The Zone diet: All the cool kids are doing it
Categories: Diet & Weight Loss, Celebs & Entertainment
Jennifer Aniston's on it. Rene Zellweger and Charlie Sheen have done it. Have you? It's the Zone, one Hollywood's most well-known diet. Actually, it's no so much a diet as a lifestyle change. Basically, the Zone follows an eating plan that is made up of 40% carbs, 30% protein and 30% fat. That sounds fairly straightforward, but I think once it comes down to measuring every portion of every food of every meal, it could get a bit confusing, not to mention frustrating. Especially for those of us who can't afford to buy pre-made Zone-friendly meals. Also, I understand cutting carbs, but 30% of your daily intake being fat seems a bit high to me. I guess it's okay, though, if you're talking about healthy fats like nuts, olive oil, etc., and not just whipping cream and steak.
Have your tried the Zone? What do or did you think of it. And if you haven't, does it sound like something you could master?
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Dean 11-05-2006 @ 9:13PM
A few years ago, I stayed on the Zone plan for about 4 months. During that time, I felt better physically and mentally than at any other point in my life. It takes effort at the beginning, but if you can build it into your lifestyle, it's worth it!
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AnaBell 11-05-2006 @ 9:13PM
I did it for a month. The first week I got the worst flu I've ever suffered. But by the fourth week I was sick of it.
The zone says that food is just like medicine and after a while I did feel that I was taking medicine instead of eating. Ten almonds, an ounce of cheese and a tomato. That constitues a block. I was eating like that, just bits and pieces instead of a real dish because I refuse to eat prepackaged food.
I do not even remember if I lose weight, I do remember I always felt tired and cranky. Not good at all.
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Weight Loss Help 12-06-2006 @ 12:07PM
The zone is pretty good but I find it hard to follow in the long run because of its complications.
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