The "Ultimate New York Diet" book was written by David Kirsch (Celebrity trainer), which provides dieters a fast, and effective weight loss plan. He states that with the mixture of exercise, nutrition and mind-body focus, a loss of 14 pounds in two weeks will result.
The Basics of the New York Diet
Bread, sugar, coffee, fruit, dairy products, and alcohol are not allowed on this diet, and it is a very strict, low-carb plan. The book's plan consists of an 8-week program, which keeps calories below 900, per day. The first two weeks are the most strict, and following this, there are two more phases in which carbohydrates are reintroduced.
Recommended Foods
The Recommended Foods Are:
- Protein shakes and lean proteins such as chicken and turkey breast, egg whites and lean meat
- Low carb vegetables, especially salads
Sample Diet Plan
Breakfast
Egg white omelet with spinach and mushrooms
Morning Snack
Protein shake
Lunch
Tuna cobb salad
Afternoon Snack
Protein shake
Dinner
Chicken and vegetable stir-fry
Exercise Recommendations
A daily workout of 90 minutes, which contains a combination of cardio and resistance training, is recommended.
Pros
- High in essential fats and good quality protein
- Provides information about recipes and exercise
- Fast weight loss can increase motivation to stay with the program
Cons
- Recommends the same calorie intake for everyone, regardless of individual needs
- Removes food groups such as grains, fruit and dairy products
- Calorie intake is very low and dieters have a risk of nutritional deficiency
- Not suitable for dieters without at least a moderate degree of fitness
Conclusions
The plan, which is very low in calories, and removes entire food groups, is very risky for the health of the dieter. It promotes a mentality of dieting rather than encouraging dieters to undertake a healthy lifestyle approach to weight loss.
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