The GM Diet Versus a Healthy Lifestyle

Have you heard about the GM Diet?

The GM diet is a health and diet program that was developed for dependents and employees of General Motors, Inc. to encourage fitness and wellness. It was created in conjunction with a grant from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Department of Agriculture, and field tested at the Johns Hopkins Research Center.

The GM diet was designed to target a weight loss of 10 to 17 pounds per week by cleaning the system and burning more calories than what is taken in. The plan was also intended to flush the system, boost overall well-being and improve disposition and emotional clarity.

During the first seven days, diet followers must abstain from alcohol and drink 10 glasses of water every day.

• The first day you eat fruit;
• The second day vegetables;
• The third day fruits and vegetables;
• The fourth day bananas and milk;
• The fifth day beef and tomatoes;
• The sixth day beef and vegetables;
• And the seventh day brown rice vegetables and fruit juice.

By this time, you are supposed to safely achieve a weight loss of 10 to 17 pounds. And after the first week, you can have two alcoholic beverages daily, such as white wine or cordials, to aid digestion.

Although it seems to be a somewhat safe way to shed excess pounds quickly, there is definitely no substitute for a healthy, well-balanced lifestyle. Developing a daily routine that includes the four food groups, exercise, relaxation and plenty of sleep is the key to outstanding lifetime health and fitness.