Tonight my station did a story about a new diet program. It’s the first time the Mayo Clinic has created an official diet. There is a “Mayo Diet” that’s been out there for a while, but it’s not from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester.
The world-class hospital broke down dieting into two parts: “Lose it” and “Live it.” They’re easy steps. The doctors break them down to make everything understandable. There are pictures and examples. The book is colorful and not overwhelming for all the information in it.
These are the tips from the Lose It section:
1) Eat a healthy breakfast.
2) Eat at least four servings of veggies and three servings of fruits each day.
3) Eat whole grains.
4) Eat healthy fats.
5) Exercise at least 30 minutes a day.
I know, they’re simple. They’re things you’ve heard before. However, the diet has more to it than just that.
For instance, you can’t eat sugar, unless it’s naturally found in fruit. No restaurants unless it fits in your meal plans. And here’s the doozie that opened my eyes: you can only watch as much TV as you’re working out. Which means if you want to watch a whole episode of NCIS, you have to work out for 60 minutes.
The book’s creators say by following their plan, you can lose 6 to 10 pounds in two weeks. The diet is strict, but doable. It’s more of a lifestyle change than a diet (which is nothing new in terms of diets). However, unlike other diets, this book is created by world class doctors. There’s no gimmick. There’s no buying bars or shakes. You don’t even have to buy measuring cups.
I’m not necessairly going to do this diet, but I am going to implement some of its techniques. I think they’ll help me reach my goals of being healthier this year.
