3 Hour Diet: Can This Unique Diet Really Work?
The 3 Hour Diet is a book written by fitness author Jorge Cruise. Jorge Cruise is well known as an established writer with his 8 minute series based on 8 minutes of exercise per day.
What is the 3 Hour Diet?
The basic principle behind the 3 Hour Diet is simple, eat a meal every 3 hours but never eat anything 3 hours before bed. The idea behind this concept is to increase metabolism and help maintain consistent energy levels throughout the day. Jorge Cruise claims that if he uses his program he will lose 2 pounds per week without exercising. However, he recommends 8 minutes of exercise every day, as you would expect… The diet also addresses emotional spoilers and issues that can derail the program, such as engaging in sedentary activities associated with mindless eating. All meals are based on a source of lean protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats. One of the book’s key selling points is the various fast food and frozen food recommendations. These factors are very attractive to the average person, most people are constantly on the go and have very limited lives in time. Suggested calorie amounts for daily meals are around 1450 per day. There are some questionable nutritional practices because the 3 Hour Diet works largely on processed foods.
sample food
o Breakfast: McDonalds Egg McMuffin, 1% milk and apple
o Snack: Chocolate Bar
o Lunch: Lean Kitchen Cheese Cannelloni, salad with fat-free dressing.
o Snack: Nabisco 100 Calorie Oreo Cookie Snack
o Dinner: Baked Potato, Grilled Chicken, Green Beans
o Candy: 12 M&M’s
o Extras: 1 light coke, 1 coffee, 1 non-dairy creamer
It’s worth it?
The problem I have found with the 3 Hour Diet is that it seems to be a lot of hype and not much substance. The topics that Jorge Cruise explores have been covered multiple times by many diet books and shows. However, the basic principles behind the book are solid: eat little and often, learn to incorporate everyday foods, and how to make plans and set goals. The book itself is a lot of fluff and inconsistencies. He talks about not counting calories and then restricts portion sizes to certain calories! It seems to be full of positive testimonials and other similar fillers. This is one of those programs that I dare not recommend, although that does not mean that you should not try it. There is a chance that this will become one of those common weight loss fads or be innovative and successful. My opinion leans more towards fashion just based on my personal experience with the show. Although this program may work for some, there are much better options on the market. But again, don’t let my opinion stop you from trying this program; for some this may be the best since sliced bread and for others it may be a complete disaster.