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GM ( General Motor's ) Diet is a well known diet program designed to detoxify body & alsofor weight reduction. GM Diet is a 7 days diet program & it should be follow once in a month or in two months. GM diet is very effective if it is followed sincerely than the individual can loose up to 2-3 Kgs in a week. However after following GM diet one must take care of the diet because the person can regain weight within 2-3 days. However obese individuals who are suffering from Diabetes, hypertension or other heart problems should not go for GM Diet. Since the actual GM diet chart ask the person to consume Beef many individuals do not follow GM Diet. Therefore as a Dietician I have modified the GM Diet . Below I have given a 7 days diet chart. 1st Day Diet Plan 1) BREAKFAST: (8.30 a.m. - 9.00 a.m.) One apple + 1-2 glasses of water 2) MID-MORNING: (10-30 a.m. - 11.00 p.m.) One bowl of raw papaya + 1-2 glasses of water 3) LUNCH: (1.00 p.m.-1.30 p.m.) One bowl of watermelon OR muskmelon + 1 to 1-1/2 glasses of water 4) TEA: (4.00 p.m. - 4.30 p.m.) One orange OR one sweet lime OR one chiku + 1 to 1-1/2 glasses of water 5) EVENING: (6.00 p.m. - 6.30 p.m.) One glass of coconut water 6) DINNER: (8.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m.) One apple + 1-2 glasses of water NOTE: Only fruits are consumed on the first day of GM diet. Banana should be avoided. 2nd Day Diet Plan 1) Breakfast: (8.30 a.m. - 9.00 a.m.) One boiled potato + 1 to 1-1/2 glasses of water 2) MID-MORNING: (10.30 a.m. - 11.00 a.m.) One bowl of raw cabbage + 1 to 1-1/2 glasses of water

3) LUNCH: (1.00 p.m.- 1.30 p.m.) One tomato+ one cucumber + 1/2 boiled beetroot + 1to 1-1/2 glasses of water 4) TEA: (4.00 p.m. - 4.30 p.m.) Two tomatoes + 1 to 1-1/2 glasses of water 5) EVENING: (6.00 p.m. - 6.30 p.m.) One glass of veg juice (palak+ tomato) 6) DINNER: (9.30 p.m. - 10.00 p.m.) Boiled lauki (dudhi), can add salt and other spices plus water NOTE: On the second day of GM diet, only vegetables are consumed. 3rd Day Diet Plan 1) BREAKFAST: (8.30 a.m. - 9.00 a.m.) One raw apple + 1-1/2 glasses of water 2) MID-MORNING: (10.30 a.m. - 11.00 a.m.) One bowl of papaya + 1 to 1-1/2 glasses of water 3) LUNCH: (1.00 p.m. - 1.30 p.m.) One tomato+ 1 cucumber+ 1/2 boiled beetroot + 1 to 1-1/2 glasses of water 4) TEA: (4.00 p.m. - 4.30 p.m.) One sweet lime OR orange + 1 to 1-1/2 glasses of water 5) EVENING: (6.00 p.m. - 6.30 p.m.) One glass of veg juice (palak+ tomato) OR one chiku. 6) DINNER: (9.30 p.m. - 10.00 p.m.) Boiled lauki (dudhi), can add salt and other spices plus water NOTE: On the 3rd day of GM diet, fruits & vegetables are only consumed. 4th Day Diet Plan 1) BREAKFAST: (8.30 a.m. - 9.00 a.m.) 1/2 glass skimmed milk and 1 to 1-1/2 glasses of water 2) MID-MORNING: (10.30 a.m. - 11.00 a.m.) One banana+ 1 to 1-1/2 glasses of water

3) LUNCH: (1.00 p.m. - 1.30 p.m.) One glass skimmed milk without sugar + 1 to 1-1/2 glasses of water 4) TEA: (4.00 p.m. - 4.30 p.m.) One banana + 1 to 1-1/2 glasses of water 5) EVENING: (6.00 p.m. - 6.30 p.m.) One banana 6) DINNER: (9.30 p.m. - 10.00 p.m.) I/2 glass skimmed milk without sugar NOTE: On the 4th day, only skimmed milk & banana are consumed. Sugar should be avoided. 5th Day Diet Plan 1) BREAKFAST: (8.30 a.m. - 9.00 a.m.) One bowl pressure-cooked brown rice+ 1 to 1-1/2 glasses of water 2) MID-MORNING: (10.30 a.m. - 11.00 a.m.) Two tomatoes+ 1 to 1-1/2 glasses of water 3) LUNCH: (1.00 p.m. - 1.30 p.m.) One bowl brown rice cooked in tomato gravy + 1 to 1-1/2 glasses of water 4) TEA: (4.00 p.m. - 4.30 p.m.) Two tomatoes, can add salt & jeera + 1 to 1-1/2 glasses of water 5) EVENING: (6.00 p.m. - 6.30 p.m.) One glass of water with lemon & salt 6) DINNER: (9.30 p.m. - 10.00 p.m.) Boiled brown rice, can add salt & other spices + water NOTE: On the 5th day of GM diet, broen rice and tomatoes are only consumed. 6th Day Diet Plan 1) BREAKFAST: (8.30 a.m. - 9.00 a.m.) One bowl pressure-cooked brown rice+ 1 to 1-1/2 glasses of water 2) MID-MORNING: (10.30 a.m. - 11.00 a.m.) Two tomatoes+ 1 to 1-1/2 glasses of water

3) LUNCH: (1.00 p.m. - 1.30 p.m.) One bowl brown rice cooked with other vegetables + 1 to 1-1/2 glasses of water 4) TEA: (4.00 p.m. - 4.30 p.m.) Two cucumbers, can add salt & jeera + 1 to 1-1/2 glasses of water 5) EVENING: (6.00 p.m. - 6.30 p.m.) One glass of water with lemon and salt. 6) DINNER: (9.30 p.m. - 10.00 p.m.) Boiled beet + Cucumber + Carrot + Tomatoes + Raw cabbage, can add salt and other spices + water NOTE: On the 6th day of GM diet, brown rice, tomatoes, and other vegetables are only consumed. 7th Day Diet Plan 1) BREAKFAST: (8.30 a.m. - 9.00 a.m.) One bowl pressure-cooked brown rice+ 1 to 1-1/2 glasses of water 2) MID-MORNING: (10.30 a.m. - 11.00 a.m.) Two tomatoes + 1 to 1-1/2 glasses of water 3) LUNCH: (1.00 p.m. - 1.30 p.m.) One bowl brown rice cooked with other vegetables + 1 to 1-1/2 glasses of water 4) TEA: (4.00 p.m. - 4.30 p.m.) Two cucumbers, can add salt and jeera + 1 to 1-1/2 glasses of water 5) EVENING: (6.00 p.m. - 6.30 p.m.) One glass of sweet lime juice without straining & sugar 6) DINNER: (9.30 p.m. - 10.00 p.m.) Boiled beetroot + Cucumber + Carrot + Tomatoes + Raw cabbage, can add salt and other spices + water NOTE: On the 7th day, brown rice, vegetables, and fruit juices are only consumed.

Cabbage soup: http://vegetarian.about.com/od/soupsstewsandchili/r/cabbagesoup.htm

A fat-free vegan and vegetarian soup recipe that is also low in calories. This healthy cabbage soup recipe gets plenty of flavor from a bit of hot sauce and some fresh herbs. Be sure to use fresh cilantro, as this cabbage soup isn't the same without it. Ingredients: 1 pound cabbage, chopped 2 onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups vegetable broth dash salt and pepper to taste dash Tabasco or hot sauce, to taste fresh chopped cilantro

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Preparation: Combine all ingredients except cilantro in a large saucepan. Allow to simmer for at least 20 minutes. Transfer half of the soup to a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Recombine the soup and reheat as needed. Stir in cilantro and add additional salt, pepper and hot sauce, to taste. Nutritional Information: Makes four fat-free and low calorie servings. Calories: 72, Calories from Fat: 8 Total Fat: 0.9g, 1% RDA Cholesterol: 0mg, 0%

Ready reckoners:

Diets come and go like fashion fads. However this diet plan has found many supporters and fans in Jakarta. This was supposedly developed for the staff of General Motors for its employees to be more fit and agile. I spoke to a friend who had followed this diet and he was very enthusiastic about it and had lost 3kg in 7days. He however had a word of caution for people above 50 who should follow it only with doctors approval. He observed that this plan was more effective for non-vegetarians as it is a vegetarian diet for 7 days. The soups were the best part and he still enjoys them after the completing the diet. We have for you this 7-days diet plan. The followers of this plan are increasing day-by-day all over the world. This plan if followed in the prescribed manner is likely to reduce 5Kgs. to 7Kgs. of your weight within 7 days. Day 1 All Fruits and Juices, Eat as much as you can , but avoid BANANAS Did you know : Day 1 helps you to get rid of your 0.5kg. to 1kg. of your weight. Day 2 Vegetables & Vegetables Soup. Vegetables may be boiled or can be taken raw with little salt & pepper. Did you know :Raw food include all the nutritive contents that is needed by the human body. Day 3 You can have Fruits , Vegetables & Vegetable Soups. Did you Know : Fruits & Fruit juices help our body to get rid of maximum toxins that are formed in our body itself. Day 4 8 Bananas & 4 glasses of milk. It is likely that you may not be able to consume all the bananas. Did you Know : Bananas are the only fruits which contain readily available glucose required for our body. Day 5 Have 4 red tomatoes & sprouts. Did you know :Sprouts are full of proteins. Tomatoes help in supplying the calcium content. Day 6 1 Big Boiled Potato with a pat of butter & Soup made up of Sprouts. Did you Know : The best form of potatoes to be consumed are BOILED POTATOES. Never try the Fried version of it. Day 7 Baked or Boiled Vegetables and Red Polished Rice . Did you Know :SUGAR adds to your weight .

General Motors Diet program. By this you may loose 5-7 Kgs a week. But, once you go through this one week, your skin will become extremely dry and also you may start loosing your hair. Very good wieght looser. but also has a lot of side effects. Please think twice befor using the same. regards,Puneet 7 Day Diet Plan Day 1: All Fruits and Juices, Eat as much as you can , but avoid BANANAS Did you know : Day 1 helps you to get rid of your 0.5kg. to 1kg. of your weight. Day 2: Vegetables & Vegetables Soup. Vegetables may be boiled or can be taken raw with little salt & pepper. Did you know :Raw food include all the nutritive contents that is needed by the human body. Day 3: You can have Fruits , Vegetables & Vegetable Soups. Did you Know : Fruits & Fruit juices help our body to get rid of maximum toxins that are formed in our body itself. Day 4: 8 Bananas & 4 glasses of milk. It is likely that you may not be able to consume all the bananas. Did you Know : Bananas are the only fruits which contain readily available glucose required for our body. Day 5: Have 4 red tomatoes & sprouts. Did you know :Sprouts are full of proteins. Tomatoes help in supplying the calcium content. Day 6: 1 Big Boiled Potato with a pat of butter & Soup made up of Sprouts. Did you Know : The best form of potatoes to be consumed are BOILED POTATOES. Never try the Fried version of it. Day 7: Baked or Boiled Vegetables and Red Polished Rice . Did you Know :SUGAR adds to your weight .

Why and how does GM Diet work ?

Now, you mustbe wondering does GM diet really work is it healthy ? and does it really work me ? </h3> Yes it works for me, here is a detailed description of how it works on each day Read this each day to inspire yourself.

1st Day:
You provide your body with pure natural fruits the fibers clean your system and prepare your body for the upcoming weight loss.

2nd Day:
Simple carb with oil (sounds bad, but watch it). It give you a energy boost for the rest of the day to supplement the energy free vegetables you have this day. All the veggies you consume today will go into cleaning your stomach, intestines and toxins in the liver. Plus you arealready inducing your body into a calorie hungry mode for weight loss.

3rd Day:
Your body gets the calories from the fruits and further flushing of your system with the veggies. You have now prepared your body for a healthy weight loss.

4th Day:
You get all the Potassium and sodium you lost in the last 3 days. And this is a tough day to pass by, so make sure that you eat in breaks.

5th Day:
Beef/Dhal is for iron and proteins and tomatoes for digestion and fibre. Lots and lots of water purifies your system and eliminates the excess uric acidYou will notice clear urine today.

6th Day:
Iron and proteins from beef, Vitamins and fibre from all the good veggies. You have started to shed weight and you are mentally a stronger person for dieting now.

7th Day:
Cleans your system with the fiber and the vitamin rich coatings on the brown rice and rewards you for a strick discipline you followed.

Now

For the GM Diet Plan

** Minimum of 8 glasses of water each day

Day 1: Any fruits, but no bananas, mangoes

Yes Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Honey dew melon No Banana, Mango

Day 2: All Vegetables

Yes All veggies [Preferably steamed, else raw] Start your day with a large potato and a tablespoon of Oil/Butter No Avocados, Potatoes

Day 3: All Vegetables & Fruits

Yes Lots of Fruits and Veggies no limit No Potato, Avocados, Banana, Mango

Day 4: Milk and Banana

Yes Upto 8 Bananas and 4 glasses of Milk A cup of Cabbage soup or Minestrone soup No Anything other than milk and bananas

Day 5: High protein diet+ Tomatoes + LOTs of water

Yes 10 oz (300 gm) of beef + 8 Tomatoes Vegetarians: Soya beans, any dhal of your choice, peas (300 gm) LOTS of water to offset the urea production No Avocados, Potatoes

Day 6: High protein diet+ Veggies + LOTS of water

Yes Unlimited beef + Lots of Vegetarians: Soya beans, any dhal of your choice, peas (Unlimited) No Avocados, Potatoes

Day 7: Brown Rice + Fruit Juice + Veggies

Yes Brown Rice + Fruit Juice + Lots of Veggies No Avocados, Potatoes

GM Diet Quick reference chart/Cheat Sheet

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Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Day 6

Day 7

Fruits

Veggies

Fruits + Veggies

4 Milk

Dhal/Beef

Dhal/Beef

Rice + Veggies

8 Bananas

Tomatoes

Veggies

Fruit Juice