Dr Oz: Lose Ten Pounds By Summer
With just ten weeks to go until summer, it’s time to shed the extra weight you’ve been carrying around. Dr Oz was thrilled to reveal a plan that can help you lose ten pounds by summer. He was joined by Joy Bauer, a nutritionist who explained that if you’re looking for a fast, easy, and effective weight loss plan, this just may be the one for you. Fortunately, you’re not going to be stuck eating what Joy called “rabbit food.” All the meals are specifically designed to give you lean protein, high quality starch, and healthy fat to keep you energized, satisfied, and full, all while the weight melts off. You will enjoy lots of delicious options like pancakes, burgers and even chicken parmesan!!! Plus, Joy Bauer and Dr. Oz shared a Non-Starchy Vegetable List that you can eat unlimited quantities of! Wait until you see what made it on Dr. Oz’s list on the next page…
Dr Oz: Non-Starchy Vegetable List
With summer just a few weeks away, Dr Oz and Joy Bauer unveiled a plan to help you lose ten pounds without depriving yourself. (vending / Flickr)
There are dozens of meal options on this weight loss plan and you can select one from each category for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and one or two snacks. You can eat an unlimited amount of non starchy vegetables like okra, mushrooms, lettuce, pumpkin, pickles, onions, peppers, green beans, radishes, rhubarb, and so many more. Click here for the full list of non-starchy vegetables!
Dr Oz asked one his favorite testers, Adrienne, to try the diet to see how it would work for her.
Dr Oz: 10/4 Breakfast
On the first day Adrienne enjoyed popcorn as a snack and the Drop Ten Salad for lunch. You can find the tasty ingredients for the salad on the next page. When it comes to breakfast, rest assured that you’ll regularly be consuming 10 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber for under 300 calories, hence Dr. Oz’s name “10/4 Breakfast”. You can also enjoy Joy’s beverage boosters when you need a beverage.
To your cup of coffee or tea in the morning, try adding coconut milk, almond milk, or soy milk. You can add a splash to your cup but avoid the sugar.
Dr Oz: Joy Bauer Drop 10 Salad Recipe
- 5 oz protein (turkey, chicken, shrimp, salmon, or tofu)
- unlimited non-starchy vegetables
- vinegar
- 2 C mixed greens
- 1/2 C beans
- 1 tsp olive oil
- fresh lemon juice
Simple mix all the greens, vegetables, and protein in a bowl then top with olive oil, lemon juice, and as much vinegar as you want and enjoy! But what about the snacks?
Dr Oz: 200-Calorie Snacks to Lose 10 Lbs By Summer
To keep you full and satisfied in between meals and to avoid cravings, you’ll want to try some of the following 200-calorie snacks.
- 4 C light popcorn
- greek yogurt and 1/2 C berries
- 1/2 C pumpkin seeds
- turkey bell pepper roll-ups
- 1/4 C hummus and vegetables
Dr Oz: Lose 10 Pounds by Summer Lunch Diet
Because she knew the question was going to come up, Joy then explained whether alcohol could be a part of the weight loss program. For those who like to drink, you want to stick with the most slimming cocktail, wine, a 12-oz beer, champagne, or shot of vodka. However, a drink has to be traded for one of the snacks.
Dr Oz: 3 P’s to Lose 10 Lbs by Summer
Joy also explained her lunch regimen that she claims will give you an extra little boost along your weight loss journey. 20 minutes before you eat, drink 16 oz of water to take some of the hunger edge off. Then think of the three P’s: fill your plate with protein (chicken, salmon, shrimp, turkey, or tofu) and produce, specifically two cups of non-starchy vegetables and power down. No electronics at the table! Your dinners should click in at under 500 calories.
Do you think this plan could work for you? Have you participated and seen any results?
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