Fast Weight Loss Thanks to The Scarsdale Diet

I discovered this diet thanks to my mom. She once used to prepare the same diet for my dad and that my dad used to drop at least a pound a day. I tried to look for a book about it, but it seemed that the diet was a bit old. Having said that, I had my mom try to look for her old copy and had her help me prepare for my own Scarsdale Diet Plan.

The plan below is my version of the diet. I had it tweaked a bit to suit my taste and lifestyle. The best part of the diet is that it did not have any portion control. So I highly encourage that you eat as much as you can until you are full to avoid hunger pangs. You need to strictly follow the diet plan, cheating by just even a bit or a taking a single hard candy will ruin your day’s sacrifice.

My personal tip, try to cook your food by baking, grilling or steaming them as opposed to having them deep fried. Be patient, and demand that eating discipline from yourself. The first couple of days will be hard. You will see your weight drop on the second or the third day, this should encourage you to keep going. If you fail a day’s diet, pick yourself up, don’t give up and just continue on the next day’s plan.

This diet plan actually helped me gain a healthier perspective in eating. The diet will last you for two weeks, should you want to continue after the diet, you will need to rest for the next two weeks first. Even after the diet, you will find yourself preparing your food similar to the diet plan – which is a very good thing. Do remember, the pounds you drop can and will come back if you start pigging out again. Let this diet be your jumpstart to a totally healthier you. Good luck!

MY PERSONALIZED SCARSDALE DIET:

Between meals you can snack on carrots, celery, and low sodium vegetable broth.

Dipping sauces may be allowed but take them in strict moderation.

BREAKFAST EVERY DAY:
One half grapefruit -if not available,use fruits in season
One slice of wheat bread, toasted, no spread added
Coffee /tea (no sugar, cream or milk, no honey)

MONDAY
Lunch:
Assorted cold cuts ( Lean meat, chicken or turkey)

Tomatoes – sliced, broiled, or stewed
Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water

Dinner:
Fish or shellfish, any kind 

Combination salad, any greens and vegetables as you wish
One slice wheat bread toasted
Grapefruit – if not available, use fruits in season
Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water

TUESDAY
Lunch:
Fruit salad, any combination of fruits
Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water
Dinner:
Plenty of broiled, lean hamburger
Tomatoes and lettuce
Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water

WEDNESDAY
Lunch:
Tuna fish or salmon salad (oil drained off) with lemon and vinegar dressing
Grapefruit, or melon, or fruit in season
Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water
Dinner:
Sliced roast lamb ( any lean meat), all visible fat removed
Salad of lettuce, and tomatoes
Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water

THURSDAY
Lunch:
Two eggs, any style (no fat used in cooking)
Low-fat cottage cheese
Zucchini, or string beans, or sliced/stewed tomatoes
One slice of wheat bread, toasted
Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water
Dinner:
Roast, broiled or barbeque chicken (skin and visible fat removed before eating)
Plenty of tomatoes and lettuce
Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water

FRIDAY
Lunch:
Assorted cheese slices (preferably lowfat)
Tomato, all you want
One slice of wheat bread, toasted
Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water
Dinner:
Fish or shellfish
Combination salad (any fresh vegetables desired, raw or cooked)
One slice of wheat bread, toasted
Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water

SATURDAY
Lunch:
Fruit salad, any combination of fruits
Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water
Dinner:
Roast turkey or chicken
Salad of tomatoes and lettuce
Grapefruit or fruit in season
Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water

SUNDAY
Lunch:

Cold or hot turkey or chicken
Tomatoes, carrots, cooked cabbage, broccoli or cauliflower
Grapefruit, or fruit in season
Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water
Dinner:
Plenty of broiled (grilled) steak, all visible fat removed before eating; any cut of steak you wish
Salad of lettuce, cucumbers, celery, tomatoes (sliced or cooked)
Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water

For your second week’s menu, simply repeat the first week.