One week ago...

Why French Women Don't Get Fat. What the secret? Eat real food with a low average glycemic index.

One week ago I began following Mr. Montignac's eating plan and Montignac Recipes and I have discovered a new and wonderful way to eat. I have lost the weight , I'm no longer addicted to sugar and I'm eating plenty.

Here I am at the end of my first week on my "The French Diet" (Montignac method) .

Wow! I've dropped 5+ lbs after just one week .

- I forgot about calorie counting
- I'm eating right kinds of foods without restrictions
- I am enjoying a glass of wine with my meals


Drum Roll Please :o)

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Regulations, Principles and Benefits

Regulations of Montignac method

• Good carbohydrates (low in GI - glycemic index) alone should be consumed; Sugar, refined grains, glucose, potatoes etc should be avoided.

• Fats and carbohydrates should not be mixed in a singe meal, if fat is eaten in a meal you have to wait for four hours before eating carbohydrates and three hours for vice versa.

• Alcohol should be kept at minimal levels, small glass of wine or beer is permitted.

• Plenty of water should be consumed between meals.

• Lots of fiber should be consumed (fruits and vegetables).

• Caffeine intake should be minimized.

• Eat at regular intervals, three meals a day is a must, snacking between meals should be stopped and late evening eating should be stopped.

• Fresh fruit other than strawberry, blueberry (any berries), should not be mixed with meals; fruits can be eaten separately in between meals (good snack substitute).

• Eat healthy fats and use olive oil for baking.

• Be active.

Principles of Montignac method

• The main principle of Montignac method is formulating two eating plans. The first looks at how to lose weight and the second focuses on how to maintain it. First phase is followed for a minimum of two months. The second phase teaches and helps to maintain the body weight after weight loss from the first phase.
  

• This method recommends consuming food with low GI.
  
  
• Does not recommend low calorie diet.
  
  
• Shuns poor eating habits that cause metabolic imbalance.
  
  
• Recommends using good fats and a lot of fiber in the Montignac method.
  
  
• French cuisine is the major inspiration for this diet plan and this diet permits consuming food items like chocolate, cheese etc in limited quantity that is usually not allowed in other diet plans.
  

Benefits of Montignac method

• Consuming food with low GI has numerous health benefits especially for people with diabetes and other diseases.
  
  
• Reduces the risk of developing diabetes and heart problems and other weight related diseases.
  
  
• Permits the dieter to eat food of his choice and does not cut off any food item completely.
  
  
• Over a long period of time this method is very beneficial and brings out the desired results.
  
  
• Dieters do not get bored with this methos schedule as they have a variety to choose from.
  
  
• Method includes a lot of fiber which stimulates weight loss.

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I'm Michel Montignac method follower...

Third day of my "Weight Loss" adventure...

I'm not going to write about results - it's to early, hopefully I'll see some changes by end of the week. I'm following Michel Montignac (Author of "Eat Yourself Slim ") weight loss method. It's not that difficult, as I thought. I'm not hungry and no more"night food hunting" at the kitchen.

I read Michel Montignac books, made online research and spoke with my mom ( she lost 3 cloth sizes 6 years ago following Michel Montignac method and still in good shape)

It's look like I discovered a process that letting me eat mouthwatering foods and savory meals and maintain or even exceed my dieting goals. Sounds to good? Well, I decided to try.

"Montignac Weight Loss method" very popular in Europe was formulated by Michel Montignac.

Food is divided into four categories:

• carbohydrates
  
• lipids including fats and meat
• carbohydrate-lipid including nuts and organ meats
  
• fibers including whole grains and vegetables
  

Carbohydrates with high Glycemic index are termed as bad carbohydrates and this method recommends that these bad carbohydrates should not be consumed with lipids. This combination will encourage excess fat in food to be stored in the body as excess body fat.

On the whole this diet aims at serving as a nutritional concept focusing on people who wish to lose weight efficiently. This method about choosing the right food combination to eat and not in limiting what we eat.

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