What are the basic principles of the Rosemary Conley diet?

I'm thinking of starting to attend these clases but was wondering what the basic principles of it were? I heard it's something to do with making sure everything is less then 5% fat. Is that right? And if so, is it fat in general or saturated fat?


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What are the basic principles of the Rosemary Conley diet?
Never heard of this Weight Watchers is the bomb
Reply:this is the best diet in the world. i am 16 and started this diet in mid january. i attended the classes with the need to lose a lot of weight because of my age and also the fact that i have PCOS. i knew that the rosemary conley diet works as my mum did it and lost about 3 stone. since january i have lost 2 stone. there are 4 basic principles - calorie control (a personalised amount of calories per day depending upon age, sex and weight- the heavier you are the more calories you are given to eat), portion control, low fat (under 5% fat per 100g - not the saturated fat, the whole amount of fat) and low GI. if you combine all these four things, you will lose weight at a healthy pace and if you find you arent losing as much as you want to combine with some excersise and you will lose that weight (1-2lb per week is healthy). the classes really do help to motivate you and support you. if you buy the rosemary conley diet and fitness magazine there is a voucher for free membership for new joiners. hope everything goes well an you achieve your goals!!!! :)
Reply:To make her a lot more money.


Do it your self i did and have lost 2 and a half stone.


Eat less do more walking and exercise.


I eat what i like but a lot less of it i walk where i can and take the dogs out, have have bought an air walker which is in the small room with a TV and radio. You can do it without going to all the classes and spending £5 a week on the same thing. Good luck with your weight loss you can do it!!!!!!!!!
Reply:The principle behind this diet is to drastically reduce fat intake (fat in general) while eating unlimited quantities of vegetables and specified portions of meat and dairy foods.





They allow caffeine and alcohol (two drinks a day). The plan also includes a comprehensive exercise program.
Reply:The diet is based on a calorie allowance per day. This is based on their weight, sex and age. A common level for women for example is 1400 calories per day. This amount is set at a level which is less than the amount of calories they need to maintain their weight. Regular exercise is part of the plan and a exercise class is held at the class each week.Along with this you are given a calorie and fat counter, audiotape and recipe cards as part of the membership.





How does it work?





The calorie allowance will be set at a level which is less than the amount of calories they need to maintain their weight.This combined with regular exercise is claimed to burn fat. The diet advises that the dieters have a breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as a milk allowance. Because this is a low fat diet, rosemary advises that most of the food eaten contains no more than 4 per cent fat. Certain exceptions are things like oily fish, which is advised once a week and the 150 calorie 'treat'. To work out these foods calories you have to look at the food labels or use the calorie and fat grams guide which lists thousands of foods.





How much do you lose?





The healthy level of weight loss claimed is 1-2 pounds per. This is boosted with the exercise plans which dieters are supposed to follow.





my advice.


The best way to loose weight is to do naturally. The body will accept it better. Take half the intake, eat half what u normally eat. 3 light meals a day. No sugar stuff. Soft drinks are no good. Plain water is the best. No sweet drinks and no snack. Do not eat between meals. Have regular time meals. Do not eat before bed. No supper. Breakfast is a must. Take a light lunch. A lighter dinner. Less red meat, if possible take fish. The best way to eat fish is to steam it. More vegetables and take 2 kinds of fruits per day. If u decide to stop meat a better replacement would to take beancurd. You can caculate your body mass index (BMI) with a formula.





BMI = weight (in kilograms) divide by


(Height (m) x Height (m))





remember I kilograms = 2.2046 pounds


1 meters (m) = 0.305 feet


chart for Risk of Heart Disease and Diabetes





27.5 and above High Risk


23.0 – 27.4 Moderate Risk


18.5 – 22.9 Low Risk (healthy range)





Less than 18.5 Risk of nutritional deficiency diseases and osteoporosis
Reply:Eat less...lose weight...