According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC,) in 2009 thirty-three of our great states had obesity prevalence equal to or greater than 25%. Nine of those states had obesity prevalence rates of greater (or equal to) 30%.
These nine states with the heaviest residents in the United States are as follows:
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Oklahoma
- Tennessee
- West Virginia
It doesn’t matter where you live, if you’re obese or overweight your health will be compromised. And what’s more is that the rate of obesity for children is hitting unprecedented and dangerous levels as well. Is your child or are your children overweight?
If you and your children are obese or even overweight it’s vital to make the changes today to lose those unwanted pounds. You’ll not just look better, you’ll feel better – body, mind, and soul – too.
The Plan
I’ve developed a holistic plan to help you lose weight. In fact, if you follow this plan strategically you may potentially be able to lose close to (or in some cases even more) than 20 lbs in just 30 short days (results may vary*). Keep on the plan and you’ll melt away the rest of that dangerous weight and live a life of vitality and abundance.
I want to emphasize to you here about weight, health, and lifestyle. You can’t expect to follow my plan, lose 20 pounds, return to old lifestyle and eating habits and stay at a healthy weight (or even keep off those 20 pounds.) It simply doesn’t work that way. If you make and take the time to watch what you eat, exercise, take the proper supplements your sure to see incredible improvements.
The Foods
As you know I’m a strong advocate of eating real foods as opposed to fake foods. Real foods are the ones that God made for us to eat from the beginning. I highly recommend you get rid of all the fake foods in your home when you begin this weight loss plan.
Fake foods are most of the foods that come in packages, boxes, or bags. The ones you find down the aisle after aisle in the grocery store. Avoid these not only while you’re on this eating plan but for life too.
Focus on eating the following foods. (Be certain the meats are free range and all other foods are organic, whole foods.)
- Organic Meats
- Vegetables
- Nuts/Seeds
- Berries
- Cultured Dairy
Here is a sample eating and supplement plan you can follow:
- Breakfast
- Upon Waking FucoTHIN
- Berry Smoothie
- 1/4 cup berries
- 1/4 coconut milk
- 1 Tbsp. flaxmeal
- 1 scoop RAW Protein powder
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- Stevia to taste
- 4oz water
- Lunch
- 6 oz Chicken
- Spinach
- Cucumber
- Sprouts
- 1/4 cup of nuts or seeds
- dressing: 1 tbsp olive oil and Bragg’s apple cider vinegar
- 2 servings of vegetables
- Dinner
- Salmon or Grass-fed Beef
- 3 servings of veggies
- Evening – Oceans 3 Fish Oil
The Exercises
When it comes to exercising I encourage you to do some at least five days per week. Rather than spend long minutes or even hours, as some people mistakenly do, on the treadmills or other aerobic exercise machines I do burstFIT.
In addition, I suggest you do weight training along with burst exercises. That is using free weights and your own body weight engage in strength building exercises on each day that you do the burst training. This should be done a minimum of five days per week.
Follow this workout plan 5 days a week for 30 days
45 Minutes total
- 25 minutes of weights (click here to see a sample workout plan)
- 20 minutes of burst exercises (click here to learn more about burst training)
The Supplements
Again, it’s most important to get your nutrition straight from the original source but I do encourage you to supplement as well for certain items. On this weight loss plan I suggest you take the following supplements:
1. RAW Protein
RAW Protein that is made of sprouted brown rice, chia seeds, flax seeds, and the superfood chlorella will help increase your protein and aid you in burning body fat. This RAW Protein also comes in 2 new great tasting flavors of chocolate and vanilla.
2. FucoThin
This is a great supplement that can potentially help make your diet and exercise more effective. FucoThin contains fucoxanthin, a compound that when studied was shown to boost metabolism by 18% and helped participants lose 14.5 pounds in 16 weeks!
3. Fish Oil Astaxanthin
I don’t trust most fish oil companies because they heat the oil to a point where it goes rancid. Garden of Life’s Oceans 3 fish oil contains a powerful anti-oxidant known as astaxathin that keeps the omega-3 fats in tact has been proving to support anti-aging and burning fat!
Each of these supplements will provide your body with the exact nutrition it needs to burn fat and you’ll lose weight.
Again, it’s essential that you be sure to follow this plan strictly and avoid all fake foods not just while you’re on this diet but when you’ve lost the unwanted weight also.
Being overweight and obese isn’t just something you should worry about and feel badly about, it’s a serious problem that can predispose you to health problems not just today but down the road. Following this plan will enable you to lose about 20 pounds in just one short month. Again, keeping on this plan will bring you to your ideal weight and you’ll welcome in optimal health for life. You’ll look and feel better than ever!
Actions Steps:
- Start Healing Food Eating Plan (see shopping list)
- Start burstFIT (exercise 20 minutes 3-6x a week)
- Invest in 3 essential weight loss supplements: RAW Protein, FucoTHIN, and Oceans 3 Fish Oil.
Sources: CDC Trends, CDC Childhood
Dr. Axe,
Though this is a desirable offer 20lbs in 30 days… how is that safe or healthy? I thought up to two pounds a week is considered safe. I’m not asking to be negative I truly want to know… it is possible to lose 20 lbs in 30 days safely?
Thanks, Jessica
Wow, it’s interesting that those are also the same states that top the “leading in toothlessness” list. It’s kind of sad. I know that at 133 pounds, there is no way I’d be losing 20 pounds in a month, but I love the easy to deal with eating plan (low starch for sure) and workout ideas!
Hey Jessica- Great question. Yes, it is possible. Vegetable juice fasts are healthy and I’ve seen people lose 20 pounds that fast doing it. And it also depends on your body type and weight. Some people may lose 14 pounds on what I laid out but I’ve had people who weighed around 330 lose 30 lbs in 30 days but it was normal for them. Not everything is about an exact number, but just look at the foods I laid out, it’s ALL incredibly healthy and has worked for thousands of patients I’ve worked with over the years. Thanks for your comment!
Do you recommend having any snacks between meals?
This is a great article. Any thoughts on how to modify this some for a mom who is breastfeeding? I am breastfeeding my 6 month old daughter full time, and I am breastfeeding my 19 month old daughter 2-4 times per day. I love meat, vegetables, and beans, but it seems hard to make milk on just meat, vegetables, and beans. But then with eating carbs, it seems hard to lose any weight. Any thoughts? Thanks so much!
Joy, I would also eat some berries, sweet potatotes, nuts, seeds and quinoa. That should help and you should still lean out at a healthy speed. Plus, your portions may be a bit bigger since your eating for 2 :)
Is this weightloss routine only for adults or can children do it too? My child is 10. I am trying to help her eat better and become more active. I know some suppliments are not for children. Can they have protein powder?
How about Chia seeds? Been hearing a LOT about them lately!!
In the berry smoothie recipe, is that 1/4 cup or 1/4 can of coconut milk? I’ve been making the berry smoothie recipe in your cookbook for breakfast and it’s great.
I would love to know what exercises I could do since I do not have access to weight machines. Any substitute moves for leg press, leg curls/extensions, etc.
I really don’t see how any healthy diet can include meat or poultry – it’s my belief that before too long animal products will be understood to be as unhealthy and anti social as cigarettes are today.
Always awesome Dr Axe! Thanks :) We definitely love our whole foods and really need to get better at our supplements. Currently we just take our Vidazorb probiotic but I really want to add even more! Thanks for the tips :)
I started a complete raw diet about 2 weeks ago and I have already lost 10 pounds! I don’t consider it a diet though, more of a lifestyle change.. I am scared of processed foods these days.. lol. I don’t have one urge to cheat, I feel so good, and the lumps throughout my body have vanished! There is no better proof of the health benefits than that! I also have a ton of energy. Every morning I juice watermelon with coconut water and drink it throughout the day.. it keeps me going :)
Love your videos!
It’s not really the number that the Dr. wants to reach, it’s really about the direction in eating healthier and really focusing on getting the good proteins, good carbs, vitamins and minerals etc. I’m sure if you lost 5 lbs on this diet you would still feel amazing, you would have more energy and a stronger immune system to keep you healthy so you can lose the extra weight.
Way to go Jill!
1/4 a can is usually what I do.
I have a problem with a lump on the right side of my throat that hurts a tad bit. It’s irritating, and worrisome also. I went to VA about it, but all they gave me were Amoxicillin. It has had very little effect. Lump is still there.
Dr. Axe, my daughter is a vegetarian. What would be a good protein that she could substitute for the chicken? She does eat seafood occasionally.
It’s just silly to think that. We get essential nutrients from meats. We have always eaten meats. The Food Guide Pyramid is completely wrong and should be flipped upside down.
Day one, I have all the right foods and supplements in place. Wish me luck. I am committed to this life changing plan.
Hey Dr Axe. Thanks for the great information on your site and youtube vids. Wanted to ask you about the eating plan suggested. You only listed breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Most other plans I’ve seen list 4 to 5 smaller meals a day. Any rhyme or reason for just 3 or even why they suggest 4 and 5 meals?
I am on day 11 , and have lost 7 lbs. I thought I would miss the bread and cheese, but I don’t. I feel terrific, and I really don’t feel hungry at all. Sometimes I snack on 2-3 Tbs. soy nuts if I get a little munchie before dinner. I’m a caterer so I am around a lot of diff. kinds of foods. I need to concentrate more on the exercise though, I’ve been too busy to do it. Must make time!
Are these supplements OK for a 15 yr old?
Thanks God for you and your program, I have started my workout today as well as my new dietplan, based one your plan, and I am going to make an appointment to come in for an exam,, thanks Jim…
Helen how do you prepare your veg. and meats?
I enjoy steamed vegetables using a steamer and small amount of water, or I use a cup of homemade vegetable or chicken stock. I only sprinkle a little sea salt or a few drops of lemon juice at serving. I grill or roast most of my meats and seafood. I rub with fresh herbs and no-salt spices, then use only olive oil to baste. Pork tenderloin and boneless skinless chix thighs are delicious grilled. I pan saute fish filets in a teaspoon or two of olive oil or clarified butter, sometimes coating first in brown rice flour. Always with lots of lemon. Keep eating healthy! Helen
You use CANNED? The cans that I have checked out in the store contain sodium metabisulphate. I have no idea what this is but it turned me off….as well as the fact that it’s in a can. Blech. What do you think about the Silk or So-Delicious brands of Coconut Milk?
I do believe the weight loss of 20lbs is possible in 30 days. I do however express concern that a drastic reduction in weight will be due to the large amount of water weight expelled when the glycogen stores in the muscle are completely depleted. I believe the body hold 2.7g of water to every 1g of carbohydrates, so if you drastically reduce carbohydrate intake, it makes sense you would lose 20lbs in 30 days. However once carbohydrate intake increased, wouldn’t some of that weight return.
What eating plan do you recommend for someone who’s a vegetarian?
Is it okay to add 1/2 cup of Fiber One cereal in the morning w/ non- fat milk ?
can i really lose that much weight in 30 days because i really want to lose weight beforo starting a new school year.
WOW! Are you serious lady.Go hug a tree and manybe kiss a rodent.
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Dr. Axe,
I’m 15, around 190 pounds, and I definately do not have a healthy diet, and school meals aren’t helping. I currently can’t afford to buy any exercising equipment and I dont live in a safe neighborhood to go jogging. Do you have any thoughts on how I can modify this plan to work with those disadvantages?
What can I substitute for salmon? I want to start the 20lb in 30 day diet but I don’t like salmon no matter how it’s prepared.
We made the Baked Quinoa receipe and really enjoyed it, but have a couple questions how many servings is the receipe it made quite a bit? Also are you supposed to add the apples before you bake?
There is protein in all fruits and veggies, nuts, seeds, grains and legumes. Don’t worry about trying to substitute the meat protein as there is actually more some veggies than milk or milk. It’s myth that you have to eat meat to get protein requirements.
Helen – read Dr. Axe’s post on why you should avoid pork…
I saw where coconut milk was high in saturated fat. Isn’t saturated fat one we should take in little of? How about Silk…the almond milk? I have been using that and it tastes great and works with everything.
Thanks,
Jimmy
I have a really hard time doing a push-up, is there a different exercise I can do in my burst training?
Dalton,
There are many things you can do to be healthier, leaner and stronger. Dr. Axe’s diet is part of the solution. Sometimes it costs more than easier diets but it is an investment in long term health. Look at the diet as well as exercise as something that benefits even more later than tomorrow or next year.
Get the book ‘”The Naked Warrior” by Pavel. Purchase on line or check it out at the library. Be sure to learn the correct form of push ups, the pistol, pull ups,and probably most importantly the concept referred to as GTG. This will make you as strong as most of the athletes in your school, perhaps stronger than most. I can can’t stress that enough. If you must lift weights then notice the kettle bell in the book. Dragondoor.com will help you find a GOOD instructor in your community. If you live in Mid. TN. contact David Whitley at Irontamer.com. I have used homemade heavy Indian clubs to good effect. simple directions can be found here: http://www.bobgarontraining.com but others might give better direction. For one thing open the blow hole on the handle end of the bat to add the sand and fill, tap, fill etc. and plug with a golf tee, caulk and tape. Tape the entire bat with many layers. If you drop it inside and it breaks… take my word for it but use them outside. I prefer the red-orange fat bats at K-mart for they are more substantial. Choke up when you start swinging. In a few months your grip will be so strong you’ll make another pair out of iron pipe and fill them with pennies. Use your imagination and others’ established concepts to come up with exercise that you enjoy. Don’t disregard a garage sale exercise wheel. I know man that bought one at age 37 and could only “ride” it out to extension and he was on his knees. In a manner of months he could stand flat footed and roll all the way out with full arm extension and back ten times and only touch the floor with the wheel and his feet. He started doing sit ups during commercials and graduated to resting during commercials and doing sit ups while watching tv. You will have no trouble making all of these exercises aerobic. Stand firm.
In a few weeks of this you’ll be able to pop off 5 or 10 perfect push ups. The kind the strengthen your back, abs, shoulders, pecs, arms, intestinal fortitude… Go get ‘em.
Grease the Groove
Pavel Tsatsouline is a former trainer for the Soviet Special Forces. Pavel came up with a simple equation for getting better at particular exercises:
Specificity + Frequent Practice = Success
What does this mean? It means you have to perform a specific exercise over and over again to get better at it. As Pavel says, “if you want to get good at pull ups, why not try to do…a lot of pull ups?” The key is not training to failure. I think this is best explained with an example. If you can perform a maximum of 10 pull ups, then you’ll want to train by performing 5-8 reps, 3-4 times per day, 4-6 days per week. Heck, you could even hang a pull up bar in your doorway and just do 5 pull ups every time you walk through that door. Now that’s practice!
Why does this work? When you perform strength training, your muscles gradually get more efficient at the movement. During this neurological process of getting more efficient, it becomes easier for your muscles to repeat that movement. Hence, by doing more pull ups or more pushups, you get better at doing them. This technique does not only work with bodyweight exercises either. You can easily increase your bench press or squats by incorporating the same methodology.
http://www.notyouraveragefitnesstips.com/best-workout-routines/grease-the-groove-how-to-increase-pushups-increase-pull-ups
Your diet plan isn’t much fun. In fact, it is doomed to failure if I were to “try” it. You see, I have never liked the taste of berries (blue, straw, etc). Kidney beans are quite unpleasant to the palate. While salmon is OK if prepared exceptionally well, I’m not that good of a cook and many evenings I do not have an hour available to fix dinner. There are also times that “fish breath” and/or “fish sweat” isn’t a good thing (like when I go swing dancing — no gal wants to dance with a guy who smells like a fish).
According to what I read, you do not permit me to eat fast food, no matter how selective I am, as virtually all of it has been “processed” and/or originates from a feed-lot animal. On nights that I teach a night class, I’m left few alternatives.
I’ll agree that the diet is good or even great in theory, yet I find the practical application to be wanting. I’m guessing the diet is also quite expensive. The salmon alone would cost several hundred dollars a month (to feed just one person), and anything “organic” is materially more expensive than its stuffed-in-a-can counterpart. How about posting a diet that is practical for the masses out here in middle America.
Hello dr.axe.
I am 14 years old, 5″3 and weigh about 123 pounds. I am very athletic and am active everyday. Since I was young my family has always eaten organic, healthy foods. I would like to get down to about 105-110 pounds. Do you have any other suggestions?
I moved to Tennessee 18 years ago and I can vouch for Gina! I love TN and I am not trying to be rude but I have never seen so many people with so few teeth in my life.
Sorry. Wasn’t trying to be rude at all. It’s just that I’d recently seen the Oral Health report. Not all the states are the same but several are. http://www.statemaster.com/graph/hea_ora_hea_los_of_nat_tee-health-oral-loss-natural-teeth
it does not take an hour to cook salmon. you sound like kind of a negative person.
You could certainly do it if you wanted but if you really don’t WANT to then of course you will fail. There are plenty of options if you pre plan for meals on the go. A salad prepared in advance….even a homemade fruit and veggie smoothie. The berries could be integrated and you wouldn’t even know they are there. Or heck….skip dinner the one night that you have a class and have some nuts and seeds to hold you over until you get home. Consider it a fast. LOL Until we learn that food is to nourish our bodies, not much anyone tells us to do is going to make much of a difference. And a few hundred dollars? Nah. You don’t need to eat salmon every single night! Beans and rice together form just as complete a protein.
If I may speak on behalf of “toothless” Tennessee, there are 6 universities inside the city limits of Nashville. There also are two community colleges, and a Medical School (in addition to the one at Vanderbilt.)
I’m just saying that all states have cities and rural areas; the money’d, the homeless and everything in between.
I am a patient of Dr. Axe’s and he is the real deal. The comments should be about the subject he presents.
I’m very interested in this diet as I will getting married in the next 6 months or so. Could you kindly tell me what snacks we can incorporate and for breakfast, can I have oatmeal with low fat milk? I would love to start this within the next couple of days!! :) Thank you in advance!
I need to have a diet plan for each day of the week so I can follow it religiously…
I am interested in losing weight and want to know how to purchase the African Mango product.
thank-you
Dr. Axe
I want to do the burst training. To start, I cant do a real push up or a burpee. What to do? Modify until I can?
Are we to eat that sample eating plan everyday for 30 days? If not, how do we know what to eat that will keep us on the right track
Agreed! The foods we are told are ‘healthy’ have been detrimental to my weight loss and overall healthy for years. When I switched to whole foods and no wheat/barley/rye and no sugar while still eating meats and dairy, my life changed forever. My energy doubled, I lost 60 pounds, and my skin/hair has never looked better– not only that, but my hormones have leveled out to where they should be.
Up to ten pounds may be water weight and from inflammation going away (unhealthy carbohydrates are notorious for causing this). It’s a necessary part of any weight loss to at first lose this water weight. If you go back to living an unhealthy lifestyle, you will, indeed gain back the weight. If you substitute the unhealthy white foods (white rice, flour, sugar) with whole grains in moderation, you should not experience any negative effects. This diet plan is also including exercise, which will help anyone burn off calories.
My husband’s SEVERE reflux has disappeared since cutting all carbs (except from fruit and veggies) and eating a diet of whole foods– After a three week cleanse of this, he added even more healthy fats and followed a similar plan to Dr. Axe’s healing foods diet, with occasional cheats. He hasn’t had a problem since.
What about Tuna for the same omegas and fatty fish goodness? If you add a teaspoon of flax seed oil with garlic/lemon, etc, to a white fish, it would be similar! =)
I think you can do any type of exercise in bursts– including running really fast.
What all can we eat? you list above does not include cocnut milk or whey but its in the sugguested meal plan
Dr. Axe, my husband and I both take krill oil tablets along with other vitamins. If we start using cod liver oil, should we stop taking the krill oil? Also, my husband wants to know what is a good way to disguise the taste of cod liver oil, i.e., what do you recommend mixing it with or adding it to to hide the taste. Thank you.
What type of coconut milk do you use for smoothies?
Question: How good do you smell when you eat fast food ? : )
I have 4 children and we eat like this all the time. They are ages 8,14,17,and 18. My husband and I are in our early 50′s. We all look very healthy and don’t spend money on doctor’s visits : )
I plan on chasing my grand kids around the park when the time comes so to me the pro’s are through the roof.
By the way we are missionary’s so our income is not that high. If you don’t live beyond your means and plan well it’s amazing how well you can live. John 10:10
Go for it Robert ! Your dance card will be full lol
I am thinking of trying this meal change. How did you make out your forst week.
Thanks,
BB
You can jump rope, jog in place, jumping jacks, squats, sit ups… Plus anything that gets you moving.
Dr. Axe,
I am allergic to all seafood. I have to carry an EpiPen at all times. You recommend taking Fish Oil as do many people. Do you know of an alternative for people allergic to seafood?
Thanks, Janet
Robert, I believe you are in the same trap with my husband. It’s the addiction to Fast Food and Packaged Food. Cooking with Fresh, Organic Food is only a few bucks a week more than Junk Food. It’s worth it to me. Even 2.00 more for a pound of ground Bison is better than the pink slime they sell you for 3.99 a pound. Think about it. Are you worth it? I think so….I make smoothies for my (mainstream) husband. I use mixed berries and almond milk, yogurt and protein powder. It tastes like a milk shake and he drinks it. Take small steps, but make the change, you will feel the difference.
PS: Fish breath isn’t so bad….
Dr. Axe,
I am 14, and I want to lose weight, but eating is one of the problems. My parents buy organic food for dinner, but when i pack my lunch for school I can’t find something healthy and nutritional to bring. Do you have any easy suggestions that won’t take much time to prepare?
Melissa, Take a look at the Supreme 90 Day workout. All you need is free weights and an Exercise ball, there are alternatives if you do not have a ball. I have been doing it for about 45 days and feel much better.
Seafood has protein; if you mix grains and beans you end up with “complete protein” (all 8 essential amino acids). The only thing you are in danger of missing with no meat is Vit. B-12. It is easily supplemented.
It’s the Omega-3 EFA (essential fatty acids)’s that are in Fish Oil that people are trying to get. You can get these EFA’s in flaxseed oil, eggs, and grass-fed beef.
Interesting post, too low fat in my book, but I’m thrilled at your commitment to reduce obesity in the southeastern U.S. The country needs you!
Question/suggestion: do you know about Green Pastures Fermented Cod Liver Oil? fermented, never heated, and contains balanced A and D and also valuable vitamin K2, helps the body put calcium where it belongs and out of where it doesn’t belong. Check it out!
Is there a place to go for more daily meal plans? I.e. another choice for breakfast then the shake.
The sample menu for the 20 lbs in 30 days is good. However, is there a place I could see more examples I.e. different breakfast ideas then the shake. Thanks.
Hi there. This is great information. I am studying nutrition and you are write on point with your information. We have to reduce the amount of fat we are consuming and the amount of fast foods.
Unfortunately I live in TN and what was said is pretty true. I think some of it comes from the fact that there are a lot of Appalachian folks here and they are truly afraid of going to the dentist! And I teach school in a very poor district and the chikdren eat junk! Changing the school lunches is not the only answer because they just bring unhealthy foods from home. A lot of them bring energy drinks and sodas in their lunches! I have also seen a lot of nasty teeth and dental decay. There is also a lot of smokin g here and tobacco chewing.
Josh, brand new to Berries Green. Thinking I could at least start with my ‘green drink’ for the day and build from there.
My question is why would I become so nauseated, that for two days, I felt as though there was food poisioning. Fought against my vomiting. Reduced the amt of powder and doubled the water, and once again for two days I was out of commission and decided 4 days of that was enough, and took the powder back. What just happened to me, any ideas?
Thanks so much in advance..
Sherene
What do you advise or suggest as a natural remedy for gout?. I drink an average about 60 oz of water daily.
I would take it very seriously if I were you. Try to see an ENT as soon as possible. My son is in Heaven today because he had a sore throat that wouldn’t go away, and after a few months finally went to a specialist who immediately diagnosed him with advanced thyroid cancer. Dont mess around with it.
Hello Dr. Axe,
Please suggest the replacement of chicken, I am a vegan. Also how much 1serving of fruit or veggie in ounces are you referring to. Can the supplements be taken with other multivitamin like women’s one daily. Please advise.
Dr. Axe,
I am on Lisinopril for high Blood Pressure and Lipitor for High Cholesterol. I’d like to progress toward not being dependent on these medications through diet, supplementation, and exercise. Is Fuco Thin safe to take with my conditions/medications? Any other supplement recommendations?
Thanks!
Dr. Axe,
Forgot to mention salmon too. With ha do I replace salmon and chicken. Can whey protein be taken in place of protein powder.
Maybe she’s referring to the fact that what you eat affects not only your weight but also your oral hygiene, skin health, mental health, emotional and spiritual health…. ect. It’s far more rude of you to follow her post with a rebuttal than her simply making the association of unhealthy diets with unhealthy mouths.
Hi I am breasfeeding my baby can i do this diet and take this supplements that you suggest or all this is not good for my babys health dose this will make my baby loss weight to ? Thank you :)
Does GARDEN OF LIFE have “African Mango” that you speak so highly of? I can’t seem to find it anywhere. Also, having trouble finding RAW Organic Amasai. I’ve been wanting to try it and incorporate this in to my diet. Thank you, I appreciate your time! Have a Blessed Day Mike! Keep up the great work; you have inspired me so much, as well as countless others I’m sure!
Joy, Increase your water consumption, too. This should help with both fat loss and milk production. Also, if you can, try to nap during the day, and get enough sleep at night (also good for weight loss and milk production).
do you have a more extensive meal plan written out?
thanks
Hi, I’m not a doctor, but you may have been “detoxing” as a result of introducing this to your diet. Some people, especially if their diet is very different from what they are adding in, can react “negatively” to something that is good. My recommendation would be to start slow, and also to eat something with that shake, or anything like it. Also, if your diet is low in veggies or high in preserved food, make that change now…and then add in the shakes, vitamins, etc. Blessings!
I need to loose 15 lbs. I am interest in plan …what raw protein do recommend . Thank you
You should keep your “toothless” comment out of this discussion unless you are willing to examine the real “socioeconomic issues”
I’d like to follow this diet but what do you recommend in place of the supplements? I am on a daily 5mg of warfarin so I have to be careful about my intake of vitamin K, fish oils, etc.
“Being overweight and obese isn’t just something you should worry about and feel badly about, it’s a serious problem that can predispose you to health problems not just today but down the road. Following this plan will enable you to lose about 20 pounds in just one short month. Again, keeping on this plan will bring you to your ideal weight and you’ll welcome in optimal health for life. You’ll look and feel better than ever!”
First of all, the first sentence is annoying…. Being overweight is something that person is already worried about…. And they are already concerned about health issues related to being overweight, it is getting frustrating that instead of really trying to connect with people we have to use judgmental phrases to turn people off.
Most people I work with have had health issues before the weight gain and then the weight gain pay it toll in addition to what was already going on in the body. They realize after a few years their body simply can’t carry the weight. By this time they are already emotionally spent. Can we offer encouragement without judgement? Cn we offer a solution without beating people up? Overweight people understand the weight is a problem…. Let’s not scare people lets support them.
Mimi- thanks for your comment. This article wasn’t written as a judgmental statement. The fact is that America has the highest obesity rate in the world, more than a third of American adults are obese, and more than 17% of US children are obese! Maybe you could share my facebook post from yesterday with some of your co-workers… A common excuse: “People will laugh at me when I exercise because I’m so out of shape”..True- a few might, but they’ll do so because of some insecurity of their own. Most people are so focused on themselves that they won’t even notice you. Of the few who do pay attention to you, most will be inspired, and they’ll envy your determination. Millions of people watch The Biggest Loser each week, are they doing it for laughs? No, they watch because it motivates them! Even if they never take action. When people see you working hard to get in shape, it reminds them that somewhere, they’ve got that fight in them too. Without realizing it, even if you’re doing this only for yourself, you become a leader by example. People are drawn to that. I know, it feels like everyone’s watching you, judging you. But trust me: inside, they’re cheering for you.
Mimi- thanks for your comment. This article wasn’t written as a judgmental statement. The fact is that America has the highest obesity rate in the world, more than a third of American adults are obese, and more than 17% of US children are obese! Maybe you could share my facebook post from yesterday with some of your co-workers… A common excuse: “People will laugh at me when I exercise because I’m so out of shape”..True- a few might, but they’ll do so because of some insecurity of their own. Most people are so focused on themselves that they won’t even notice you. Of the few who do pay attention to you, most will be inspired, and they’ll envy your determination. Millions of people watch The Biggest Loser each week, are they doing it for laughs? No, they watch because it motivates them! Even if they never take action. When people see you working hard to get in shape, it reminds them that somewhere, they’ve got that fight in them too. Without realizing it, even if you’re doing this only for yourself, you become a leader by example. People are drawn to that. I know, it feels like everyone’s watching you, judging you. But trust me: inside, they’re cheering for you.
I have been committed to working out ( cardio in the gym, weights, jogging) and eating right for the past year. Unfortunately, I began jogging before I made sure to have the proper shoes/foot support. Therefore, I have been battling plantar fachiitis for the past 6 months or so. I have since gotten the right shoes/support, stretching as instructed, using ice water bottle to my foot, taping the foot for further support etc but also kept on jogging.
The pain and inflammation is such that I now can’t only not jog but it’s also painful to walk at times. I really want to continue in my workout efforts and have found the burst training very effective. Can you recommend a low inpact burst training workout?
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plantar fasciitis
JILL I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT YOUR RAW DIET!
Dr Axe. can we eat yogurt, milk, nuts or oils on this plan?
Okay, sorry dg I am from Boston and moved to TN and I must say there are a lot of people without teeth here and a lot of people who even the large blood pressure cuff does not fit on their upper arm so……Let’s be realistic and start looking at what we do and do not put into our mouths.
wrong proteins come from plants as well people do not need to eat meat nor do we need to drink milk when born we drink milk from our mothers but later from cows why? why not drink milk from a dog, cat or rat? in the name of protein. Same being would you eat a rat or a mouse?
Hi Dr. Axe!
I was just wondering, what if you can’t afford a healthy diet like that? All the healthy stuff is so pricey, and with a family of 6, it seems impossible. Thanks!
I have hypothyroidism and take synthroid. Will the supplements interfere with that in any way? Thanks!
Hi dr. Axe,
Is there any snacks you can include in the drop twenty pounds in a month? And what else or substitue can I have for breakfast?
Thank you
Dr. Axe,
With this diet, is all dairy to be avoided as well? Thank you!
where there is a will there is a way. If you want to do anything bad enough you will find a way to do it. Start thinking of ways to make it work.
What do you think of Cenegenics program for healthy aging?
I am a 41yr old female type 1 diabetic. I have hypothyroid and frozen shoulder in both shoulders but the right is severe. How can I safely modify the exercises and how safe is the meal plan for me.
I’ve been taking FucoTHIN and Ocean’s 3 fish oil for a while now and noticed that on your eating plan you take FucoTHIN in the morning and fish oil at night. Does it matter if I take them both in the morning or should I split them up?
Thanks
I am a night shift worker and find it hard to get the excersise due to needing my sleep for my brain to function better. I have been on night shift for 15yrs and I am 56yrs. old with hot flashes due to menapause. Is there still a plan I can follow? I have been sooo tired lately and have some allergies, I got checked out by my doctor and she said I was fine but checked my thyroid and did some blood work. Thanks, Mrs. Cathy A. Wendorf
I an a person that is tooth challenged i don’t eat much because i don’t have a clue as how to eat anymore i almost 5’7 and weight 230 please help
I developed a highly allergic response to Chia Seeds for some odd reason. Used to beable to eat them all the time. Used them in a green smoothie one day & thought I had a horrific case of food poisoning. Ate them again in whole wheat brownies and put the puzzle together on Chia Seeds. Any thoughts on why and whether to keep on eating them to get past this? Curious to your opinion.
Hi Delrene – The diet is safe, it may even help with some of the inflammation you’re experiencing. Here’s some modifications you can do: spin on a bike, leg lunges, stair steps, etc. If your shoulders cause sever pain but your legs don’t, do more exercises using just your legs to the degree that you’re able to. Another great modification is to increase the incline on the treadmill as high as it can go, and walk for 1 minute, then rest for 1 minute. Get creative!
I use the carton coconut milk and reserve the canned if I use them at all for sautéeing and ice creams/sorbets (vegan).
I agree with you Gail. I’ve been vegetarian and now vegan for most of my life, 25 years. Kale and spinach have gram per gram expedentially much more iron than that of meat. There is protein in everything we eat, everything. Read The China Study. Even if you eat meat you can be deficient in B12, iron and many other nutrients, one because carnivores don’t eat as varied vegetable or grain diet. When both my husband and I donated blood we occasionally were denied because of low iron counts, now never. I see that in my own family, and with my friends. Lettuce, carrots, potatoes and broccoli are probably the most eaten vegetables the buy. No matter if you’re a carn or omn, I’d get your blood levels checked yearly or bi-annually if you can.
Karen, go to your local bookstore or Barnes & Noble, there are many great Raw Diet cookbooks there. There are also many great online, google raw diet blogs, you shouldn’t have a prib finding them. I love raw and juicing too, but in the cold weather I definitely need warm/cooked food.
Even carnivores can be B12 deficient, you would only know of you have your blood checked yearly or bi-annually. Don’t assume just because you eat animal protein you’re assimilating it. Quinoa is a perfect protein, a seed actually, not a grain. As long as you get a varied diet daily, you don’t even need to eat a grain and legume together in one sitting I’ve recently read.
Check out Choosing Raw blog.