does any one know anything about the sonoma diet??
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Excerpt Of 'The Sonoma Diet'\n\nThe Sonoma Diet is like no other.\n\nYou will lose every ounce of excess weight that you need to. But at the same time, you will enjoy eating more than you ever have in your life. It is a way of eating where meals are a celebration, not deprivation.\n\nThat’s because on The Sonoma Diet, you don’t lose weight by avoiding food. Instead, you lose weight by enjoying satisfying amounts of the best foods on the planet. Perhaps for the first time in your life, you will truly cherish your meals. The Sonoma Diet celebrates the food and flavor renaissance that is happening across America today.\n\nThere’s no “diet food” on The Sonoma Diet. No specialty foods. Nothing out of the ordinary. Just wholesome, fresh, and delicious everyday foods that are easy to find and even easier to prepare.\n\nThe results are phenomenal. You’ll shed pounds quickly at first, then steadily until your weight is right where you always wanted it to be (and maybe never dared to hope it could be!). And it’s weight loss that lasts a lifetime.\n\nEvery step of your journey from overweight to perfect weight will be comfortable, pleasant, and simple. Enjoy the same food with everyone else at the table. You won’t have to track calories, keep score of any “points,” or constantly weigh and measure your food. Forget about eating different foods than everybody else around you. You’ll barely remember you’re on a diet.\nWe’ve done all the science for you, down to the last nutritional detail. So you don’t have to count, plan, analyze, or worry. All you have to do is select from a huge variety of food choices, then follow our guidelines. Use the recipes we give you if you like. But the main thing is, enjoy your meals.\n\nThe Sonoma Diet also offers what other diets tend to ignore—a healthier and more energetic you. Sure, if you’re overweight, weight loss itself will help your health. But The Sonoma Diet offers much more than that. With this plan, improved health isn’t just a side effect of weight loss. It is the very route to weight loss. You will feel your new health and energy well before you lose that last pound.\n\nToo good to be true? On the contrary, The Sonoma Diet is based on the very latest discoveries about nutrition, health, and weight loss. Behind every meal plan and food recommendation is cutting-edge research that goes beyond the now-dated notions of low-carb or low-fat. You will fill up on “power foods” that deliver maximum disease-fighting nutrients with a minimum of calories. You’ll be eating meals in carefully planned combinations that not only bring out hidden flavors but also maximize your body’s absorption of essential nutrients.\n\nThese power combos are at the heart of The Sonoma Diet. They’re a big reason you’ll be discovering a new vibrant health as well as a slimmer shape. Think about it. Shouldn’t a diet give you both of those things? Nothing else makes sense.\n\nIn fact, you’ll be emulating the Mediterranean way of eating, famous for limiting heart disease and prolonging life among the southern Europeans—as well as keeping them trim. A Mediterranean meal is a feast for the senses and a boon for health and longevity. That’s exactly how you’re going to eat on The Sonoma Diet.\n\nMost important for your success, you’ll feel pleased and satisfied all day long. The Sonoma Diet does not invite frustration by artificially limiting any category of food. That makes it the perfect “next-step” diet for everyone who’s tried and failed to stick to a “low-carb” or “low-fat” diet. The Sonoma Diet is not “low” anything. It is a balanced meal plan that provides your body everything it needs.\n\nThe Sonoma Diet is not a deprivation diet. Meat, fish, beans, eggs—they’re all there for you. Snacks? Of course. Wine? Sure, if you like. In moderation, it’s good for you.\n\nInstead of banning whole categories of foods, The Sonoma Diet helps you eat reas
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I've been taking it and have not noticed any weight loss, but I don't take it regularly.  I also take green tea pills, chromium picolate (SP?) and was taking Hoodia.  No real loss or changes.  I did hear a doctor on tv saying that everyone, everyone should take a multi and a fish oil. \n\nI have experienced weight loss by cutting back on beer (my vacation and de-stresser) and eating 1/2 a grapefruit every day, plus fresh lemon juice in my water.\n\nAs far as depression...talk to your doctor.  I know everyone says that, but do it.  Talk to him about weight loss too.  If he says to change your diet..and nothing else, see another doctor.  LOTS of folks have depression.  LOTS.  Your doctor has heard it many times and won't think you are a nut for saying it.  There are lots of meds for it, so you have options.
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No don't go there how can it be healthy and maintainable if it's out of a box. I have a plan that will definately work for you and can easily fit into anyones lifestyle. \n\nIf you want to do this it is for life so you need to totally change your way of eating and exercising. This is not a diet rather than a healthy eating plan for life. So no more talking diet cause it means time limit. \n\nHere are the golden rules: \nInitially cut down to 1200 calories. \nExercise 6 times per week for 1 hours a day. Do three weight sessions and three cardio sessions. \nDon't eat carbs after 4pm, never eat carbs within 2 hours of exercise or within 1 hour of exercise. \nDrink 3 litres of water per day. You can have a green tea at the end of the day. \nLimit your fruit in take to 2 pieces per day. \nNever eat dinner after 6pm.\nAdopt of low GI eating plan this is sustainable for life!\nMake low fat dairy choices \n\nFollow this menu plan as a suggestion: \nBreakfast 7am - 1 cup hot water w lemon\n20 minutes later have a bowel of oats w water (no honey) OR\nfruit salad w low GI soy yogurt\nSnack 10am - pear or apple (both low GI)\nLunch 12.30pm - muligrain sandwich w 50g tuna & salad (no butter)\nSnack 3pm - low GI yogurt OR skim berry smoothie (no honey or banana) plenty of ice, 1/2 cup skim milk & 1/4 cup yogurt\nDinner 5.30pm - 120g grilled lean meat/fish/prawns/tofu patties (not fried) w spinach salad & mixed vegies (no whites, carbs) OR 3 egg white/soy omlette with ham, cheese and tomato\nSnack - 1 scoop of low cal low fat ice cream (if hungry)\n\nExercise is must be intense. Refer to www.bodybuilding.com for your weights routine. You can do a circuit class but this counts as one weights session. Never do weights two consecutive days have a cardio day in between. \n\nCardio needs to include running, boxing and spin. If your classes are less than 1 hour top it up with cardio before and after classes. You get the most benefits from exercise when your body is totally fatigued and this is when you see changes. \n\nTo maintain you can increase calories to 1500 and reduce exercise sessions to 3-4 times per week. If weight creeps up again due to holiday period etc.. go back to 1200 cal and 6 sessions again. \n\nGood luck it worked for me it can work for anyone.
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Here are a couple of good sources:\n\nhttp://www.aapca1.org/documents/stop_light_diet.pdf\n\nhttp://www.meatpoultrynutrition.org/news/The%20Glycemic%20Index.pdf#search='gallop%20glycemic%20index%20list'\n\nBased on this book by Gallop:\nhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0761135944/102-7372632-5722560?v=glance&n=283155
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My husband and I tried it last year. He lost 20 lbs. I lost 23. Then he retired, we moved and had to eat out a lot. We got off it, but now we are going back on it. It's a very healthy diet that was recommended to me by my cardiologist. We had so much more energy when we were on it. The first two weeks are a little difficult but after that you have lost your craving for sweets and high carb foods. You are allowed to have carbs after the first two weeks, but you stick to carbs that are healthy (like brown rice instead of white). It's really a smart diet and works very well. You will reach plateaus, but then you just increase your exercise and you start losing again.\n\nThis is not a "fad" diet, but rather a change in lifestyle. You could eat like this for the rest of your life and be healthier. Like I said, my cardiologist recommended it for me and I have congestive heart failure. He would not tell me to try a diet that wasn't healthy.
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I have been on Medifast; Optifast and other like it.  Don't waste your time.  I have been on Atkins, weight watchers, South Beach and taken diet pills.  He is what finally worked for me.  I cut out deserts, bread and pasta.  I eat a lot of salads, chicken, fish and fresh fruits and vegetables.  But, I drink a whole load of water.  To make it tastier, I squeeze fruit into the water.  I found this helps me loose weight and still feel full.  I also do some exercise.  In my opinion, these diets are all full of crap.
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no no no watch the intake of salt ! good luck on ATKINS! you ll succed!
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Diet and the Water Cure may hold answers for you\n\nhttp://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/amazon/books/ovary-conditions/the-pcos-diet-book-how-you-can-use-the-nutritional-approach-0007131844.html\nhttp://curezone.com/foods/watercure.asp
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My heart goes out to you James...on any given day, I can go for pig feet, pit barbequed sausage, greens and ham hocks...or the mean pot liquor after the fact. I Or, I can get real enchaladas, carne guesada, pollo con mole or Caldo------ in Texas with Lousiana Roots. I know what you mean... I have lived in other areas where if i wanted some down home food...I had to cook it. Well....just cut a slice off that Virginia ham and throw in the bone and some onion and make you a good ole pot of beans and some rice... dont forget the cornbread... pour a big glass of Kool aid you'll feel better. ((((((big hug for the hungry man!!!))))))
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I had a friend that had this and she had to stay away from greens when she ate, along with anything that had seeds (including strawberries...those little black seeds on the skin of the strawberry would do her in every time!).\n\nShe also ordered a vitamin from Shaklee.  I can't remember the name of it; however, if you talked to a dealer of their vitamins, I'm sure they could direct you to the right thing (it's actually 2 things...one was a powder that you drink and the other was a tiny round white pill and both restored the natural flora that is in most peoples bowels; however, people that have UC don't have this or have very little of this).\n\nI think I would give these other options a try before the surgery; however, if it doesn't work, definitely talk with your doctor and get a second and third opinion before any surgery!\n\nGood luck!
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Someone told me that is what the LA Weight Loss diet is about.  Getting you to ketosis.  She lost a lot of weight but gained it back.  Now she is doing weight watchers and taking it slow.
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Well .. My Doctor said that I was mostly on the Adkins diet\nbut I did not realize this! I was just going with what my body wanted and this was mostly salads! I lost 90 pounds. This took over a year and sometimes I went a month without losing anything, but I felt great and that is what all that matter to me.\nI don't know any web-sites. Just keep in touch with your\nDoctor! They can make sure you are staying healthy while\nyou make a big change in your diet.
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Castor Oil Cleansing works the best for me. I Take four ounces (I know the article says two but four works better) early in the morning and it really works well. Cleans the gallbladder and bile duct too!!! See Sources for explicit details. I usually follow this with a warm water enema or two (Sometimes Coffee enema) I use a fairly easy to obtain Fleet Bagenema it holds 1500ML of water, add a teaspoon of table salt to each one to cut down on absorption. Start out in the knee chest position and then the lest side position. From there go to where it is most comfortable. Try to take in the whole 1500ML and hold it for 10 to 15 minutes. When doing the cleansing be sure to drink at least 8 to 10 ounces of water an hour to stay hydrated and to eat yogurt when you are done. The yogurt puts a good flora in your bowel and is good to add to your diet. I do this once a month and have for years. It has made me far healthier!! The two source sites that promote coffee enemas have good general enema instructions - But some of ther other stuff is a little off the wall!!! Good Luck and Good Health.
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Haven t heard about that diet!! Sounds a bit dull to just eat ham for dinner! If I were you I d get off that diet a.s.a.p and would start eating normal/healthy food 3 times a day and exercise regularly!!
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You can use those programs for support if you like, but I would like to offer just a little advice. Everyone has offered you great advice and each person is correct.\n\nIt is important to figure out what it is you want to acheive. Do you want weight loss, do want muscle, do you want to tone up certain areas.\n\nWhat my wife and I do if we can is to try to and walk 30 minutes a day and if everyday is not possible at least 3 days to start. Drink lots and lots of water. Not only does this full your brain into be full but it helps to cleanse your body, gives you great skin, and for those of you that have constipation it helps to keep you bowels moving more regularly. I am a person who loves to snack, but lucky for me I love fresh fruits and vegis. Try to eat low fat cookies and such, they actual taste pretty good. Never double portion. Eat smaller portions and if you want more get a little more. Try not to eat after 6PM, though tough to do because of get togethers and what not, do your best. eating before bed is not a good idea because when we sleep our bodies do not provide enough energy to help with digestion. If you must snack before bed try fruit, vegies, or a couple of low fat cookies.\n\nCounting calories is a good Idea, however you want to eat calories that count. Vegitables have very little in calories but are a great source of vitamins. It really is about portion size. If you were to do a program I would recommend weight watchers. Try it for a month the neat thing is is that they give you a points counter which can help you when shopping.\n\nI have kind of rambled on so do this. 30min walk 4 days a week. Lots of water. plenty of vegies if you can, smaller portions, EASY ON THE DESSERTS, try low fat or no fat ones, they really are not bad. No late night eating but if you must something healty and light, no steaks and potatoes.\n\nOk then give it a try. If you have anymore questions help is just a keyboard away. And remember you have to find what works for you.
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Er, I'd say dont do it! It made me severly ill, and as bad as this is gonna sound my bowel movement hasnt been the same since! Please read the guides throughly before putting it into practice. and only follow for the 2 weeks, then a break. I know so many people who have done this diet, lost it and put back on and more! And I know others who struggle medically whilst on it. Please be very careful!\n\nWeight Watchers are far better, as they see it as a lifestyle change, not a diet. Good luck on weight loss tho!
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I recommend that you READ the South Beach Diet book.  \n\nBut I do not recommend DIET.  I recommend that you make a permanent change to your attitude and what and when you eat.  \n\nStop eating food that will KILL you.