Fat Smash Diet

[Karen]

Is anyone trying the fat smash diet and are you having coffee or diet drinks on the detox phase?

[WaistingAweigh]

I just ordered the book at Amazon. What does phase 1 consist of? I gather that you cannot have meat, but that's about all I know.

[Karen]

You can have fruit, veggies, beans, rice and other foods. I'm on day 3 of detox and so far so food. It really hasn't bothered me not eating meats.

[WaistingAweigh]

I got the book today. I was impressed that the author gets right to the point and doesn't waste time on lots of scientific talk. It's refreshing in a diet book.

[SASCS]

Hi,
I am starting Smash Fat in the morning (May 10th). My friend is in phase three. She had caffeine withdrawl headaches, but said it is still worth it. Her weight loss has been encouraging. I drink a lot of diet soda, but I am up for the challenge if this weight will come off. Let me know how you are doing.

Added on evening of May 10th-Don't have a caffeine headache so far. Would love to weigh myself in the next 8 days, but I the book says not to weigh yourself until phase 2.

[VirgoGirl]

Bought the book yesterday -- I plan on starting the diet tomorrow
(May 12th) looks very doable for me.

[SASCS]

I am on day 5 of phase 1 (detox). I did get a horrible caffeine withdrawl headache the morning of day 3. I took one excedrin migraine and have had no problem with the lack of caffeine since. I can't wait to weigh in this Friday. Good luck!!!

[VirgoGirl]

Well, let me be the first to say that I *screwed* up already. And restarted today -- pathetic because I'm still thinking about splurging/binging.

[SASCS]

Dear VirgoGirl,
Further into the book he talks about when you screw up. It not about punishment, it is about forgiveness. I also liked when he said, "If you cheat, you are only cheating yourself". Don't be so hard on yourself, you can do it.

[Suzanne 3FC]

Are any of you still on this diet plan? How's it going?

[SASCS]

going pretty good, have been to busy to write and change my tracker, but will weigh myself and change tracker soon, school ends this week, and clothes are looser!!!!!!!!

[Sassy_Chick]

I don't know anything about this diet, but just wanted to add, Excedrin Migrane has Caffenine in it, so if you are trying to avoid that, just for a FYI. ;)

[StrivingFor150]

Hello everyone:

I started this diet on Friday, June 2 so today is my 5th day. So far so good. I do have to admit that I cheated the second day and had some wine. It's going to be tough for me to give up alcohol. Don't know how that's going to affect my weight loss, hopefully, not very much. I miss eating meat but I like the way I feel. I have more energy, I don't feel so stuffed and I feel lighter. I've tried all sorts of stuff to lose weight (as you can see from my profile) but this is the only "diet" that I've ever been able to stick with for more than 3 days and still be satisified with what I can/can't eat. I'll keep you all posted on my progress. Good Luck!

[StrivingFor150]

Day 10 finally arrived. I made it through the detox phase and I lost a total of 8 lbs over 9 days. I feel really good. Day 9 was especially hard. I went to a party and I gave in on the alcohol. :-( I'll try to do better on that end during Phase 2. My goal for detox was 10 lbs but I didn't quite make it. But, all is well. Phase 2, here I come!!!!

[House_of_Mirth]

8 pounds is still pretty awesome for 9 days. Congrats and please keep us updated!

[Suzanne 3FC]

I agree, that's great! :bravo: I have a question - 2 cups of brown rice every day seems very boring :lol: Did you ever substitute other types of whole grains?

[SASCS]

I ate the brown rice during the detox phase everyday. I am not a big grain eater, so once I got to Phase One and had the brown rice every other day, it was no big deal. I just feel really "clean" on this eating plan. My digestive system can really tell when I am eating junk now or eating healthy food. The caffeine in one excedrin migraine on the second day really helped me keep the caffeine headache at bay. My friends who have tried this plan, really suffered with a bad headache for a few days.

[debbie p]

I jsut started the Fat Smash diet yesterday - this is day 2 - yesterday was really tough - I couldnt seem to not be hungry no matter what I put in my mouth - maybe a little mind games or something - but today is much better - I lost 60 lbs about 3 years ago on Weight Watchers but 1/2 of that has come back on so I am hoping this will kick start me and get me in the right direction.

[buttercupkitty]

Today is day 1 of the fat smash for me. Wow, tougher than I thought but not about the food...the coffee that I cannot have!! I am not missing meat..I know, only day 1...but I have enjoyed brown rice with some steamed broccoli and some tofu. I also had a smoothie of the nonfat yogurt (plain) that is required and a banana and a cup of frozen strawberries and about 1/3 of a cup of fresh squeezed oj. (fresh squeezed juice is allowed on Phase 1). 8 days to go...:coffee: :cheer:

I think tomorrow I will be more creative with the veggies since I will have to bring something to work. Probably a nice big salad with some chick peas there for protien.

[189bgone]

good luck to you! I did fat smash for 5 days and couldn't take it any more. I was constantly hungry and i really wanted to have coffee!!!!! i also felt like i didnt have enough energy to sustain my workouts. But, i do know that i really wasnt eating as much as i should have. I think i got sick of eating fruits, veggies and tofu after a while. However, I lost about 4 pounds. I decided that i was going to eat normal foods and start counting calories instead and wound up gaining 2 pounds in 2 days! I am sure it is water weight (i hope!) since i did not eat anything that would be considered bad for you, kept my calories under 1400 and worked out an hour each day. You go girl!

[buttercupkitty]

Day 2 and still going strong. Not really craving any meat yet. I did see the Diet Coke in the fridge and had the urge to grab one and then remebered nope...can't. I also thought about a nice big cup of coffee, but honestly it has been so hot in California it is easy to go without right now. I have been drinking lots of ice water and putting lemon in it. As far as calories, I am tracking what I eat and the calories. Yesterday's calories were right at 1200 and today I will try to do the same. I am way to familiar with the whole deal with your metabolism going into starvation mode and women should really not go anywhere under 1200 and should be a little higher if doing excercise. The fruit smoothie is great and I also use plenty of herbs and spices to spruce up my meals. Sauteed some tofu and broccoli and zucchini in a little bit of chicken broth in place of oil added garlic and low sodium soy sauce, served it all over the brown rice and it was yummy! Now, I just need to get motivated to work out. With the heatwave going on right now it is very hard to be motivated.
I will update my progress and status on how I do on this plan for others that may be interested:goodvibes

[aphil]

buttercupkitty-I am merging your Fat Smash thread that you started in with one that has already been going. There were currently 3 threads+ going on Fat Smash.)

Good luck,
Aphil

[buttercupkitty]

:cool: Hola. Day 4 complete and that was even with a night out to dinner and a play. Was able to keep it strictly on plan! I have not even missed meat or the coffee. I have wanted a Diet Coke every now and then but was able to resist.:cp:

[sandrah]

I have been reading up about this diet. I ordered the book 2 days ago.
I want to go shopping and get some of the foods and be ready to go when the book arrives. I sort of started today with veggies & fruit.
Can anyone give me some sample menu's of what your day of food is like?
Can we drink Decaf coffee?? helpful advice please....

[buttercupkitty]

No decaf coffee...The portions given in the book are the maximums allowed per day. You make up your menu from the choices given in each section. You don't eat everything on the lists in the quantities given. So for instance each of these samples could be a days worth of eating:

DAY 1- PHASE 1

Breakfast: One cup oatmeal, 1/2 cup of orange segments (or about the
size of a small to med orange), 1 cup herbal tea and one 8 oz glass
of water

1st snack: (3-4 hours later) 1/2 cup brown rice, 1/2 cup beans, 1 cup
skim or soy milk and one 8oz glass water.

Lunch: (3-4 hours later) Large salad with crumbled hard boiled egg
whites (toss the yolk) from two eggs, sliced tomato, cucumber,
radish, green onions, yellow squash, zucchini, (you get the idea?)
with 2 tablespoons low fat dressing, one 8 oz glass of water.

2nd snack: (3-4 hours later) 6oz low- fat yogurt and one 8oz glass
water.

Dinner: (3-4 hours later) 1 cup brown rice with steamed vegetables
seasoned with your favorite spices and 1/4 cup black beans, 1/2 baked
sweet potato, 1 cup skim or soy milk and one 8oz glass water.

3rd snack: (one and a half - 2 hours before bedtime) bowl of fruit,
cantaloupe, honeydew, grapes, or carrots, roasted chickpeas. 1 cup
herbal tea (chamomile is good) and one 8 oz glass water.
DAY TWO:

Breakfast: 3 egg white omelet with mushrooms and onions. 1/2
grapefruit with cinnamon and Splenda (sparingly). 1 cup skim milk and
one 8 oz glass water.

1st snack: 1/2 baked sweet potato, 6 oz lowfat yogurt and one 8 oz
cup water with lemon or lime wedge.

Lunch: Soup made with 1 can low sodium chicken broth to which 1/4 cup
cooked brown rice, 1/4 cup cooked dark red beans, chopped bell
pepper, celery, and onion has been added, 1 8oz glass water.

2nd snack: 1 cup diced fruit, 1 cup herbal tea, one 8 oz cup water.

Dinner: Grilled vegetables served with 1 cup brown rice, watermelon
slices on the side and one 8oz glass water.

3rd snack: 3 Fat Smash sugarless oatmeal cookies (see recipe files)
with one cup skim or soy milk.
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Do you get the idea here? None of these meals are huge, they are all moderate portions but very filling. A portion is eating until you are comfortably full, not stuffed to the gills. The beauty of the largest portions being vegetables and fruits is that you can eat more, fill up faster but consume fewer calories.

[buttercupkitty]

I am on Day 12 of Detox...I don't miss the coffee or the meat...maybe diet soda a little. I just really started kicking up the excercise so that is why I decided to go a few extra days. Tomorrow I will weigh in and see and start having some lean protien. :burger:

[Lynnstat]

Hi, I am new to the message board. I just order the fat smash book tonight. I am really excited about starting this diet. I am no stranger to diets. But this one really interests me.

[sandrah]

Thanks Buttercupkitty! I am still waiting for the book, so we will see how it goes. The menu seems like enough food, but not much protein? I have read so many things about low protein causing you to lose muscle mass rather than weight. Thats the only thing that concerns me with the first 9 days.

I have also been looking into "Superfoods RX" and plan to include as many of those in this diet as I can. It seems that alot of them are already listed.

Thanks again for the info.

[WillFitMyClothes]

Hi all, I'm new!

I am very intrigued by this diet! Sounds very healthy to me, just what I may need. However, I was wondering if youre allowed fish in the first phase? I know meat is a no-no but i wasn't suer abuot fish (my book is in the mail, cant wait till i get it!)

Thanks!

[buttercupkitty]

Weighed in after 11 days....down 5.5 pounds. I was really hoping for the 8 or 9 pounds, but I did miss cardio the first week so I guess I will blame it on that. Still like the diet and the way I feel on it. I really have not missed meat at all...may even have a cup of coffee this morning after my run. Good luck and really follow the menu structure. I may have messed up by not eating enough and ever 3 or 4 hours. But I am still happy with it and glad it is not a stupid low carb diet. I have come to love brown rice!!!!

[WillFitMyClothes]

I'm starting this tomorrow!!!

Does anyone want to be email buddies, by any chance?

[WillFitMyClothes]

Today is my first day on this...

can anyone give me a sample of a day on Phase 1 please? I'm a little confused as to whether im doing this right..

Thanks!

[PinkBlossom]

I've decided to give this diet a try rather than ww again...just bought the book today. Phase 1 doesnt seem to be too bad since I love fruits and veggies..Good luck all :)

[sportmom]

Are you guys watching the VH1 Celebrity Fit Club too? Sundays, 9 pm est.

They had their first weigh in on this episode and it made me want to research the book and its plan. They had people losing anywhere from 9 - 19 lbs after phase 1, which I think is about 2 weeks for them, I don't think they do weekly weigh-ins. Now, these people are Hollywood, but they are not the A-List and I would say it's possible they do not have the chefs and are preparing their own meals. So I was impressed at the consistent WL of all who are on this particular plan on the show. I have it on reserve at the library and should have it by end of week & will give it a read. The first day menu posted here by a member seems very doable since I love fruit, basic veggies and the microwaveable brown rice. I hate diets requiring a ton of prep, but this sounds very basic. Keep us posted, those of you who have moved on to P2.

[Katieb]

I just ordered the fat smash book from amazon.com. I'm 20 years old and not too happy with the way im feeling/looking. I've tried to eat healthy and exercise before but of course was knocked out track.:( I have finally realized how serious I have to become. So we'll see! I know it's all up to me to reach my goal weight. So wish me luck! :carrot: I will keep everyone updated.
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[1bigguy]

Hey everyone.

I am new to the board and after reading some of your posts, it is clear that I need to try the Fat Smash diet plan. I am 36 6ft. 5 and weigh close to 560 lbs:sumo:

I have a double knee injury, which is going to require a double knee replacement surgery (s), and also have been recovering from a head injury from having a truck hood dropped on my head from a second story floor.

My knees are bone on bone which make it difficult to do any excercise, plus being overweight doesn't help either. I walk about a mile a day, but it doesn't seem to be helping.

My truck driving career is on hold until my surgeries are over, but they won't do those until I drop at least 200 lbs. So every day is a challenge. I am hoping this diet will have some results. The embarassment phase has kicked in, and I get so tired of the remarks and looks I get everyday, it just makes it harder. I have always been a big guy, but by far I am at my heaviest right now.

Well, that's about it for now. Take Care

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[Lynnstat]

I finally received the book. I am going to start the diet tomorrow. Wish me luck. I have never been one to stick to a diet for very long. I am sending my luck to the others on this board.

[loveange56]

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[PinkBlossom]

How's everyone doing on their first couple of days? I honestly felt like I couldnt do it on day 1 while watching everyone in my family eat chicken, oh and no coffee either has been hard. It's now day 4 on phase 1 for me and now I'm thinking the rest will be a breeze *so I hope*. Good luck everyone :)

[Suzanne 3FC]

How's everyone doing? If you get a chance, please post in my Fat Smash Role Call thread (http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=91741)so we can get a head count and maybe try to drum up a weekly support thread. A subforum would be nice, but we need at least 10 or 12 regulars who are dedicated to keeping it going. It looks like there's been a lot of interest in Fat Smash, but people post and then disappear. We want you to come out of hiding :D

[virgo74]

I already posted there but would also like to encourage others to do so.
I could not find the book last night so I am struggling to stay on without more info. I am just using general guidelines to follow Phase I. :)

[SonJohn]

I haven't received my book yet (waiting on shipment from Amozon and it should be here on Monday) It's Day 5 for me now (Friday)and I'm only going on the information I can gather from all the posted messages. I have only been eating fruits and veggies for the last five days- lightly sauteed portabella mushrooms and zuccinni my personal favorite. As you can probably see by the word sautee I used a little EVOO in the process. Reading all of your posts I'm going to now assume that that was a no no. But being down 7 lbs. still seems encouraging to me, especaially since I have no cravings. I'm enoraged to find out that I can also have oatmeal and brown rice on this phase.

I'm just wondering is anyone can tell me if I will have to start all over again with phase 1? :o
Also is there something about losing muscle during this phase - I am still in a surgical boot from a recent foot surgery but will be hitting the weights tonight. :carrot:

What ever it takes I'm determined to reach my goal weight.

[SonJohn]

Did you get a buddy yet? I'm new to this as well, but I like the results so far.

[virgo74]

I am also looking for an e-mail buddy.;) Strength in numbers they say! :D

[sllamey]

I'm joining in! I'm starting tomorrow. Bought the book today, and going shopping tonight!!! Bye Bye 20+ pounds!!! See you later! LOL

[SonJohn]

Minus 12 lbs - Yehaaaa!!!

[sllamey]

???? Just re reading some of the posts. Are we supposed to have ALL of what's allowed in one day (brown rice, oatmeal, egg whites, yogurt, fruit and veggies) or just a combo of these? I haven't been eating egg whites, but I've been including the others daily. Just a bit confused on day 4 I guess. I thought this list was what was allowed, not what we were supposed to be eating daily. Does this make sense?

[Brattitude]

The information in the book is definately UNCLEAR! lol I'm in detox phase. Did anyone have stomach problems during detox? I'm having major gas problems. I can't even hardly stand myself! lol

[TiffyTaffy]

Yes I do.I get bad gas LoL.So you are not alone.I'm on day 2 and so far so good.I'm hoping by the morning of day 10 I will have lost at least 6 lbs.

[SonJohn]

Not that I'm any expert but I translate it to be any combination.