If
you want to shed a few extra pounds and have been looking for a simple
and straightforward diet plan, you will want to seriously consider the
latest book by David Zinczenko and Peter Moore called"The 8-Hour Diet:
Watching the Pounds Disappear Without Watching What You Eat!". This diet
proposes an 8-hour period in which you consume all of your calories for
the day, followed by a 16-hour fasting period. Exercise is also a part
of the plan with only 8-minutes of physical activity recommended each
day. The idea of 'intermittent fasting' is a twist on conventional logic
and makes this diet unique.
The 8-Hour Food Window
For people starting this diet, the first thing to decide is when they will be fasting and which 8-hours of the day they will be allowed to eat. For most people, this will mean skipping breakfast and having the first food of the day in the late morning. Zinczenko and Moore suggest that dieters limit their food intake to a short-list of lean protein and vegetable based "power foods", but they stop short of forbidding any food on this diet. The hope is that people will start to make healthy choices as the connection is made between healthy eating and feeling well. For dieters who have never fasted before, a slow approach is recommended (ie 3 days on, 1 'cheat' day) until the body gets used to the new eating plan. Gradually, people will be able to spend weeks on the program.
The Pros
There are four obvious advantages to the 8-Hour diet:
- although extreme, fasting is a recognized way of creating a calorie deficit and losing weight.
- with no restrictions on food, dieters can still enjoy their favourite foods, albeit restricted to certain times of the day.
- with no restrictions on food, dieters can still enjoy their favourite foods, albeit restricted to certain times of the day.
- the 8-minute physical activity component will achieve results.
The Cons
As with most diets, there are a few drawbacks:
- potential for overconsumption during the 8-hour eating window. If somebody eats nothing but french fries and hamburgers for 8 straight hours, no weight loss plan will work.
- for people on the diet for more than a few days, the 8-minute exercise component could become problematic.
- a diet is a short term switch out of regular eating habits. It is far better to have a regular pattern of healthy eating integrated into your lifestyle. Having said that, this program can initiate a change in behaviour that could last a lifetime. The best 'diet' is no diet at all - learn how to eat a healthy and balanced diet, and you will not need to go on a diet in the first place.
Conclusion
This is a very simple plan to help people break out of a cycle of unhealthy eating. The 16-hour fasting window teaches your body to consume during times of activity and to stop eating late at night. Fasting is a proven weight loss technique, and restricting the times of your caloric intake will keep people from snacking at night (when they are bored, not hungry). If people are able to transition their diet towards the "power foods" and away from unhealthy choices, then this diet will have accomplished something important.
The 8-Hour Food Window
For people starting this diet, the first thing to decide is when they will be fasting and which 8-hours of the day they will be allowed to eat. For most people, this will mean skipping breakfast and having the first food of the day in the late morning. Zinczenko and Moore suggest that dieters limit their food intake to a short-list of lean protein and vegetable based "power foods", but they stop short of forbidding any food on this diet. The hope is that people will start to make healthy choices as the connection is made between healthy eating and feeling well. For dieters who have never fasted before, a slow approach is recommended (ie 3 days on, 1 'cheat' day) until the body gets used to the new eating plan. Gradually, people will be able to spend weeks on the program.
The Pros
There are four obvious advantages to the 8-Hour diet:
- although extreme, fasting is a recognized way of creating a calorie deficit and losing weight.
- with no restrictions on food, dieters can still enjoy their favourite foods, albeit restricted to certain times of the day.
- with no restrictions on food, dieters can still enjoy their favourite foods, albeit restricted to certain times of the day.
- the 8-minute physical activity component will achieve results.
The Cons
As with most diets, there are a few drawbacks:
- potential for overconsumption during the 8-hour eating window. If somebody eats nothing but french fries and hamburgers for 8 straight hours, no weight loss plan will work.
- for people on the diet for more than a few days, the 8-minute exercise component could become problematic.
- a diet is a short term switch out of regular eating habits. It is far better to have a regular pattern of healthy eating integrated into your lifestyle. Having said that, this program can initiate a change in behaviour that could last a lifetime. The best 'diet' is no diet at all - learn how to eat a healthy and balanced diet, and you will not need to go on a diet in the first place.
Conclusion
This is a very simple plan to help people break out of a cycle of unhealthy eating. The 16-hour fasting window teaches your body to consume during times of activity and to stop eating late at night. Fasting is a proven weight loss technique, and restricting the times of your caloric intake will keep people from snacking at night (when they are bored, not hungry). If people are able to transition their diet towards the "power foods" and away from unhealthy choices, then this diet will have accomplished something important.
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About the Author:
Ryan
is an author who writes across a wide spectrum on a number of subjects
that hold a personal interest. Other diet related articles include Myths of Organic Food.
He is passionate about helping new and experienced entrepreneurs earn
money online and runs the How to Earn Money Online HQ blog.
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