Mayo Clinic Diet

i really liked the diet i lost substantial amount of weight on it. i had sense to know that it was a jumpstart and i needed that in order to loose some weight before i was physically able to exercise. other positives were that i did not crave sweets after for the longest. the only drawbacks i experienced sometimes was heartburn, which i normally get anyway but seemed to increase, and dizziness when i was out in the sun, i think that had to do with the grapefruit.everyone i know who went on the diet lost 10=pounds in like a two week period.

This diet does work if you commit to it. I tried it and lost 20lbs in one month time. A relative of mine introduced me to it and he was 150lbs over-weight,
He lost his EXTRA pounds and has kept if off for the past seven years. I am going to do it again because I had a baby and gained as mothers do. It works as long as you follow it. It is mainly protein in the diet and protein burns fat…. the veggies are good to keep you immune system up. Stay strong to ALL whom are trying to get rid of those extra LBS and be HEALTHY!

My sister and I are starting the mayo diet today, 5-5-08 we hope it will be a good jump start for us to start a healthy life style.
We have both lost weight , her 45lbs and Me 70 lbs in the last couple years by watching the carbs and sugar and exercising at Curves But we have both hit a plato. We pray this diet will work.

I’m 154 pounds and thirteen years old.And I can’t wait to drop the pounds.I sometimes get picked on, and talked about.And enough is enough.I want to become an actress.But I have to drop the pounds before I start.I hope this diet works like Anikin said it would.

I started the diet today 5-8-08. I am 155 pounds, 31 pounds over weight. My goal is to loose 20 pounds before vacation in July! I am also starting pilates. I will check back in 12 days!

Think I am going to try this diet..I have excessive weight gain in my stomach and seems like I cant seem to stick with a diet.. Hope this works..

After drinking Slimfast everyday for months, I’ve only lost 8 lbs. Now I’m down to the wire for my cruise IN TWO WEEKS! I just started a great toning routine, along with the 8-min. Tae-Bo, but I need a serious jumpstart! I remembered my friend lost 30 lbs. doing this a few years ago, and it worked for me when I stuck to it for a week, so I’m going to try it again. I have approximately 12 days left, and I need to lose 10-15 lbs. to look good in my dresses. Here it goes!!!!!! Pray for me!

I have been on this diet before, and it really worked for me. I am going to start it again and hope to lose the weight I want to lose. I will talk to you in 12 days. I hope for positive results.

Ive started this healthy way of living. 5-12-08 my goal is to get down to 150 pounds. Im currently @ 268 pounds and my go is to be down to 150 pounds by Dec 31,2008.

I lost weight on this diet about 10 years ago. I currently want to lose the extra 10+ lbs that creeped up on me this winter. So, today 5/13/08—I begin—Grapefruit here I come! I will report back in a few days!

No cauliflower-no white veggies
No extra bacon instead of eggs–it has to be followed to the letter to work-
I did this diet 8 yrs ago-lost 10 lbs in 1 1/2 weeks! After baby #3 I am starting it again tomorrow

I exercise daily with an hour of cardio along side with weights.

I’m trying to drop around 10-15 pounds and was told about this by my cousin.

I started yesterday and got 10 days to go.

can you have cheese?

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I don’t see my comment posted????

can I have cheese? Can I have ketcup, mustard, mayo? Can I skip the coffee and Tea? Do I have to drink it 3 times a day? Please let me know. I want to succeed on this diet

8 more days, I want something sweet so bad. I just chewed on some sugar free gum today. I got some cheesecake in the freezer for my 2 days off, I cant wait.Yummo!!!!

I did this diet 7 years ago and lost 10lbs and stalled out, but it was the boost I needed. I am starting on Monday May 19th and hoping to lose, anything would be great! When I did this before I thought you had to drink 8oz of grapefruit juice? I will post when I get under way and look forward to reading every one else’s reports.

Janice, On some websites it says you can have cheese. You can have ketchup, mustard, and mayo. I just limit my intake of ketchup and BBQ sauce b/c I know how much sugar are in these. As for the tea and coffee, you don’t have to drink them, it is just listed in the meal plan to limit it to meal times if you want it. Some people drink tea and coffee all day long. I think this is good for those people, they can still have it its just limited.

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I’ve been on the diet for about 3 weeks, started out 10 days straight, off 2 days (no sugar) back on 9 days. I’ve lost 16 lbs. But, the last couple days I’ve got the jitters, my heart is also racing a bit, has anyone experienced this?

This diet does work, though it is at times hard to stick to. I lost 5 pounds within the first few days; however, it is extremely hard fitting in the grapefruit at every meal, especially when you’re eating out. Follow the diet exactly, and you’ll lose weight; it’s not that hard once you start.

this diet does NOT work i tried it for 5 weeks and gained 43 pounds how stupid

I’ve been on this diet for over a week now. I lost 5 pounds within the first few days; however, I’ve remained at the same weight ever since. I don’t know whether it’s worth it to stay on the diet, or if I should just quit and find another plan more suitable for me.

Any suggestions?? I could use some advice.

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DOES THIS DIET EFFECT ANYTHING WITH MEDS LIKE BLOOD PRESSURE OR CHOLESTORIL MEDS NEED TO NO BEFORE I START

I lost 10 lbs the first 12 days now Im starting back after 2 days off. As for the medication question, grapefruit juice does have an effcet on the statins (Cholesterol meds) and on some of the BP meds.
Check out the warnings on your medication list before you start. You could always take out the grapefruit juice. The grapefruit juice in the plan keeps your body from going into ketosis (This is when your body uses your own fat stores for energy instead of glycogen). You will still lose with or without the Juice.

I tried this diet 4 years ago and lost 40lbs..even after I was off it I watched my carbs…to a point…too many Maragritas and I have gained 12 lbs back…I am NOW BACK ON IT AGAIN…today is my 5th day..yeah!!!! and I have lost the first 5lbs. THIS IS THE ONLY DIET I HAVE EVER TIRED THAT WORKS,,,EVEN WITHOUT EXERCISE!~!! DO IT…BUT DO IT HONESTLY …THE TIME ( 12 DAYS WILL PASS ANYWAY)

I am just starting this diet again. I did it before after the birth of my first son and lost so much weight that i wanted to gain a couple of pounds when it was all said and done. I can’t wait to shed this spare tire. Everybody asking about cheese, its okay…Does anybody know anything about this new sweetner Brevia honey tea somebody or another?? Is it chemical or natural? Can we use it?

is it 4 OZ or 8 OZ of grapefruit juice ?/

im starting this diet tommorrow. i need to lose 16lbs to reach my ideal body weight. iv got a plan infront of me, it says have cold chicken.. i dont get it :s.. also black coffee or tea with every meal.. is that necessary as it would be hard without milk in it

I’m starting today, 5-31-08. it sounds like a piece of cake. i just had a baby in Dec 07 and the weight has been hard to lose. I will check back 6-11-08 to share my experience.

4 oz of grapefruit juice…

We are starting the diet today 6/3/08. My gynecologist helped me understand how my obesity is hindering my life. My husband is joining me for support as well as needing to drop 20 lbs. too.

i started this diet may12 and lost 17 pounds i like this diet ill check in in a couple days

june 5 hi this is my first time on this diet i hope it works for me. Do i diet 12 days and then 2 off? what happens if you dont take the 2 days off? Help!!!!!!!!!!!please may son comes home june 30 from boot camp and i want to lose a few lbs.

I started on 5/12/08 and I have lost 13 lbs so far. After my first 12 days I went to Florida for the weekend so I took 4 days off. BAD decision!!!! I gained back 6 lbs. But this next 12 days Ive lost that 6 plus 3 more. AS LONG AS THE #’S GO DOWN!!!!
I have kind of eliminated the Juice, Got sick of it.I’m pretty much just eating meat, salad, veggies, and Cheese. If you think about it, it sounds just like the Atkins plan except for the juice.

can you substitute greens for vegetable

I lost 7stone on this diet if it does not work see your GP you are ill.

I started the diet on 6-9-08. I have lost 8 pounds so far! I hope we all continue to lose. Good luck everyone! I’ll check back on 6-20-08!

any kind of meat, means i can continoue with my meat chops in a bread crumps?

I have a few friends who have done this diet and been successful. However, I am a vegetarian which presents a major problem for this menu. I keep hearing that it is eating more proteins and eliminating most carbs that make this diet successful. Does anyone know if I use “fake meat” substitutes if it will still work? (Smart Bacon @ breakfast and other meat substitues at other meals)

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I’m gonna start 2morro I’ll b bacc in 12 days with results I weigh about 140…but I’m kinda tall 4 my age so I’m hoping to lose about 20 - 25 lbs…well see…it worked 4 my parents…

This diet is the basically the same as Southbeach Phase 1. It has a more complete list of what you can and cannot do so you should check there for more details.

I also started the diet on 6-9-08, and have lost a total of 10 pounds.I had a baby in November and since then the pounds have kept creeping up. I walk at least once a day and try to jog part of the way. I never am hungry and actually some of the days I only eat twice. It is hard though because I work the night shift and we all eat to stay awake at work. And now I have had to quit this habit. To all of you who are wondering if it works it does. And to those who ate grapefriut juice so do I! Slam it like a shot, and chug water, and you wont even taste it. Good luck.

This seems to be a truncated version of the original (circa 1975 or so). During the week you could have veal, steak (as much as you wanted), but no carbs. You could tell how long you were on it because you would lose around a pound a day. I lost 30 lbs in 30 days, not recommended. Do 2 weeks, stabilize, then repeat, if neccessary. However, keep your driver’s license handy because you wont remember your name at the end of a month, and, don’t deviate because of severe gastric problems. The best way to come off of it is to taper gradually, and replace the weight with exercise and a realistic diet. Otherwise the weight will come back quickly. Remember good health is the reward. Good luck, and dont go crazy.

i am also a vegetarian and was wondering whether to eat fake meats and quorn or just to leave the diet without any meat?

i hope

I can read! Just wondering instead of the skim milk for evening snack wonder if it could be used for mealtime coffe or would it interfere with “the process”?

no cauliflower I think it is a white excluded vegetable

Hi, I need to lose weight for my septmeber vication, so Im hoping to lose at least 50lbs. So Im give it a try on first thing on Monday.

WOW THIS DIET IS A JOKE….JUST EAT PLAIN VEGS (RAW) AND CHICKEN AND DRINK LOTS OF WATER…AND YOULL LOSE WEIGHT,…..

THIS DIET WORKS - I did it a few months ago and lost 10lbs in 12 days - I am back on tomorrow because I have friends coming to visit. If I could lose another 12 1lbs - It would be perfect! Try it with exercise …. what do you have to lose? You’ll look forward to breakfast! Good Luck!

hi gals/guys!

so i started this diet tree days ago and i dont see any progress but im sure i will in a week or two… well i was just wondering if drinking the grapfruit guice works better than eating the half of grapfruit??? well please if you know the answer to this question it would really help

Thanks

i started the diet on June 19, when i get on the scale it does not show that i have lost any weight but, my clothes are fitting loosely so maybe it is working

This diet is great. I started it 11 days ago and have lost 10 pounds.. I only have another 10 to go and then need to just keep it off. Any suggestions for maintaing.

can we eat anything on 2 days off?

If bacon is against your religion you can substitute olive oil because fat is what you really need for breakfast, and bacon is almost all fat.

If you are a vegetarian, soy products are fine, but you will lose weight a lot slower.Be sure to stick to pure products, as additives will not help you.

its a gd diet

I just started the diet 7 days ago, i like to chew gum. Can I have sugar free gum?

If you absolutely hate grapefruit, you can swallow grapefruit capsules from vitamin stores.Be sure they are 100% grapefruit and follow the directions on how many capsules equal a half grapefruit.The grapefruit is important to start the burning process.

Can I chew sugar free gum?

I love this website!I love knowing that I am not dieting alone and there are others trying the same diet.I love reading everyones comments and it modivates me to stick to the diet and reach my goal.Please keep sending your thoughts.

7/11/08-I’m planning to start this on Monday 7/14/08 but have a question. Hope it’s not a dump question but does it matter if it’s red grapefruit or white grapefruit juice? I’m exciting because everyone is so encouraging on here. Please let me know. Thank you.
P.S.-My friend tried this & lost 30 lbs.

Ii theire a subsitute for grapefruit? grapefruit give me a yeast infection

Ok, I’m going to begin this diet with much hope. I really want it to work. I’m ready to commit and say goodbye to the old “foods” I found much comfort with…(Damn they were good) I will keep you updated each week on every Monday. I am going to begin this tomorrow Monday, July 14th. Wish me luck and if you’re interested just tune in here. And I’ll begin a eating journal etc. And frequently update it.

Okay…so I’ve lost 100 pounds the healthy way and I’m down to the last 20 pounds. I tried this diet a couple of years ago and I lost weight although I didn’t stick to it. I’ve been on it now for 4 days and the only problem I noticed was of course I’m not hungry and wow…I feel so tired. So…I had to push myself to go to the gym today. I usually drink lots of diet coke and that is the only other problem I have. I’m going to just stick with it for the next 8 days then weight myself. For some reason I feel I have gained weight….did anyone gain weight before they lost it??? Please I need some encouragement so I don’t relapse….lol!!!

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7/15/08 - I started this diet about a month in June. I lost 20 lbs my first month on the diet. However, I exercised every chance I got atleast 5 mi a day and still doing it. I plan to continue eating the same way because I feel it is a lifestyle change. I will reach my goal weight of 165lbs. I believe the key to maintaining what you have lost is to continue to exercise and eating healthy I plan to treat myself every other weekend but when I crave chocolate I will eat my favorite protein bar that taste just like a real candy bar. I also drink atleast 64 oz of water which is really important with any weightloss program. Hang in there. This really works!

I went on this diet for three months, three years ago and lost 72 lbs. In the two years and nine months that I have been off of it I have only gained and lost ten lbs here and there. i now eat anything i want as well. GREAT DIET, it worked wonders for me. The only thing that I did different was I did not take a day off every tweleth day. I have recommended this too many people, and they have experienced the same great results as I. Good luck to you all, this diet is the real deal!!!!!!

I would like to know if “turkey” bacon is o.k. for breakfast? I know it doesn’t have any fat.

Hello Everyone,

I just got the diet from a friend? I only eat fish, do anyone knows if protein bacon will be ok, or do can I try turkey bacon. i want to start on Wednesday July 23,08

I’m in the same boat as acwf but I weigh a little more maybe we can become buddies and work these 100lbs. by Christmas I really need some help because I’m not doing well. I will be glad to give you my E-mail address if you are interest.

I am on day four, I only have one question, can we eat fruit. I will check back to see where I am after day 5.

Did I read where someone said, ” that the new version of this diet included hotdogs with no beans? Where can I find that version? I have been on this diet before and loved it. The weight came right off. I have been off of it for years and guess what? Yep, it is back. I have faith in this diet plan, so I will do it again.

Does cheese really slow the weight loss a lot ? Also, can we eat lunchmeat ?????

AC—- there is tons of different web sights with this diet on it…above they didn’t actually put what the diet says completely. Google it and check out another sight.

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Today is 7/29/08..I will begin on Monday 8/4..very encourged by the comments…..I have a lot to lose! Fingers crossed here I go!

No fruit, because no sugar

Today is 7/31/08. I started on 07/28/08 and have lost 4 pounds. I will keep going at least until Sept. 3rd and see what happens.

Today is 8/1/08 and this is day 1 for me. I gained 75lbs during pregnancy due 2 being on complete bedrest. my son is 14months and the weight is still here. Wish me luck!

I want to start on August 4 2008 ….Im going to try and I will tell you how it goes…My goal is 40 pounds ….

I started the diet on the 21st of July. It is better to start on a Monday, that way, you can have your two free days on Saturday and Sunday. I weighted more than I have in years, 136.5, 56 yrs. old and 5′2″. Pleople say, you don’t need to lose weight! All mine is around my waist. I struggle between size 10, 12, and getting up to a size 14!!! As of today, I have lost 3 lbs. For me, that’s great, to KEEP it off. I’m not hungry! Want to get to 124 lbs. Wish me luck!

been on diet 5 days and im not as hungry and i have lost 3 pounds. yay!!!! 7 days left.

My brother and neice is on this diet, and both lost 18+ lbs. I am going to start 8/6/08 I want to lose 70lbs by Sept 30, my daughters 19th birthday. That would be the best present I could ever give her. I have health issues and really need to lose the weight. My husband is a fittness buff and I should have jumped on that band wagon years ago. I am the only heavy person in the house. So here I go. Good luck to you all.

I will start the diet and report back to inform you on the staus of it, question though I went to buy the juice and it says no sugars added then in the nutritional facts it says 29 grams of sugar,so is the juice good or not??

Hi, My name is Rechelle…I live in Baton Rouge, LA….I hope to lose 50lbs by December…..I have tried several diets before but I had a hard time sticking to the diet. Wish me luck…..I will follow-up in 12 days……

i WAS ON THIS DIET ONE YEAR AGO. i LOST 57 POUNDS IN FOUR AND A HALF MONTHS. I FOUND IT EASY TO STICK TO.
I’VE GAINED ABOUT 16 POUNDS BECAUSE i WAS OUT OF WORK FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS. I WENT BACK ON THE DIET TODAY. I’M NOW WORKING AGAIN,SO I KNOW IT WILL BE EASY. WISH ME LUCK. GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU OUT THERE!!

oh one more question?
Can we have portabella mushrooms they are not white????

Caroline…………………. lets do this together.. we are about the same in weight.

answers to some of the questions
no mushrooms, no cheese, no extra bacon.
I started this diet about 4 days ago and ive allready lost 6 pounds.
Im not even excersizing, thats how great this diet is.
For my 2 days off, which is also my birthday, i am going to eat my one true love.
CEREAL!
i cant wait, i think that the no grain is bullcrap.
oh well, you win some you lose some.

Here I go! I’m starting this diet on Monday Aug. 18 and I need to lose at least 40 lbs. Wish me luck and good luck to all of you.

This diet is amazing. Over the years, after having each of my children Ive done it and its worked. You have to follow the rules EXACTLY. And make sure on your days off you dont go crazy. My problem is the grapefruit juice. I hate it!!! If it were not for the grapefruit juice and eggs and bacon every morning I could stay on it forever!!

is fried chicken allowed?

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Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to share my experience with all of you. I have done this diet in early 07 and it really does work! althought, I had to stop in early April 07 because I found out that I was pregnant. I gained 34 lbs total and lost 25 immediately following delivery. I had the baby in Decemeber and now that he is more independent and learning to walk I can acutally find time to do something for myself. I just started today and hope to reach my goal of my pre pregnancy weight and more since I was already dieting before the baby. This diet is awesome because you literally get rapid results! After 5 Days you should loose 5 lbs and that’s enough motivation to keep you going. I think its hard for dieters to stick to plans where it takes longer to see results.