Smart Diet

Question: What can you and what can't you eat when following the IC-smart diet? just had bladder surgery been told to follow the ic smart diet.confused about what can and cant eat.

Answer: Here is a site that makes it very, very clear. You do realize that you posted this in the Diabetes category?

Question: Anybody have any smart diet secrets or tricks? i'm on a 1200 calories a day diet and i have already lost 5 pounds in the last two weeks. right now, i'm aiming for 10 to 15 pounds. i know how to diet, but i would like to hear from people who have lost weight. any neat tricks that helped you achieve your goal? good for you jordon!

Answer: Hey I been on about a 1000 calorie diet since last september and i started out walking for an hour a day then i went to jogging and ive lost 64 lbs so far i weigh 172 5'9 my goal is 150 but just eat good and cardio is the most important thing, hope this helps.

Question: Does anyone have any information on the infomercial for the "Smart diet or Smart plan?"? I saw it this morning but I can't find it on the internet anywhere. It has to do with listening to CD's to help change your way of thinking about eating.

Answer: The smartest diet you can get is a diabetic diet. You can adjust your calorie intack according to you height and weight. You will eat healthy. Non diabetics can use the diet also.

Question: Has anyone had side effects with Smart Burn Diet Pills? Been having headaches and dizziness for the past week, I want to know if these diet pills can cause these effects. Haven't had these problems before.

Answer: Three steps that have really helped me are dieting, exercising, and the correct weight loss supplement for losing weight. Focus on those three things and you will lose weight considerably. I exercise 30 mins a day along with taking Proactol, a natural weight loss supplement that I saved money on at theweightlossplace.com Good luck and stay focused = )

Question: What's a better diet: Smart for Life Cookies or the Hollywood Cookie Diet? I've heard good and bad about both but I want to know which one really works.

Answer: Neither. The best "diet" is just eating healthy food. Lean protein, healthy carbs, and healthy fat.

Question: I want to go on the LOST diet - smart or dumb? I want to do something drastic - like go on an all fruit / fish / water diet -- is this smart, or unhealthy - will my metabolism freak out - will I have enough enery to exercise and get through the day? I'd appreciate all the ideas I can get =)

Answer: If you're going to do that, take a multi-vitamin supplement as well, those foods won't provide you with enough minerals and vitamins that you need. You should lose weight as logn as you keep the calories down.

Question: What are the tastiest Lean Cuisine, Smart Ones, etc. diet meals? Time to work on shedding my winter layer. I usually hate these meals, but need quick food sometimes. Which are the most palatable in your opinion? Thanks :)

Answer: I like LEAN CUISINE: Chicken Fettuccini- Tender pieces of roasted chicken breast topped with a creamy alfredo sauce made with Parmesan and Romano cheeses, cream and butter. Accented with black pepper and parsley. Served with fettuccini pasta. Fat - 6g Calories - 270 Vitamin A - 0%DV Calcium - 20%DV Vitamin C - 0%DV Dietary Fiber - 4%DV Weight Watchers® Points® 6 Lasagna with Meat Sauce- Delicate lasagna noodles layered with seasoned ground beef, creamy ricotta cheese, and tomato sauce accented with basil and garlic. All topped with cheese. Fat - 7g Calories - 320 Vitamin A - 6%DV Calcium - 25%DV Vitamin C - 4%DV Dietary Fiber - 16%DV Weight Watchers® Points® 6 Roasted Potatoes, Broccoli, and Cheddar Cheese Sauce-Oven roasted russet potato wedges with tender broccoli topped with a creamy cheddar cheese sauce. Fat - 5g Calories - 220 Vitamin A - 8%DV Calcium - 25%DV Vitamin C - 45%DV Dietary Fiber - 19%DV Weight Watchers® Points® 4 Chicken Parmesan-A roasted, herb-seasoned chicken breast topped with a flavorful tomato- basil sauce with Parmesan cheese. Accompanied by spaghetti, tossed with grilled zucchini, yellow peppers and tomatoes. Fat - 5g Calories - 260 Vitamin A - 10%DV Calcium - 15%DV Vitamin C - 20%DV Dietary Fiber - 16%DV Weight Watchers® Points® 5 My fav- Herb Roasted Chicken- An herb roasted marinated chicken breast topped with a creamy basil, garlic and mushroom sauce. Accompanied by roasted redskin potatoes, broccoli and red bell peppers, in a savory sauce. Fat - 3.5g Calories - 180 Vitamin A - 6%DV Calcium - 6%DV Vitamin C - 50%DV Dietary Fiber - 11%DV Weight Watchers® Points® 3 Vegetable Servings 2 Baked Chicken-Tender roasted chicken tenderloins served on a bed of herb seasoned cornbread stuffing with a savory gravy. Accompanied by creamy whipped potatoes with a dash of paprika. Fat - 4.5g Calories - 240 Vitamin A - 10%DV Calcium - 4%DV Vitamin C - 6%DV Dietary Fiber - 12%DV Weight Watchers® Points® 5 Vegetable Servings 1 Deluxe French Bread Pizza- Crunchy French bread topped with a flavorful tomato sauce accented with basil, garlic and onion. Topped with mozzarella cheese, savory Italian sausage, zesty pepperoni, mushrooms, and red and green bell peppers. Fat - 9g Calories - 310 Vitamin A - 10%DV Calcium - 15%DV Vitamin C - 25%DV Dietary Fiber - 12%DV Weight Watchers® Points® 7 also they have a Cheese French Bread Pizza and Pepperoni French Bread Pizza My fav- Chicken Club Panini- Grilled white meat chicken strips with crumbled bacon,tomatoes,cheese and ranch sauce on sourdough bread Fat - 9g Calories - 320 Vitamin A - 10%DV Calcium - 35%DV Vitamin C - 4%DV Dietary Fiber - 13%DV Weight Watchers® Points® 7 **really any of the paninis are great :)

Question: What is the best OTC diet pills, with the least side effects? NO SMART A$$ ANSWERS PLEASE? I am serious!! No smart a$$ answers. I have tried dieting and exercise and I just cant get over this "hump". I feel like once I get the weight coming off I will be able to stick to it and keep it coming off, it's just the initial kick to get it going. Can anyone make any suggestions? (NOT GOING TO TRY ALLI, side effects are too much to handle)

Answer: I have tried a few different things and the best thing I have used is Phentremine...I love 15 pounds in about a month so it was great....they give you a free 14 day trial at www.newagedieting.com

Question: Can a 15 year old teenage guy do the Cookie diet or Smart for life? Well my sister is doing it and she gave me on of her daily packs. I ate one in the morning, 2 at lunch and I'm not EVEN hungry :D I was just wondering cause I'm thinking of going on it for about 3 weeks...

Answer: Unless you're obese or seriously overweight, a boy of your age shouldnt even be thinking about going on a diet.

Question: Is the "Smart for Life" cookie diet expensive and does it work? Our local radio DJ and other friends of his have lost a lot of weight due to the "Smart for Life" cookie diet program. I'm interested, but of course there is always a catch - does anyone know how much money it costs? and did it work for you as well?

Answer: I wonder if you live in Az. I actually believe it does work, however, exercise is a must to continue having results. I think if you do both it would be great for weight loss and mental well being. I have been thinking about doing it myself. I called and found out that the initial fee is 325.- for the doctors visit, etc. (includes all blood work) and the cookies are 60.- per week. I bought The Balance by Oz Garcia years ago and found that extremely helpful for a healthy lifestyle also.

Question: Does the Smart for Life Cookie diet work? There is a medically supervised weight loss program run by a company called Smart for Life. You eat a very restrictive 800-1200 calories a day and they claim weight loss of 12-15 lbs per month. The cost is very high so I was wondering if this really does work and people have been able to keep the weight off. Please refrain from making unrelated general comments about exercise and proper nutrition.

Answer: I started the program about a week ago and lost 9 pounds. It's working for me and I know that I can stay on it because I can see the results. It is hard to get used to the first couple of days but just hang in there it does get better. As far as the cost, the way I look at it is if I were eating my old ways I would be spending more on junk. I have a friend who did the diet and lost 50 pounds fast and you will get some weird looks when you tell people about it. Hang tough and look forward to a new you.

Question: would like to know if there is a diet cookie that is comparable to the smart for life cookie only cheaper. I would like to know if there is a diet cookie that is comparable to the smart for life or the dr seagull or hollywood cookie that has the same nutritional values, but costs much less It doesn't have to be a cookie it could be a bar or muffin with the same ingedients or real close.

Answer: You should give this product a shot. It's called Acai Berry and it's new on the market, but already endorsed by people like Oprah! I just ordered a free 14-day trial from this site.. do it today! you won't regret it!

Question: Is dreamfields or smart taste pasta better for a low calorie diet? I know that dreamfields has about 10 calories more than smart taste per serving but its also low carb and I'm not sure if its worth getting it because its low carb or not.

Answer: Personally, I LOVE Tofu Shirataki Noodles. They only have about 5 net carbs per serving and 40 calories per bag. They taste a bit different from regular noodles, but taste fantastic with a low-fat cheese based sauce. The thin noodles taste the best, in my opinion, even in broth based soups and what-not. Check it out: http://www.hungry-girl.com/chew/chewdetails.php?isid=467

Question: Would eating RAMEN NOODLES while on a diet trying to cut out calories be smart? i'm trying to cut back on calories and lose a little bit of weight and I've been eating Ramen Noodles for lunch. I was wondering if those and soups are good things to eat while on a diet.

Answer: Not really but mostly because they are SUPER high in sodium. That's not great to have - and just a side note - items with a lot of sodium, will of course make you more thirsty and high levels of sodium makes you retain water and will give you the feeling that you aren't really losing weight when you are. Try a low sodium soup or try incorporating more veggies (raw or cooked) b/c most diets I've heard of that work all say you can have as many veggies as you want - no limit! So that might help you fill up - if you like salads, make a salad with anythign on it like: black olives, chicken, broccoli, peppers, hard boiled eggs (take out the yolk), sesame seeds, small amounts of cheese, corn, etc... any of those would be good and be sure to use a low fat/low cal dressing :)

Question: Smart,yet secret diet? Ever since my boyfriend and I moved in together,we've been eating out a lot more.Which is fun,but its causing him to gain a little weight.Which,i think secretly,makes him feel a little self conscious.I love the way his body looks,and I could care less how much he weighs.But it seems he would be happier about summer activities like swimming if he felt better about himself.And him being happy is my highest priority. I want to put both of us on a smart diet,without making him feel like hes over weight.What kind of things can we eat that wont send that message?

Answer: One thing you can do is to start a "health kick" of your own. You can do it while placing no pressure or expectation on him. Research healthy diet and lifestyle plans for yourself. Slowly start increasing healthier food choices into the house for yourself along with increased activity. Find hobbies and groups of like minded people. You can buy a hiking guide for your area, or find a walking group, or join a couple of classes at the gym. As you start feeling better (and everybody can benefit from this MOST will feel an improvement even if they were already "thin" because there is a big difference between skinny and "FIT") and becoming more excited about your progress and health your guy will likely want to jump on board. It can be a new focus you share together. Finding healthy choices when eating out can become a hobby in itself. You can make a pact with your boyfriend to always stay fit and healthy for him. But, most of all just have fun! You are doing a good thing for yourself and increasing your able bodied happy healthy years. So smile.

Question: orville redenbacher smart pop good for a diet? It says it 94% fat free butter and theres only 100 calories rite?

Answer: Its better than the regular popcorn.