Grapefruit Diet

Information on the low fat ranch dressing is apparently wrong---IF it has ONLY 30 calories for two tablespoons, AND 6 grams of fat. 6 grams of fat @ 9 calories per gram equals at least 54 calories. Perhaps it was supposed to say 3 grams per tablespoon. Votes: +0

You crave fatty or salty foods from the bacon you et. If you eat carbs, you're going to crave carbs, if you eat unhealthy fats, you're going to crave unhealthy fats! Easy as that. Take them out of your diet and you won't crave them. Course it takes some time to break the habit. Just like its hard to quit smoking cold turkey. Id rather have a bowl of oatmeal with my grapefruit instead of fatty bacon and those high caloried egg yolks. I'd skip the butter and try a dried herb for taste instead also. If you're going to have salad dressing, I'd suggest an all natural , non preservative dressing. Don't get low calorie, the chemicals they put in there to make it "taste just as good" are actually worse than just eating the real thing. As long as you replace your bad fats with good fats, you'll still loose weight, without the bad cravings. If you want to keep this diet, once you're off it, start adding a 100 calorie a day for the first week. See how much you gain, if its not enough, add another 100 calorie snack a day and so on until you understand your calorie intake. Votes: +1

Also, if you feel weak, take a multi vitamin pill made for lasting energy, I like using OneADay. Also, drink water!! If you're dehydrated, you will feel weak. Don't drink carbonated drinks like pop or high calorie drinks like starbucks. If you want to loose the weight and keep your energy, take a multi vitamin supplement and get enough water. Not only will the water keep you hydrated, keep your skin refreshed and healthy, and keep you energized, it will also help detoxify your body, resulting in more weight lost. If you reallly dont like drinking something so plain.. try an ALL natural juice. Pomogrante is good because it has a lot of antioxidants in it. Also, if you're working out and feeling weak, that can be a sign right there, you're working out too hard for your calorie intake, slow it down. Once you get the hang of what your bodys signals, you'll get the hang of this whole dieting thing. Good luck! =] Votes: +2

Have Not tryed this diet before but im up for the challenge to try it. You say its good for occations well i have a wedding coming up next year and i need this pounds shedded off bad. So im going to try it starting tomorrow.Wish me luck.Besides grapefruite is SO GOOD! Votes: +0

This is a FAD diet of which you should expect nothing but trouble. It is very unhealthy, and I urge anyone who really cares about their health to consult a professional (nutritionist, dietitian). Votes: +0

This does work, you need to just stop thinking about other foods and relize that you are doing it for your own health. Get to your weight and then maintain it. Don't go on a limb and start eating just because you lost it. That's the problem. Votes: +0

I went on this diet several years ago and lost 35 lbs in a little less than 2 months. I am just starting it again. I'll update you later. Votes: +0

Thinking about trying out the diet how long do you suppose to follow this before it starts to work im trying to lose 35pounds. Votes: +0

You need to do it the old fashioned way...Eating less processed food and working out...There is NO magic bullet!!!! Votes: +0

i tried this diet and yes i lost wait but it was hard to stick to and i did start gaining within a week after, i went to atkins for short term and lost a lot more weight and i have kept it off. with exercise and proper eating. Votes: +0

Aw, c'mon! I eat far less than 800 calories a day. Where in the world did people get the idea anyone needs at least 1200 calories in a day?? Votes: +0

Too low cal??? How can you say that when "all you can eat meat" is included to any meal? I see the wisdom of adding 1/2 a grapefruit to each meal but this diet is NOT a low cal one! It is a low carb diet, and let's face it, if you don't exercise, this is the way to go. But if you get any exercise you have to have those carbs! Votes: +0

I am going to try this Diet. I am so desperate to lose weight. I know I need to eat right and excersize. I am going for it. Votes: +0

I tried this diet too. It worked great for me. I don't care for port bacon, so I used turkey bacon. Stick with it -- you'll love the results. Votes: +0

My mother tried this diet in the late 60's and it nearly killed her, she was very sick. This diet has way too much acid for your stomach. You need to make a lifestyle change , not just a quick fix unless u plan to diet forever. Votes: +0

Love the grapefruit, but at breakfast I use only one egg yolk and three egg whites-- butter flavored spray, cut chives and ground pepper for omelette--no bacon-- I always have some hardboiled eggs on hand if I am pressed for time--3 egg whites and one whole egg--a handful of cheerios with 1 tsp brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and ground cloves sprinkled --good for metabolism. Sometimes I prepare the cereal mix at night. The rest of the day is about the same, but I do have a container of lowfat fruit yogurt and handful of nuts mid-afternoon. I also drink lots and lots of water--4 oz of red or white wine early evening. With these small changes, I don't feel deprived. Am losing and loving it! One cheat meal once a week--not a cheat DAY! Votes: +0

I am going to start this tomorrow please say I pray I loose these extra pounds. Votes: +1

I have tried a diet something like this. Instead of a grapefruit half, I take grapefruit juice. It has the same effect on me. The Grapefruit helps counter act the carbs and sodium. This is excellent for me, but maybe not for everyone. Votes: +1

I lost 60 lbs on this diet. I do admit I regained the weight, but it took almost 2 years to gain it back. My only drawback is the acid in the Grapefruit causes sores at the corner of my mouth, but it is a wonderful diet. Votes: +0