Books
The Alternate-Day Diet is a revolutionary eating plan based on the animal studies documenting alternate day calorie restriction, which indicate that limiting caloric intake every other day can turn on the “skinny” gene (SIRT1). Applying this same model in humans, Dr. Johnson discovered that a similar cascade of positive effects occurs —reduced inflammation, lower free-radical stress, improved insulin resistance, and better cellular energy production, among others. Most important, it also promotes fat loss by releasing fat cells from around the body’s organs. But, perhaps, the most significant benefit for those who want to lose weight is that every-other-day calorie restriction eliminates feelings of chronic deprivation—the reason that most diets fail.
Easy-to-follow and scientifically sound, the diet is already a worldwide Internet phenomenon. And this book will provide Dr. Johnson’s legion of followers—plus those new to the diet— with all the guidance and recipes they will need to make the diet work best.
Meal Replacements
I recommend using only shakes for the first two weeks worth of “down days.” After that, you can switch up between the other meal replacement options, like bars. Keep in mind, the other meal replacements have more calories–which will mean less meals per day in order to stay at 500 calories. Most weight loss shakes are between 90 and 120 calories, so with the shakes, you will have 4 to 5 meals per day.
Workout DVDs
Leslie Sansone’s 4 Mile Power Walk
The Science of Fitness with Tamilee – I Want That Body!
Supplements
Supplements are not necessary to do this program, but for those interested in an extra metabolism boost, there are several options I’d recommend. Read this article for more info.
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