The Zone Diet

According to the Official Zone Diet, "The Zone Diet is not a diet.It's a healthy, balanced lifestyle." They promise long term sustainable loss of excess fat, improved athletic performance and regulation of inflammation to support Life-long wellness.

What does the Zone Diet mean for you? THe Zone is a scientifically proven, doctor-designed diet that you can do on a budget, or with little spare time.

If you're ready for the online program, you can sign up at The Zone Diet.
For more information, read on for A Sample Day in The Zone.

A Sample Day in the Zone:

This is a typical meal plan In the Zone for a typical American woman, using the Basic Zone Rules.

Breakfast A 6-egg-white omelet mixed with some asparagus and 2 teaspoons of olive oil. The breakfast would also include 2/3 cup of slow-cooked oatmeal and a cup of strawberries.

Lunch

A grilled chicken salad with 3 ounces of chicken breast, some olive oil and vinegar dressing, and fresh fruit for dessert.

Late-afternoon Snack

2 hard boiled eggs in which the yolks have been removed and replaced with hummus (mashed chickpeas and olive oil).

Dinner

5 ounces of salmon covered with a tablespoon of slivered almonds, 2 cups of steamed vegetables, and a cup of mixed berries for dessert.

Late-night Snack

1 ounce of soft cheese and a glass of wine (or a small piece of fruit)

Before we get too serious now, let's remember that Dr. Sears actuallly recommends that we blow our diets for one meal every month! You'll remember this from his books and his website. The idea is for you to fall out of the zone, feel awful, and be doubly motivated to stay with the plan. That, and not to feel too guilty if you "cheat" - it's normal, it happens, get over it and get back in The Zone on your next meal!

With that in mind, enjoy some free chocolate: