Introduction

This is an extreme diet that will help you lose weight in a very short period of time. Because you are allowed to eat, you will not starve. However, the foods on this diet are limited. Low carb diets are one of the many options out there today. If this type of diet works for your lifestyle, then this article may be for you. If you need to lose 10 to 15 lbs. quickly, then low carbohydrate diets are a great way to go. Remember, this diet is extreme. It is meant to work in 2 weeks, and is not to be used for longer than this.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Steps

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Step One

Check with a doctor to make sure you do not have any problems with cholesterol, diabetes or heart issues. Low carb means high protein and relatively high fat. If there is a history of heart disease, diabetes or other issues that need to be addressed, be sure to ask your doctor if this diet will exacerbate the condition. 2

Step Two

If you want to lose 10 to 15 lbs., you must cut carbohydrates to less than 20 g per day. Check the labels on all foods and read carbohydrate content. You will see that most foods contain some carbohydrates. 3

Step Three

If you have the option, get rid of everything that has any carbohydrate content. This includes bread, cereal and rice. Eliminate all vegetables except lettuce. Fruit is not acceptable for the 2-week period, either. Unfortunately, fruit does contain some carbohydrates. It is almost impossible to diet when these foods are right in front of you. 4

Step Four

If you have children and you must cook for them, try to prepare 2 weeks' worth of meals ahead of time, so that you will not be tempted to eat or taste the food they will eat. If there is anyone else in the household who can do this task for the 2-week period, delegate the task to them. Keep all carbohydrate snacks out of sight. 5

Step Five

When you get hungry you want to be sure you have enough on hand to eat. Buy salad, preferably in large bags. It is much easier to put salad on the plate when you do not have to prepare it. Tomatoes are also acceptable for the 2-week period, but only 1/2 per day. They do contain carbohydrates, and it is important to keep these below the acceptable 20-g level. In addition to the salad, it is ok to top with bacon bits, shredded cheese (1 oz. or less) and low carbohydrate dressing (1 g or less of carbohydrates). Blue cheese is usually the best. 6

Step Six

Meat and eggs are very important on this diet. You should purchase many types of meat, including steak, chicken, bacon, pork, shrimp and lunchmeat. Make sure lunchmeat is 1 carb or less per slice and be careful with consumption. 7

Step Seven

When you have gotten your supplies, make sure that they are separated into easy to cook and eat portions. Having a lunchmeat wrap is also acceptable. Salad should be limited to approximately 4 cups per day in the 2-week period. Pickles contain approximately 1 carb each and can be used in place of a lettuce cup. Tomatoes can be fried with a touch of salt for a quick snack. 8

Step Eight

At the drugstore, buy lipolysis strips at the prescription counter. They are typically used by diabetics, but can be used on this diet to test for fat burning. At the end of each day you can test your fat loss by urinating on the strip. The darker the strip becomes, the more fat you are losing. Although this may sound unappetizing, it is a real motivator to actually see the fat loss. 9

Step Nine

Eggs can be cooked in a variety of ways to make them appetizing. They can be poached, boiled, scrambled, over easy, deviled and made into a bacon, ham and cheese omelet. Having eggs that are hard boiled or deviled is a good snack. 10

Step Ten

It is ok to cook with butter on this diet, because the goal is to eliminate carbohydrates and not necessarily fat. However, because of the high fat content of most meats, use a non-stick cooking spray. 11

Step Eleven

Make sure you have plenty of low-cal sweeteners on hand. Although this can be used, it needs to be limited. Each packet of sweetener contains 1 g of carbohydrates, and needs to be included in your daily count. 12

Step Twelve

Instead of using milk in your coffee, use creamer. Read the label before you buy. It should have 1 g or less of carbohydrates. 13

Step Thirteen

If you buy lemon juice and mix with sweetener, you have instant lemonade. It is important to get plenty of fluids. Although you will stay full on this diet because meat and eggs can be consumed in unlimited amounts, the fluids should be used to flush the system. 14

Step Fourteen

Although diet soda contains no carbs, it is not recommended. It can be used if necessary to replace the need for sweets, but limit consumption to as little as possible. 15

Step Fifteen

It is possible you may feel sluggish for the first few days due to the lack of carbohydrates being consumed for energy. However, as your body begins to burn fat for energy, your energy should increase substantially. 16

Step Sixteen

Keep your menus very simple. For breakfast have eggs in any form with either sausage or bacon. For lunch have a lunchmeat wrap with a small salad. For dinner have a large salad with chicken or steak. For 2 weeks it is important to eat a very limited diet. Any amount of meat or eggs can be consumed in-between meals. 17

Step Seventeen

Weigh your self daily. It is motivating to see the quick weight loss on this diet. 18

Step Eighteen

Try to get at least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise each day. This can be in the form of walking, biking, a class or a video. As long as you are moving, it will help increase fat loss. 19

Step Nineteen

Drink plenty of water to encourage the release of toxins and increase bowel movement. High protein diets can sometimes interfere with normal bowel movements, especially in the first few days. This is generally due to the lack of fiber in the diet. This usually goes away almost within a few days, but can be uncomfortable at first. Water consumption will help alleviate the problem. If necessary a product that contains fiber may help, but be aware of carbohydrate content. 20

Step Twenty

If you do not notice any weight loss within 3 days, look at the carb content in the products you are using. There may be hidden carbohydrates in something you are eating. Go back to basics. Eat only meat, eggs and limited salad. Stay away completely from dairy. Check all products for hidden carbohydrates. 21

Step Twenty One

This is a 2-week plan. If you choose to go beyond this time limit, begin to incorporate minimal amounts of carbohydrates back into your diet. You can do this by adding an apple a day, or one slice of thin bread. It is important to increase carb intake very gradually if you wish to maintain your results. Adding about 5 g of additional carbs per week is usually safe. If you find yourself gaining the weight back, go back to 1 to 2 days of the basic diet. Then try adding a small amount of carbs again.

Tips & Warnings

• Weigh yourself daily.
• Keep carbohydrates out of your house.
• Have low carb snacks available at all times.
• Hang the outfit your are trying to fit into in an area you can look at daily.
• If you feel overly fatigued or suffer from any chest pain or severe headaches, stop the diet immediately and contact your doctor. Not everyone can use this diet, and it is important to know your own body. Make sure to listen to your body. Do not continue with this plan if you feel any adverse affects.
• Remember, this is a very severe diet. It is not for everyone. It is not meant for the long term. It is meant to help you lose weight for a special occasion.