diet.
Hi Laila, I think all of your questions have already been answered in previous comments. Just take a few minutes and read through them.
I have a question…
What are the side effects if you overdose on these shots?
Thanks in advance
@ Celia and Wenpat
if you check older posts you will see that some in the GTA purchased B-6 in the west end at Shoppers at Weston rd and Lawrence also Kipling and Dundas Shoppers, read back you may see a closer area. But if you get a script from your Doc then you can claim this on most insurance plans. You can pretty much buy B-12 at any pharmacy. Hope this helps.
hi every person,
I identified http://www.everydiet.org after previous months and I’m very excited much to commence participating. I are basically lurking for the last month but figured I would be joining and sign up.
I am from Spain so please forgave my speaking english...
Lori, I’m taking 3.5 of the B6 but I’ve stopped and started a few times, so it lasted me a very long time.
I’ve re-joined Dr B but I don’t go as often as I should because I do my own injections…. that way my fee spreads out a lot longer and I’m still accountable for what I eat. It is hard for me to do it strictly on my own so this works for me.
Celia, How many of the b6 are you taking each day ? Ive been considering going to Dr. B’s but the amount of money they want is unreal.
@wenpat – I suggest you try a local independent pharmacy. Also, call to check up on your online order, if it’s on back order they may not let you know.
thank-you to everyone for contributing to this forum. I have learned a lot over the past couple of days. I’ve been wanting to go to Dr B clinic, but cannot justify going in to debt, which would be the only way I could afford to do it. A friend of mine is curently going to the clinic and has lost 30+ lbs in 6 weeks, she had given me her book to read and a copy of the latest food list. I have not been able to get the B6 in any pharmacy (I live in Ontario); I spent yesterday going to many pharmacies and phoning around. I eventually ordered it online, so hopefully it won’t take long to get here. I started my journey this morning, and have just about made it through day 1. I had a megga headache mid-afternoon, but that subsided after I had an early dinner. I think the first couple of days will be the hardest to get through, just because the body has to get used to such a drastic change in the amount and type of food it’s getting….I’m very excited to be starting this and hope that I will do as well as all of you.
I bought the B6 about six months ago from Wal-Mart. Now I cannot find any pharmacy willing to order it for me (since they do not stock it). Can anyone in the Toronto/Scarborough area tell me where you purchased the B6. Thanks in advance.