Ladies take heed.
This diet is primarily catered for the male species, but there is nothing and no one against you trying it out.
It was created by David Zinzenko, an editor for Men's Health magazine.
7 Days, 12 Foods The diet involves a seven-day meal plan which includes twelve members of the power foods group, thus the name.
There is no harm in cheating as in fact, a "cheat" meal is allowed once a week wherein the dieter is allowed to eat anything he, or she, wants.
The 12 power foods are: nuts that are usually eaten with the skins intact, legumes, green leafy vegetables, fat-free or low-fat dairy products, unsweetened and unflavored oatmeal, eggs, lean meats, organic and sugar-free peanut butter, olive oil, whole grains and by-products, extra-protein powder and whey.
Old School Philosophy Together with the recommendation for food intake, circuit workout is a must in order to keep up with the program.
Actually the program goes back to the time-tested dieting principles such as eating as often as five to six times a day, increasing muscle mass which in turn helps burn fat faster, and eating lean proteins and whole unrefined carbohydrates.
Calorie intake is not restricted since zero- or low-calorie diets are not the only way to shed those fats.
Take note that fat is specifically used and not the word weight, as the truth is, muscles weigh more than fat.
The bottom line of the program is that fat is the culprit that separates man from having sexy abs as the stomach is where fat is mainly stored.
Which is not entirely true for females who have several body parts that fats love to niche on, but as mentioned this was intended for the men.
Going, back to the point, once body fat is lowered to the most minimum level, then having great abs and an equally beautiful overall physique to accompany it comes easy.