What is the GM Diet Plan?

The GM Diet or General Motors diet was developed by the General Motors Company for its employees to lose weight in a healthy way. General Motors is said to have collaborated with the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and the US Department of Agriculture to develop this diet for weight loss and it was first tested at the Johns Hopkins Research Center in the year 1985.

How Does the GM Diet Work?

The GM diet is a 7 day diet plan which has been shown to promote weight loss of up to 10 to 17 lbs. (5 to 8 kgs) in a week. During the 7 days of this diet the candidate has to eat mostly fruits, vegetables, soups, milk, whole grains and lentils along with 6 to 8 glasses of water on a daily basis. These fiber-rich foods helps a person to stay fuller for longer and promotes calorie burn while the water helps to flush out toxins form the body. After completion of the GM diet you will not only feel lighter and healthier, your outlook towards food habit will change completely. You might find yourself making healthier food choices while avoiding unhealthy and processed foods.

Benefits of Following the GM DietNot Restrictive;

The best thing about the GM diet is that it is not a restrictive diet and it can be modified as per an individual’s requirements. There are several variations of the GM diet such as the GM diet Indian version and the 7 days vegetarian diet. Above all, the GM diet does not require you to starve; it only requires you to eat the recommended foods.

No Need to Exercise;

Exercising is not a compulsion during the 7 days of the GM diet. If you want to stay active then you can opt for 30 minutes of brisk walking from the 4th day of the diet.

Benefits of Following the GM DietQuick result;

Encouragement is the best motivational force that helps is in moving forward and the amazing results of the GM diet works as a wonderful motivation for those embarking on the weight loss journey.

Detoxification;

The GM diet not only helps to lose a few kgs within a short span of time, but also helps in detoxifying the body, thereby improving overall health.

Improve Digestion;

The foods included in the GM diet don’t put any pressure on the gut, thus, providing the much needed rest to the intestines which in turn improvise the functioning of the entire digestive system.

GM Diet Day 1What You Have to Do

This is the first day of the GM diet plan and you are allowed to eat all kinds of fruits except banans throughout the day along with 8 to 10 glasses of water. This is one of the most difficult days of the diet where you might feel a bit weak along with slight headache. But, things get smooth once you conquer day 1.

Foods You Can Eat

Apples, oranges, cantaloupes, watermelon, guava, pear, sweet lime, grapefruit, pomegranate, strawberries, kiwi, etc.Water – 8 to 10 glasses

GM Diet Day 1Breakfast (8 to 9 AM): 1 Apple, 2 glasses of waterMid-morning Snack (11 to 12 AM): 1 bowl of cantaloupe, 2 glasses of waterFor Lunch (1:30 to 2 PM): 1 bowl of watermelon, 1 glass of waterEvening Snacks (6:30 to 7PM): 1 Guava or Pear, 2 glasses of waterDinner (8:30 to 9PM): 1 Apple, 1 bowl cantaloupe, 2 glasses of water

GM Diet Day 1

GM Diet Day 2Congratulations! You have crossed the most difficult part of the day and reached day 2. You can have all kinds of uncooked and cooked vegetables throughout the day on day 2 along with 8 to 10 glasses of water. You can have the vegetables in the form of salad, boiled or as a soup, but no oil should be used in the cooking. Begin your day with boiled potato and a dollop of butter to stock up on the carbohydrates to keep you going throughout the day.

Foods you can Eat

Carrots, cucumbers, lettuce, cabbage, green beans, bell peppers, cauliflower, broccoli, onions, spinach, etc.Water – 8 to 10 glasses

GM Diet Day 2Breakfast (Between 8 to 9 AM) –  A medium sized boiled potato with a spoonful of low-fat butter, 2 glasses of water

Mid-Morning Snacks(Between 11 to 12 AM) – Salad made of carrots, lettuce, bell peppers, cucumbers, 2 glasses of water

For Lunch (Between 1.30 to 2 PM) – A bowl of boiled or steamed broccoli and cauliflower florets, 1 glass of water

Evening Snack (Between 6.30 to 7 PM) – A bowl of steamed spinach along with some sweet corn, 1 glass of water

Dinner (Between 8:30 to 9 PM) – A salad comprising of boiled green beans, carrots, cabbage, cauliflower and bell peppers, 2 glasses of water

GM Diet Day 2

GM Diet Day 3Day 3 of the GM diet is a combination of days 1 and 2. On day 3, you can eat both fruits and vegetables along with 8 to 10 glasses of water. You need to avoid potatoes and bananas on day 3. You will start feeling better day 3 onwards because more and more carbs will be added to your diet

Foods You Can Eat

Apples, oranges, cantaloupes, watermelon, guava, pear, sweet lime, grapefruit, pomegranate, kiwi, strawberries, carrots, cucumbers, lettuce, cabbage, green beans, bell peppers, cauliflower, broccoli, onions, spinach, etc.8 to 10 glasses of waterzz

GM Diet Day 3Breakfast: (Between 8 to 9 AM) A bowl of cantaloupe and 1/2 apple, 2 glasses of water

Mid-Morning Snacks (Between 11 to 12 AM) 1 Pear, 1 orange, 1 glass of water

Lunch (Between 1.30 to 2 PM) A salad made of carrots, lettuce, cabbage, bell peppers, onions, 2 glasses of water

Evening Snacks (Between 6.30 to 7 PM) 1 bowl of sliced pineapples, 1 glass of water

Dinner (Between 8.30 to 9 PM) A cup of boiled broccoli and cauliflower florets, 2 glasses of water

GM Diet Day 3

GM Diet Day 4Day 4 of the GM diet is a deviation from the rest of the days because on day 4 you are allowed to eat only bananas and drink only milk. You can have 8 bananas and 4 glasses of milk throughout the day. You can enjoy the milk and bananas together in the form of a milkshake or smoothie. You can also include a bowl of soup on day 4 if you feel like.

Foods You Can EatBananas – 8, Milk – 4 glasses, vegetable soup,10 to 12 glasses of water

GM Diet Day 4Breakfast: (Between 8 to 9 AM) – 2 large bananas, 1 glass of milk, 2 glasses of water

Mid-Morning Snacks: (Between 11 to 12 AM) – 2 large bananas, 1 glass of milk, 2 glasses of water

Lunch: (Between 1.30 to 2 PM) – 1 bowl of vegetable soup, 2 glasses of water

Evening Snakcs: (Between 6.30 to 7 PM) – 2 large bananas, 1 glass of milk, 2 glasses of water

Dinner: (Between 8.30 to 9 PM) – 2 large bananas, 1 glass of milk, 2 glasses of water

GM Diet Day 4

GM Diet Day 5The difficult phase of the GM diet is over and it gets easier and easier from here. You can include carbs such as brown rice along with lean proteins such as chicken breast in your meals on day 5. You need to consume 6 tomatoes on day 5 which you can have either raw or in the form of a soup.

Foods You Can EatBrown rice, tomatoes, chicken breast, kidney beans, Non-fat yogurt, sprouts

GM Diet Day 5Breakfast: (Between 8 to 9 AM) – 2 boiled tomatoes, 1 bowl of boiled and seasoned kidney beans, 2 glasses of water

Mid-Morning: (Between 11 to 12AM) – 21 cup of yogurt, 2 glasses of water

Lunch: (Between 1.30 to 2 PM) –Veg – 1 cup of cooked brown rice, 2 boiled tomatoes, 2 glasses of waterNon-veg – 250 gms. of baked or boiled chicken breast, 2 boiled tomatoes, 2 glasses of water

Evening: (Between 6.30 to 7 PM) – 1 bowl of sprout salad, 2 glasses of water

Dinner: (Between 8.30 to 9 PM) – 1 bowl of vegetable soup, 2 boiled tomatoes, 2 glasses of water

GM Diet Day 5

GM Diet Day 6On day 6 of the GM diet your can have all types of vegetables along with the brown rice. You can also have spouts and salads and non-vegetarians can have chicken and fish.

Foods You Can Eat All types of vegetables except potato, brown rice, fish, chicken, cottage cheese (paneer), sprouts.8 to 10 glasses of water.

GM Diet Day 6Breakfast: (Between 8 to 9 AM) – A bowl of sprouts, 2 glasses of water

Mid-morning: (Between 11 to 12 AM) – A bowl of boiled vegetables, 1 glass of water

Lunch: (Between 1.30 to 2 PM) – Veg – A bowl of brown rice, cottage cheese and spinach curry, 2 glasses of waterNon-veg – 250 gms. of boiled chicken or baked fish, 1 bowl of vegetable soup, 2 glasses of water

Evening: (Between 6.30 to 7 PM) – A bowl of boiled and seasoned kidney beans, 1 glass of water

Dinner: (Between 8.30 to 9 PM) – A bowl of vegetable soup, 2 glasses of water

GM Diet Day 6

GM Diet Day 7You have reached the last and final day of the GM diet. You can include all types of fruits and fruits juices to your meals along with brown rice, sprouts, cottage cheese and assortment of vegetables.

Foods You Can EatAll types of vegetables except potatoes, all types of fruits and fruits juices except bananas,brown rice, sprouts, cottage cheese, chicken, fish8 to 10 glasses of water

GM Diet Day 7Breakfast:(Between 8 to 9 AM) – A mixed fruit salad, 1 glass of water

Mid-morning: (Between 11 to 12 AM) – A bowl of vegetable soup, 1 glass of sweet lime juice, 1 glass of water

Lunch: (Between 1.30 to 2 PM)Veg – 1 bowl of brown rice, cottage cheese curry, 1 cup of boiled cauliflower and carrots, 1 glass of waterNon-veg- 250 gms. of boiled chicken breast or baked fish, 1 bowl of boiled mixed vegetables, 1 glass of water

Evening Snacks: (Between 6.30 to 7 PM) – A cup of non-fat yogurt, 1 glass of orange juice, 1 glass of water

Dinner: (Between 8.30 to 9 PM) – A serving of salad made with cucumbers, carrots, onions, bell peppers, lettuce, sprouts, 1 glass of water

GM Diet Day 7

Conclusion You might experience sudden muscle weakness during the first few days. This is because you will not be consuming any protein during this time. Exercise can help to make the muscles feel stronger (and they will begin to feel strong again when protein is introduced later on in the week).Another side effect is dehydration and incessant thirst. You can prevent this by increasing your intake of water. On the GM plan, you are encouraged to drink as much water as you possibly can. Feel free to increase the amount of water until you are satisfied.You may also experience headaches initially. These will disappear once your body gets used to this new way of eating. Drinking a lot of water and engaging in regular exercise will also help alleviate these headaches.

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