SubscribeApple Diet
One of the forum users pointed out a "new" diet that has been written by Tammi Flynn (RD) who was helping clients for a Golds Gym contest. It's called the 3-Apple-a-Day Plan - where the goal is to eat an apple before any meal.
If you take a look at the sample meal plan below, you'll see that the diet is pretty much identical to a bodybuilders diet. Plenty of protein, low-GI carbs, and some good fats - but... they've added an apple to each meal and made a new diet book out of it.
This is quite amusing - and marketing at it's finest. You'll find that these meal plans are very similar to; The Abs Diet, Burn The Fat Feed The Muscle (BFFM), Body For Life, and more.
Don't get me wrong, this is an excellent diet - especially combined with weight training. It's just amazing to see the same information packaged over and over with slightly different names. However, this diet looks to be more prescriptive than the others (which works better for some people). And who knows... maybe there is something "magical" with eating 3 apples a day. It never hurt anyone.
The Apple Plan book can be found at Amazon
3-Apple-A-Day Plan 1800 Calorie Meal Plan
Breakfast
Apple
Cheese Omelet
1 cup old-fashioned
cooked oatmeal
Snack
1/2 cup nonfat cottage cheese
& 1/2 cup nonfat yogurt
Lunch
Apple
2 Sizzlin’ Chicken Breasts
2 cups steamed broccoli
3/4 cup brown rice
Snack
Cappuccino Shake
Dinner
Grilled Salmon Salad
with apple
hello, i have a big problem.
what is the reason that i'm so hungary all the time, is that i'm not eating right
please help me!
sonyadeleon20@yahoo.com
ReplyFor me there is some sense in this. I found out by sheer accident that eating an apple before any meal is beneficial if you're trying to lose weight. I did it myself and found that I needed to go to the toilet not long after each meal. It must have something to do with how the apple digests in your sytem.
Try it, it may help.
ReplySonya:
Well, since I don't know what you eat, I can't answer that for sure, but chances are you are probably eating the wrong kinds of food, empty calories. it is important to remember that lean protein fills you up more than sugary foods or those with high carb contents.
You may think that a bagel with cream cheese and an orange juice is a good breakfast choice, but the thruth is this a high carb, high sugar meal that will leave you feeling hungry and slumpy after a couple of hours (not to mention it will make you fat!). A bagel equals 7 pieces of toast! and orange juice is packed with sugar...Go for an egg-white or rugular egg cheese omelette, wheat toast (no butter!)and a cup of tea or coffee instead, and you will see how much more satisfied you are. If you eat cereal make sure its sugar content is low (less than 7 grams of sugar) and that it is high in fiber (more than 5 grams). I reccomend "Special K high protein for low carb diets".
Also, snack healthy foods during the day. This will reve up your metabolism and keep you saisfied. Never wait til your starving to eat, as you will devour anything in your path. A fat-free yougurt and a handful of almonds might do the trick mid-morning. Maybe an apple and a little bit of peanut butter might help you as well. A protein shake is a good meal replacement option because they are low calorie, fill you up, and contain little or no sugar and fat.
Finally, try to eat a good dinner (lean meat -salmon, chicken or tuna- a potato or a little brown rice, and a good serving of steamed veggies or salad- NO cookies, pies, cakes, etc) no later than 7 pm, that way you'll prevent yourself from going to the kitchen over and over again before going to bed, which is really bad for you.
Hope this helps....
Camila
Replyok im 15 and im over 160 pounds!! umm how do i do it to stop eating because im hungry al the time!!!
ReplyOMG APPPPLES YAYYAYAY.
omg girlfriends, i love apples, and I lost 8939823 pounds YOU KNOOOOW.
no seriously i gained like 20 pounds cause i ate 20 apples, and each one is like a pound! OMFGSZSZS!!!
ReplyI feel so fat and im 14 im 178 lbs my brother is 6ft 8in size 17 shoes i dont know if that has anything to do with it but every one at school says i play rugby because im strong also they say my punches are manly when i hit the punching bag but i feel so fat.
ReplyI want to lose weight because my mum is over weight and at times has had heart problems. I dont want to end up like her i really dont.
Please help me.
To all of the teenage girls that are reading this page, don't ever believe for a second that just because you're not as skinny as the other girls you're not as beautiful or unique, or as deserving.
ReplyAnna. At 14 years of age you should be out there enjoying your life having fun and being yourself. Be happy with who you are. Ignore the naysayers and those who make such comments. They do it because they know its not true and they know they'll get a reaction. Don't ever think that being 10 or 20 lbs lighter will make you any happier.
I am 5"10 and at 116lbs i feel that sometimes i am the most miserable person alive. i suffer from anorexia, and believe me, there ain't nothing glam about this mental disorder. And no, it's not a lifestyle. My brain is being eaten away by my body to provide my body with enough energy. my grades are failing, miserably. For christ sake im scared of eating . I don't even live any more, I just simply exist. My skin is terrible, I've become withdrawn and antisocial. and this is just the beginning of my problems. I don't even consider myself to be severe.
please girls, just remember that girls die hoping that one day one of you will accept youselves and learn to love yourselves, the way they never could.
Oh, and by the way, the acidity in apples on an empty stomach is sure to make you feel really ill. it's dangerous. dont do it. just dont
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Anna, the best thing you should do, is just kill yourself now.
Replytelling someone to kill themselves is the most disgusting thing you can say to another human. You should take a second look at your problems and then imagine, expressing your deepest struggle & then have someone tell you to kill yourself. Thats disgustinggg.
Replythat's the most disgusting "joke" ever.
Replythink before you speak.
no-body found that funny except you - it was out of order.
i was 300 kg and naw i am 120 I am so happy for this thing .I love my life and I want to live
ReplyIf you are hungry all the time, try the following:
ReplyNo carbs or sugar before noon. I find that if I eat oatmeal or a donut instead of eggs or tofu, I am starving all day.
Another tip: don't eat a big, carb-heavy meal late at night. It will stuff you, but the next morning you will be STARVING. I notice when I eat more protein and veggies and avoid anything pale, processed or refined, I am never even that hungry for breakfast, I am never bloated or "puffy" and I stay thin. It really helps! I'm not advocating Atkins (at all) but it does benefit you to cut out the carbs and sugar. Cheers!
Sara from Mark's Daily Apple
hi i am currently trying 2 lose weight as i am getting married next year....i am about 2 try this aaple diet and with regualr exercise such as 20 minute walk 4 times a week and using my stepper 2 times a day..will it work? and how do i go ahead with this apple diet? is it just eating 3 apples a day???
Replyi am 60 kgs and just 5ft 2inches so my goal is 2 be 45 kgs...please can u give me some tips..
ta
this sucks nuts i dont even like apples
ReplyApple before meals does help one lose weight. It has to do with the metabolism of fructose by the liver and insulin response:
Heacock P, Hertzler SR, Wolf BW. Fructose prefeeding reduces the glycemic response to a high glycemic index, starchy food in humans. Journal of Nutrition 2002; 132: 2601-4.
http://jn.nutrition.org/cgi/content/abstract/132/9/2601
ReplyI did the apple diet in 2002 and lost 45lbs in 12 weeks. it totally works you have to work out too, but i have tried every diet in the book and m y mom is a professional body builder so Golds Gym was useing the Apple diet as part of a contest there were holding . i tired it and it worked yeah the 1st week you are hungry a little bit, biut what is one week compared to being fat 52 weeks of the yaer? If you really want to lose weight this works, DON'T CHEAT YUORSELF OF A HAELTHY BODY!
ReplyInterseting......i think i shall try this!
Replydoes this really work???
Replywhat if i just went on an apple diet only apples..im on a diet now and realy need some help.. i was drinking alot of wine to then i stoped i lost8 kilos in 2 weeks i went from 106 kilo to 98..now in the last 4 weeks iv stayed the same weight(98)kilos even with dieting low fat foods no foods with suger etc sweats cakes junkfood i only drink water and 2cups of coffe aday why am i not loosing weight my belly seems to be going bigger ...and i do ry to exercise evry nite b for bed
ReplyIM 11 YEARS OLD AND IM SO FAT I WEIGHT 140 I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF I COULD DO THAT DIET I WOULD LIK TO LOSE 40Lbs IS DAT DIET THE RIGHT ONE FOR ME OR WICH ONE WOULD YOU THINK WILL HELP ME WEIGHT 100LbS [[IM SO WORRIED IF I CAN NEVER BE SKINNY THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO ME
Replyok well i am almost 13 and i weigh 102 but i keep going up and down in my weight and i always keep all the weight on my stomach i want to get rid of it and keep it off and school is about to start and i want to look good soo help me guick plzzz
p.s. i am pretty much 13 and 5"3 if that helps
Replymy neighbor told me about this apple diet, but she told me only 7 max a day for 3 days. the first day i cheated and stuffed myself with nachos n cheese!!! i love apples though, maybe ill give it one more try!!! hmm.. maybe 2morrow i guess ill starve!!
ReplyThese kids need to stop looking for answers on the internet for your so-called "weight problems." You are most likely NOT overweight so quit looking for attention. For those of you that really are looking to lose weight, ask your doctor. He/She went to school for 8+ years and is certified to help you with problems like this. There is no easy way to lose weight without harming yourself. I used to find easy ways out all the time, and as soon as I realized that there is no "Miracle Diet" I began to drop the pounds. And as for the person who told Anna to kill herself... That's not funny. What is funny is that people like you have to make other people feel worse about themselves to gain self-esteem. HAHA. Funny!
ReplyIf you are not diabetic and you have the ok from your doctor, then take a look at the number of meals you eat a day. Try eating smaller-sized meals 5 or 6 times a day. By that I mean, breakfast then a snack, lunch then a snack, etc. Space the meals no less than 2 hours apart. I find it easiest to take the total calories I want to eat a day and divde that by 6. That way I get an idea of my meal size and make adjustments accordingly, i.e. more calories for main meals and less for the snacks.
The type of food you eat is also important to feeling full and satisfied. Steer clear of processed foods! If a food package lists more than 3-5 ingredients, it is processed more than you want on a diet. Eat fiber and nutrient rich foods. Fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables;and whole-grain pasta, breads and cereals are the best way to up your fiber with delicious diet foods. Make sure you get your good fats from fatty, cold water fish (not fried fish), and/or seeds and nuts, like walnuts, almonds, and pecans. You need to eat a little red meat to get B12 in your diet, but it doesn't need to be everyday. Dairy products like milk and yogurt give you added weight loss benefits, but watch out for fats and added sugar.
Good luck and I hope you are able to control your hunger. :D
ReplyI started this apple diet a little over 3 months ago... and in the first month i had already lost almost 20 pounds. But along with the diet i also ran cross country for my school. and i played soccer also 3 times a week. So i was running about 5 or 6 miles a day without stopping.. haha If you want something, you really have to push yourself to get to that point. I stopped the apple diet because i got sick of the apples, but the next 2 months i only ended up losing about 10 lbs.. So i would say that this diet really does work!
I am 17 and I am in shape. I have a lot of muscle on my body but i am still uncomfortable with the number on the scale. Diets are hard they really are, but if you just keep at it then you will get the results you want! :]
ReplyI can't even tell you all how much it pains me to see 11-17 year olds obsessing about their weight, only to seek support on the internet and be completely misled. One's body is not done growing until he or she is at least 18. When I was 13 I weighed over 100 pounds but within the next three years I grew much taller and evened out. You have got to let your body do it's natural thing. Dieting will severely screw up your metabolism in the future. I know as it is what's happened to me. Please don't make the same mistake I did; love your body and give it a chance to grow and be healthy. You will regret it if you don't, I promise.
ReplyWell i wight 189lb and im 15 and im 5'4, i know im 49lb over weight but im really stuck on how to loose it as i want to loose it before august next year. iv been told if i eat just apples and drink water then i will loose weight, if this is true and i did it for 3 days how much weight should i loose i will also be exercising for about an hour aswel. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP the only option left i think is starvation.
ReplySo, This is Emmie and Sarah. Emmie is 13 and I am 12 and a half. I weigh About 106 pounds and Emmie weighs 95. We both think we are really fat. We just really wanna lose weight. We both wanna be 80 pounds! So if we Just eat apples, exersize, and eat nothing else, will we reach our goal??? PLEASE HELP! We are like starving ourselves right now!! please help us! Thanx.
ReplySarah and Emmie♥
you girls stop worrying about your wight! youre not fat. if you were 130 lbs right now you would be fat. but your not. and even if you were 130lbs right now, you would not be allowed to go on a diet, its too risky. i say that with experience. secondly, dont starve yourselves. all you have to do is excersise an hour a day and stop eating poptarts, which i guess you miht like, replace them for a fruit, dont eat mcdonalds, chickflia or burger king, those things have about 1,500 calories in a meal, more calories than the ones you should intake a day at your age. just eat healthy and excersise, thats how i lost weight at your age. (eat 5 small meals everyday, it keeps your metabolism working and that makes you lose weight. starving youself actually makes you gain weight because your body will store your body fat, its long, just resarch it) just DONT STARVE YOURSELVES.
Replyumm ok to all the youngsters on here, you are not fat!!! you are not finished growing yet. please please please don't call yourselves fat. im sure you are all beautiful young women.if your concern is to lose weight then eat more veggies ,and lean meat and be more active and you'll be fine.
Replymuch luv
lizzy.b
hello the apple diet does work im married and i have 3 kids i used to weigth 160 pounds after my last child now i weight 110 believe it does work you just have to put your mind to it, i did not like or eat apples before now its one of my favorite fruits you can eat apples all kinds of different ways my favorite was apple juice try it and also walk at least 30 min
Replyhello i have a weight problem i have 2 kids and i try everything im not that much of an apple lover but im concern because i dont seem to like myself as i used to as when i was single i know my husband tells me im beautiful but im pretty sure that he will want someone very petite im concern i do excercise sometimes i dont have the time my work schedule is very tight i try to walk every now and then but its useless im giving up i dont know what to do its very hard for me and i dont believe in diets i dont think im gonna be able to make it
Replygday,whenever you remember take a couple of minutes out to relax and breathe deeply through nose while your hands are placed ontop of one another palms down over the navel. rotate the hands in other words make small circles over the navel focusing all your intentions there, be aware of your wandering thoughts and gently bring them back to the task at hand. very soon depending on your focus ( ambition) you will feel energy in this centre, and one of the benefits of control over this exercise is your control over metabolism and digestion which leads to consistent and dare i say smooth bowel motions which gives you a fair indication of your digestive system.
Replythis is a basic version of an ancient complex system the asians devised and the loose observations are certainly my own and cannot be backed by science or observation so i only divulge this information off a whim and urge, well, suggest you give it a concerted try and this too will work for you!
if your unlikely to dramatically change your life overnight ('my body is a temple' and i shall treat it as such) by endeavoring to exercise religiously and/or embarking on a diet thats a complete culinary shift from your norm and may not be conducive to normal family life then really i think you have nothing to lose except for relaxed peaceful minutes of your life.
smile breathe and believe
mike
I am 14 years old and i weigh 190 pounds. I cannot loose any weight because i cannot stop eating.
Reply5'3" & 102 is a perfectly healthy weight. Bordering on being too light.... try firming instead. You don't need to lose weight, you just need to be more active. There are fat skinny girls out there. Many girls who suffer from eating disorders have a really high body fat content and little to no muscle, but they weigh 86 pounds. Don't let that be you. Find something you like to do & stop obsessing about your weight. You're a kid, live life & have fun, just do it in a healthy way.
Replyplease allow yourself time to lose weight, losing weight too fast will only cause you to gain it back fast. The apple diet sounds realistic and simple. I think i will give it a try.
ReplyTo all of the girls age 11-18; Your bodies are still growing! Please don't mess with your metabolism by crash dieting and starving yourselves. Studies show that teenage girls who diet have a huge chance of being overweight as adults. Go outside, get fresh air, have fun! Pretty soon you'll all be adults and you'll regret not enjoying your teen years more. If you are concerned about your bodies, as all girls and women are, just know that you're beautiful and instead of depriving yourself, go for a jog or get some kind of exercise. Team sports and any type of exercise has been shown to improve self-esteem and it also increases energy levels. Muscle burns more calories an hour, even when you're sedentary. But remember, when you exercise, you need to fuel your bodies like a car needs fuel to run, so eat! BE HAPPY!
ReplyAnd to that person who told the girl to kill herself: She should be ashamed of herself! What a pathetic response to a girl who is concerned about her weight. Life is so short, please girls, try to enjoy it, if you don't, it'll pass by in a blink of an eye.
i need to lose weight HELP ME please
Replyi need to lose weight HELP ME please
Replytelling someone to kill themselves is the most disgusting thing you can say to another human. You should take a second look at your problems and then imagine, expressing your deepest struggle & then have someone tell you to kill yourself. Thats disgustinggg.
Replywow, i cant even believe im writting on this.
Replywell, yes, i am a bit overweight.
i always struggled with my weight.im 15. i used to be 167 pounds and now i think im around 151.
yes i did loose weight, but i know that i need to loose even more, im eating salads and all, and working out very little, but its not enough, i need help, please..anyone. i wanna be happy, this is the only way.. i need to make a change, if i do this, i know that i will feel like a new person.
what diet plan should i go on? what should i be eating?if anyone has been in a similar situation, please ..
by helping me, your creating a new me.
I'm 13 years old and I weigh 107 pounds- I really want to lose some of my fat but I don't know how to. Usually I jump rope about 15 minutes, and run for 10 minutes, but I really need help to lose my weight. Can you help? Thank you
ReplySadi, 107lb is only overweight if you are 4'3" or shorter. So you are probably not overweight. The reason you can't lose weight is that you don't have any weight to lose.
Keep exercising, cause it is good for you, and eat nutritious, whole foods. You are fine the way you are.
ReplyI am 20 yrs old, 5"4 and 100 LBS. For most of you, you guys would consider this unhealthy. I never tried the apple diet before but I have only eaten apples, oranges and carrots as my daily meals, and LOTS drink water or green tea that helped me loose weight. Also you should always excercise... go walking or jogging and cardio workout also helps alot!
ReplyIt is not your weight that is unhealthy, it is the fact that you think carrots, oranges, and apples alone make up a balanced diet. You realize without protein and fat you're not giving your brain anything to go on, so it has no choice but to eat up your muscles, including your heart muscle.
Replyto all the teens out there dont say stuff like i want to lose weight because im fat say stuff like i want to tone up and feel more healthy because trust me im sure at this age you do not need to lose weight because i bet none of you are overweight im 13 and im 14 in a couple of months im the youngest in my family and my brother is extremely healthy and hes 20 yrs old the only reason he is so healthy is because hes active all the time he walks absolutely everywhere really fast i basically have to jog next to him and ive got a sister who is definatly over weight so i know what overweight is and isnt just keep active and drink lots of water because to me water is like a magic drink it works wonders!! xx
Replyleah, the little you have changed in your diet (starting to eat salads and work out a little bit) has made a LOT od change. You lost 16lbs and that is really good! Right now im on the cabbage soup diet, im on my second day and ive lost 2 pounds though i am feeling somewhat dizzy..i dont recommend it. Im 15 also and about 2 summers ago, I decided to lose weight for sure. I lost 20lbs in just a month and i know that the only reason i lost so much weight it was because i forced myself to eat a lot of salads and fruits, i stayed active all day (morning and afternoon gym or jogg, noon-afternoon suiming and having fun in the pool), i did count up to 8-9 glasses of water a day and i made sure that i ate meats, eggs, whole wheat breads and so on. again, i lost all that weight for the new healthy habits =] I think that you dont need to actually go on a diet, since you have lost 16 lbs..just keep doing what you are doing and you will gradually get there. I weighted 134lbs and that summer i went down to 114lbs, i went back to my unhealthy eating habits and im in 125. But dont change what youre doing bc your doing great!
ReplyNathalie