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Anyone on the Dr. Oz Quick Two Week Diet?

Mindy D — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 07:11:32 GMT

How are you doing on it? I'm thinking of trying it to get me off sugar and start me on the right track.

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cuddlesmama — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 02:22:55 GMT

I think even this would be hard for 2 weeks no fruit and no bread!! I think after this people would go back to bread and gain all of the weight back.I don't agree with Dr.OZ when he said this is a lifetime change. Come on are you really not going to eat bread again! I can see giving up sugar because I did that years ago and that is easy.

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carrob — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 02:25:07 GMT

Not informed about the Dr Oz diet, but why eat fruit when there are many more nutrients in veggies?

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Ellen May — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 02:46:15 GMT

One of the books Dr. Oz based his diet is on Wheat Belly, which I try to follow. The "two week diet" is the same as a lot of others- no carbs (low GI) and lots of veggies.

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julie99907 — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 03:10:38 GMT

I'm not familiar with the Oz diet, but I hardly ever ate bread or fruit; I didn't really care for either. My diet was mostly vegetables, rice, meat, fish until I remarried and adopted the same diet as DH. My weight has gone up considerably because of it.

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violann — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 15:03:40 GMT

Hi Butterfly! I think for some of us, and definitely for me, this choice is a cinch- NO BREAD! carrob, I eat more veggies than fruit, but there are some nutrient rich fruits that I want to be SURE have a place in my eating plan, especially mixed berries and, in the winter, my pink grapefruit.

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straykatz — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 18:28:15 GMT

On 1/20/2014 Butterfly12 said:
I think even this would be hard for 2 weeks no fruit and no bread!! I think after this people would go back to bread and gain all of the weight back.I don't agree with Dr.OZ when he said this is a lifetime change. Come on are you really not going to eat bread again! I can see giving up sugar because I did that years ago and that is easy.

You put fruit into the protien smoothie each morning so you get your 2 servings of fruit per day.

I was extremely successful on it last week and lost 7 pounds. I drifted a little over the weekend but got on track again yesterday.

I think this diet is very doable and easy to follow.

No wheat, no sugar, no diet soda, no dairy (except plain greek yogurt), and no coffee - eat all the low glycemic veggies you want....drink warm glass of hot water and lemon juice 1st thing each day....unlimited green tea....protein smoothie each morning made with protien powder, almond milk, 1/2 banana, berries, flax seed....snack on nuts...3 ounces of protein at lunch and dinner....1/2 cup of brown rice per day.

Typipical day for me last week was:

Morning: Glass of hot lemon water following by protein smoothie (scoop of protein powder, 1 cup of almond milk, 1/2 banana, 1/2 cup frozen strawberries, flax seed).

Lunch: 1/2 cup of brown rice, 1/2 cup of green beans, 1/2 cup of kidney beans, 3 ounces of salmon.

Dinner: large romaine salad with 3 ounces of grilled chicken, 1/2 sliced avacado, balsamic dressing and spoonful of sunflower seed. Large bowl of boiled/cooked veggies (onions, turnip, carrots, kale, cabbage, rutabagas, celery)

Unlimited green tea throughout the day.

I skipped the yogurt because I don't like it plain.

I never felt hungry or deprived.

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cuddlesmama — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 18:28:23 GMT

On 1/21/2014 violann said: Hi Butterfly! I think for some of us, and definitely for me, this choice is a cinch- NO BREAD! carrob, I eat more veggies than fruit, but there are some nutrient rich fruits that I want to be SURE have a place in my eating plan, especially mixed berries and, in the winter, my pink grapefruit.

I wish I were like you I am so addicted to bread. The cinch for me is no sugar doesn't bother me at all. I love berries for fruit.

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depglass — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 19:54:47 GMT

What is wrong with coffee? That's a deal breaker for me.

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straykatz — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 19:59:18 GMT

On 1/21/2014 depglass said:
What is wrong with coffee? That's a deal breaker for me.

Don't know but most coffee drinkers use sugar or articifial sweeteners (both are a no-no on this diet) so that might be the reason....also...green tea has more antioxidants and has also been claimed to help curb hunger between meals.

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carrob — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 02:23:22 GMT

On 1/21/2014 violann said: Hi Butterfly! I think for some of us, and definitely for me, this choice is a cinch- NO BREAD! carrob, I eat more veggies than fruit, but there are some nutrient rich fruits that I want to be SURE have a place in my eating plan, especially mixed berries and, in the winter, my pink grapefruit.

Violann, I love pink grapefruit (juice) too…..I am lucky enough to have fruit trees in my backyard, and that is my favorite, fresh squeezed!

Re: Anyone on the Dr. Oz Quick Two Week Diet?

cuddlesmama — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 16:15:41 GMT

On 1/21/2014 straykatz said:
On 1/20/2014 Butterfly12 said:
I think even this would be hard for 2 weeks no fruit and no bread!! I think after this people would go back to bread and gain all of the weight back.I don't agree with Dr.OZ when he said this is a lifetime change. Come on are you really not going to eat bread again! I can see giving up sugar because I did that years ago and that is easy.

You put fruit into the protien smoothie each morning so you get your 2 servings of fruit per day.

I was extremely successful on it last week and lost 7 pounds. I drifted a little over the weekend but got on track again yesterday.

I think this diet is very doable and easy to follow.

No wheat, no sugar, no diet soda, no dairy (except plain greek yogurt), and no coffee - eat all the low glycemic veggies you want....drink warm glass of hot water and lemon juice 1st thing each day....unlimited green tea....protein smoothie each morning made with protien powder, almond milk, 1/2 banana, berries, flax seed....snack on nuts...3 ounces of protein at lunch and dinner....1/2 cup of brown rice per day.

Typipical day for me last week was:

Morning: Glass of hot lemon water following by protein smoothie (scoop of protein powder, 1 cup of almond milk, 1/2 banana, 1/2 cup frozen strawberries, flax seed).

Lunch: 1/2 cup of brown rice, 1/2 cup of green beans, 1/2 cup of kidney beans, 3 ounces of salmon.

Dinner: large romaine salad with 3 ounces of grilled chicken, 1/2 sliced avacado, balsamic dressing and spoonful of sunflower seed. Large bowl of boiled/cooked veggies (onions, turnip, carrots, kale, cabbage, rutabagas, celery)

Unlimited green tea throughout the day.

I skipped the yogurt because I don't like it plain.

I never felt hungry or deprived.

Thank you for posting this. You are right you do get 2 fruits. I am definitely going to try this. Thanks for posting your daily regime. Much appreciated. Congrats on your weight loss

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millieshops — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 16:38:35 GMT

Over my life-long struggle with weight, the one eating plan I have gone to most successfully is some form of WW. Just as that company does, I try to keep up with the recent findings about nutrition, but overall I prefer an eating plan that gives me balance and variety. It looks to me as if OZ's suggested regimen is pretty close to what WW would have me eating.

It does work for many people, but as with any eating plan, if you don't find a maintenance regimen, you will see those pounds return. There's no magic.

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FLGators — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 17:36:10 GMT

Maybe this is a good way to jump start your metabolism but long term has "CRAVING" written all over it. I don't follow Dr oz but I quit dairy since most science now says it is the cause of inflammation. I started on smoothies recently with greens, berries, flax seed, almond milk/rice milk etc. I breakout a week before my menstrual cycle, hasn't happened this month Too soon to say for certain but my face looks clearer. Not sure if it is the dairy or the smoothies but I will keep up with the no dairy & the smoothies. I do crave milk, my favorite dairy product

Everything should be done in moderation, slow & steady! Maintain a healthy diet & exercise the pounds have to come off eventually. I don't have much to lose, just want to reach my ideal weight which is about 10lbs lighter That is the hardest to lose IMO, I have been trying forever....

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kismet — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 07:35:49 GMT

I started this Sunday and have lost 5lbs. I stuck to it pretty much except I will have a cup of decaf coffee after my smoothie.

It took awhile to get use to the hot water and lemon. I like lemon but wanted coffee. I had my smoothie afterward but didn't put flaxseed in it. Forgot to get that at the store. Dr. Oz said it helps to lose weight. He also said that caffeine increases the appetite and most people do use cream and sugar, I do not.

The first day was fine since I ate more Saturday, Monday was worse I was hungry, Tuesday was better and Wed and Thursday I had no appetite to eat more than is allowed.

I made some spicy garbanzo beans and munched on them for a snack. They are really good and satisfy the crunch. I don't feel any hunger now. Was really happy when I weighed for the first time this morning and lost 5 lbs. I'm using this as more or less kick start to go on a diet I made for myself.

Three years ago I lost 40 pounds in 9 months. It wasn't really hard but the weight came off slow. I watched what I ate for 6 days and took a day off and had what I wanted. I gained some back and wanted to get it off fast and when I saw this I thought this would be a good way to start. When I get 10 pounds off I'll go back on my own diet. I maintained my weight loss for over two years but got careless and gained some back. I've wanted to get it off for awhile and just kept putting it off.

Dr. Oz said the second week we can have as much protein as we like. Didn't say much else. I think this diet is pretty much like the Stillman diet from the 70s. Tried that but my stomach couldn't handle all the protein.

Came here to see if anyone else had the same results.

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debcakes — Sat, 25 Jan 2014 06:29:53 GMT

On 1/20/2014 julieannka said:
I'm not familiar with the Oz diet, but I hardly ever ate bread or fruit; I didn't really care for either. My diet was mostly vegetables, rice, meat, fish until I remarried and adopted the same diet as DH. My weight has gone up considerably because of it.

Those darn men. I always lose weight when away from my husband for a while.

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Mindy D — Sat, 25 Jan 2014 15:44:18 GMT

I didn't notice that you can have as much protein on week 2. I'll have to reread the whole thing. I wish black beans were listed. I would make my black beans. They are fantastic. Lentils will probably work. Why is no one use the Greek Yogurt with garlic and puréed onion as salad dressing.

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Ranchergal — Sat, 25 Jan 2014 16:12:33 GMT

I've always been told that losing weight too quickly can cause serious gall bladder problems. Although I am a Dr. Oz fan, I think his two week diet could make one lose weight too quickly.

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kismet — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 06:50:10 GMT

Just wanted to check and tell everyone this diet does lose weight fast. I lost 9 pounds in a week. I didn't drink the veg broth and I didn't take baths. I stuck to it very carefully and I could feel the loss after about 4 days. Didn't weigh until one week.

I'm afraid that my appetite isn't that good now and I may slow down the weight loss this week. Sometimes it's hard to eat when I don't feel hungry. I do drink the green tea and the water with lemon. I had some chicken broth so hope that will work just as well. Even if I lose a few pounds this week it is still worth it. So for someone that just wants to get that last few pounds off I would try it. I don't know if I would do this long term but short term it does work.

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violann — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 14:11:06 GMT

18 posts, mostly very different from one another. For some, "moderation" (?) works fine, for others intermittent fasting, wonderful. Some people do very well omitting certain food families and/or groups. If I have learned anything by living the life of a fat woman for fifty years, it is that each individual fat person must seek out and employ the solution that works best for him or her individually. I am not, and apparently never will be, a moderate eater, so encouraging me to eat moderately is as helpful as saying "don't eat so much and exercise more". If I could do the simple things, I would never have been fat in the first place.