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Have you ever walked by a Curves gym and wondered what's going on inside? With over 10,000 locations worldwide, they must be doing something worth looking into.

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What can I eat:

Avocado
Beans
Berries
Bread
Coffee
DairyLow-fat or non-fat milk, yogurt and cheese
Deli
Eggs
Fish
Fruit
Lemon
Low Fat Products

MeatLean selections of poultry, beef, veal, lamb, and game (like venison)
NutsNuts and seeds in moderation
Oils
Pasta
Potatoes
Poultry
ProteinProtein shakes (with 20 grams of protein and no more than 20 grams of carbs)
Rice
Seasoning
Shellfish
Soy
SpicesFree flavorings like lemon juice, yellow mustard and Splenda sweetener
Sugar-free Items
VegetablesFree foods like broccoli, kale, peppers and spinach and tofu
WaterWater
Whole Grains

What can I snack on:

CheeseVegetable cream cheese, low fat string cheese, cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, low fat cottage cheese, low fat cream cheese, Brie and Havarti
CrackersMultigrain crackers, whole wheat crackers and low carb crackers
DeliLean ham, turkey breast and roast beef
DipsSalsa
FruitA variety including cantaloupe, peaches, berries, plums, grapes, bananas and watermelon
JuicesVegetable juice
Milk & Soy MilkSkim milk
Nuts & SeedsSunflower seeds, honey roasted soy nuts, dry roasted peanuts, cashews, dry roasted almonds and pistachios
PopcornAir-popped popcorn
Shakes & SmoothiesBranded shakes
VegetablesA variety of veggies including peppers, celery, carrots and broccoli
YogurtPlain low fat yogurt

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Nutritionist review:

The Curves diet looks, at first glance, like the answer to your dreams. If it seems that the Curves diet will not require you to restrict your food choices, guess again.

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Curves Diet Weight Management Plan

Have you ever walked by a Curves gym and wondered what's going on inside? With over 10,000 locations worldwide, they must be doing something worth looking into. Modeling its name after its ideal body type, Curves aims to signify femininity, strength, and vitality. Stick-thin models need not apply. And the Curves diet promises permanent results without permanent dieting.

The theory behind the Curves diet is that you need to reprogram your metabolism with a metabolic tune-up so that your body will work more efficiently. Recognizing that one approach is not right for all body types, the Curves diet presents you with a choice between two eating plans. You can opt for the Carbohydrate-Sensitive or the Calorie-Sensitive plan. And if your first choice doesn't work out, you can always switch eating plans.

What makes the Curves Diet Weight Management Plan different?

This plan is designed exclusively for women. You can go to one of Curves' thousands of locations where you can do a quick thirty-minute workout or meet with a nutritionist. It simplifies exercise into a speedy and easy regimen that should be done for thirty minutes, three times a week. Depending on which of the two simple plans you chose, the diet is involves either calorie-counting or carbohydrate-counting. Once you achieve your goal weight, you can return to your original pre-dieting eating pattern.

What is Curves Diet Weight Management Plan?

The Carbohydrate-Sensitive plan consists of high protein and limited carbohydrates while the Calorie-Sensitive is your typical calorie counting plan. On either plan you'll be counting something, either grams of carbohydrates or total calories.

Both plans go through three phases. Below are the dietary guidelines for each plan.

Carbohydrate-Sensitive plan:	Calorie-Sensitive plan:
Phase one
Unlimited protein Restrict carbohydrates to 20 grams daily Unlimited free foods One protein shake daily Eight cups of water daily	Unlimited protein Restrict carbohydrates to 40 to 60 grams daily Unlimited free foods One protein shake daily Eight cups of water daily

Carbohydrate-Sensitive plan:	Calorie-Sensitive plan:
Phase two
Maximum of 60 grams of carbohydrates daily Approximately 40% calories from protein Unlimited free foods One protein shake daily Eight cups of water daily	1600 calories daily Maximum of 60 grams carbohydrates daily Protein increased to make up the extra calories Unlimited free foods One protein shake daily Eight cups of water daily

Phase three. Guidelines for both Curves Diet plans include:

Eat normally (between 2,500-3,000 calories/day) and continue exercising 30 minutes for three days per week
Weigh yourself daily
Don't exceed three to five pounds over your highest normal weight. If you do regain three to five pounds, return to phase one for no more than 72 hours to lose the excess pounds.

A typical day on both plans includes six small meals. In phase two of the carbohydrate-sensitive plan, a day might be:

Meal one: 1/2 cup strawberries with 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
Meal two: A protein shake

Meal three: A free food (like a salad), one serving of French onion soup (recipe provided in book), and six ounces of broiled lean beef.
Meal four: Two low-carb crackers and one serving of tuna salad (recipe in book)
Meal five: Six ounces of broiled chicken breast, Chinese vegetables (recipe in book), and Italian soda (recipe in book)
Meal six: Two ounces of lean ham, one ounce of Havarti cheese, and a medium

For the calorie-sensitive plan, meals one, two, and four above would be similar to that of the carbohydrate-sensitive plan above. The remainder of the meals would consist of the following:

Meal three: A free food (like a salad), and four ounces of deli roast beef
Meal five: Four ounces of broiled lean pork chop, and a ½ cup of zucchini sautéed in olive oil
Meal six: One ounce of cheddar cheese, one medium pickle, and three ounces of lean ham

What are the weight loss expectations on the Curves Diet?

The plan claims that you'll lose weight rapidly in phase one. It promises you'll shed as many as ten pounds in a maximum of two weeks. In phase two, Curves indicates you can expect to lose between one and two pounds per week. Phase two ends when you have reached your desired weight, reached a plateau and need a tune up again, or need a break from the program.

Is exercise promoted?

Exercise is a key component in the Curves Diet plan. The Curves workout combines strength and cardiovascular training, by eliminating the inactive rest periods between weight training sets. You don't have to belong to Curves or any other gym to complete this program.

All you need is an inexpensive exercise resistance tube that is appropriate for any fitness level. Your activity is a combination of strength training, aerobics, and stretching done for 30 minutes, three days a week. In this fast-paced workout, you repeat each exercise for forty seconds and then move on to another muscle group. You won't be idle for even a second.

Are supplements recommended on the Curves Diet plan?

Supplements are a critical part of this weight loss program. It requires a multivitamin with minerals. If your multivitamin supplement doesn't contain Co-Q10, alpha-lipoic acid, and NAC (N-acetyl cysteine), then you should take an additional antioxidant supplement. The Curves Diet plan suggests other supplements depending on whether or not you are pregnant, going through menopause, or have one or more health conditions such as osteoporosis, heart disease, or arthritis.

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