Has anybody had any success with the Volumetrics Diet?
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(Volumetrics is the diet discussed in books by professor Barbara Rolls.)
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I've never heard of that one until now. But it's the same old thing with a new spin. Eat less calories lose weight. From what i've read it's just a low calorie diet with 30-60 minutes of exercise each day. Same as any good weight management plan. Give it a try.Good luck. The principles of the Volumetrics Eating Plan are as follows:
1. Reduce caloric intake by 500-1000 calories/day to promote 1-2 pound per week weight loss.
2. Diet composition-20-30% total calories from fat, 15-35% total calories from protein and carbohydrates are at least 55% total calories.
3. Fiber intake: 25-38 grams/day; high fiber foods are low ED, high satiety value.
4. Water-9 cups/day for women, 13 cups/day for men.
5. Exercise-30-60 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity on a daily basis.
One thing though, it is high in fiber and that can cause bloating and bowel irritation over time. Another spin on this might be to eat 4 plain baked potatoes a day. The bulk will fill you up for a while and they're pretty low in calories. Oh yeah... with 13 cups of water a day stay very close to a bathroom too...lol
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