The Lunch Box Diet is a small downloadable document (10 pages) from UK personal trainer Simon Lovell. Although Simon describes the diet as “no fad” its recent appearance in Elle Magazine may well change that.
So what is the “lunch box diet”?
It’s a simple concept:
- Get yourself a large plastic lunchbox
- Fill it with a highly nutritious mix of vegetables, proteins, and fats.
- Slowly graze on the lunch box contents all through the day (i.e. in between breakfast and dinner). The idea here is to snack on some food every hour or so (never gorge).
Elle calls it a “tried & tested party diet”.
The mix in the lunchbox should be something like 60% vegetables, 30% lean proteins, and 10% dressing.
Favorite vegetables include Broccoli, Spinach, Avocado, Chilli pepper, Sugarsnap peas, and asparagus. Proteins may include things like Tuna, Grilled Chicken or Turkey Breast. Dressings will be something like olive oil, chutney, seeds or nuts. Note that the small ebook provides a much larger list. There is no mention of precise amounts or quantities.
Starchy carbs (such as brown pasta, brown rice) are only recommended if you engage in an active job or lifestyle.
The Principle
The concepts behind the diet make sense. Spend the day consuming nutrient-dense vegetables. Train your stomach to become smaller – thus when it is time to eat dinner you probably won’t be able to binge. Don’t get too rigid or restrictive.
Breakfast and dinner should be kept “normal” although some good diet recommendations are made.
Sample Lunch Box: ‘Chicken Surprise’
- Flavoured Chicken breast strips
- Rocket, Lettuce, Avocado, Sugarsnap Peas, Broccoli
- Cheese, Nuts, Chutney, Seeds
Price
Simon charges £9.95 (USD21) which is steep for a 10 page text document. That amount of money can buy you some wonderful and detailed hardback books.
NOTE: You can purchase the eBook from here.
hmm…. it is like being in grade school with lunchbox lolz.
hi, I’m new to the site and so far I really like it. The differing opinions are actually a really helpful gauge on diets. This “Lunch Box” diet seems pretty sound. I’m one of those people that does graze (usually on junk, but that’s why I’m at the weight I’m at lol) so having a preset box of good foods seems like a good idea.
Also, I’ve looked before and there are some really, really cute bento boxes available online in various sizes/designs.
hi kim, just replying to you comment on the lunch box diet, you did very well on your first week.just wondering is it worth doing and is it easy to keep the weight off.be very greatful for your reply.
Kim…or anyone who has actually done this diet.
What or how much do you typically have in a day?
Do you fill the lunch box for the entire day, and
just have nothing but what’s in the box?
I’d really like more details from someone presently on it or that has done it. Thanks, katydid
I attempted to purchase your book by internet but was unsuccessful. Why is it not possible to do so?
Can you suggest some Lunch Box diet for vegetarians
Hi just read your comment on the web and would really be grateful if you would give me some ideas for the diet lunch box.And what do you have for breakfast,and how many meals do you have.Can you drink diet sodas?Any information would be a great help. Please reply,thanking you in advance Mandy.Regards
i am actually doing this diet at the minute and i love it, i’m never hungry and its takes me 5 mins in the morning to make my lunch box, i have been doing it for just over a week and i have lost 7lbs. best diet plan ever and i have tried them all
Anyone tried this? I’d love to hear your experience.
It seems like basically a gimmick to get you to eat a salad for lunch every day, but I could use a gimmick like that. I like the idea of putting together a salad in the morning and grazing on it all day long. I like that it wouldn’t interfere with family dinners, either.
Nice tip!
This video from teachme.tv had a good tip how to make quick and easy lunch snacks, what you can have between your meals.
Link for those who are interest.
http://en.teachme.tv/play/51/make_quick_and_easy_lunch_snacks
This is what many bodybuilders/figure competitors do with a lunch box or cooler.
People may be interested in now checking out the BBC news item on the diet via the home page.
Seeking to interview women who lost weight on the lunch box diet or someone who followed the principles of the lunch diet. Email me: ccoppa@bauerpublishing.com
Hello. Nice article, thanks for sharing. By the way, Your blog is very good
Ha! Ive done this for years…i always end up snacking on crap if i dont bring my own snacks.
I normally have blanched green beens, capsicum strips, carrots, nuts, asparagus and brocolli…and i bring a low fat dip or make my own salsa and guacamole. Sometimes i add noodles and meat if i bring it as a meal…its normally too big for one sitting so it stays on my desk til its gone by the end of the day. mmm lots of herbs and things too!
I’m really happy with the 5 Star Elle review obviously! if you go to the web site and ‘my boxes’ there will be loads of vege boxes added soon. My clients have been on the diet for over a year and continue to love it. Anyway, thanks for the post, at least I hope people can manage to at least shape theior lives in a better way using my plan. It’s getting quite a bit of interest which is exciting!
I’ve heard about this before, just can’t remember where…hmmmm….
Can you suggest some Lunch Box diet for vegetarians
I was thinking there wasn’t any new to come up with. lol