The Joy Bauer Diet, also called Joy's Life Diet, was developed by Joy Bauer, a registered dietitian and "Today Show" health and nutrition expert. The diet is available in book form or with an online subscription. Based on common-sense dieting principles, the diet promises up to 5 lb. of weight loss in the first week. While the plan was designed by a nutrition professional and is seemingly safe, you should check with your physician before beginning this or any other diet.
Features
The online version of the plan customizes the diet for you according to your dieting behavior, weight loss goals, activity level and motivation. The diet consists of four phases, each of which helps you learn how to choose the most nutritious foods while encouraging physical activity. Bauer advocates eating three meals and one snack daily; breakfast is especially important to the plan. You are also encouraged to exercise a minimum of 30 minutes daily and to drink plenty of water.
Phases
Joy Bauer's plan begins with a strict "Release" week in which you break free of cravings and negative food choices. Refined grains, sugar, caffeine and alcohol are off limits during this portion of the plan. Two-week-long phase two, called "Relearn," is intended to help you create new eating patterns that involve healthier food choices and appropriate portion sizes. Phase three, "Reshape," is a coasting phase in which you implement principles from the first two phases to reach your goal weight. The final phase, or "Reveal," is a maintenance plan during which you practice the healthy habits you learned earlier.
Support
The book provides meal plans, recipes and testimonials from successful dieters who followed Bauer's plan. The online program promises an interactive dieting experience with tools to track your weight and goals, a personalized diet profile and support from other dieters following the plan. You also have access to a nutritionist, recipes, an automated grocery list and a menu planner.
Considerations
Joy Bauer's plan is based on solid dieting advice. She encourages you consume more whole grains, fresh produce, raw nuts, lean proteins and low-fat dairy while avoiding added sugars, fats and sodium. The diet is easy to follow and practical but is not groundbreaking. The week-long first phase may be challenging, as this is the strictest and most extreme part of the plan. It's intended to boost your morale by bringing about fast results, but you may be discouraged eating just 1,300 calories per day and trying to fit in 30 to 60 minutes of exercise daily.
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