This information is valuable, for body, mind, and spirit. Everyone who has participated in this has lost 14-21 pounds in the 7 week program, and for those who continued in diligence, continued to achieve further weight loss and greater energy.
In this program, weigh only weekly. Once a week is all! Measurements are optional . . .
Begin every morning with Psalm 141:3
At some point of each day of this first week, read Daniel 1:12-15 and Matthew 6:33
For the first three days, vegetables and 64 oz. of water. Beverages that are derived from plants are included, but no sugar or artificial sweeteners. Black coffee, unsweetened teas, and herbal beverages are acceptable, but they are not included in the 64 oz. of water. NO soda pop!
I recommend the Vegetable Stew in this week's section of Delectably Kosher. Three days worth can be made at once and stays good in the refrigerator and is ready at a moments notice. I also suggest this, because it takes food and preparation out of the main focus for the first few days. Even with the soup, all "unstarchy" vegetables are allowed with no portion limits, but no toppings other than spices, salt and pepper.
First three days, no meat, cheese, or dairy. Men who have physical labor jobs may need to add 1 portion of lean meat.
Day 4: Add baked yam with 1 Tablespoon butter (1 Fat)
Day 5: Add 1 fruit (rec: banana) NO grapes or dried fruit at this time
Day 6: Add 1 more fruit, 1 starchy vegetable (potato or corn) and CHOICE of 1 fat or 1 meat.
Day 7: Add 1 Protein and 2 Grains
By the end of first week:
5 servings of vegetables, 2 servings of fruit, 2 grains, 2 protein, 2 fats
Balanced Diet
* Remember: starchy vegetables are counted as grains - i.e. 1 medium potato = bread serving
Once you have completed the 7 week program; free snacks will always include celery, cucumbers, lettuce, radishes, and kale.
