The Biggest Loser Diet

A fancy name for weight loss diet obtained from a television show, the biggest loser diet is a no nonsense diet which involve a lot of exercise and eating healthy foods. The diet is essentially a low calorie diet founded on the reverse pyramid 4-3-2-1 structure –meaning 4 servings of fruits and vegetables, 3 servings of lean protein, 2 servings of whole grain and one extra serving of either sweets or an alcoholic beverage, and after the meal one has to engage in a painstaking exercise routine.

The authors of the biggest loser diet claims that the diet can lower your cholesterol, blood pressure and your weight. The diet has been developed by a couple of physicians together with fitness expert, Jillian Michaels.

The biggest loser diet is a 12 week program where one eats a lot of fiber, fruits and averages about 1200-1400 calories/day. The foods recommended are healthy and nutritious. The diet encourages keeping a daily record of foods eaten, watching the portions and drinking lots of water. While the diet is easy, the exercise workouts are not easy and in fact quite demanding. The aim of these exercises is to build your cardio and endurance and are a key to losing weight.

The biggest loser diet plan is available online and costs about $5 a week. The website does provide a fair amount of advice and motivation. In addition, the online website also offers many types of exercise and a number of recipes. The diet plan encourages fresh rather than processed foods. One is encouraged to read food labels prior to buying any products. Any ingredient one cannot read or has never heard – means avoid that food.