The Idiot Proof Diet was written by two women (Neris Thomas and India Knight) who wanted to share their personal weight loss experience. Neris Thomas and India Knight lost weight by following a low carbohydrate diet, which is similar to the Atkins Diet.
The Basics of the Idiot Proof Diet
The diet consists of three phases:
Phase 1
This is a two-week introductory phase, which is very low in carbohydrates. Phase 1 consists of strictly limiting carbohydrates as well as caffeine.
Phase 2
Here 40-100 grams of carbohydrates are allowed daily.
Phase 3
This phase allows dieters to slowly add carbohydrates each week, and if weight gain occurs, then reduce carbohydrates again. Refined carbohydrates and sugars are never allowed in any phases of the diet.
Recommended Foods
Recommended foods are butter, cream, green vegetables, avocado, meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs.
Sample Diet Plan
Breakfast
Tomato and scrambled eggs
Morning Snack
Pistachio nuts
Lunch
Chicken Caesar salad without croutons
Afternoon Snack
Peanut butter and raw celery
Dinner
Stir-fried green vegetables and lean beef
Dessert
Sugar-free Jell-O with cream
Exercise Recommendations
Dieters are advised to do a minimum of 20 minutes of exercise every day.
Pros
- Easy to follow
- Requires no calorie counting
- Addresses the psychological aspects of dieting and provides support to dieters
- Good for dieters who want to lose weight fast
Cons
- Quick weight loss may be unhealthy
- When carbohydrates are reintroduced there is a risk of rebound weight gain
- Not suitable for vegetarians
- Constipation can occur due to high protein diets, and inadequate intake of fiber
- Will not appeal to male dieters
Conclusions
It is a low carbohydrate and high protein diet, and it removes many healthy foods from the diet, such as whole grains and fruits that provide an essential source of nutrients, including fiber.
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