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5 Factor Diet Helps Hollywood Celebrities

Diet Plan — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 20:11:51 +0000

It’s true that the 5 Factor Diet is all the craze in Hollywood, but is it right for you? The jury is still out on the effects of this diet. Lots of people though, especially Hollywood celebrities seem to swear by it. Let’s take a look at the origin of the 5 Factor Diet and its method.

The diet plan was conceived by a Hollywood trainer to the celebrities named Harley Pasternak. He designed the 5 Factor Diet is around the concept of the following “fives”:

A five-week plan
five meals a day
five ingredients per meal
five-minute exercises for five days
five cheat days in five weeks.

Overall the 5 Factor Diet sounds easy, right? Now let’s take a closer look at the diet plan itself.

In one review of the 5 Factor Diet by a nutritionist we find that it is “a healthy plan that incorporates all the necessary food groups in appropriate proportions. The exercise program is also a combination of cardio and strength training as well.” This makes it sound like a good plan, healthy eating and exercise to strengthen and tone our bodies.

However, other experts have been taking a different stance on this diet. These other experts assert that, “although staying on the plan for the recommended five weeks can help you lose weight, portion control and consuming fewer calories during your lifetime is more effective.” Of course if you go back to your normal eating patterns you’ll gain weight back. I think the goal of this diet is to change your eating patterns so that you continue eating five healthy balanced meals each day.

As for the diet itself, those who have tried this diet find it difficult to eat five times a day. In addition, these same people contend that it is hard to find the snacks and meals the plan recommends, especially for those who work.

Others say that it takes a bit of ingenuity to come up with the ingredients, but that it can be accomplished. What you should ask yourself is how badly you want to lose weight. For me an extra 30-45 minutes a day preparing food instead of watching TV is definitely worth it to lose those extra pounds.

Here is a sample of five meals in one day on the 5 Factor Diet plan: Protein Berry Shake, Mushroom-Barley Risotto, Antipasto, French toast with Ricotta, and Indian Style Chicken with Curried Yogurt and Brown Rice.

Or you may choose among other meals such as: Chicken and Black Bean Quesadillas, Salmon with Cucumber-Dill Salad, Sea Scallops with Orange Sauce, and Egg and Turkey Bacon Sandwich. This menu list is a sample of over 100 recipes included in the program. I’ve also found that you can substitute a quality high protein meal replacement or sports bar for the snacks in this diet. It saves you time and keeps your weight loss on track.

Also included in the program are the 5 Factor weight loss tools which include: daily meal planner, recipes, personal recipe box, shopping list tool, food log, cooking shortcuts, eating out guide, custom fitness plan, activity calculator, weight tracker, online journal, ideal weight calculator, daily inspiration, and message boards. These are all great tools to help get you started and keep you motivated.

Quite honestly, the 5 Factor Diet plan may be the diet plan for you. Tens of thousands are already using it to lose weight and get into shape. If you’re looking for a method to lose weight I suggest you check it out to determine the viability of this plan and how it would fit into your lifestyle.

Jessica Simpson Diet Review

Diet Plan — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:02:15 +0000

Jessica Simpson has been on many different diets over the years from Atkins to South Beach to the “Don’t Eat Crap Diet” that she used to get ready for the Dukes of Hazard movie. Jessica is now on a new diet and fitness plan and reports are that she has already lost 20 pounds in just one month. Her newest diet is the 5 Factor Diet and she is being trained by its creator Harley Pasternak. Earlier Vanessa Williams, Katherine Heigl and Simpson’s on-off ex-boyfriend John Mayer have also stuck to the 5-Factor Diet to get back in shape.

Jessica Simpson Diet Program Details

Cost – If you are going to get Harley Pasternak to train you then very very expensive. Otherwise, just get the book for $14.97 $16.47 from Amazon.com

Meals – The 5 factor diet will have you eating 5 healthy meals a day. It includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and two snacks. The meal recipes are tasty and include real food. They are based around low fat proteins, low to moderate Glycemic Index carbohydrate, fiber, healthy fats, and sugar-free beverages (like water)

Exercise – Fitness is an essential component to weight loss on the 5 Factor Diet. You should be doing at least some moderate exercise 20 minutes a day 5 days a week (there’s that number 5 again) on the 5 Factor Diet.

Diet Duration – This is a lifestyle diet that is meant to last the rest of your life.

Time Commitment – Average. If you’re not already exercising then the fitness component of the 5 Factor Diet will add a time factor. The meals are no more difficult to prepare than what you are preparing now…unless you’re eating out all the time. In that case plan on 30-45 minutes a day for food preparation.

Strict/Flexible – Pretty flexible overall. There are alot of choices in the recipes and meal plans on the 5 Factor Diet and the diet itself actually tells you to cheat one day out of the week. This cheat day allows you to eat whatever you like.

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The 5 Factor Diet

Diet Plan — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 14:59:10 +0000

5 Factor Diet Program Details

Cost – If you are going to get Harley Pasternak to train you then very very expensive. Otherwise, just get the book for $14.97 $16.47 from Amazon.com If you prefer a more supportive approach you can get the plan and advice from Harley along with support from other 5 Factor dieters by subscribing to the 5 Factor Diet. Do whichever you believe will allow you to be successful with this diet plan.

Meals – The 5 Factor diet will have you eating 5 healthy meals a day. It includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and two snacks. The meal recipes are tasty and include real food. They are based around low fat proteins, low to moderate Glycemic Index carbohydrate, fiber, healthy fats, and sugar-free beverages (like water)

Diet Duration – This is a lifestyle diet that is meant to last the rest of your life.

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