The Zone Diet

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Registered: 06-29-2004
The Zone Diet
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Tue, 06-29-2004 - 9:52am
I'm new to this board, and have been reading all your great posts. I was just wondering for those of you who have tried The Zone Diet, what you think of it? Does it work? Is it easy to do?

I have a ton of weight to lose, and am trying to find something to help with losing this weight, besides exercise. I have about 100 pounds to lose. Thanks in advance guys!

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Registered: 06-16-2004
Tue, 06-29-2004 - 10:15am
Hi there and welcome to the boards!

 

  Shawna

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Registered: 01-04-2004
Tue, 06-29-2004 - 10:32am
Welcome to the boards! I've never tried the zone diet, so I'm sorry but I can't help you there. But if you need support and encouragement with whatever weight loss method you choose, you've come to the right place. Good luck and I hope to see you around :)

~~Linda

~~Linda

 

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Registered: 10-31-2003
Tue, 06-29-2004 - 9:54pm

I love your screen name!


ivillage has a zone board....


http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-fbzone


furry


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Registered: 06-29-2004
Wed, 06-30-2004 - 8:42am
Hey guys! Thanks for all the help and for making me feel wanted! haha.
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Registered: 03-29-2003
Wed, 06-30-2004 - 9:21am
My boss lived and breathed by the zone diet and it made her feel very healthy(she maintained her weight).She bought me the book when I had asked how difficult it was to follow,and I must admit,while I read most of it...it wasn't quite as easy to follow.It seems to make alot of sense and looks like a better alternative to Atkins for those can't or don't want to follow an Atkins style diet.

%of calories in the zone diet are 40% from carbs,30% from protein,and 30% from fat.So there is room for all food groups,it's just then figuring how much of what and when,which is shown in the book.If you decide you may want to try it...perhaps look for the book in the library first,that way you're not out any money =)I don't know how many books there are but one is called,"Enter the Zone" by Barry Sears.

Good luck,and whatever style of eating you decide to try,give it time and make sure it's a healthy mix of foods =)

Bren

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Registered: 03-28-2003
Wed, 06-30-2004 - 2:14pm
Hi there! Welcome to the board! I too know nothing about the Zone either, but I do know its low carb, I think? Low carb seems to work great for me. I did the Atkins Diet and lost about 17 pounds. I got off it though, thought it was too strict for me. I am on the Curves diet now and it is low carb. This seems to work for me. I have tried low calorie diets and didn't really like them. Bren is right, as long as it has a mix of foods then give it a try. There is a diet for everyone, you just gotta find the right plan for you. Good luck and come back often!

Heather


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Heather and Shawn 7/16/04

 

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Registered: 04-08-2004
Wed, 06-30-2004 - 3:42pm
No, never tried it. I know it was popular in Hollywood for a while, maybe still is (?). I just eat sensibly, and move a bit, and take it one-day-at-a-time. Never been on anyone else's plan, personally. But good luck to you. I'm sure you can read about The Zone online, if you go to a search engine, and there's probably more than enough of the pros-and-cons kind of information for you to be able to investigate it further though. As I said, best wishes and good luck, no matter what you decide.
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Registered: 03-20-2004
Wed, 06-30-2004 - 4:04pm
Hi,

There's a board here on ivillage about the Zone diet too. Have you tried that?

forte

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Registered: 06-29-2004
Fri, 07-02-2004 - 9:10am
Yes, I've been to The Zone forum on here, but find that they do not update very much. I've decided I'm not going to do The Zone, I'm just going to eat healthy, and less, and do tons of exercising. Thanks for all the comments guys!
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Registered: 06-16-2004
Fri, 07-02-2004 - 9:11am

Sorry you didnt find the Zone board to be very active but your new plan sounds like a winner to me!

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  Shawna