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Dr Siegal’s Cookie Diet
Eat cookies all day and lose weight? It sounds crazy, but apparently Dr. Seigals Cookie Diet has helped more than ½ a million people lose weight since 1975.
Dr. Siegal created his cookie diet based on the realization that when dieters are able to deal with their cravings with something healthy they are more likely to stick with the program. He concluded that hunger was the main reason people failed on diets.
He originally created the cookies for patients of his Miami medical practice. For years they were only available to his patients but now they can be ordered online via his website.
Cookie Diet Basics
Dr. Siegal states that his cookies are scientifically designed to help to control appetite and reduce hunger. Each cookie contains 90 calories and contains low glycemic index ingredients such as whole wheat flour, bran and oats. However the main reason he says they work is due to a secret blend of amino acid proteins.
There is actually some scientific basis to this as proteins have been found to have a greater effect on appetite reduction than carbohydrates and fat in the diet.
Dr. Siegals cookies can be used with any other diet. They are recommended as a healthier alternative to other snacks or to reduce hunger when following any diet while under a doctor’s supervision.
Most dieters report that the cookies are edible but not the tastiest. Even Dr. Seigel’s website states that ‘we wouldn’t call them delicious’. They say delicious cookies make people fat and there certainly is some logic to this as dieters are less likely to overindulge in average tasting cookies.
The cookies are available in 5 flavors including: Chocolate, Oatmeal Raisin, Coconut, Banana and Blueberry.
Sample Diet Plan
- Dr Seigal advises his patients to eat six cookies throughout the day whenever hungry. The cookies are the only foods eaten all day and then the patients are ‘rewarded’ with dinner.
- He recommends a high protein dinner containing up to 6 oz of either chicken, turkey, fish and other seafood with one cup of vegetables. Red meat is not recommended because of its high fat content.
- Total calorie intake averages around 800 calories per day. Dr Seigel says this gives fast results and increases motivation to stay on program.
- Once you’ve reached your target weight you can continue the cookies during the day but just increase the calories in the evening meal so as to maintain the weight loss.
- He does emphasize that this diet plan should only be undertaken with the agreement from a doctor and under medical supervision.
Costs and Expenses
Cookies are packed in boxes containing 42 cookies packed in 7 daily bags which will last for one week if the diet is followed according to the instructions above. The price is $56 US plus shipping and handling.
Now Dr. Seigal is offering free world-wide shipping with code FS4A. All countries included!
Pros
- Good for dieters that crave sweets.
- Reduces hunger and helps to control portions and calories.
- Can produce rapid results.
Cons
- Must be undertaken under medical supervision.
- Nutritionally inadequate and lacking in protective nutrients from fresh unprocessed foods. Contains no fruit and only 1 cup of vegetables per day. Impossible to obtain minimum requirements for many nutrients including fiber.
- Calorie levels are well below that recommended for safe and effective weight loss.
- Low dietary carbohydrates are likely to cause fatigue.
- Lacking in variety and may produce dietary boredom.
- No exercise or lifestyle advice.
- Weight loss is likely to be regained easily when normal diet is resumed.
Conclusions
While there is no doubt that such severe calorie restriction will produce results for most dieters, experience has shown that around 95% of dieters will regain the weight lost with such extreme methods.
Such a rapid loss of weight is associated with many health risks and the calorie content is so low that it is impossible to meet daily minimum requirements for most nutrients.
See how this plan compares with other Diet Cookie Plans.
References
Batterham RL et al. (2006). Critical role for peptide YY in protein-mediated satiation and body-weight regulation: Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, University College London, WC1E 6JJ, United Kingdom.
Today, January 30, 2012 is my first day and I must say the 10X cookies are 100% more tastier than the original cookies– I really like them — I think this is going to work for me — hopefully my sugar levels will drop as I am a diabetic — will keep you posted
This is my second time doing this diet. i did it when I had my second son and gained alot of weight while pregnant. I am 5 feet and weighed 142lbs after I gave birth. As soon as my OBGYN gave me the go to diet, I did the Cookie diet with Siegal and in 2 months lost 33 lbs. I returned from my maternity leave skinnier than when I got pregnant! I kept the weight off until I had my third son. That was 11 years ago. With time another pregnancy and age…my metabolism is not the same it was 10 years ago, I have gained 12 lbs which I need to loose. I just started the cookie diet again and have been on it for 8 days and have already lost 7 lbs. I love this diet, it works for me. I believe that all diets work, but you have to find the one that works for YOU! For me, this diet is easy, and perfect for my life style since I am always on the go with 3 boys! I know that I will be back to my regular self in less than a month and then keep eating healty and doing my daily excercizes to maintain! Thanks Dr. Siegal…
Several ladies at work have been on this diet and lost a lot of weight. I started it one week ago today. I bought my first box of cookies, oatmeal and raisin at Walgreens. Four days into the diet I noticed mold growing on two of the cookies. I took them back to Walgreens. They pulled all the boxes off the shelf. They said use by February. It is February now. Walgreens said they would replace the box when they get anew shipment today. With that being said, I have lost 4 pounds this first week. After the first four days the cookies are not as attractive to eat and you really have to stick with it. Sometimes I have a hard time remembering to eat them and getting all six down in one day. Bottom line, for me they work. They are easy to pack for work. I am not hungry. My blood sugar level remains stable. It got me back on track since my efforts at weight loss stalled after initially losing 45 pounds. I couldn’t get weight off no matter what I did. I will buy another box tomorrow but I will check the sold-by date and put the bags in the freezer until I am ready to eat them.
Honestly…the cookies shouldn’t taste too good cause if they did then you’d be tempted to eat more then you’r supposed to. I only eat the chocolate ones but I lost 3-4 lbs a week and felt healthy without cravings. I ate whatever I wanted for dinner but only single servings and always had a salad first. I’m now 20 lbs lighter (was 205 and now 185)and feel great. I only eat them now as a snack replacement for junk food.
I am six months into the Dr. Siegal Cookie Diet. I weighed in today at 187 lbs…down 93 lbs from my starting weight of 280. I have 7 lbs. to go to hit my goal weight. This diet is the best thing I have ever done.
I am receiving my Smart for Life 2 week supply in the mail tomorrow. I paid 89.00 on Walgreens websit, free shipping, compared to 59.99 for 1 week on their website. I do not like any kind of meat or fish. What can I eat for dinner?
ha ha, maybe if you just eat six oreos spread though out the day…
Can you substitute oreos and still lose?
Does anyone have a recipe for diet cookies like Smart for Life? Or any other brand?
Does anyone have a recipe for these pricey cookies?
The Smart for Life weight management program has been “FAB” for me it has worked like no other diet out there. Forget about Dr. Siegal cookies, they taste horrendous, try The Smart for Life cookies and you will see what I mean. I recommend it to anyone! It is super easy; you eat 6 cookies during the day with plenty of liquid and a sensible meal at night! And quess what I am 30 pounds less………
Hope anyone that is trying to shed some pounds try this because it WORKS
This diet has been “FAB” for me it has worked like no other diet out there. I recommend it to anyone! It is super easy, you eat 6 cookies during the day with plenty of liquid and a sensible meal at night! And quess what I am 30 pounds less………
Hope anyone that is trying to shed some pounds try this because it WORKS!
I tried The Dr. Siegal cookie diet and the cookies tasted terrible. I liked the concept of eat cookies so then I heard about Smart for Life also a cookie diet, I went in to the center and tried the cookies which that is something Dr. Siegal does not do they do not let you try the cookies. The cookies are much better on the Smart for Life program and they also have shakes, soups, pudding, etc. If you did Dr. Siegal and felt the same way I did, do not give up try Smart for Life cookies they are much better and they work.
Not a bad diet, once you get used to the taste. Just don’t expect “cookies” expect “diet cookies” and you won’t be disappointed. I lost 10 pounds the first week.
i didthe diet i went from 170 to 140. the cookies are not bad. just repulsive after a while.. now im at 160.. w.e
Rafael, i say you need to prove to the environment that this product works, no disrespect to anyone, but i want to know how these cookies taste, im about 257 pounds and i love cookies, i want to know if i can really use this to lose weight
This diet was definitely in my top 100- rated very high i’d say!!!