3 Phases of Permanent Weight Loss
Overview
The Curves Weight Management Plan is designed to give you permanent results without permanent dieting! The plan has three phases. Phases 1 and 2 are weight loss phases. You will use these two phases for a combined 30 days. After a combined 30 days of dieting with Phases 1 and 2 you will have a little break with Phase 3. The Phase 3 metabolic recovery period is 2-4 weeks.
You will follow this cycle until you reach your goal weight. When you reach your goal weight, it is Phase 3 for a lifetime of eating normally and healthfully.
Why 30 day cycle?
Focused weight loss is hard work. For most people, maintaining weight loss is even more difficult! This plan is designed to help you maintain weight as you progress. The Phase 3 break also allows your metabolism to recover. With a higher metabolism, you will continue to see success each month of dieting. Let?s take a closer look at each phase.
Basic Guidelines?Phase 1 7 days Phase 1 is the first week of dieting. You may choose to follow the higher protein or the higher carbohydrate version. Both versions consume 1200 calories from 3 meals and 2 snacks.
Basic Guidelines–Phase 2 23 days After you complete 7 days of Phase 1 you will move on to Phase 2 for 23 days or the remainder of the month. Phase 2 provides more calories to protect muscle tissue and metabolism as you continue to lose weight. Both versions consume 1500 calories from 3 meals and 2 snacks.
After a combined 30 days of dieting with Phases 1 and 2 you will have a little break with Phase 3.
Basic Guidelines–Phase 3 2-4 Weeks of Metabolic Recovery
Phase 3 has been clinically proven to boost metabolism while you maintain your current weight. During Phase 3 you will eat 2,000 to 2,500 Calories. The calorie level is up to you. During Phase 3 you will not allow yourself to gain more than 3 pounds. If you happen to gain 3 pounds you will reverse that weight gain with 2-3 days of Phase 1 to arrive back at your low weight.
The thought of increasing calories when you want to lose or maintain weight can be scary. Remember, Phase 3 involves dieting when you reach your high weight, so you will maintain your current weight with Phase 3 while you raise your metabolism.
Tips for Success:
? Eat free vegetables: In addition to your meals and snacks, you may have as many non starchy vegetables as you want. These vegetables are basically calorie free and they are loaded with good nutrition.
? Take a good multivitamin: When you are restricting your caloric intake, you?re also decreasing the opportunities to consume all of the vitamins and minerals you need. A multivitamin offers nutrition insurance to cover all of your basic nutrient needs.
? Drink water: Hydration is important to weight management. Drink 64 ounces of water each day. Unsweetened tea may also count toward your water intake.
? Walk: In addition to your Curves workouts, you should walk 30 minutes a day on most days. This extra effort will boost your metabolism and your results.
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