PHASE 1: FAT BURN PHASE

In this phase you will eat a little more lean protein (ie. chicken, meat, fish etc.) whilst having plenty of vegetables. You will have three balanced meals a day and two nutritious snacks and plenty of water.

You won’t be eating any fruits or sweets, cakes, biscuits or sugar or drinking any alcohol and you won’t be eating any starchy carbohydrates, bread, rice, potatoes, or pasta. This phase has a particular focus on clearing our system of high sugar and starchy carbohydrates. The carbohydrates which have contributed to our weight gain and which, when dominating our daily diet make us feel hungrier and increase our cravings for sweet and starchy foods. So in this first phase we will be focused on eating only those carbohydrates lowest in sugar, highest in fibre and which are the least processed, such as most vegetables.

The aim of this initial phase is thus to help rebalance our blood sugar levels, decrease and control our appetite, decrease our cravings and to begin weight loss and fat burning. It is also focused on increasing our awareness of foods rich in protein and essential fats because it is these we will use to satisfy our appetite and stave of hunger pangs.

As you follow the plan you will notice initial changes, such as increased energy and vitality, initial weight loss and changes in body composition, you should also notice your appetite decreasing and your cravings for sweet and starchy foods disappearing. But most importantly you will be motivated by your results not to return to your past habits and eating patterns.