Thermogenic Diet
Review Summary
The Thermogenic Diet claims to hold the key to boosting your metabolism with the foods you eat. Created by Cathi Graham, who herself underwent this diet and lost nearly 200 pounds in less then 2 years; the Thermogenic Diet program promises dieters weight loss without deprivation. In the end, this system turns out to be like so many low carb diets, its distinctions lying only in the finest points.
Program at a Glance
The Thermogenic Diet has dieters eating fewer carbs and more proteins (fish, lean meat, beans) in order to raise their metabolisms.
Program in Focus
Cathi Graham instructs dieters to think of their foods in two categories: foods that boost your metabolism and foods that do not. Carbs like breads slow down your metabolism and should be avoided; lean proteins such as fish are said to stoke the metabolic fire and should be eaten in abundance. Graham suggests that some foods, like garlic and chilies, are especially thermogenic and dieters should add them to meals when possible. Some starches and carbs are acceptable as Thermogenic Diet followers are allowed to eat fruit and beans with regularity.
The other components of this weight loss program are exercise and supplementation. Graham recommends her own line of products (from sea kelp extracts to audio books) as a support for her dieters. Exercise is required, the goal being around 30 minutes of an increased heart rate during a workout nearly each day.
Positives
-Uses modifications in diet and exercise to induce weight loss
Negatives
-Like most other low carb diets
-No evidence behind some of the recommended foods being thermogenic
-Emphasis primarily on diet
-All required materials are from Grahams own line of supplements and books
Final Thoughts
Though some dieters may find the Thermogenic Diet appealing because of the way it divides foods or because of Cathi Grahams personal story, everyone should be aware that this is yet another low carb, high protein diet. While you may feel as though you need the support of a structured program like the Thermogenic Diet, you may want to save you money by gathering similar resources on your own. Putting your resources towards a gym membership or session with a nutritionist may get you closer to your weight loss goals than purchasing this system.
The Thermogenic Diet claims to hold the key to boosting your metabolism with the foods you eat. Created by Cathi Graham, who herself underwent this diet and lost nearly 200 pounds in less then 2 years; the Thermogenic Diet program promises dieters weight loss without deprivation. In the end, this system turns out to be like so many low carb diets, its distinctions lying only in the finest points.
Program at a Glance
The Thermogenic Diet has dieters eating fewer carbs and more proteins (fish, lean meat, beans) in order to raise their metabolisms.
Program in Focus
Cathi Graham instructs dieters to think of their foods in two categories: foods that boost your metabolism and foods that do not. Carbs like breads slow down your metabolism and should be avoided; lean proteins such as fish are said to stoke the metabolic fire and should be eaten in abundance. Graham suggests that some foods, like garlic and chilies, are especially thermogenic and dieters should add them to meals when possible. Some starches and carbs are acceptable as Thermogenic Diet followers are allowed to eat fruit and beans with regularity.
The other components of this weight loss program are exercise and supplementation. Graham recommends her own line of products (from sea kelp extracts to audio books) as a support for her dieters. Exercise is required, the goal being around 30 minutes of an increased heart rate during a workout nearly each day.
Positives
-Uses modifications in diet and exercise to induce weight loss
Negatives
-Like most other low carb diets
-No evidence behind some of the recommended foods being thermogenic
-Emphasis primarily on diet
-All required materials are from Grahams own line of supplements and books
Final Thoughts
Though some dieters may find the Thermogenic Diet appealing because of the way it divides foods or because of Cathi Grahams personal story, everyone should be aware that this is yet another low carb, high protein diet. While you may feel as though you need the support of a structured program like the Thermogenic Diet, you may want to save you money by gathering similar resources on your own. Putting your resources towards a gym membership or session with a nutritionist may get you closer to your weight loss goals than purchasing this system.
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