The USC Diet part 1

Diet is the part that everyone hates about losing weight. I believe a diet is useless if you can’t stick to it because it’s too strict. It is very important you try to make your food as tasty as possible, using seasoning, herbs & spices. Fat free low sugar sauces are also allowed.
When losing body fat, I try to think of food as fuel. I believe it helps me to stick to the first few, most difficult days.
The diet is simple; high protein, medium carbohydrate, low fat. Protein must be consumed 6 times daily.
Carbohydrates must be consumed before and after training and tapered off towards bed.
Fat shouldn’t be purposely consumed, but will be contained in the food you are eating.
Caffeine is helpful on this type of diet. I think of caffeine as ‘false energy’. When reduced calories can make you lethargic, caffeine helps.
It is essential that you drink plenty of water. Water is essential is all of the metabolic functions your body performs each day.

Protein; Examples of allowed protein foods are as follows- Chicken, lean beef, eggs, turkey, lean lamb, whey supplements, tuna, white fish, oily fish, lean bacon.

Carbohydrates; Examples of allowed carbohydrate foods are-Brown rice, cous cous, porridge oats, sugar free cereals, anything wholegrain. Fruit is limited to one or two pieces a day. Green vegetables are unlimited on the diet.

Fat; Enough fat will be in the protein you consume daily.

Supplements; I use diet whey protein. Any low fat, low carbohydrate whey protein is allowed. USC has a product, DIET WHEY PLUS. Fat burners & caffeine tablets or drinks are helpful, as are multivitamins. USC does a range of products available at USCformby.com

Meals should be spaced 2.5 – 3 hours apart, and they should be between 200 – 350 calories each time, containing at least 20-30 grams of protein.

Good luck
John