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The Zone Diet - Program Details

Introduction

The zone is a simple, well-balanced, clinically-proven lifestyle. Designed by Dr. Sears, creator of the Zone Diet, Zone living can help you:

•   Lose Weight
•   Fight the effects of aging
•   Reduce the risk of chronic disorders
•   Improve mental and physical performance

To achieve long-term weight loss you must reduce inflammation within your fat cells. To do this, you do not need to deprive yourself. On the Zone diet, all you have to do is eat the right combination of food, nourish your body with Omega-3 fatty acids it needs and exercise moderately. The result? Burn fat faster, lose excess weight, boost your energy, keep hunger at bay - even help reduce the risk of chronic disorders.

The Zone 1-2-3 method is an easy way to make sure you get the right balance of fat, protein and carbohydrates to “turn on” a fat-burning metabolism and satisfy hunger at the same time. So for every gram of fat you consume you need to eat twice as many grams of protein and three times that amount in grams of carbohydrates. Methods & Strategy

Loose Weight. Feel Great.

Zone Eating:

1.   Fat
At every meal, you must eat an adequate amount of good fats. Good fats include Omega-3 EPA/DHA concentrates and monounsaturated fats like extra virgin olive oil. Bad fats include trans fatty acids found in partially hydrogenated vegetable oils and Arachidonic Acid (AA) found in fatty red meats and egg yolks.

2.   Protein
To keep your insulin levels in the Zone at every meal, you must always consume adequate amounts of low-fat protein (about the size of the palm of your hand or about 3 ounces for most females and 4 ounces for most males). A typical snack contains 1 ounce of protein for both women and men. The best protein sources are skinless chicken, fish, turkey, lean cuts of meat, low-fat dairy products, egg whites, protein powder and soy meat substitutes.

3.   Carbohydrates
In addition to good fats and protein, you must also eat carbohydrates at every meal and snack. However, not all carbohydrates have the same effect on insulin levels. Starches (like pasta, potatoes and bread), grains and rice elevate insulin levels too much, whereas, most vegetables and fruits do not spike insulin levels (a few exceptions are corn, peas, bananas and dried fruits). While this doesn’t mean you have to completely eliminate starches, grains and rice from your diet, you must eat much smaller quantities of them compared to your intake of vegetables and fruits.

It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3.
The Zone 1-2-3 Method makes it simple to determine the fat, protein and carbohydrate content of every meal and snack. For every gram of fat you consume you need to eat twice as many grams of protein and 3 times that amount in grams of carbohydrates.
Meals for Females
At each meal consume approximately:
10 grams of fat
20 grams of protein (2x the fat grams)
30 grams of carbohydrate (3x the fat grams)

Meals for Males
At each meal consume approximately:
15 grams of fat
30 grams of protein (2x the fat grams)
45 grams of carbohydrate (3x the fat grams)

Snacks for Females and Males
At each snack consume approximately:
3 grams of fat
6 grams of protein (2x the fat grams)
9 grams of carbohydrate (3x the fat grams)
The 1-2-3 method is an easy way to make sure you get the right balance of fat, protein and carbohydrates to “turn on” a fat-burning metabolism and satisfy hunger at the same time.

Timing
Eat a Zone meal or snack within one hour after waking. To keep your insulin levels in the Zone so you are burning stored fat instead of accumulating it, eat every 4 to 6 hours after a meal or 2 to 2½ hours after a snack (including one at bedtime), whether you are hungry or not.

Liquid
Drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day.

omega-3 Concentrates:

While Eating In the Zone can help you lose weight and feel great, controlling the hormones that lead to inflammation can help you realize the full benefits of living In the Zone. According to Dr. Sears, the single most important aspect of Zone Living - even more important than the foods you eat - is making sure you nourish your body with the EPA and DHA you need.

The quickest and easiest way to control inflammation within the fat cells is by consuming an omega-3 EPA/DHA Concentrate like OmegaRx. OmegaRx has the highest concentration of EPA and DHA on the market.

Benefits of OmegaRx include:

•   Burns Excess Fat. Taken daily, OmegaRx enables you to reduce excess body fat at the fastest possible rate.* EPA helps to quench the inflammation within fat cells that leads to increased fat cell production while also naturally inhibiting the brain’s hunger signals.* DHA increases the production of fat-burning enzymes.*

•   Supports the Defense Against Chronic Illness. Reducing inflammation in the fat cells to help prevent the systemic release of inflammatory mediators that can attack key organs such as the brain and heart.*

Exercise:

Since the Zone boosts your energy level, you may be surprised to find exercise easier and more enjoyable than ever before! Just 30 minutes of moderate exercise 3-5 days a week in conjunction with the Zone approach to eating can help decrease inflammation within your fat cells and simultaneously help control insulin levels.

Joining Fee For The Zone Diet:

•   $52 every 13 weeks (which works out at $4 per week or $20 per month).
•   Basic Terms & Conditions: (For full details of please consult ZoneLiving.com)
After a minimum of 4 weeks on the program, you can receive a refund for unused membership