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If at the end of two weeks on the Keep-Trim Program, you need to lose more pounds, return for 2 more weeks to SMD.
Under this unique Two-on-Two-Off program, you continue to lose weight safely and sensibly until you reach your desired weight.
The rapid loss weeks are spelled by periods of slower loss."
Q: On my second round on the SMD, when I substitute
the Gourmet, Money -Saver, Vegetarian and International Diets, can I alternate days one to the other if I wish?
A: "Yes,
but always subsitute the same day-for example, Vegetarian Monday for Gourmet Monday, and so on." (p.152)
Here's
all you have to do in order to get down to your desired weight swiftly and surely:
1. Start with 2 weeks ON the SMD.
2. Then switch to 2 weeks OFF the Diet and on Keep-Trim Eating.
3. If you need to lose more weight, go back ON the SMD or ON your choice of the other four alternate diets listed.
4. After 2 weeks ON one of the 5 SMD diets, switch again to 2 weeks OFF dieting and on Keep Trim Eating once more.
5. Continue this Two-On, Two- Off program until you are at your desired weight.
"I am looking and feeling much better, but want to
lose 15 more pounds. Can I continue on the Scarsdale Medical Diet for 2 weeks right now?"
No - you cannot extend the two weeks of the SMD to
4 consecutive weeks.
It is very important to be developing good lifetime
eating habits. Switch to the "holding pattern" for the next 2 weeks - the Keep-Trim Program.
"Why Can't I Just Keep Going???" Read this article to learn why:
OUR MEMBERS SUGGEST:
"Just finished KT, back on SMD. Haven't
lost but haven't gained either which is fine by me considering I had a few no no's on KT!" -sunni
"Well, I am back on round 2 of SMD today....I am amazed that I did not gain during keep trim (I lost and gained the same 3 pounds over the 2 weeks), even while
vacationing in New York. Of course, I walked EVERYWHERE, which helped a lot, and I basically ate salads every day for lunch.
And I went prepared: the security people at our airport must have laughed when they opened my bag and found several pounds
of carrots, a loaf of protein bread, packaged cheese and canned fruit. But it helped me stick to it, knowing I had some of
"my" food in the hotel room......I packed bread, cheese and fruit cups (packed in juice) in my suitcase
(on the plane I think the baggage compartment stays quite cool), along with LOTS of baby carrots. And a can opener! I also
packed my own meal for my flight. In my hotel room, I had my protein bread and the fruit cup (drained)
for breakfast. Most restaurants I went to had grilled meats, and there were lots of salads available -- I just ordered them
without dressing and asked for vinegar or lemon on the side. I even mixed some mustard and lemon juice to make an on-the-spot
dressing at one place. So I pretty much ate grilled fish, meat, and salads. I switched different days' menus around a lot
because it was sometimes hard to get fish on a certain day, or steak on another. I found a deli that had
canned tuna and a salad bar so that took care of another meal. Next time, I'll probably pack my own tuna and hard-boiled eggs,
too! I was glad I went prepared, but I also enjoyed myself and was flexible. Now I can see that Keep Trim
is a good idea, you get to relax a little, don't feel so deprived, and then get back to work in 2 weeks...Onward to Round Two!" -Simone
"For the two weeks off periods, I tended
to keep losing about 2 lbs a week. I used the same breakfast as the diet and I ate the substitute lunch (fruit, cottage cheese,
nuts, etc.) a few days. Otherwise, I just observed the no-no keep trim list and added veggies and cheese to my dinners. I
could eat out successfully, just telling the waiters,"no dressing on my salad please and no potatoes for side dishes--just
get me some extra steamed veggies!" They looked at me like I was crazy, but at least they didn't offer me a dessert menu!
(I think they can tell you are dieting) The most important thing is your goal and weighing yourself
every morning. I keep a scale right next to my refridgerator (I weigh myself before I reach for candy or peanut butter--it's
a good motivator!) You really
can get away with eating more on the two week off periods, and you look forward to being off the diet for those two weeks.
I also exercised using an old 30 minute Jane Fonda Workout tape 3-4 days a week. Now I do Pilates and use a rowing machine
for 20 min every 3-4 days. Just trying to see if I can tone up for summer. Two kids will do a mess to your tummy region, no
matter how much you weigh!
...I almost always eat the Scarsdale breakfast everyday on Keep Trim
Eating. I tend to vary the lunches and add/subtract a few things. Just make sure you allow yourself some extra calories than
the diet part. Try adding mushrooms or onions to the dinner dishes. I like my cheese...so I sneak that in almost everday on
keep trim, hasn't hurt me yet. In fact, if you follow the guidelines, you won't gain weight...but you
may not lose a whole lot. Enjoy the break!"- Octavia
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