Information on the 11 Day Diet

Everyone wants to lose weight fast. How about 9 pounds in 11 days? This is what the 11 day diet promises. Also referred to as "The Idiot Proof" or "Fat Loss for Idiots" diet on the Internet, it is an easy-to-follow plan. This diet requires a one-time membership fee and access to the Internet. As a member of the program, you receive access to an e-book outlining the program and access to a meal plan generator.

Getting Started

• The 11 day diet is low carbohydrate, low fat and high protein. The meal plan generator can be customized. You choose up to 30 different foods from a list of 46 food selections. There are even vegetarian-friendly options. This diet takes the complexity out of eating for weight loss. At the beginning of each 14 day cycle, the meal plan generator creates a specific meal plan for the first 11 days. The remaining three days are reserved for eating as you please.

  Each day you are to eat four meals at 2.5 hour intervals. These meals are composed of carbohydrates and proteins that are strategically ordered to produce weight loses This plan gives the dieter freedom to choose his own recipes. Each third day of every cycle is a fruit only day. The generated meal plan simply lists food items that are convenient and affordable. Because the meal plan is fashioned by a computer, sometimes the combinations are not logical and must be substituted for more complementary pairings.

Basic Principles

• The basis for the 11 day diet is all about constantly shifting the source of your calories to keep your metabolism active. There is no calorie counting or portion control. Dieters eat until they are satisfied, not stuffed. They are advised to use minimal condiments, no sweets, and prepare all meals at home. Staying hydrated is also important. This diet recommends drinking eight to ten 10-ounce glasses of water daily. Other beverages should only contain 10 calories or less. To maximize weight loss, exercise in the form of 45 minutes of walking is proposed.

Health Information

• The body is less able to experience a weight loss plateau because the ratio of carbohydrates to protein is constantly rotating and daily calories are fluctuating. Though a number of websites list positive testimonials, there is no scientific proof that calorie shifting can improve metabolism. This diet is high in protein, which helps the body maintain healthy muscles and bone. If you are a healthy adult, these types of diets are safe according to Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D (Mayo Clinic nutritionist). Though 9 pounds each 14 day cycle is not typical, weight loss can be achieved by following this diet.