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The Gighter Diet Extreme (for Women)

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Fighter Diet Extreme was created by Pauline Nordin, a top international fitness model. Says Nordin, “Fighter Diet is my concept for making the impossible possible: getting lean, and staying lean, but not feeling like you are constantly starving!

Her program has a lot of rules and she says that is one of the most extreme lifestyles you can choose, but claims that it is also very effective. She developed it due to her personal requirements for a diet solution that would help her to stay in contest-shape all the time.

Recommended Foods

Egg whites, cottage cheese, chicken breast, salmon, whey protein, almond milk, green beans, cucumbers, broccoli, flax seeds, wheat bran, non-fat Greek yogurt, Shirataki noodles, cinnamon, mustard, balsamic vinegar, cocoa powder, stevia,

Sample Fighter Diet Extreme Meal Plan

Breakfast

1 cup wheat bran
3 tablespoons whole flax seed
Cinnamon
Stevia extract
1 scoop VP2 whey protein
1 cup almond milk

Morning Snack

2 cups green beans
5 large egg whites

Lunch

½ scoop VP2whey protein
4 cups MYO-D fish oil concentrate

Afternoon Snack

2 cups green beans
5 large egg whites

Dinner

7 cups green beans
5 large egg whites
4 cups MYO-D fish oil concentrate

Evening Snack

1 container non-fat Greek yogurt
1 pack TRUVIA sweetener
Cinnamon

Exercise Recommendations

Exercise is an important part of The Fighter Diet Extreme and involves a combination of cardio and weight training. Stretching is also included because it reduces stiff muscles, which can help prevent injuries.

If you are just getting started with a fitness plan you will do 30 minutes of cardio three times a week, as well as a full body weight training workout two or three times a week. Advanced exercisers will do high intensity cardio six days a week and for the weight training workout will split the body into four or five days.

Pros

Encourages a high intake of vegetables.

Will appeal to dieters that prefer to follow a structured meal plan.

High protein diets can help to reduce appetite.

Once a week re-feed can assist with maintaining the motivation to stick with long-term dieting.

Encourages exercise.

Cons

Very strict and limits the intake of many healthy foods such as fruit, whole grains, root vegetables, legumes, nuts and avocadoes.

Dieters may experience digestive discomfort when first starting the diet due to the higher intake of fiber.

Requires the use of nutritional supplements including whey protein and fish oil.

Not suitable as a lifestyle approach to healthy weight management.

Only suitable for women.

The 7-Day Diet Plan

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The Seven Day Diet is a fad that continues to circulate despite being very unbalanced. This diet is a simple 7 day plan that emphasizes a different food group each day. The origin of this diet is unknown.

The 7-Day Diet Plan

Monday

Eat as much fruit (and juices) as you wish of any fruits, except bananas.

Tuesday

Eat all of the vegetables (and vegetable soup) that you wish.

Wednesday

A combination of Monday & Tuesday (i.e. fruit – except bananas, juices, vegetables, vegetable soups).

Thursday

Eat 5 bananas and drink 5 glasses of whole milk. Some versions say 8 bananas and 4 glass of milk.

Friday

Eat 4 steaks of meat (3 ounces each – beef/chicken/fish) with unlimited green vegetables.

Saturday

Eat 4 steaks of meat (3 ounces each – beef/chicken/fish) with unlimited green vegetables.

Sunday

Eat 4 steaks of meat (3 ounces each – beef/chicken/fish) with unlimited green vegetables.

Vegetarian Diet

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The Vegetarian Diet or “Veganism” is a lifestyle; it is not just a diet plan. This commitment is not only to exclude the consumption of animal products in a diet plan but also excludes the use animal products for any personal usage such as clothing as in leather, fur, silk, wool or cosmetics of soaps derived from animal products. Veganism is an ethical and moral commitment for animal rights in protection of inhumane animal farming, animal testing, captive animals in zoos or and any cruelty shown to animals.

Foods to avoid in this diet plan include domestic meats, all game meats, all poultry, eggs, seafood, diary products and honey. However an exception can be made for honey since it’s derived from insects. Sugars, white flour, artificial sweeteners, caffeine and any foods that are
chemically produced are also excluded from this diet plan. Organic wines are allowed in moderation.

The crux of a Vegan diet plan consists of fruits, vegetables, leafy greens, whole grains, nuts, legumes, soy products, peanut butter (not hydrogenated), whole-wheat pasta, vegetable pasta, tortillas, brown rice, barely, quinoa, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and tofu. Drink 8-10 glass of purified or bottled water daily. Seasoning food use sea salt with iodine and kelp instead of pepper, though pepper is permissible.

Fats for this diet plan would include canola oil, olive oil, and sesame seed oil. For sweeteners use raw sugar, maple syrup, fructose or any unrefined product. High-fat foods used sparingly in this diet plan include butter, avocados and coconut. In order to achieve Omega 3s fatty acids in a Vegan diet plan you must gravitate toward flaxseed, flaxseed oils, soybeans and walnuts. For Calcium intake consume kale, broccoli, collard greens, and fortified soymilk and orange juice.

Dietary and nutritional concerns are that Vegans on this strict diet plan do not achieve enough Vitamin D or B12 in their system. Supplements or multivitamins can assist with any deficiencies.

The Vegan diet plan food pyramid consists of 6 servings of grains per day. Protein substitutes such as legumes, nuts and other protein-rich foods 5 servings per day. Vegetables 4 servings per day, fruits 2 servings per day and fats only 2 servings per day in this diet plan.

If a Vegan diet is properly executed to cover a dieter’s nutritional needs, the outcome is a positive diet plan that can help prevent heart disease, cancer and other various forms of diseases. This is also called the “Skinny” diet because once implemented there is a quick and consistent weight loss even without exercise.

Another positive result is better digestion and sleep. Raw foods in any diet plan are generally easier to digest than cooked foods, which allows for better rest and sleep. You increase in energy when you consume pure vegetables, fruits and nuts. With lesser energy used to digest food your brain then has more energy to use throughout the day. Thoughts become clearer and emotions appear to stabilize. The Vegan diet plan is popular among celebrities for its animal rights activism and positive effects by living a healthier energized new lifestyle.

What is a Diet?

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All over the globe, dieting has become one of the most prevalent ways to reduce weight. Dieting involves reducing your consumption of calories and fats. Therefore, people who diet restrict themselves to foods containing proteins and even fruits. They reduce or even eliminate the carbohydrates containing foods in their diets. Now, dieting can have many beneficial impacts. Although weight loss gained is quite fast, it is supposed to last permanently.

Many people claim that weight lost through dieting is not permanent. Therefore, people also adapt an exercise regime for losing weight along with
dieting. Dieting can be dangerous when a person suffers from disorders like anorexia. This disorder can imply so much of anxiety and restlessness when food is consumed. So, the sufferer starts exercising just after consuming anything or to vomit the food. Anorexia is caused due to shortage of self esteem. But, still dieting in moderate proportions is so effective for losing weight. Although dieting has advantages, it can also lead to depression when no fats are taken for a long time. It has been associated with frequent mood swings.

So, dieters should ensure that they consume a balanced diet inspite of reducing their carbs intake. It is always better that dietician is consulted for finding the right diet as per the body mass index. Often dieters suffer from hunger pangs which cause mood swings and lack of energy. Even low concentration can occur as a result of high dieting.

Still many diets are introduced in the market after some time. Such diets include reliance of the user on proteins or other low calorie element. Some diets restrict the users to liquid intake only. A user should see which diet does not strain him emotionally before adopting any of them. Person eager to lose weight should not have any low self esteem because then disorders like anorexia can result. It’s better to accept your body and then proceed with dieting. Dieting can also be supported by protein supplements which make a person feel energetic. So, he/she is still left with the basic energy to carry out household chores and exercise. People who have been regular dieters swear by Atkins diet which involves balanced use of fats and carbohydrates. It does not require any one to stop eating everything to lose weight. This diet involves consumption of more proteins and less carbs. It has been effective in making people lose weight.