Comments on: My Thoughts On Dr. Oz’s 6 Meal Plan http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/fad-diets/my-thoughts-on-dr-ozs-6-meal-plan/ Culturally Sound Tools, Tips, and Advice Tue, 22 May 2012 00:24:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Rachel La Touche http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/fad-diets/my-thoughts-on-dr-ozs-6-meal-plan/#comment-773887 Rachel La Touche Wed, 09 May 2012 05:15:17 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=725#comment-773887 I too am concerned about how compartmentalized the diet plan is. It's pretty difficult to organize meals around one central component of the food pyramid. I find it easier to have two, if not three different areas at each meal. I feel like it helps me have more energy throughout the day and keeps me full longer. I do eat 6 meals a day, but I can't imagine being confined to these specifications. I think a combination of whole grains, lean proteins and veggies are the most effective for long-term satiety and general deliciousness :) I too am concerned about how compartmentalized the diet plan is. It’s pretty difficult to organize meals around one central component of the food pyramid. I find it easier to have two, if not three different areas at each meal. I feel like it helps me have more energy throughout the day and keeps me full longer. I do eat 6 meals a day, but I can’t imagine being confined to these specifications. I think a combination of whole grains, lean proteins and veggies are the most effective for long-term satiety and general deliciousness :)

]]> By: Annette http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/fad-diets/my-thoughts-on-dr-ozs-6-meal-plan/#comment-773565 Annette Tue, 08 May 2012 23:52:27 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=725#comment-773565 Well everything doesn't work for me so I try to find something new in any program that would help. My digestion cannot handle 6 meals all the time. I feel bloated. Right now I do 3-4 small meals. I do fiber and nuts in the morning. Lean protein, grain and veges for lunch..fruit and nuts for a snack. Then dinner protein, with veges or grain. I am not or never been a yogurt lover, my system doesn't work well when I eat diary. I eat most of the food he suggest but in a way that works for me. Well everything doesn’t work for me so I try to find something new in any program that would help.

My digestion cannot handle 6 meals all the time. I feel bloated. Right now I do 3-4 small meals. I do fiber and nuts in the morning. Lean protein, grain and veges for lunch..fruit and nuts for a snack. Then dinner protein, with veges or grain.

I am not or never been a yogurt lover, my system doesn’t work well when I eat diary. I eat most of the food he suggest but in a way that works for me.

]]> By: DianaLyn http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/fad-diets/my-thoughts-on-dr-ozs-6-meal-plan/#comment-773180 DianaLyn Tue, 08 May 2012 15:58:38 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=725#comment-773180 I think it's about finding what works for you and running with it. I once tried the meal plan that they use in Herbal Magic (minus the suplements you're supposed to buy) - I used to know someone who had all the info/plans. It was similar to this with the designated meals 6x a day and the same idea as protein at breakfast, fiber at lunch. After a week or two, I gave up. It was way too restrictive and I found didnt work well with my life. I'm out of the house for 11-12 hours a day with work and my commute and I found having to eat specific things at specific times a challenge. Now I eat 6 times a day, 5 of those times at work or on the commute (almost always packed food from home) but I have the flexibilty and choices to pack what I want. I think it’s about finding what works for you and running with it.
I once tried the meal plan that they use in Herbal Magic (minus the suplements you’re supposed to buy) – I used to know someone who had all the info/plans. It was similar to this with the designated meals 6x a day and the same idea as protein at breakfast, fiber at lunch. After a week or two, I gave up. It was way too restrictive and I found didnt work well with my life. I’m out of the house for 11-12 hours a day with work and my commute and I found having to eat specific things at specific times a challenge. Now I eat 6 times a day, 5 of those times at work or on the commute (almost always packed food from home) but I have the flexibilty and choices to pack what I want.

]]> By: Vee http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/fad-diets/my-thoughts-on-dr-ozs-6-meal-plan/#comment-690139 Vee Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:11:05 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=725#comment-690139 Great post Erika! Great post Erika!

]]> By: lynaya http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/fad-diets/my-thoughts-on-dr-ozs-6-meal-plan/#comment-224595 lynaya Sat, 13 Aug 2011 14:31:35 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=725#comment-224595 It seems more like a diet. I absolutely agree it can be a tool to eating more healthy foods from those groups. I don't think a restrictive meal plan is helpful because it's not realistic. Just my opinion. It seems more like a diet. I absolutely agree it can be a tool to eating more healthy foods from those groups. I don’t think a restrictive meal plan is helpful because it’s not realistic. Just my opinion.

]]> By: JayDee http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/fad-diets/my-thoughts-on-dr-ozs-6-meal-plan/#comment-69687 JayDee Thu, 03 Feb 2011 05:07:25 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=725#comment-69687 I love Dr. Oz but you are right. I tried it and I felt a tiny bit restricted. I love Dr. Oz but you are right. I tried it and I felt a tiny bit restricted.

]]> By: Rachel Lloyd http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/fad-diets/my-thoughts-on-dr-ozs-6-meal-plan/#comment-5556 Rachel Lloyd Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:26:38 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=725#comment-5556 I just recently saw The Dr.Oz 6 meal plan segment. How did the meal plan work for you? Did anyone find out the quantities? I just recently saw The Dr.Oz 6 meal plan segment. How did the meal plan work for you? Did anyone find out the quantities?

]]> By: Amelia http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/fad-diets/my-thoughts-on-dr-ozs-6-meal-plan/#comment-584 Amelia Sat, 20 Feb 2010 21:22:33 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=725#comment-584 I would like to know how MUCH of each item one should eat. Otherwise a person could eat an insufficient amount OR one could eat too much. Anyone who has ever dieted knows that portion control is very important. Amelia I would like to know how MUCH of each item one should eat. Otherwise a person could eat an insufficient amount OR one could eat too much. Anyone who has ever dieted knows that portion control is very important.

Amelia

]]> By: Erika http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/fad-diets/my-thoughts-on-dr-ozs-6-meal-plan/#comment-575 Erika Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:41:38 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=725#comment-575 Mstarenetta, You're very welcome! I definitely don't recommend the plan for newcomers - I think it'd be a fast way to turn someone off to healthier eating. It'd be too much of a massive change. I DO think, however, that it helps one become better acquainted with highlighting and focusing on better nutrition... making sure you're getting these things in on a regular basis. If you're a newcomer? DEFINITELY focus on the small victories. Gotta win the battles in order to beat the war. :) Helena, that's the exact point! On this plan, you're eating a little bit of something every couple of hours, so your body doesn't get the chance to really get hungry. It's really the best bet. Mstarenetta, You’re very welcome!

I definitely don’t recommend the plan for newcomers – I think it’d be a fast way to turn someone off to healthier eating. It’d be too much of a massive change. I DO think, however, that it helps one become better acquainted with highlighting and focusing on better nutrition… making sure you’re getting these things in on a regular basis.

If you’re a newcomer? DEFINITELY focus on the small victories. Gotta win the battles in order to beat the war. :)

Helena, that’s the exact point! On this plan, you’re eating a little bit of something every couple of hours, so your body doesn’t get the chance to really get hungry. It’s really the best bet.

]]> By: Erika http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/fad-diets/my-thoughts-on-dr-ozs-6-meal-plan/#comment-574 Erika Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:22:44 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=725#comment-574 Eva, I've not followed this plan verbatim but I can attest to the fact that while it is strict, it is definitely beneficial. This is the entire day's worth of food, and I think the average caloric intake is somewhere around 250cals a piece. That's on average, though - you can borrow from an earlier meal if necessary. It doesn't seem like a lot of food but after your body gets used to real food, you will find yourself becoming full much quicker. Thanks for the question! :) Eva, I’ve not followed this plan verbatim but I can attest to the fact that while it is strict, it is definitely beneficial. This is the entire day’s worth of food, and I think the average caloric intake is somewhere around 250cals a piece. That’s on average, though – you can borrow from an earlier meal if necessary.

It doesn’t seem like a lot of food but after your body gets used to real food, you will find yourself becoming full much quicker. Thanks for the question! :)

]]> By: Eva http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/fad-diets/my-thoughts-on-dr-ozs-6-meal-plan/#comment-573 Eva Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:46:30 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=725#comment-573 Hi there! I have two simple questions about Dr. Oz's meal plan, and as you have followed it and seem to like it, I thought I'd ask you. I hope it's not a bother! --What serving size/how many calories are you supposed to aim for for each of the mini-meals? I've tried looking for this information, but can't seem to find it. For instance, what size is the whole wheat bagel that Dr Oz recommends for meal #3? --Is this the entire day's food? (I'm assuming it is, but you know what they say about assuming...) Thanks! Hi there!

I have two simple questions about Dr. Oz’s meal plan, and as you have followed it and seem to like it, I thought I’d ask you. I hope it’s not a bother!

–What serving size/how many calories are you supposed to aim for for each of the mini-meals? I’ve tried looking for this information, but can’t seem to find it. For instance, what size is the whole wheat bagel that Dr Oz recommends for meal #3?

–Is this the entire day’s food? (I’m assuming it is, but you know what they say about assuming…)

Thanks!

]]> By: Helena Thornton http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/fad-diets/my-thoughts-on-dr-ozs-6-meal-plan/#comment-557 Helena Thornton Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:32:35 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=725#comment-557 Love this site. Dr.Oz ^ meal plan is good for me because I like to eat throughout the day. Since eating is frequentI feel full and don't feel a need to go on a starvation induced binge. Love this site.
Dr.Oz ^ meal plan is good for me because I like to eat throughout the day. Since eating is frequentI feel full and don’t feel a need to go on a starvation induced binge.

]]> By: mstarenetta http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/fad-diets/my-thoughts-on-dr-ozs-6-meal-plan/#comment-553 mstarenetta Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:29:52 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=725#comment-553 Thanks for sharing your thoughts on my question to you. I think the meal plan would be perfect for people who are more discipline in weight loss journey than beginners. For example someone who loss 20 pounds and want to loss 10 more. A newcomer like myself, I find the restriction to be too much but maybe down the line I'll try it out. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on my question to you. I think the meal plan would be perfect for people who are more discipline in weight loss journey than beginners. For example someone who loss 20 pounds and want to loss 10 more.

A newcomer like myself, I find the restriction to be too much but maybe down the line I’ll try it out.

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