Prep - Day 2

As promised, below are the basics for getting started on the Sexy Forever plan by Suzanne Somers.  Keep in mind that there are many guidelines involved with this lifestyle plan, and I will talk about some of them as I go along.  But, if you're serious about doing the Sexy Forever plan, I'd recommend that you buy the book.

The Basics

1. Eliminate Insulin Triggers which are foods that raise insulin levels.  Things like sugar, refined grains, starchy veggies, bad fats (such as trans fats), and alcohol.
2. Try to eliminate chemicals, toxins, fillers, and preservatives.  Eat organic whenever possible or as your budget allows.  This is a big one for Suzanne Somers as she believes these types of things strongly hinder our weight loss efforts and our health, in general.
3. When eating a meal with protein you will combine it with healthy fats and vegetables (these are listed in the book).  You should never eat carbs with protein, as it's too much for your system to absorb and burn off.  If you break this rule, your weight loss will suffer the consequences.
4. You can eat carbs, but they must approved, nutrient-rich, in specific portion sizes, at select meals.  These are also listed in the book.
5. Here's a big one, and new to me.  Eat fruit on an empty stomach to maximize digestion and nutrient absorption.  Plus, you're not supposed to eat anything with fruit, and wait at least 20 minutes before eating anything else.
6. Eat 3 meals per day.  To increase metabolism it's important not to skip meals.
7. Drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water each day.
8. Wait two hours between meals or snacks if switching from a carbohydrate to a protein/healthy fats meal, or vice versa.

Also, there are three phases to the Sexy Forever plan:

1. Detox Phase - First 30 days
2. Level 1 - Weight Loss Phase:  Basically, once you finish detox,  you stay in this stage until you reach your goal weight.
3. Level 2 - Lifestyle Phase:  This phase helps you maintain your weight and health, and if you don't want the pounds to come back, you're basically on it for the rest of your life.