3-Hour Diet
Eat every three hours while following this weight loss diet
Full Name: The 3-Hour Diet
Origin: Created by Jorge Cruise, a popular weight loss and fitness expert who struggled with his own weight issues as a child
Description: Eat every three hours, consuming portion-controlled meals
Likes: Fruits, vegetables, egg whites, lean meats, fish, whole grains, dark chocolate
Dislikes: Prepackaged frozen foods, fast foods
Looking for: An emotional eater who finds it difficult to eliminate their favorite foods
Works Well With: Cruise's food journal to help keep track
At first glance, you might think, 'You got to be kidding me, a 3-hour diet?' But this weight loss diet is actually quite good. Its title may be catchy, but it's manageable, easy to follow plan backs it up. Basically, you consume small portion-controlled meals every three hours. By grazing on small meals consistently throughout the day, your blood sugar levels will be stabilized and you'll be less likely to have those uncontrollable cravings that lead to bingeing. Cruise explains in his book that if you wait more than three hours between meals, your body will turn on its natural 'starvation protection mechanism', causing the body to lower your metabolism and consume muscle.
Jorge encourages frequent meals throughout the day, without drastically reducing carbs or fat. His philosophy is 'everything in moderation'. The daily caloric intake of 1450 may be low for some, but if you're trying to lose weight this is a reasonable number. You'll be consuming satisfying food choices throughout the day so you will stay full.
This diet is relatively easy to follow and encourages healthy eating habits. The dieter is even permitted to occasionally enjoy a small treat, to prevent the overwhelming cravings associated with diets that are overly restrictive. The 3-Hour Diet also includes exercise guidelines, which encompass both the cardiovascular and strength training components of a well-rounded workout. This gets two thumbs up in my book. This weight loss plan has a healthy combination of diet and exercise, which stimulates gradual weight loss that will be sustainable for the long term.
