[PurpleJAF]

I've been reading a really good book by Jorge Cruise called "The 3-Hour Diet." Based on eating every three hours to keep your metabolism up and your blood sugar level. As much as I'd like to join WW or some other group for support, I just can't financially right now. So, finding this program seems like an answer to prayer.

Just wondering if anyone is following it or would like to do it together. I got the book on www.half.com for about $6 (with shipping). I also purchased the cookbook (for about $12 with shipping - a $24 book new) and the "on the go" book (again, about $6).

If you are following this, would love to hear your thoughts and if you'd like to "buddy" up or start a group, let me know.

[SewKitty]

Julie,
A lady I know at the post office did this diet. It worked great for her. She lost over 50 pounds! Problem is you HAVE to keep it up. When she stopped doing it, she gained most of it back:-(
I can barely remember to eat 3 meals, let alone every 3 hours. I just don't have time to get meals together that much.
I have heard it really does work though.

[PurpleJAF]

Eliza:

I know what you mean. It seems like it takes a lot of preparation and planning. I think I just need to eat better and less and become more active.

Thanks for the input.

[barnes642]

I'm very disappointed, I thought that in 3 hours all my problems would be over.

[photomom]

barnes642, on Jun 14 2008, 05:09 PM, said:

I'm very disappointed, I thought that in 3 hours all my problems would be over.

Very funny! but that's what I was thinking too. Darn!

[Zaz]

barnes642, on Jun 14 2008, 05:09 PM, said:

I'm very disappointed, I thought that in 3 hours all my problems would be over.

That's what I was hoping for, too!

Seriously, though, I just changed one thing in my diet this past year and lost 18 lbs. Now I need to change my exercise habit a bit and I'm hoping to lose another 18 this coming year. I would be THRILLED with that kind of results. I just don't ever want to be as heavy as I was last June again. And I really don't want to lose weight too quickly. I didn't put it all on in a month so I have no desire to take it off that fast either. I don't think it's really good for your heart. Slow and steady wins the race. That's my motto now.

So, while I'd love to be your buddy and help out, I could never commit to something that actually makes me do serious prep work. I'm kind of a fly by the seat of your pants girl.

I hope you find someone to work with you, though! Good luck!

~Zaz

[PurpleJAF]

barnes642, on Jun 14 2008, 06:09 PM, said:

I'm very disappointed, I thought that in 3 hours all my problems would be over.

Wouldn't that be wonderful?

[SodScrap]

PurpleJAF, on Jun 14 2008, 06:07 PM, said:

barnes642, on Jun 14 2008, 06:09 PM, said:

I'm very disappointed, I thought that in 3 hours all my problems would be over.

Wouldn't that be wonderful?

LOL!! That's what I thought it meant too!

[Glorie]

Gosh would that ever be great!!!!!!! I do not have a book or anything but for awhile I had a bowl of carrots/ celery on the counter and when I would walk by I would eat a peice or two and it would keep me satisfied along with a light lunch. But, you see I have this M&M peanut butter bag next to my computer that calls my name and what is a girl to do--eat one at a time and oops where did all those M&M's go??!!!! I know I need to give those up--whaaaaaaa! Also that ice cream before bed every night most likely doesn't help either. I am curious to know what are they saying to eat every 3 hours--a mini meal or just some veggies and a slice of cheese??

[PurpleJAF]

glorie, on Jun 14 2008, 07:36 PM, said:

I am curious to know what are they saying to eat every 3 hours--a mini meal or just some veggies and a slice of cheese??

Glorie:

In a nutshell, he's how the diet is set up:

Within an hour of waking you have a 400 calorie breakfast.
Three hours later a 100 calorie snack.
Three hours later a 400 calorie lunch.
Three hours later a 100 calorie snack.
Three hours later a 400 calorie dinner.
Three hours later a 50 calorie treat anything you want but not more than 50 calories worth.

Basically, you are eating 1450 calories a day. By eating every three hours, you are keeping your metabolism up and your blood sugar stable, and apparently don't get hungry or have cravings.

Just wish I had the discipline to do it.