Baptist Hospital Diet

[Sherri]

My friend gave me this diet to try. I am having my surgery on June 1st and I have been doing the Protein Shake for breakfast and lunch and Low Cal microwave meal for dinner. I have also been eating salad and vegetables. I am already tired of the shakes. I thought I might give this a try since my mom and sister will be here Thurs - Tues for my sons graduation. It would give me a chance to eat normal for the days they are here.

Sherri in Memphis

First Day

Breakfast:

Black coffee or tea

½ grapefruit or ½ cup pink grapefruit juice

1 slice toast

1 T peanut butter

Lunch:

½ cup tuna or broiled skinless chicken breast

1 slice toast

1 slice cheddar cheese

Black coffee or tea

Dinner:

2 slices meat (3oz) or small broiled steak

1 cup string beans

1 cup carrots or beets

1 small apple

Second Day

Breakfast:

Black coffee or tea

1 egg

1 slice toast

½ banana

Lunch:

5 saltines

1 cup cottage cheese or ½ cup tuna

Black coffee or tea

Dinner:

2 hot dogs

1 cup broccoli or cabbage

½ cup carrots or turnips

½ cup vanilla ice cream

Third Day

Breakfast:

Black coffee or tea

1 egg

1 slice toast

Lunch:

Black coffee or tea

5 saltines

1 slice cheddar cheese

1 apple

Dinner:

1 cup tuna or chicken or turkey

1 cup beets or carrots

1 cup cauliflower, cantaloupe, banana or greens

½ cup cantaloupe

½ cup vanilla ice cream

Facts:

1. This diet is used at Baptist Hospital Weight Reducing Clinic

2. It works on a chemical breakdown and is a proven diet

3. You will lose 10 pounds in 3 days

4. Salt & pepper can be used but NO other seasonings

5. You should lose 40 pounds in one month

6. Do not vary or substitute any foods

7. Do not use salt substitute or sugar

8. If no quantity is given, use good sense

9. Do NOT eat in between meals

10. Drink all the unsweetened tea or coffee you want

11. Drink plenty of water

12. Diet drinks are permissible

STAY ON THE DIET CONTINUOUSLY FOR 3 DAYS. EAT MORMAL MEALS THE OTHER 4 DAYS.

Acceptable substitute for cottage cheese or tuna at lunch:

· Small broiled chicken breast

· Small hamburger patty

· 2-3 ounces sliced turkey

· 3 ounces broiled steak

· 1 can of ensure, Boost or Sustcal can be used to replace the entire lunch

[Lindsay]

This is essentially a modified low GI 'diet'.

Which a few things that make no sense added in (ie. grapefruit, bread, vanilla ice cream)

[jhawkchick75]

Seems to be pretty decent, but I agree kind of random that you need to eat that to the T, especially with ice cream. I've seen somewhere you get three protien options, three veggies, etc...and you choose one of each of those. Hot dogs is random too. Don't see anything too extreme on here, so i'd give it a try! I'm a no go with bread anymore so couldn't do that but since you are pre-op you would be fine.

Good luck!!

[EricaG]

i've tried this... it was years ago.. it was probably like 10 years ago..i was getting ready for my sweet 15. i did it, but i gained it all back... i havent done this with my lapband.. i find it alot easier to eat the healthy stuff and have variety... these kinds of diets made me hate the thought of following planned meals.