The F2 Diet

I don't believe Dr. Mercola restricts grains completely. I think he goes by the theory that some can tolerate them more so than others.

People should just stick to whole foods--fat and all. Didn't they just release a study suggesting that those people on low-fat diets didn't fair as well as expected and that we need good fats in order to stay healthy.

Balance. Balance. Balance. When we'll people learn?

I wish I had all the money I've spent on diet books over the years, in one lump sum. I could use few hundred extra bucks right now!

I have brought the book & would like to know if there is any way I can find out the fat values for other food products eg lamb mince, kangaroo mince. These are products available in Australia.
thanks
Chreryl

Try www.calorieking.com.au - they have some info - failing that - you'll have to rely on the individual food labels.

Following cheryl's and Jim'c comments, does a fat unit in F2 equal a gram of fat? I haven't found anywhere in the book where it specifies.

Unless you can find it in the book - I suspect there is nowhere else that would have such a thing listed. This appears to be a common criticism with the book - the "fat units" seem to be quite un-scientific in their measurement.

i have read the f2 plan and think it makessense

I have just read the F2 Diet Plan book. It mentions eating fish/bananas. Neither of these items I can eat. Can you suggest an alternate?

Hey I've just read the book and I was waiting to read just how much weight one could lose. Normally this kind of book saying you'll lose weight so much faster than other plans also has before and after stories. Does anyone know how fast you lose?

I have been following the F2 diet for two weeks and lost 3 1/2 pounds. All diets limit intake, the only difference is whether you feel hungry and miserable, or replete and (reasonably) happy. I have always liked pulses, grains and vegetarian food, though I also normally eat meat. The recipes and food lists in this diet mean that I am nevery hungry - and am enjoying what I eat. At least it does not purport to be a 'diet for life' I shall follow it for another three or four weeks, and then follow up if I start gaining.

To Jane:
Wow, that is not a great weight loss for 2 weeks is it?
I could easily loose 1kg (2.2lb) on any other programme per week, so her claim of you can loose faster on this programme is not so true?
What do you think?

My daughter and I have been following the F2 plan for two weeks, we have both lost a few pounds and have found that we never feel hungry. We both agree that we dont feel bloated and that our tummies are a lot flatter. I am diabetic and have adapted the diet to suit my needs, my blood suger levels are now excellent.

To Mouse: The thing is that I REALLY don't feel hungry, so I don't feel cheated out of fattening things, and I've lost another two pound in just less than a week. If you don't feel as if you are on a diet, you are more likely to stick to it. I only had about nine pounds to lose, which might make it easier, but sometimes getting round to shedding a small amount can be tough. THis seems to work!

I am considering the F2 Plan as I really struggle to loose weight. I exercise 5 days a week, yet at 48 still seem to be loosing the weight battle. I have had a quick look at some sample recipes, and it looks like an awful lot of preparation. What is the general thought on this?

I was losing weight slowly on a high carb low fat diet and went onto the F2 two weeks ago - I lost 3 pounds in the first week without going hungry at all, and for the first time in ages dont crave sugar and my energy levels are better. In the second week I havnt lost or gained but I find I am more "regular" than I have been in years. I could never go more than an hour or 2 at most without wanting to eat something, now I go all morning on the breakfast - I measure out 40 grams of all bran or oatbran, the banana and the probiotic and survive til lunchtime. I used to feel faint if I didnt eat often. The recipes in the book are delicous and easy to prepare - the sweet potato soup, lentil dahl and salads are divine. Whenever you want to eat healthily, it always takes planning, good food costs more, and obviously, because its raw and unprocessed, may need more preparation. You need to menu plan and shop wisely, or, just like on any diet, you will grab whats easy and to hand when you get hungry, tired and just cant find the energy or patience to make something.

I agree that in some cases, its a bit confusing, giving a finite weight for one carb then telling you to "eat freely" at another point in the book, but common sense and portion control dictates!