ELECTRO BLOG

RULE #1: NO WHEAT.

Wheat in a sprouted form is the exception to the no-wheat rule and sprouted wheat or wheat-free baked products like bread, bagels, and tortillas are usually found in the freezer section (so they stay fresh).

RULE #2: NO CORN.

If you want to look pregnant or have a big belly, round cheeks, and plump arms, eat corn. If you want a fast metabolism, do not.

RULE #3: NO DAIRY.

Cheeses, and all other dairy products, have a sugar-fat-protein ratio that causes trouble when repairing your metabolism. Fat-free dairy aggressively slows fat metabolism. But you can use unsweetened rice milk during Phase 1, and you can use unsweetened almond milk or unsweetened coconut milk during Phase 3. No milks of any kind are allowed during Phase 2, but it’s only two days out of the week. You can handle it.

RULE #4: NO SOY.

Soy slows the metabolism, and it doesn’t have a place in your life, at least not for the next 28 days. There are two exceptions to the no-soy rule: tamari and Bragg Liquid Aminos. That’s because these are both extracts from a fermented soy product that doesn’t contain the same estrogenic or bloating factor.

RULE #5: NO REFINED SUGAR.

Just 2 teaspoons of refined sugar can inhibit your weight loss for three to four days. The most difficult time to avoid sugar is the next few days after eating sugar. There are many animal studies suggesting that sugar is as addictive to the brain and the body as cocaine.

RULE #6: NO CAFFEINE.

I know this is hard. Caffeine is emotionally and physiologically addictive, and the withdrawal can be tough. But the good news is that after about three or four days of harsh symptoms, it’ll be over. No more afternoon slump. No more obsessive need for a buzz. It’s an incredible feeling to escape the caffeine monkey on your back.

RULE #7: NO ALCOHOL.

Beyond the toll it takes on your liver, there are even more reasons to avoid alcohol for the next 28 days. Alcohol is very high in sugar, in that it converts to sugar rapidly in the bloodstream.

RULE #8: NO DRIED FRUIT OR FRUIT JUICES.

The sugar concentration is too high and the fiber is too easy to break down. When you eat dried fruit, or drink fruit juice, the sugar in these foods gets delivered too rapidly into your bloodstream. This forces your body to store the excess in fat cells.

RULE #9: NO ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS.

Please, throw away the pink, yellow, and blue fake sugar packets. They are like poison for your body and your metabolism. If you must use a sweetener, use natural ones like Truvia, Stevia, or Xylitol instead.

RULE #10, NO FAT-FREE, “DIET” FOODS.

Convenience is not a bad thing, and many companies are creating healthy quick alternatives to “on the go” foods. But on this diet you’ll be making your own prepackaged snacks and frozen dinners from real food, or finding fresh, real-food alternatives in restaurants. It’s easy and convenient and delicious, and you can do it.