Be aware: this is only the goal of this diet, not necessarily its outcome. Results vary from person to person. Consult your doctor or dietician before starting this (or any other) diet.
The Best Life diet was made famous by Oprah Winfrey and Bob Greene. The diet consists of three phases and these phases you eat three meals a day. Additionally, you eat at least one snack a day, drink plenty of water and take supplements (for example: multivitamins, omega-3 and calcium).
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The first phase of this diet is called 'baby steps' and lasts a minimum of 4 weeks. You prepare yourself for losing weight by exercising more. It is important that you eat breakfast rich in fibres and calcium and that you eat healthy snacks. The last two hours of the day you are not allowed to eat anything.
You also avoid the 6 'problem foods' in this phase. These are alcohol, soft drinks, fried foods, white bread, whole milk and yoghurt.
The second phase is called 'get moving' and lasts for a minimum of 4 weeks. Here, you are supposed to eat fewer calories per day and exercise more. You will also need to consider the size of your portions.
Just like in phase 1, you are not allowed to eat the 6 'problem foods'. There is one exception: depending on how much extra exercise you do, you are allowed to eat something extra. This can be anything you like. Simply put: you deserve a nice snack if you exercise more than you should. You are basically not allowed to snack more calories than you burn.
The final phase is called 'Your best life' and is supposed to last for the rest of your life. You will exercise a little more than in the second phase and eat less saturated fat, less sodium and less products with added sugars. On the contrary, you will eat more lean proteins, whole grains and vegetables.
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When on this diet, you exercise every day, 15 to 60 minutes each time.
The book 'The best life diet' has been written about this diet. There is also an accompanying cookbook.
Consult your doctor or dietician before starting this (or any) diet, especially if you have type 2 diabetes or heart disease.
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15 to 60 minutes per day
With the professional help of a dietitian it should be easier to reach your goals. Please contact a dietician in your area or talk to a doctor before starting any diet.
Please take note that most diets do not have a scientific basis.
Consult your doctor or dietician before starting a diet, especially if you have a chronic condition like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, lung disease or kidney disease.
If you think you might have an eating disorder (like anorexia or bulimia), it is important to look for professional help. Contact your (house) doctor or find help elsewhere. Here you can find a list of several websites that can provide (online) help. These sites also provide information for people that know someone with an eating disorder.