The Fast Metabolism Green Juice Cilantro Cucumber Smoothie

Green juice has been popular these days because it offers a lot of health benefits. To mention few benefits, it can help us gain energy, improve immunity, and helps in weight loss. It is also a convenient way to ensure that were getting close to the USDA’s daily recommended amount of fruits and vegetables.

Today’s recipe is no less than green juice! This tasty green juice – the Cilantro-Cucumber smoothie is a must try!

Some may not know it yet but cucumbers are lovely in a smoothie, especially when paired with some unexpected ingredients like cilantro. Cucumber works best in a smoothie because of its high water content and its refreshing property! How much more if it’s added with a cilantro? And the good news is, you can drink this juice whichever phase you are! Yes, you read it right! It works in any phase of the fast metabolism diet. This green juice recipe includes powdered egg whites for protein (be sure to choose a brand that consist only of egg whites – no additional flavorings or sweeteners), making it a perfect Phase 2 snack. In phase 3, add the optional coconut oil is recommended..

This delicious green juice takes up to 10 minutes for the preparation time.

Ingredients:

         1/2 cucumber (peeled if not organic)

         1 large handful of cilantro

        1 lime, juiced

        1/2 teaspoon lime zest

        2 egg whites or equivalent egg-white powder (or 3 if making it a meal instead of snack)

       1 tablespoon xylitol or to taste; you can also use stevia to taste instead

       1 pinch of salt

       2 cups ice

       1/4 cup water to get it going in the blender

       2 tablespoons melted coconut oil - Phase 3 only

Instructions

       1.       Combine all ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth.

Your healthy juice is ready to drink up! Lose weight with this tasty blend.

Fresh like a babies bottom, your insides will feel squeaky-clean. The mix of romaine, kale and spinach all contain a great amount of chlorophyll which helps bring more oxygen to the body, hello cell rejuvenation! The celery is a natural diuretic which is great for weight loss and the apple provides all that great fiber to keep you full. We dare you to meet the new you.

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Tips to keep on track on The Fast Metabolism Diet

As we go on in our fast metabolism diet journey, 

we already noticed the changes on our body. Were losing weight, were feeling good, were sleeping better, and weve overcome the horrible symptoms of sugar and caffeine withdrawal. Were slowly adapting our body into a healthy lifestyle. But sometimes, no matter how dedicated we are, there is always that little devil that provokes us in going off track. Temptations are everywhere, ever experienced drooling over a delicious hamburger and a cool-drenching soft drinks? Thats called self-sabotage.

The little devil is telling us that "Its okay to eat the food. Go ahead. Its delicious, I am craving for it." For those who are struggling against this nasty little evil, your angel will be on the rescue. Here are the tips you can use to deal and save yourself from self-sabotage.

1. Change up your start day

Most festivities happened in weekends and this is where temptation is in a high risk. With your colleagues and friends visiting in your home, or if you decided to have an outdoor activities with your friends it is hard to avoid these delicious foods. And with Phase 3 hitting on weekends, we can easily be overwhelmed and tend to cheat, because of the free choices of foods and feast we eat during this phase. Instead of starting Phase 1 on Monday and have Phase 3 on weekends, you can change your week map to control yourself and get on track. Start Phase 1 on Wednesday instead. This way your Phase 2 will fall on weekends. Your food choices in this phase are more narrow than the free and heaven food choices we got on Phase 3.

2. Jot down notes and plan ahead

Its important to write your meal map in advance in the upcoming week. It will keep you on track on what your meal map for the upcoming week and your brain will be expecting these meals for you to eat. You can also write down how you felt every time you eat. This will help you track when do you actually feel tempted to get off track. Lets take for example, most fast metabolism dieters often despise Phase 2, in this phase do you actually had the highest tendency to give in temptation? If yes, you can change your recipe you had for this phase the next week and see if theres an improvement or the craving still persists.

3. Take it 10 days at a time

If you find yourself consistently getting off track, maybe the four week program is too long for you. Try to have the diet in a 10-day time frame. Have 3 days of Phase 3 as your starting cycle, 2 days of Phase 1 and 2, then go back to the remaining three days to Phase 3. After this give yourself a four day off. But it doesnt mean that during the four day off, you will go completely off track. You can still use the tools to keep your metabolism on track. Youre just allowing your body to have some freedom from all the Phases. Since youre taking long days in Phase 3, your body should be satisfied and happy with the food your eating. After the four day off, head back into another 10 days again, starting with Phase 3.

4. Have someone to support you

Adjusting in healthy lifestyle and healing our metabolism is really hard especially if we became accustomed into indulging ourselves with poor, unhealthy lifestyle. You can find a buddy, or join our other fast metabolism dieters for extra help. Do the fast metabolism diet with them, in this way you can monitor each other and give advice to keep on track.

You can also mix up your food on the diet and mix up your schedule to see whats the best for you. It can keep your mind active and interested for the new adventures you go on in the fast metabolism diet program, and most of all, keep your metabolism on fire.

Fast Metabolism Diet Approved Sweetener Xyla Brand Birch Xylitol

Haylie Pomroy approved this sweetener to be used by the Fast metabolism diet users. You can use it at the start of Phase 1. 

• 100% North American Birch Xylitol
• Made in the USA - GMO Free
• Natural, Kosher, Domestic Xylitol, Gluten Free
• Safe for diabetics, low glycemic - 7 on the Glycemic index
• 1 to 1 or "cup for cup" sweetness compared to table sugar. Use as a replacement in any recipe. 40% fewer calories than sugar and 75% fewer carbohydrates.
  
  To purchase this sweetener, go here.

Breaking Weight Plateaus in The Fast Metabolism Diet!

Breaking Weight Plateaus in The Fast Metabolism Diet!

Now that youve started the fast metabolism diet, you were enthralled of the amazing changes the diet brought to your body. In the first few weeks you had lost weight, youre sleeping better, and the horrible symptoms of your sugar and caffeine withdrawal was finally gone! But what happens when your metabolism suddenly got struck? After two weeks or so, the needle of the scale isnt moving anymore. That really sounds frustrating isnt it? But hey! Dont stressed yourself up and get frustrated! We wouldnt want to jeopardize your fast metabolism diet program! Before you sulk yourself in the corner and chose to give everything up, we are on the rescue to helpyou! While we already posted strategies on overcoming slow weight problems, we know that you needed extra help in overcoming the weight plateaus (due to the years of chronic dieting and unhealthy lifestyle). To help you in getting over a weight plateau, heres what you can do!

1. Extend a Phase

As you go on the fast metabolism diet journey, know what phase you tend to lose more weight and where youre at the best condition. Example is, if you tend to lose more weight in Phase 2, you can extend this Phase to three days. So your meal map would be, 2 days of Phase 1, three days for Phase 2 and 2 days for Phase 3.  You can switch up the number of days of the Phase (as long as it is 2- 2 -3 ) and you can repeat this up to two weeks in a row.

2. Shift your grains

If you are having a hard time in whole grains, you can shift to grains with low carbs. Quinoa is the recommended grain to switch if youve been eating brown rice. If youve been eating quinoa, try switching to wild rice. If you still think grains gives you more trouble, try swapping a starchy vegetable for a grain in some meals. Example for this is instead of eating a quinoa with your steak, replace it with a sweet potato.

3. Blend some strategic vegetables.

Sometimes even though were eating healthy and nutritious foods most of us dont chew our food enoughfor easier digestion. Blending or pureeing your vegetables can help activate enzymes in the foods that help break down nutrients. Veggies like cucumber, radish, daikon radish, spinach and kale are good vegetables to blend and puree. Remember to add basil as this veggie is really a good plateau-buster.

4. Try cabbage tea

Cabbage, when boiled releases enzymes to the water and help to activate the production of bile to process fats. Boil 1/2 head of cabbage in water for about 30 minutes. You can drink the water (warm or chilled) as a tonic. Cabbage tea is also effective as a mild sleep aid. Try drinking 1/2 cup of cabbage tea before going to bed.

5. Pucker up

Lemons also aid in digestion and efficiently process proteins and nutrients. the peel of a lemon contains more nutrients than its juice, and its known for its ability to activate your gastric juice to stimulate digestion. With a vegetable peeler, peel the strips of the rind and add to glass jar or container. Add boiling water to cover and let it steep for about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, juice the lemon. Strain the water into the cup and add the lemon juice. You can enjoy your lemon juice either hot or iced.
Here is an easy, unique and delicious way to mix up your foods and flood the body with a rainbow of fast metabolism phytonutrients. Use this as part of breakfast, lunch or as one of your fruit snacks on Phase 1.

Belly Flat Salad

Serves 1, Phase 1

Ingredients:

1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup diced cucumber
1 cup diced papaya
1 teaspoon fresh cilantro

Mixall ingredients together and enjoy.

Weight plateaus are normal and natural in the cycle of weight loss and metabolism. So dont panic and get frustrated if you arent losing weight after a few days. Follow these tips to keep you on the right track and overcome the weight plateau. Most of all, dont forget that the fast metabolism diet program is a 28 day program. It took that long to heal your metabolism. So stay positive and just keep on moving forward until you completed the fast metabolism diet program!

Finding the Right Weight Loss Goal in the Fast Metabolism Diet

When you started the fast metabolism diet program, you were asked what your ideal weight to lose is. Some of you might say, “Oh, that’s easy! I want to lose __ pounds.”  But have you ever wondered how to find the ideal weight loss for you? The ideal weight loss wherein you would be able to accomplish it within your desired timeframe... Where you would enjoyyour journey throughout the whole fast metabolism program... The ideal weight loss where you won’t feel frustrated because you weren’t able to obtain it at the end of the program... And most of all the ideal weight loss where you were living a healthy, happy and contented life...

As you can see, the weight loss in the fast metabolism diet not only deals with the number of pounds you lose, but most of all it dealswith the ideal weight loss where your life will become easier, healthier and happier. It’s important to know what yourideal weight loss is. Your ideal weight loss that is realistic, certainly doesn’tstress you out.

Guidelines in finding the right weight loss goal

1.       When did you feel the best?

Ask yourself when you felt the best moment while doing what you enjoyed the most. Was it when you run a mile or two with ease? When you played soccer with your colleagues and keep up for several hours? When you shopped the entire boutique and tried several beautiful dresses that fit your body perfectly? If so, what was your weight then? The answer to that question will serve as your ideal weight-loss goal then. Your weight in that “best moment” of yours made you happier, healthier, and energetic than ever before.

2.       If you have a lot to lose, start with losing 5-10% of your weight

If you have much weight to lose, you will have to take a long road ahead of you. But that’s no reason for you to be discouraged. You can start with smaller things, and eventually, will lead into bigger ones. Start your weight-loss goal with 10% of your body weight. Example for that is if you weighed 250 pounds, set your initial weight loss goal into 25 pounds. In this way you won’t feel the pressure or stress as you go on the fast metabolism diet journey. Be motivated and keep on engaging the program until you’ve reached your ultimate weight-loss goal. Read the tips to keep motivated as you go on the fast metabolism diet program.

3.       When you’re so close in your goal, reassess

There is nothing more frustrating than to know you weren’t able to lose the last 3, or even 1 pound to your ideal weight. Well, who wouldn’t? If you wanted to weigh 100 pounds at the end of the program yet you actually weighed 103 pounds, I bet anyone would really be annoyed or frustrated with that. So close, yet you didn’t able to reach it. Your initial reaction is certainly acceptable, but before you indulged yourself in self-loathing, frustrations and possibly depression (And we don’t want that!) Reassess yourself first. What is the improvement the weight loss did to your life? Are you feeling better and healthier than before? Are you sleeping better? Is your skin glower than before? If your weight loss improved your life for the better, does the last 3 pound really matter? Probably not.At this point, you’ve actually reachedthe ideal weight loss for you.

As you see, weight loss is not just the number of pounds you lose. Like DIET, we have a different definition of weight loss now. Forget about those numbers, we’re not doing Math in this diet! We want you to have an ideal weight that will improve your self-esteem, makes you healthier and happier in life. 

The Fast Metabolism Diet Sweeteners XYLA Brand Xylitol Candies

The good thing about the Fast metabolism diet is you can still have fun with sweets! But of course using the natural sweetener like xylitol. We found candies that are safe in the diet and FMD approved. 

Ricochet Candies with Xylitol, Grape escape

 

Delicious all natural fruit sours sweetened with xylitol and natural flavors and colors. Diabetic Safe. Dental Friendly.

Emerald Forests Ricochet Fruit Sours are a kids best friend - and parents love them, too. Theyre made with 96% Xylitol and all natural flavors and colors. Citric acid gives the sours a memorable pop! Packaged in collector tins, theyre destined to be a classic. Emerald Forest Xylitol is a sweeter, healthier, smarter choice than other sweeteners. Our Xylitol is made from non-genetically modified corn and its pesticide free. Its safe for diabetics: it scores a seven on the glycemic index - sugar is 68. Therefore, xylitol doesn’t affect blood sugar or insulin levels. It has 2.4 calories per gram and 75% less carbohydrate intake than sugar. Its as sweet as sugar and can be used in any recipe that calls for sugar. Its also ideal for sweetening coffee, tea or cereal. Classified as a sugar alcohol or polyol, xylitol can be manufactured from starches or extracted from plants. It’s naturally occurring in our bodies, and can be found in some fruits and vegetables. Sugar alcohols like xylitol and erythritol are dental friendly because they can’t be metabolized by oral bacteria so they don’t contribute to tooth decay. Sugar alcohols create an alkaline environment in the mouth instead of an acidic environment. Emerald Forest xylitol is made from corn; the xylan molecule is extracted from the corn in a process that’s classified as all natural. No bleaching occurs at any time during this process. The manufacture of xylitol complies with FDA regulations. Xylitol has a low molecular weight which means it won’t brown the way other sugars do when baked. The benefits of using xylitol as a healthy alternative to sugar and as part of a comprehensive program including proper dental hygiene have been recognized by the American Dental Association.

Ingredients
Xylitol, Citric Acid, Natural Lime Oil, Natural Fruit and Vegetable Color

Xyla Fruit Sours are a kids best friend - and parents love them, too. Theyre made with 96% Xylitol and all natural flavors and colors. Citric acid gives the sours a memorable pop! Packaged in collector tins, theyre destined to be a classic. Emerald Forest Xylitol is a sweeter, healthier, smarter choice than other sweeteners. Our Xylitol is made from non-genetically modified corn and its pesticide free. Its safe for diabetics: it scores a seven on the glycemic index - sugar is 68. Therefore, xylitol doesn’t affect blood sugar or insulin levels. It has 2.4 calories per gram and 75% less carbohydrate intake than sugar. Its as sweet as sugar and can be used in any recipe that calls for sugar. Its also ideal for sweetening coffee, tea or cereal. Classified as a sugar alcohol or polyol, xylitol can be manufactured from starches or extracted from plants. It’s naturally occurring in our bodies, and can be found in some fruits and vegetables. Sugar alcohols like xylitol and erythritol are dental friendly because they can’t be metabolized by oral bacteria so they don’t contribute to tooth decay. Sugar alcohols create an alkaline environment in the mouth instead of an acidic environment. Emerald Forest xylitol is made from corn; the xylan molecule is extracted from the corn in a process that’s classified as all natural. No bleaching occurs at any time during this process. The manufacture of xylitol complies with FDA regulations. Xylitol has a low molecular weight which means it won’t brown the way other sugars do when baked. The benefits of using xylitol as a healthy alternative to sugar and as part of a comprehensive program including proper dental hygiene have been recognized by the American Dental Association. Emerald Forest Sugar, Inc is committed to making the highest quality all natural sweeteners and snacks available.

The Fast Metabolism Diet Phase 3 Exercise

The Fast Metabolism Diet is not just about foods. It has also exercises to follow in each phase. See The Fast Metabolism Diet According to Phase here. It is stated that in Phase 3, you must do some stress-reducing activities like yoga or deep-breathing.

It is already proven that yoga is one of the most effective physical exercises to lose weight. Other than that, it has many positive effects like energy level boost, better sex life, pain reducer, sleep improvement and many more . However, practicing yoga needs proper training and right guidance. Good and effective yoga program must be chosen carefully. One of the yoga programs I highly recommend is the Shapeshifter Yoga by Kris Fondran.

Kris Fondran is a Master of Exercise Science and has been teaching yoga for more than 12 years. No doubt she becomes one of the leading experts of yoga for fitness. Upon looking on her physical built, it is clear and proven that she is very healthy and fit, to think she has already three kids! Kris created a comprehensive system that contains several guides, videos and audios consisting all the needed steps to follow. The following are the contents included in Shapeshifter Yoga.

      1.       Shapeshifter Yoga Manual

It contains everything you need to start losing weight and achieve the lifestyle you dream. It contains the proper way of stretching, its background, the right and wrong way upon performing the stretching.

      2.       Yoga Pose Manual

Shapeshifter Yoga Pose Manual was carefully designed for a quick reference. It is covered into text or audio.

      3.       Yoga Flow Routine Guide

This guide will make it easier to stick with your practice. Simply print up these quick reference charts and post them in your training area. 

      4.       Yoga Pose Video Library

Every Yoga pose and dynamic exercise in the Shapeshifter Yoga is found on this video. Assured that it is clear, accessible and accurate exercise is found in here. It can be accessed through your desktop, or smartphone or even on your iPhone or other mobile devices.

      5.       Shapeshifter Yoga Follow along Video

This video feels like you are having your coach by your side. Every pose and deeper stretching is found here.

 

      6.       Shapeshifter Yoga Routine Follow Along Video

Kris walks you step by step through the Shapeshifter Flow, teaching you to tap into that groove, reminding you how to work with your breath, and giving exactly the right movement cues right when you need them so you get the most out of each session.

      7.       Follow Along Audio Files

If you don’t have desktop in your area and you are not fond of reading in print, then this is for you. You can load this on your iPod or any portable music device. Simply plug in your earphones and listen while following the routines just like listening to your personal coach.

That’s it! Those are the contents included in Kris Fondran’s Shapeshifter Yoga which I am so sure you would love. Include this on your phase 3 exercise and will see you in your next journey with the body you once dreamed of.

The Fast Metabolism Diet Phase 3 Recipes Turkey Zucchini Meatballs

Try this recipe as your tasty way to sneak in some veggies during your fast metabolism diet Phase 3.

Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey

1 egg

1 cup zucchini, shredded and squeeze out any excess water

1/3 cup sprouted-grain bread crumbs

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

3 ground onions, thinly sliced

Salt and pepper

Directions

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Add all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix with hands until combined.
3. Form into your desired sized meatballs and put it on a baking sheet about 2 inches apart from each other. Bake and wait for about 15-20 minutes depending on size of meatballs.
4. There you got it! You may also serve it with tomato sauce with no sugar added. Enjoy! 

Slow Weight Loss Problems While on the Fast Metabolism Diet Here’s Why and How to Beat it!

A lot of people have been concerned about one common issue and that is about losing an amount of weight on earlier days of the Fast Metabolism Diet but then loses almost nothing for the remaining days. Some even gained more than what they lose. And some have undergone up and down since then. Are you experiencing this too? You guys need some extra help to address this dilemma.

Let me ask you this question first, are you eating the same few meals over and over, everyday? Remember, “Confuse it to lose it”. Get out from your everyday routine and try some new exciting variations yet still on track with your fast metabolism diet.

• Fruits – What fruits are you eating during Phase 1? Is it the same apple or the same orange? Come on, there are still many variations on the list with many different nutrients. Try some guava, or papaya, melon or strawberry. You may also add lime juice to your fruit. Here is the full list of The Fast Metabolism Diet fruits for Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3.
• Vegetables – Same with fruits, veggies also have different nutrients that your body needs. Try not to eat the same vegetables twice during the day. There are also a lot of vegetables found in each phase so try to eat something new. Try cucumbers, which helps smoothen your cellulites. Here’s one great for easing constipation, jicama which has lots of fiber and water.
• Fish – Try smoked salmon and cucumbers instead of chicken for dinner and beef jerky snacks on Phase 2. Don’t forget fish for dinner! Fish that are delicious and easy to cook includes Cod, flounder and Halibut. Halibut is great on grill too. Be experimental and try something new!
• Workouts – Try doing your cardio exercise during afternoon. Try different weight routine in your favorite gym like kettle bells or resistance bands. And don’t forget dry brushing during Phase 3, it is a simple yet amazing detox tool.
•  Check-up – Read your FMD book again. Review about the three phases and four weeks again. Check yourself, have you been eating 30 min after waking? Are you following the correct foods to eat during each phase? Lots of the followers realized their own mistakes after re-reading the book. Some of their mistakes are not eating the proper fruits, veggies and meals during each phase.

Please don’t get discouraged now! If you haven’t lost quite of your weight, focus on how your body feels – and on the wonderful nutrients you gained from what you have been eating. Have you been sleeping better now? Did you notice great effects on your skin? How about your hair, does it become stronger and shinier? Check your mood, is it more stable? Weight loss is just another wonderful effect of The Fast Metabolism Diet but the most important is you’re restraining your body to extract more nutrients more efficiently.

So don’t stop now! Especially if you are not yet done with the 28-days to reboot and renew. Your body isn’t done repairing you yet. There are still many things you will experience within that 28 days so don’t quit!

The Fast Metabolism Diet Phase 2 Recipe Ginger Lemon Gummy Squares

This easy-to-make gelatin-based variation of lemon, lime and ginger is allowed to use as your protein snack in Phase 2 of the Fast Metabolism Diet. Ginger is added because of its anti-inflammatory properties.

The following recipe can make about 50 1-inch squares; 10 squares is a Phase 2 snack. Preparation time is 5 minutes and the total time is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Ingredients:

•          1 cup water
•          ½ cup plain, grass-fed beef gelatin (such as Great Lakes Brand)
•          1 teaspoon liquid stevia (or to taste)
•          1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
•          1 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice

Boil the cup of water. At the same time, mix the gelatin, stevia and ginger into the lemon juice until it smoothen.

Next, add the boiling water and continue to whip until the mixture smoothens.

Then, pour the mixture into an 8”x8” cake pan and put it on a fridge for 1 hour and 15 minutes, until mixture is firm.

You may use spatula to remove the harden gelatin, and you may place it on a cutting board. To cut into 1-inch squares, you may use pizza cutter or knife.

Lastly, keep it refrigerated for it is best served super cold from the fridge.

Foods to Eat in The Fast Metabolism Diet Phase 1

Foods to eat in The Fast Metabolism Diet Phase 1

 

 

• Meals
  • Eat 3 carb-rich, moderate-protein, low-fat meals, and 2 fruit snacks. Eat 5 times a day, every 3-4 hours
  • Make sure you eat enough complex carbohydrates each day
  • Breakfast: grain and fruit – within 30 minutes of waking
  • Snack: fruit – 3 hours later
  • Lunch: grain, protein, fruit, vegetable – 3 hours later
  • Snack: fruit
  • Dinner: grain, protein, vegetable
• Portion sizes for losing 20 pounds or less
  • Vegetables – unlimited phase-appropriate veggies
  • Protein – 4 ounces of meat, 6 ounces of fish, or ½ cup cooked legumes in all phases
  • Eggs – 3 egg whites
  • Grains – 1 cup cooked grains, or 1 ounce (about 28-30 grams) or about ¼ cup of crackers or pretzels
  • Fruit – 1 piece or 1 cup of phase-appropriate fruit
  • Fat – none added to food or cooking
  • For every additional 20 pounds you want to lose, add a half portion
• Choose organic where possible
• Vegetables and salad greens
  • Fresh, canned, or frozen
  • Arrowroot, arugula, bamboo shoots, beans (green, yellow, wax, french), beets, broccoli florets, cabbage (all types), carrots, celery (including tops), cucumbers, eggplant, green chiles, green onions, jicama, kale, leeks, lettuce (any except iceberg), mixed greens, mushrooms, onions (red and yellow), parsnips, peas (green, snap peas, snowpeas), peppers (bell, pepperoncini), pumpkin, rutabaga, spinach, spirulina, sprouts, sweet potatoes/yams, tomatoes, turnips, winter squash, zucchini/summer squash
• Fruits
  • Fresh or frozen
  • Apples, apricots, asian pears, berries (blackberries, blueberries, mulberries, raspberries), cantaloupe, cherries, figs, grapefruit, guava, honeydew melon, kiwis, kumquats, lemons, limes, loganberries, mangos, oranges, papaya, peaches, pears, pineapples, pomegranates, strawberries, tangerines, watermelon
• Animal protein
  • Lean meat: beef (filet, lean ground), buffalo meat (ground), pork (tenderloin)
  • Lean poultry: chicken (skinless, boneless white meat), game (partridge, pheasant), guinea fowl, turkey (breast meat, lean ground)
  • Processed meats: corned beef, deli meats (nitrate-free: turkey, chicken, roast beef), sausages (nitrate-free: turkey, chicken), turkey bacon (nitrate-free)
  • Lean fish: haddock (fillet), halibut (fillet, steak), pollock (fillet), sardines (packed in water), sole (fillet), tuna (solid white, packed in water)
  • Eggs – white only
• Vegetable protein / legumes
  • Beans (dried or canned: adzuki, black beans, butter beans, great northern beans, lima beans, navy beans, pinto beans, white beans), black-eyed peas, chickpeas/garbanzo beans, fava beans (fresh or canned), lentils/chana dal
• Broth, herbs, spices, and condiments
  • Brewer’s yeast, broth (beef, chicken, vegetable; free of additives and preservatives if possible), horseradish (prepared), ketchup (no sugar added, no corn syrup), mustard (prepared or dry), natural seasonings (Bragg Liquid Aminos, coconut amino acids, tamari), pickles (no sugar added), salsa, raw cacao powder, tomato paste, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, vinegar (any type)
  • Herbs – fresh or dried – all types
  • Garlic (fresh), ginger (fresh)
  • Spices and seasonings: black and white peppers, chili powder, cinnamon, crushed red pepper flakes, cumin, curry powder, nutmeg, onion salt, sea salt, Simply Organic seasoning
  • Non-caffeinated herbal teas or Pero beverage
• Sweeteners
  • Stevia, xylitol (birch xylitol or hardwood only)
• Grains and starch
  • Amaranth, barley, brown rice (rice, brown rice cereal, brown rice crackers, brown rice flour, brown rice pasta, brown rice tortillas), buckwheat, kamut (grain, bagels), millet, oats (steel-cut), quinoa, spelt (grain, spelt pasta, spelt pretzels, spelt tortillas), sprouted grain (sprouted grain bagels, sprouted grain breads, sprouted grain tortillas), teff, triticale, wild rice. Check they meet the guidelines above.
  • Nut flours
  • Brown rice cheese, brown rice milk, rice milk (plain)
  • Arrowroot, tapioca
• Healthy fats
  • None for this phase
• Beverages
  • Water. Drink half your body weight in ounces of water every day

The Fast Metabolism Diet Struggle in Phase 2

While youre feeling fabulous on phase 1 and 3, a lot of the fast metabolism dieters are struggling in Phase 2 in the fast metabolism diet program. 

Why do we feel some aches, pains, flu-like symptoms, or simply, this phase certainly drains our energy out? Here are the main reasons why youre feeling all of these.

1. Your body is undergoing through detoxification and releasing those fats and a lot of toxins.

Your body releases all of your historical fats, those long deposited toxins out of your body. When all of these fats and toxins is released into your bloodstream, your liver and bowels are working hard to eliminate them in your body. Its important to support these organs to function very well. By supporting these organs it can help you ease the symptoms you are experiencing. Follow these guidelines to support your organs to function very well.

> Eat tons of alkaline veggies

If you had noticed in this phase it is pure of veggies its because these alkalizing veggies helps your body to have the necessary nutrients needed in releasing those toxins and eliminating them in your body.

> Milk thistle tea

It can help your liver to better process fat soluble toxins. Alvita Milk Thistle tea is a great tea to drink in this phase.

> Chlorella

It helps absorb toxins in the GI tract and let them pass easier. Its recommended to look for a brand that is soy, wheat or corn free. You can have the Sun Chlorella brand.

> Bentonite clay

It helps to bind toxins and act likes a mop in your GI tract.

2. Your micronutrient balance is off

Because of the meal map on phase 2, your micronutrient is limited than the other phase. Thats why it is really important to eat alkalizing veggies to balance out the acidity of anial protein. Here are the things you can do to balance your micronutrients.

> Eat lots of lemon and lime

> Take Broad multivitamins

You can take Haylies My Metabolism Ready to help smooth out the bumps and fill the micronutrients youre not getting enough.

> Take a potassium supplement

It can balance your electrolytes and support pH balance

Dont give us the Phase 2 just because youre not feeling well. It will just last in 2 days, you can do it! Just think that youre experiencing this because your body is undergoing an awesome transformation. It detoxifies and cleanses your body and help your metabolism to be on fire! In order to live a healthy life, we should clean our body first with Phase 2! 

The Fast Metabolism Diet Phase 1 Recipe Buckwheat Pancake

Grains are naturally gluten-free so its safe to indulge with them while on Fast Metabolism Diet however we must be selective with the kind of grains to eat.

There are many kinds of grains like barley, brown rice, quinoa, teff. We will try this great tasting pancake recipe made of buckwheat.

Ingredients:

1 cup buckwheat flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. stevia extract
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 egg white, beaten
1 cup rice milk
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
Combine the dry ingredients in a big bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the egg, milk, oil and vanilla. Add to the dry ingredients and mix well. In a nonstick skillet or griddle, use 1/4 cup batter for each pancake. Cook about 2 minutes or until little bubbles start to pop on the top. Flip and cook for another minute or two or until brown.

Makes 8 medium-sized pancakes. Double the recipe for a crowd.

Vegans or those avoiding eggs can use an egg substitute like Ener-G in place of the egg and it works just fine.

Your Life after the Fast Metabolism Diet Program

After I finish the fast metabolism diet program, where do I go now?

I bet you already asked yourself this question, havent you? You might be wondering where you go now, what directions you will be taking after the program. With completing the program, you might be excited or anxious on what to do next. But ease your worries; the fast metabolism diet program doesnt just end with the 28 day cycle. Remember that the fast metabolism diet program’s main goal is, to get your metabolism on fire. This program will guide you for a lifetime.  

Remember that before you even started this program, you already set your goals. You had set what will be your target or goal weight at the end of the program. Now that you’ve already completed the program, ask yourself: Did you achieve your goal? Did you achieve your goal weight? If yes, Congratulations! You may skip this part and proceed to the next section! If not, you can add a week or two, or go in several 28-day cycles. Or you can take a little break and start again. It all depends on you. The important thing is you keep healing and keeping your metabolism on fire until you reached your goal weight!

If you had reached your goal weight, you can choose from the following strategies that will serve as your Phase 4 of the program.

1. Modified Phase 3

            - Eat like you’re in the Phase 3 but you may include any or all of the food lists for any phase that you wished to eat. Example for this is you may keep eating grains for breakfast and dinner, but not lunch. This is because we want your body to burn foods that are harder to digest like protein and fats. Instead, eat fruit and grains with breakfast and lunch. Keep eating your two snacks per day and keep on exercising. You can also add some desserts during your workout.

2.  Keep doing the phases with modifications.

            You can stick to the three phases youve undergone. But now you can cook with healthy oils in any phase. You can add oil in a salad dressing for Phase 1. In Phase 2 you can now add oil in cooking and so as Phase 3.

3. Stick to the fast metabolism diet longer

            If you want it to be simple and somewhat afraid to make a change for fear of “getting off from the diet” you can just stick to the 28 day cycle and repeat it for a week, two weeks or a month.

What about foods that werent on the diet? Can I eat them now?

            You can now eat those foods back into your life but make sure that it is organic and cleanest possible choices of food. No fake foods, no fake sweeteners, colors or chemicals!  Example for this food is dairy. Dairy products and cheese from goat or sheep’s milk is preferable than cow’s milk as they are easier to digest. You can also try alternative flours for baking that aren’t wheat based. If possible, eliminate caffeine in your life. Caffeine stresses your adrenal glands and screw up your metabolism. For other foods, limit your use of packaged foods and make sure to check the ingredients list first. Focus on eating realfood.

The Fast Metabolism Diet Life Changing Series Part 1

Its time to give credits to our community. Its time to acknowledge the hard work and dedication for our fast metabolism dieters and be inspired from their story. Lets hear their stories out and how their life was changed because of the miracle The Fast Metabolism Diet program brought to us by Miss Haylie Pomroy. Are you ready to be inspired? Lets begin.

Note: We didnt altered/edited the following statements. What youve read here is the exact statements our fast metabolism dieters submitted to us.

"Hi. I am very pleased with the results of the diet. I have been on it now for two months. I am a senior woman with a bad knee so I cannot exercise as much as I would like but even so, I have lost over 15 lbs. This is the first success in dieting for me so needless to say I am very happy. Being unable to walk long distances or do much in the way of physical exercise limits my ability to use up a lot of energy but the Fast Metabolism Diet has allowed me to wear my clothes with more comfort and to lose the excess weight that had accumulated over the past two years.
Thank you so much.
A happy dieter." - Frieda H. Byrd

"Last spring I was at a baby shower and a relative told me about the FMD. Even though she was at a party she was eating a wonderful variety of foods from the luncheon buffet. I went home that night night ordered the book and spent the next week digesting everything I read. It all made sense. My 60th birthday was two months away and I was determined to loose some weight as I didnt want to be an over weight grandma who couldnt keep up with the grandkids. I had tried many diets and nothing seemed to make a difference. Both my husband and I love to cook and cook healthy so the diet was a great fit. We made a shopping list and a menu calendar for the week. We spent a weekend cooking and freezing and we were ready! In the first 28 days I lost 18 lbs and felt great and best of all my blood work showed that my cholesterol was finally under control. On maintenance (I eat all the foods all week) I have lost a total of 22 lbs. I am so grateful for this plan and now have 5 converts. Two of them are in my office which makes it so much fun because we share recipes and tips. We all use the app and read the blog. Thank you Haylie!" - Phyllis

" Lost 17 lbs first 26 days
Celebrating with wine Tonite !!! ( drank the whole bottle )
Cooked 32 meals for next 2 weeks while "celebrating" today.
No guilt here ..
Next 28 starts Monday
30 lbs to go" - Charlene Knight

"In February, I found myself on the edge of an unhealthy abyss. I had struggled with weight issues for years, brought on by unhealthy eating, off and on dieting, and the effects of multiple sclerosis that had limited my physical abilities and caused near constant fatigue. My weight had reached 275 pounds and my MS was winning its battle against my body. I was also fighting high blood pressure, high cholesterol and a heart arrhythmia. Lets just say I didnt see a long life ahead of me. And I was getting tired of buying larger clothes!
Thats when I heard about The Fast Metabolism Diet from former colleagues. At first read, it seemed intimidating and the thought of giving up cheese, chocolate and caffeine was not appealing. But I knew I had to make a change for me to have a future. So I jumped in and collaborated with friends to have a support system. My weight loss came fast initially. Then I hit the plateaus. Along the way, the "diet" faded away and it became my way of living.
As I lost weight, my health got better. No more high blood pressure or cholesterol. The heart arrhythmia went away. My MS was completely under control. My neurologist said to keep doing whatever it was that I was doing as there were no visible signs of the disease and my fatigue was gone.
As friends saw my physical transformation, many joined the FMD team. I was proud to introduce them to something that had changed my life. I was moved by one friend who works as a cancer research nurse. She started the diet because of me and began sharing the diet with her patients. I began to see how FMD could change so many lives besides my own.
Today, Im physically active. Im working out five times a week because this plan helped me get to where I can. I started running recently and plan to run a half marathon for my birthday in January.
The weight loss has been awesome. I weigh 205 pounds today. The weight is important. It was holding me back and contributing to myriad health issues. But more important is how I feel. I have more energy. I like what I see in the mirror. I love the foods I eat. I rarely miss my old bad habits or foods that slow down my metabolism.
I am proud to be an FMD disciple. It changed my life and Ive seen it do the same for others. Nothing in life is easy. But the FMD plan makes it that way if youll give it an honest go." - Jeff Holeman.

This is just the first batch of life-changing stories our fast metabolism dieters submitted. How are you feeling after reading their life-changing stories? Did you get inspiration to complete your diet too? We do hope YOUR success story will be the one to be posted next time. Do you have any message from them? Comment in the comments section below. If you wanted your success story to be in the next batch of life changing stories, you can send us your success story now!  

Tips to Stay Motivated in Fast Metabolism Diet Program

Let’s face it, not every one of us had an awesome experience with the fast metabolism diet program. While others were ecstatic that they were able to lose weight and experienced the transformation of their body, others were extremely frustrated that they werent able to lose a pound despite following every instruction written in the book. Not to mention we experienced severe headaches and other symptoms in sugar and caffeine withdrawal.  There were naysayers who wouldnt stop bugging and pestering us about our weight, and destroyedour momentum and confidence. There’s also the sweet trap of delicious foods that kept on tempting us to cheat from our meal map.

These things, among other several factors, demotivated us from keeping on track and in completing the fast metabolism diet journey.  You may be on the verged of giving up now but before you actually do it, think first. Is giving up worth it? Do you really want all your hard work in the past few days be futile? Where are you now? How many days left before you completed your journey? We don’t want your efforts to be in vain.We want you to complete the journey for you to live a healthier life. And so, we are going to help you to stay motivated.  Here are the tips you can use to keep you motivated in continuing the fast metabolism diet program:

1.       Remember the fast metabolism diet goal.
       Remember that the fast metabolism diet’s goal is not just for you to lose weight, but for your metabolism to heal and change your lifestyle. The fast metabolism diet wants you to live a healthier life without worrying with the foods you’re eating, or worrying about gaining weight all the time. In order for you to achieve this, you need to stick up in the 28 day program for your metabolism to heal. Just few sacrifices for a month and you will enjoy the leisure of a healthy life for the rest of your life.

2.         Think of Past Success Stories
      Read other fast metabolism dieters’ success stories and be inspired from them. Know the obstacles they faced and learn how they overcome it to complete their 28 day journey. From their stories you can gather strength, tips, courage and inspiration to continue and complete your journey. Who knows, maybe your story will be featured next in the fast metabolism diet success stories. Not only you will be able to complete your journey, but you will also serve as a model and inspiration to other fast metabolism dieters who want to be successful in completing their journey.

3.       Set smaller, achievable goals
      In order for you not to get frustrated, divide your main, bigger goal into smaller and achievable tasks. In this way you won’tfeel the heavy burden and pressure of accomplishing your main goal. When we have smaller, lighter goals, we’re more relaxed and motivated to accomplish it, and we can proceed to the next one. You’ll realize in no time you had already accomplish your main goal.

4.       Try something new
       Don’t just stick to the default meal map or workout exercises given in the book every phase. There are many recipes for every phase you can discover that you may love. Also try indulging yourself with different exercises provided in every phase. Don’t remain stagnant, be adventurous and try something new, this way not only your metabolism is on fire because of the surprises you brought to your body but you’re also thrilled on the surprises you get to encounter as you engaged in this diet program.

5.       Surround yourself with other fast metabolism dieters 
       As they say, birds of the same feather flock together. There is nothing more inspiring than to see your co-dieters and be with them as you go on this journey. You and your co-dieters are on the same boat, they are the ones who understand you well. They also feel what you feel. You can ask for their advice, and support if you feel like giving up. In other hand you can also be the one helping and inspiring them to complete their journey. Together, hand in hand, you get to take the step together towards a happy and healthy life. It’s definitely fulfilling to share your success with other co- dieters.

6.       Enjoy and love what you’re doing
       Last but not the least, relieve yourself from stress and enjoy every moment of the 28-day program. You love your body, that’s why you’re doing this to give your body the love, care and attention it deserved. If you enjoy and love what you’re doing, you won’t get tired of doing it and there’s nothing that can stop you from achieving your goal.

Let’s help one another to stay motivated and complete our fast metabolism diet journey. What other tips you can give for our co-fast metabolism dieters to stay motivated? 

The Fast Metabolism Diet Phase 3 Recipe Lemon Herb Baked Chicken

Give a taste of this delicious lemon herb baked chicken during phase 3 in the fast metabolism diet program. 

This recipe will yield 5 servings in total.

Ingredients:

• Olive oil 
• 1 1/2 cups pearl, cipollini or other small white onions, peeled*
• 4-pound fryer chicken, quartered (or chicken leg quarters or bone-in breasts)
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons dried tarragon (or dried thyme leaves)
• Sea salt, pepper, and paprika

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 F.

2.Lightly brush a 13 by 9 inch baking dish with olive oil.

3. Put the chicken and onions in the baking dish and arranged it.

4. Combine the broth, garlic, lemon juice and tarragon or thyme.

5. Pour it over the chicken and onions. Sprinkle it with salt, pepper and paprika. 

6. Bake it in 30 minutes.

7. Baste the chicken with pan juices and bake it for 45 minutes longer or until the chicken is cooked through and browned. 

Important Notes: 

> You can also cook this recipe in Phase 1 and 2. However, when cooking this recipe other than phase 3, remember not to include olive oil. Olive oil is only allowed in Phase 3. 

> When you omit oil-coating during phase 1 and 2, you can use a baking pan or a spatula to move the chicken around every 10 minutes to prevent sticking.

> If youre using fresh onions, cut an X on the root end and boil it for 3 minutes. Let the fresh onions cool in ice water and slip skins off. 

You and your family will surely love this recipe! Have you tried cooking this delicious recipe? How was it? 

The Fast Metabolism Diet Phase 3 Approved Fruits

The following are the approved fruits for the Fast Metabolism Diet Phase 3

(select organic whenever possible)

• Blackberries
• Blueberries
• Cherries
• Coconut, coconut milk, cream, water
• Cranberries
• Grapefruit
• Lemons
• Limes
• Peaches
• Plums
• Prickly pears
• Raspberries
• Rhubarb

Fruits to Eat in The Fast Metabolism Diet Phase 2

Fruits to Eat in the Fast Metabolism Diet Phase 1

The Fast Metabolism Diet Exercises According to Phase

The Fast Metabolism Diet is about food, but it isn’t only about food. The following are the exercises to do in each phase.

PHASE 1: Do at least one day of vigorous cardio, like running, the elliptical trainer, or an upbeat aerobic-based exercise class. Cardio is perfectly suited for high-carb Phase 1.

PHASE 2: Do at least one day of strength-training with weights. Focus on lifting heavy weights with low reps. Lifting weights during Phase 2 will seriously increase your metabolic power, so go for it! 

PHASE 3: Do at least one day of stress-reducing activity like yoga or deep breathing, or enjoy a massage. Yes, massage counts! It’s not an “activity ” per se, but it increases blood flow to the fatty areas of your body, reduces cortisol, and does the work we want for you during this phase.