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The Mayo Clinic Diet continues to cause considerable confusion. This is not an "official" Mayo Clinic Diet. The Mayo Clinic health center (based in Rochester, USA) categorically states that it had never endorsed any diet plan until December 2005, when it was announced that the official Mayo Clinic Plan was available via the Internet.
The clinic does however provide a number of guidelines for healthy eating - including the new Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid (aka Mayo Clinic Food Pyramid).
What is the unofficial "Mayo Clinic Diet"?
What was supposedly the Mayo Clinic Diet is a fad or crash diet. It is based around grapefruit, lots of salad and protein, and little carbohydrates. Weight loss was supposed to be in the region of 50-55 pounds in 10 weeks.
Mayo Clinic Diet - Meal Plan
This is a copy of the fad diet - and it IS NOT RECOMMENDED. Representives from the Mayo Clinic have disavowed this diet. From the Medical Edge Newsletter July 2005:
"Versions of a Mayo Clinic Diet have been circulating for decades. Most push grapefruit, eggs, cabbage soup or meat and promise dramatic weight loss. None of these diets is associated with or has been endorsed by Mayo Clinic."
12 days on - 2 days off
Breakfast
1/2 Grapefruit or 4 oz. Grapefruit Juice (unsweetened)
2 Eggs (any style)
2 Slices Bacon
Lunch
1/2 Grapefruit or 4 oz. Grapefruit Juice (unsweetened)
Meat (any style, any amount)
Salad (any kind of dressing)
Dinner
1/2 Grapefruit or 4 oz. Grapefruit Juice (unsweetened)
Meat (any style, any amount) (fish may be substituted for meat)
Vegetables (any green, yellow, or red vegetables cooked in butter or any seasoning)
Bed Time Snack
1 glass tomato juice or 1 glass Skim milk
Vegetables Allowed
Red onions, green onions, bell peppers, radishes, cucumbers, broccoli, spinach, lettuce, cabbage, carrots, peas.
Vegetables to Avoid
White onions, potatoes, celery.
Instructions
- At any meal you may eat until you are full - until you can’t eat any more.
- Don’t eliminate anything from the diet, especially don’t skip bacon at breakfast or omit salads. It is the combination of foods that burn fat.
- The grapefruit is important because it acts as a catalyst that starts the burning process.
- Cut down on caffeine - it affects the insulin balance that hinders the burning process. Try to limit to 1 cup per meal at mealtime.
- Don’t eat between meals. If you eat the combination of food suggested you will not be hungry.
- Note that the diet completely eliminates sugar and starches, which are lipids and form fat. Fat doesn’t form fat; it helps burn it. You can fry food in butter and use butter generously on vegetables.
- Do not eat desserts, bread, and white vegetables or sweet potatoes. You may double or triple helpings of meat, salad, or vegetables. Eat until you are stuffed. The more you eat of the proper combination of food, the more you lose.
See Also
The Official Mayo Clinic Plan
MayoClinic.com - Health information from the Official Mayo Clinic.
MayoClinic.org - Official site of the actual Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minneapolis, USA.
Fad Diets - Article about Fad or Crash Diets.
i really liked the diet i lost substantial amount of weight on it. i had sense to know that it was a jumpstart and i needed that in order to loose some weight before i was physically able to exercise. other positives were that i did not crave sweets after for the longest. the only drawbacks i experienced sometimes was heartburn, which i normally get anyway but seemed to increase, and dizziness when i was out in the sun, i think that had to do with the grapefruit.everyone i know who went on the diet lost 10=pounds in like a two week period.
great diet plann its helpeddd uss SOO much in life,
ILOVEYOU!
This diet does work if you commit to it. I tried it and lost 20lbs in one month time. A relative of mine introduced me to it and he was 150lbs over-weight,
He lost his EXTRA pounds and has kept if off for the past seven years. I am going to do it again because I had a baby and gained as mothers do. It works as long as you follow it. It is mainly protein in the diet and protein burns fat…. the veggies are good to keep you immune system up. Stay strong to ALL whom are trying to get rid of those extra LBS and be HEALTHY!
this diet is really great a friend told me about this diet and yes of course it works i have being on it for 12 day and i did lost like 9 pounds I feel great
My sister and I are starting the mayo diet today, 5-5-08 we hope it will be a good jump start for us to start a healthy life style.
We have both lost weight , her 45lbs and Me 70 lbs in the last couple years by watching the carbs and sugar and exercising at Curves But we have both hit a plato. We pray this diet will work.
I know one girl who has lost a substansial amount of weight from this diet.
I know its a “fad” but it really does work!
I’m 154 pounds and thirteen years old.And I can’t wait to drop the pounds.I sometimes get picked on, and talked about.And enough is enough.I want to become an actress.But I have to drop the pounds before I start.I hope this diet works like Anikin said it would.
Yes, this is a fad diet and like other fad diets, they work with some drawbacks. This is not a healthy diet to live on. It is good too get the weight down and then be smart and choose a healthy lifestyle.
I started yesterday (05/07/08). This is my 2nd round with it. Health issues and stupidity for letting stress cause me to stop living a healthy lifestyle caused me to gain weight.
My intention is to use this as a quick loss to start, then return to living a healthy lifestyle.
Good luck to everyone!
I started the diet today 5-8-08. I am 155 pounds, 31 pounds over weight. My goal is to loose 20 pounds before vacation in July! I am also starting pilates. I will check back in 12 days!
Question???? I am not one to eat eggs….does anyone know if extra bacon can be substituted for the eggs
Think I am going to try this diet..I have excessive weight gain in my stomach and seems like I cant seem to stick with a diet.. Hope this works..
I initially did this diet in 2004. I went from a sizw 24 to 14 in a 3 mo. time span. Of course wit excercise. I had surgery 2 years later and gained it back plus. So I am looking to give it aanother try.
After drinking Slimfast everyday for months, I’ve only lost 8 lbs. Now I’m down to the wire for my cruise IN TWO WEEKS! I just started a great toning routine, along with the 8-min. Tae-Bo, but I need a serious jumpstart! I remembered my friend lost 30 lbs. doing this a few years ago, and it worked for me when I stuck to it for a week, so I’m going to try it again. I have approximately 12 days left, and I need to lose 10-15 lbs. to look good in my dresses. Here it goes!!!!!! Pray for me!
ive done this diet before lost weight but i seem to stay at a weight plato i hope i can stick to it longer chck back later
I have been on this diet before, and it really worked for me. I am going to start it again and hope to lose the weight I want to lose. I will talk to you in 12 days. I hope for positive results.
does anyone know if you can have cauliflower on the diet
Ive started this healthy way of living. 5-12-08 my goal is to get down to 150 pounds. Im currently @ 268 pounds and my go is to be down to 150 pounds by Dec 31,2008.
can you have barbecued ribs on this diet
I lost weight on this diet about 10 years ago. I currently want to lose the extra 10+ lbs that creeped up on me this winter. So, today 5/13/08—I begin—Grapefruit here I come! I will report back in a few days!
I just started this diet A DAY ago, and I already feel better. I must admit, I never ate healthy… EVER! I LOVE JUNK FOOD LIKE NO OTHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In HS I was very thin… like, 89 pounds thin. It’s been four years since I’ve been out of school, and I am now 130 lbs… It’s to the point where I don’t feel comfortable in my own skin and just want to do this to feel better.
My mom did this diet when I was younger and she said that it def works and that i will have more energy. especially since cookies, cakes and candies are off limits!
But this diet is cheap and easy. I haven’t craved my lovely cookies and snacks I am oh so addicted too.
Gotta say, my new favorite fruit is GRAPEFRUIT!!!!
No cauliflower-no white veggies
No extra bacon instead of eggs–it has to be followed to the letter to work-
I did this diet 8 yrs ago-lost 10 lbs in 1 1/2 weeks! After baby #3 I am starting it again tomorrow
can we have chesse on our salads does anyone know
I exercise daily with an hour of cardio along side with weights.
I’m trying to drop around 10-15 pounds and was told about this by my cousin.
I started yesterday and got 10 days to go.
what about taking apple cider vinegar with the diet, will it still work? I read that taking the vinegar helps burn fat, is this true?
can you have cheese?
I started this plan on Monday, 5-12-08, I have done this plan before after the birth of my son, and I dropped an enormous amount of weight. I went from 200lbs to 135 in about 3 months. I just hope it works the same I was only 18 then and now I am 25. I had a baby girl in December of 2006, I gained around 100lbs. I ate like a pig no complications though. Well after having her I dropped about 75lbs on weight watchers but I am so freaking tired of counting calories and eating small amounts of food to get to 24 points. I weighed 178.4 when I started on Monday, Ill check back in and see how you guys are doing, and let you know about me.
Lori what part of SC do you live in? GOOD LUCK!!!!!
I don’t see my comment posted????
I have just recently joined the USAF and I am looking to lose weight/get into better shape to kick some butt at basic! My recruiter recommended this diet to me and I am starting tomorrow. 5-15-08. Ill write back in a few days. yuumm grape fruit!
can I have cheese? Can I have ketcup, mustard, mayo? Can I skip the coffee and Tea? Do I have to drink it 3 times a day? Please let me know. I want to succeed on this diet
Does anyone know if eating plain or bbq pork skins would be allowed on the diet? I just thought it would be a nice snack..
8 more days, I want something sweet so bad. I just chewed on some sugar free gum today. I got some cheesecake in the freezer for my 2 days off, I cant wait.Yummo!!!!
Attn: Anonymous, on the following website is a little more info on what you can and cant have. Take a look about the cheese. http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/m/mayoclinicdiet.htm
I did this diet 7 years ago and lost 10lbs and stalled out, but it was the boost I needed. I am starting on Monday May 19th and hoping to lose, anything would be great! When I did this before I thought you had to drink 8oz of grapefruit juice? I will post when I get under way and look forward to reading every one else’s reports.
I plan to start this diet on Monday 5-19-08 I plan to stick to it for one month just to see if it work, wish me luck and I wish all of you must success.
Janice, On some websites it says you can have cheese. You can have ketchup, mustard, and mayo. I just limit my intake of ketchup and BBQ sauce b/c I know how much sugar are in these. As for the tea and coffee, you don’t have to drink them, it is just listed in the meal plan to limit it to meal times if you want it. Some people drink tea and coffee all day long. I think this is good for those people, they can still have it its just limited.
I have been on this diet for 2 weeks now and has lost 12lbs……it really does work….some days I really crave sweets but I quickly think about my goal and stick to my diet….this weekend I get to eat what I want and I can’t wait I have my Haagen Daz ice cream waiting for me…..Hopefully I will reach my desire size by July……I will keep in touch….oh and good luck to everyone who is trying this diet….just stick to it so we all can lose weight and feel great together…
I’ve been on the diet for about 3 weeks, started out 10 days straight, off 2 days (no sugar) back on 9 days. I’ve lost 16 lbs. But, the last couple days I’ve got the jitters, my heart is also racing a bit, has anyone experienced this?
12 days and I have lost 9lbs. Im going to keep going and hope to reach my goal of 20lbs by julys vacation
This diet does work, though it is at times hard to stick to. I lost 5 pounds within the first few days; however, it is extremely hard fitting in the grapefruit at every meal, especially when you’re eating out. Follow the diet exactly, and you’ll lose weight; it’s not that hard once you start.
I have been on the diet for ten days now and have only lost three pounds. I have followed the diet exactly the way it says, so then why I am I not losing the weight
this diet does NOT work i tried it for 5 weeks and gained 43 pounds how stupid
I’ve been on this diet before about 5 years ago and it worked and I kept the weight off for about 2 years after. Now I have gained more weight than when I started back then, As of yesterday 5/20/08 I’ve started again, hope I have good news in the next 10 days.
I’ve been on this diet for over a week now. I lost 5 pounds within the first few days; however, I’ve remained at the same weight ever since. I don’t know whether it’s worth it to stay on the diet, or if I should just quit and find another plan more suitable for me.
Any suggestions?? I could use some advice.
My mother and I are starting this diet tomorrow. I really hope this works because I’ve always been overweight. I will get back to yall in 10 days.
DOES THIS DIET EFFECT ANYTHING WITH MEDS LIKE BLOOD PRESSURE OR CHOLESTORIL MEDS NEED TO NO BEFORE I START
This diet does work even though I have heard over and over that it is not healthy for you if you are on it for long periods of time. I tried this diet years ago and I lost 20 pounds in like 6 weeks. It works !!! I kept the weight off for 2 years until I started back eating all the carbs. I think I might start this diet after the holiday.
I lost 10 lbs the first 12 days now Im starting back after 2 days off. As for the medication question, grapefruit juice does have an effcet on the statins (Cholesterol meds) and on some of the BP meds.
Check out the warnings on your medication list before you start. You could always take out the grapefruit juice. The grapefruit juice in the plan keeps your body from going into ketosis (This is when your body uses your own fat stores for energy instead of glycogen). You will still lose with or without the Juice.
I’m going to start tomorrow 28th May… will come back in 12 days. Wish me luck !
I tried this diet 4 years ago and lost 40lbs..even after I was off it I watched my carbs…to a point…too many Maragritas and I have gained 12 lbs back…I am NOW BACK ON IT AGAIN…today is my 5th day..yeah!!!! and I have lost the first 5lbs. THIS IS THE ONLY DIET I HAVE EVER TIRED THAT WORKS,,,EVEN WITHOUT EXERCISE!~!! DO IT…BUT DO IT HONESTLY …THE TIME ( 12 DAYS WILL PASS ANYWAY)
Today is May 28th, this is the day that I will be starting this diet. After reading everyone post, I feel real good about trying this out and seeing how this works for me. Currently, I am 250 pounds trying to get to 150 pounds by Nov. ShauntaeC after reading your post, you gave me the strength to do this. I think one thing that everyone has to keep in mind is. Everyone is not going to get the same results. Come the 10th day, if I lost 5 pounds and someone else lost 10 pounds, this will not discourage me in stopping from obtaining my goal. So for everyone that feels like they didn’t see great results in the first few days HANG IN THERE and figure out what are you not doing and push threw it. We all can do it. I will check back in 10 days to do a follow up, wish me well. Until then Happy Dieting
I am just starting this diet again. I did it before after the birth of my first son and lost so much weight that i wanted to gain a couple of pounds when it was all said and done. I can’t wait to shed this spare tire. Everybody asking about cheese, its okay…Does anybody know anything about this new sweetner Brevia honey tea somebody or another?? Is it chemical or natural? Can we use it?
5/29/08 I started this diet 3 days ago and I must say that I can feel a difference in my body already. I am going to try to do this diet for 2 weeks. I am not a really big person but have some unwanted belly fat, back fat…I’m sure some out there can relate.
is it 4 OZ or 8 OZ of grapefruit juice ?/
How anyone could gain 43 lbs in 5 weeks is beyond me when you are not even eating enough calories for that to be possible unless you took the “eat any amount” way too far.
im starting this diet tommorrow. i need to lose 16lbs to reach my ideal body weight. iv got a plan infront of me, it says have cold chicken.. i dont get it :s.. also black coffee or tea with every meal.. is that necessary as it would be hard without milk in it
I started the diet on Monday, May 26th and have almost lost 5lbs. It is now May 30th.
I just wanted to know if it was ok to eat chicken because when I did it a few years ago I don’t think I ate any.
I’m starting today, 5-31-08. it sounds like a piece of cake. i just had a baby in Dec 07 and the weight has been hard to lose. I will check back 6-11-08 to share my experience.
I don’t eat eggs…at all. Will this have an effect on the diet?
4 oz of grapefruit juice…
this really does work! i am 15 and i weigh 330 pounds i need to loose weight. me and my mom started it a year ago and then we quit and i gained back all that i lost…..now me and my mom are on it again and it really good i allready el good!
We are starting the diet today 6/3/08. My gynecologist helped me understand how my obesity is hindering my life. My husband is joining me for support as well as needing to drop 20 lbs. too.
I started on Monday 6/2/08. I notice that the plan says 4 oz. I’ve been drinking 8 oz. Instead of regular bacon (don’t eat pork & beef), I’ve ate a small piece of turkey saugage on both days. Is that defeating the purpose??? I brought turkey bacon & will eat that starting in the morning. Other than that, I look forward to seeing the results after 12 days.
i started this diet may12 and lost 17 pounds i like this diet ill check in in a couple days
I tried this diet about a year ago with co-workers. It’s good to do it with someone when you can. That way you each have someone to encourge you. This diet does work!! It was hardest the first 3wks. I too looked forward to my days off,but afterwhile you don’t even want all the crap you used to eat. I’m back at it again, but mostly on my own. Also, here were some things on the diet I did not eat and I still lost a considerable amount of weight. I really started seeing the weight drop when I did some exercise (moderate and I do mean moderate).
june 5 hi this is my first time on this diet i hope it works for me. Do i diet 12 days and then 2 off? what happens if you dont take the 2 days off? Help!!!!!!!!!!!please may son comes home june 30 from boot camp and i want to lose a few lbs.
I have never tried this diet before, but I have heard about it. I no its a fad diet but, I wont to lose 40 more pounds.I have lost a total of 80 pounds already but it took me a while. I wont to lose these 40 before the winter so hope this work. I am starting the diet 6/5/2008. I will leave another message in 10 days to let everyone no how I am doing. I have alot of the messages and they are all inspiring me to try it. Congrats to all that have lost weigh.
I started on 5/12/08 and I have lost 13 lbs so far. After my first 12 days I went to Florida for the weekend so I took 4 days off. BAD decision!!!! I gained back 6 lbs. But this next 12 days Ive lost that 6 plus 3 more. AS LONG AS THE #’S GO DOWN!!!!
I have kind of eliminated the Juice, Got sick of it.I’m pretty much just eating meat, salad, veggies, and Cheese. If you think about it, it sounds just like the Atkins plan except for the juice.
I made something awesome to eat today.
You need bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheese, mayo, mustard, salt, and pepper. I bought the stalks of romaine lettuce so I could make lettuce wraps with any king of meat salad. Well this time a made a Bacon, lettuce, and tomato BUT with no BREAD!!!! Take your slice of tomato, mayo, cheese, mustard, and bacon, put it on half of the lettuce stalk (that you pull off) season to taste, fold together and VIOLA!!! EXCELENTE>>>>>>>
can you substitute greens for vegetable
Vegetables (any green, yellow, or red vegetables cooked in butter or any seasoning). GREENS are fine.
I lost 7stone on this diet if it does not work see your GP you are ill.
Im just starting and i wanted to know can i drink more that 4oz of grapefruit juice????
I started the diet on 6-9-08. I have lost 8 pounds so far! I hope we all continue to lose. Good luck everyone! I’ll check back on 6-20-08!
Hello everyone, I began on May 9th and for my first 5 days I lost 7 pounds! This week I am going to begin working out 3 days a week. I’ve noticed that in following this diet I am never hungry! Just wanted to encourage everyone to keep on it, I think this is going to be perfect for getting me to a point where I can comfortably exercise and begin to follow a plan with more variety. So GOOD LUCK to everyone!
any kind of meat, means i can continoue with my meat chops in a bread crumps?
I started the diet right after i gave birth to my daughter and have not only lost the weight that I gained from being pregnante but have lost an additional 15 pounds in the past 34 days. In total I have lost 54 pounds and I feel Great. And To answer MIKE’S question yes you may drink more then 4oz of grapefruit juice.
I have a few friends who have done this diet and been successful. However, I am a vegetarian which presents a major problem for this menu. I keep hearing that it is eating more proteins and eliminating most carbs that make this diet successful. Does anyone know if I use “fake meat” substitutes if it will still work? (Smart Bacon @ breakfast and other meat substitues at other meals)
I am starting the diet 6/16/08, tomorrow. I know my body responds to these sort of diets so I know it will come off fast. Giving up my coke will be the hardest! Will update later.
I’m gonna start 2morro I’ll b bacc in 12 days with results I weigh about 140…but I’m kinda tall 4 my age so I’m hoping to lose about 20 - 25 lbs…well see…it worked 4 my parents…
What the heck is a “meat chops in a bread crumps”?
The answer is no, because I’m guessing a bread crump has bread but I’d still like to know what that is exactly.
This diet is the basically the same as Southbeach Phase 1. It has a more complete list of what you can and cannot do so you should check there for more details.
i just started the diet today. i am hoping all the great things i am reading will work for me as well
I also started the diet on 6-9-08, and have lost a total of 10 pounds.I had a baby in November and since then the pounds have kept creeping up. I walk at least once a day and try to jog part of the way. I never am hungry and actually some of the days I only eat twice. It is hard though because I work the night shift and we all eat to stay awake at work. And now I have had to quit this habit. To all of you who are wondering if it works it does. And to those who ate grapefriut juice so do I! Slam it like a shot, and chug water, and you wont even taste it. Good luck.
Today is 6/18/2008..Quick question: Can low fat or fat free yogurt be substituted for the skim milk for the bed time snack?
This seems to be a truncated version of the original (circa 1975 or so). During the week you could have veal, steak (as much as you wanted), but no carbs. You could tell how long you were on it because you would lose around a pound a day. I lost 30 lbs in 30 days, not recommended. Do 2 weeks, stabilize, then repeat, if neccessary. However, keep your driver’s license handy because you wont remember your name at the end of a month, and, don’t deviate because of severe gastric problems. The best way to come off of it is to taper gradually, and replace the weight with exercise and a realistic diet. Otherwise the weight will come back quickly. Remember good health is the reward. Good luck, and dont go crazy.
I am planning on starting Monday. Reading everyones comments have helped me to believe that this diet can work. I hope it works for me. I will let you know in 2 weeks
i am also a vegetarian and was wondering whether to eat fake meats and quorn or just to leave the diet without any meat?
Hello, everyone!
I just wanted to let you know that I started the diet this past Monday, June 16th. I had just been to the doctor for my annual exam and was weighed–whew! On Friday, June 20th, I went back to the doctor’s office. I LOST SEVEN POUNDS!!!!! Now my whole family wants to do it. It works–stick to it. You may be tempted from time to time, but just remember–every other weekend you can eat your heart out–within reason. I can’t wait until this weekend to reward myself with some grits, sweet potatos, and fried corn!!!! But I won’t overdo it…I would have come too far! Stay encouraged!
i hope
Hi, I just started the diet today!!!! yeah me !!!! I need to lose 50lbs at least so I’ll check back in 12 days see how it is going. Does anybody know if we can drink lots of water in this diet?!??!?! Thanks Much!!!!!!!!!
I can read! Just wondering instead of the skim milk for evening snack wonder if it could be used for mealtime coffe or would it interfere with “the process”?
New Mayo Clinic diet says 8 oz. grapefruit juice also cheese and hot dogs don’t see it on this version guess that is where some of the questions are coming from
no cauliflower I think it is a white excluded vegetable
Hello everyone,
My husband and I are desperate to lose a few pounds. We are both going to start on it tomorrow. All the comments really help. Can’t wait to see if it works. I am going on vacation in 12 days but I will check back when I return.
Hi, I need to lose weight for my septmeber vication, so Im hoping to lose at least 50lbs. So Im give it a try on first thing on Monday.
Hello today is day 1 of my diet. (6-30-08) I am so excited about everyones weight loss. I know i can do this. By the way can we have cheese on ths diet. See ya in 12 days for an update.
WOW THIS DIET IS A JOKE….JUST EAT PLAIN VEGS (RAW) AND CHICKEN AND DRINK LOTS OF WATER…AND YOULL LOSE WEIGHT,…..
cant eat bacon for religious reasons,what should i eat instead.
also what fruits are we allowed to eat?
THIS DIET WORKS - I did it a few months ago and lost 10lbs in 12 days - I am back on tomorrow because I have friends coming to visit. If I could lose another 12 1lbs - It would be perfect! Try it with exercise …. what do you have to lose? You’ll look forward to breakfast! Good Luck!
Hi I have been on this diet for about 5 weeks now I’ve lost about 20lbs. I feel so much better and my energy level is as high as its ever been.
hi gals/guys!
so i started this diet tree days ago and i dont see any progress but im sure i will in a week or two… well i was just wondering if drinking the grapfruit guice works better than eating the half of grapfruit??? well please if you know the answer to this question it would really help
Thanks
To help…I find that the fruit last longer than the juice. I have done this diet b4 and lost…I gained weight with my last pregancy (30 lbs) and I am doing this again as I have 55 pounds to loose. Stick with the plan and do your 12 days on and 2 days off. I’ve been back on this for 5 days and have lost 7 pounds.
i started the diet on June 19, when i get on the scale it does not show that i have lost any weight but, my clothes are fitting loosely so maybe it is working
Hi, I’m starting this on 7/5/08. I hope I can lose weight on it. Check back in 12 days.
This diet is great. I started it 11 days ago and have lost 10 pounds.. I only have another 10 to go and then need to just keep it off. Any suggestions for maintaing.
i’m just wondering if on your 2 days off you can eat anything?
cause i don’t wanna put back on the weight in those 2 days which i lost in the 12 days
thanks
can we eat anything on 2 days off?
I will start tomorrow 7-07-08.This diet does work.My brother lost 50 lbs and I lost 17 lbs the first 12 days.I have 120 lbs to lose.I was on this diet 10 years ago and I was losing so fast,17 lbs the first 12 days,then when I went off for the 2 days,I could not restart my weight lose for anything. I cried.I am desperate to try again.
If bacon is against your religion you can substitute olive oil because fat is what you really need for breakfast, and bacon is almost all fat.
Dairy products, such as cheese, will slow weight loss. Stick to the New Mayo Clinic Diet. It is the best.
If you are a vegetarian, soy products are fine, but you will lose weight a lot slower.Be sure to stick to pure products, as additives will not help you.
I’m so tired of starting diets I am starting this one on 6-7-08 I know it’s not a life-style change but it will be a jump start for me.
its a gd diet
I also started today.. 7/7/08. I did this a couple of years ago and lost 17 lbs the first 12 days but I never went back on it. I am ready to stick to it longer this time around. Also, I did not have the new version at the time that includes hotdogs, chili with no beans and a couple of other items so this time there is more variety.
I just started the diet 7 days ago, i like to chew gum. Can I have sugar free gum?
I have a quick question, when you say that you have lost the weight…is it physically shown or just on the scale? Because I’m very interested in doing this diet but I’m afraid I’ll lose my fat in all the wrong places…such as my breasts, rather than losing it in my target areas such as my thighs, waist, and stomach. Please reply ASAP because once you respond, I’ll be starting my diet!
If you absolutely hate grapefruit, you can swallow grapefruit capsules from vitamin stores.Be sure they are 100% grapefruit and follow the directions on how many capsules equal a half grapefruit.The grapefruit is important to start the burning process.
Can I chew sugar free gum
Can I chew sugar free gum?
What can we put on the salad??
I love this website!I love knowing that I am not dieting alone and there are others trying the same diet.I love reading everyones comments and it modivates me to stick to the diet and reach my goal.Please keep sending your thoughts.
thanks neon if this not work i will go crazy 293 lbs got to lose 100
7/11/08-I’m planning to start this on Monday 7/14/08 but have a question. Hope it’s not a dump question but does it matter if it’s red grapefruit or white grapefruit juice? I’m exciting because everyone is so encouraging on here. Please let me know. Thank you.
P.S.-My friend tried this & lost 30 lbs.
I started this diet 4 days ago. Does anyone know if there is anything we can substitute eggs for? My goal is to lose 30 lbs. by Sept. 15th (my 32nd birthday).
Ii theire a subsitute for grapefruit? grapefruit give me a yeast infection
I was reading some of the notes did they add a few new things like chilli with no beans I guess since weiners is just meat we can have all the meat we can eat.
Ok, I’m going to begin this diet with much hope. I really want it to work. I’m ready to commit and say goodbye to the old “foods” I found much comfort with…(Damn they were good) I will keep you updated each week on every Monday. I am going to begin this tomorrow Monday, July 14th. Wish me luck and if you’re interested just tune in here. And I’ll begin a eating journal etc. And frequently update it.
7/14/08-Starting the diet today. Hoping to lose 20lbs. Will let you all know how it goes in a couple of days.
Okay…so I’ve lost 100 pounds the healthy way and I’m down to the last 20 pounds. I tried this diet a couple of years ago and I lost weight although I didn’t stick to it. I’ve been on it now for 4 days and the only problem I noticed was of course I’m not hungry and wow…I feel so tired. So…I had to push myself to go to the gym today. I usually drink lots of diet coke and that is the only other problem I have. I’m going to just stick with it for the next 8 days then weight myself. For some reason I feel I have gained weight….did anyone gain weight before they lost it??? Please I need some encouragement so I don’t relapse….lol!!!
I started this diet yesterday, on Monday, July 14th…I’ll check back in a couple of days and fill you guys in! For some reason these meals are REALLY filling my up and I don’t feel hungry even the least bit…and I do feel like I’m eating a lot more than what I’m used to because I’m used to gradually snacking throughout the day…but hopefully this should work! I’ll check back soon
7/15/08 - I started this diet about a month in June. I lost 20 lbs my first month on the diet. However, I exercised every chance I got atleast 5 mi a day and still doing it. I plan to continue eating the same way because I feel it is a lifestyle change. I will reach my goal weight of 165lbs. I believe the key to maintaining what you have lost is to continue to exercise and eating healthy I plan to treat myself every other weekend but when I crave chocolate I will eat my favorite protein bar that taste just like a real candy bar. I also drink atleast 64 oz of water which is really important with any weightloss program. Hang in there. This really works!
HI, THIS DIET REALLY WORKS, I’M ON IT AGAIN I HAVE BEEN VERY ILL AND GAIN MORE WEIGHT THEN I NEED SO HERE I GO ‘
I went on this diet for three months, three years ago and lost 72 lbs. In the two years and nine months that I have been off of it I have only gained and lost ten lbs here and there. i now eat anything i want as well. GREAT DIET, it worked wonders for me. The only thing that I did different was I did not take a day off every tweleth day. I have recommended this too many people, and they have experienced the same great results as I. Good luck to you all, this diet is the real deal!!!!!!
I am so happy to have found this place!! I will be starting this diet on Monday July 21st and I need to lost about 10-15 lbs!! Glad to see it works thanks all!
I would like to know if “turkey” bacon is o.k. for breakfast? I know it doesn’t have any fat.
This is my second time around. The last time I did this diet to loose the baby weight about 3 1/2 years ago and it worked. Starting today 6/21/08. This time I will exercise more often. My goal is to lose about 10-15+ pounds, this way I shoud be able to maintain after I am done with the diet. Wish me luck-will check back in 12 days with a report. I see Last10pounds is starting today too. Lets do it!!!! I have a cruise in the summer to prepare for too but I really just want to get to a better weight.
Hello Everyone,
I just got the diet from a friend? I only eat fish, do anyone knows if protein bacon will be ok, or do can I try turkey bacon. i want to start on Wednesday July 23,08
can you have fruit on the diet?