Stage One Of The Fat Resistance Diet

To lose weight effectively, you need more than simple motivation. In his book "The Fat Resistance Diet," Dr. Leo Galland, a Harvard-educated nutritional medicine expert, presents current research that addresses the roles of insulin, leptin and inflammation as they relate to obesity. Phase One of his diet is the application of this research, which might be able to help you to lose weight while increasing your overall health.

Fat Resistance Diet Basics

"The Fat Resistance Diet" places its focus on leptin, the hormone that signals fullness and helps to regulate metabolism. Galland makes the case that bodily inflammation creates leptin resistance, and that by reducing this inflammation, you can promote the proper functioning of this hormone, enabling you to lose weight. Galland isn't alone in his assertion that leptin resistance fuels obesity. In an article published in the January 2010 "Annals of Internal Medicine," researchers point out that a leptin deficiency can cause individuals to regain lost weight, consume more food and develop a lower metabolism.

Fundamentals of Stage One

Stage One of the Fat Resistance Diet is designed to immediately reduce overall inflammation while promoting rapid weight loss. It is also meant to reduce insulin resistance in individuals who have that condition. During Phase One, you follow a low-calorie diet that derives 25 to 30 percent of its calories from protein. You also eat a considerable amount of fruits and vegetables. This phase lasts 14 days, and should result in an initial weight loss of 6 to 10 lbs., according to Galland.

Preparing for Stage One

To prepare for Stage One of the Fat Resistance Diet, Galland suggests you ready your pantry and use a shopping list. He provides a list of pantry essentials, which besides including things you may already have, includes items such as cherry concentrate, lemongrass powder and whey protein concentrate. The book also includes a shopping list for each week. The lists consist primarily of fresh produce, dairy and high-quality lean protein.

Stage One Recipes

Galland provides a variety of interesting recipes for the first stage of his plan. You can look forward to feasting on frittatas, colorful salads and innovative dishes such as Green Tea-Crusted Salmon With Lemon Ginger Salsa. The recipes are designed to serve two people. The number of calories, as well as the amount of protein, carbohydrates and fat in each recipe is listed below each one. Most recipes do not require much time in the kitchen -- a boon for busy people.