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Mayo Clinic Diet
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.
Find other high protein meal ideas here.
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 Mayo Client has just released their Official Diet developed by their own staff.
The 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 want to lose those last 10-12 lbs before school starts, i’m begining this diet on 7/1/08, i’m hoping that after my two weeks i’ll be atlest 130.
Today is 7/29/08..I will begin on Monday 8/4..very encourged by the comments…..I have a lot to lose! Fingers crossed here I go!
hey. im soo excited. i hate dieting but i really want to lose weight so im doing this. im 15 and im gonna do this lets hope it works. lol. ill be bak in 12 dayz.
AC—- there is tons of different web sights with this diet on it…above they didn’t actually put what the diet says completely. Google it and check out another sight.
Can u eat fruit…if not …why
Does cheese really slow the weight loss a lot ? Also, can we eat lunchmeat ?????
I’m on the 6th day of the diet— I think it’s working, but I’m an idiot and didn’t weigh myself before I started, but my pants are a little looser
2 questions— does cheese slow it down? Can I eat lunchmeat???? Thanks for your help everyone !
Did I read where someone said, ” that the new version of this diet included hotdogs with no beans? Where can I find that version? I have been on this diet before and loved it. The weight came right off. I have been off of it for years and guess what? Yep, it is back. I have faith in this diet plan, so I will do it again.
no fruit…………be very careful. If you don’t follow this diet exactly you will end up gaining weight. Do NOT add your own stuff. DO WHAT THE DIET SAYS! The only fruit you can have is the grapefruit. And the Fish thing……..you need to have meat that has fat in it…otherwise the diet won’t work and you will waste your time. Does anyone know if you can drink alcohol on this diet????? I have no clue.
I am on day four, I only have one question, can we eat fruit. I will check back to see where I am after day 5.
I tried this diet about 14 years ago when I at too many Dairy Queen Freezes one summer. My mother had told me about it, but her version was very strict. It was a steak (small beef steak, about size of a deck of cards), two boiled eggs, a tomato and glass of grapefruit juice. EVERY MEAL. I could drink coffee, but no milk and sugar. And for snacks I could eat dill pickles. Very strict compared to what I read here. But it worked amazingly. I did two weeks on, and then one week off. So, go for it you all. Good luck!
I’m in the same boat as acwf but I weigh a little more maybe we can become buddies and work these 100lbs. by Christmas I really need some help because I’m not doing well. I will be glad to give you my E-mail address if you are interest.
can you have fruit on the diet?
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
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.
I would like to know if “turkey” bacon is o.k. for breakfast? I know it doesn’t have any fat.
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 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!!!!!!
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 ‘
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!
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
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!!!
7/14/08-Starting the diet today. Hoping to lose 20lbs. Will let you all know how it goes in a couple of days.
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.
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.
Ii theire a subsitute for grapefruit? grapefruit give me a yeast infection
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).
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.
thanks neon if this not work i will go crazy 293 lbs got to lose 100
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.