Scarsdale
The Scarsdale Diet, developed by Dr. Herman Tarnower, is a low-calorie, low-carbohydrate, high-protein plan designed for rapid weight loss. It includes a strict "14-Day Scarsdale Basic Diet" followed by a more relaxed "Scarsdale Keep-Trim Program". Unlike diets with a flexible approach and support networks, the Scarsdale Diet provides specific food and portion guidelines. Followers value its low-carb, high-protein approach and strict structure, simplifying meal planning and portion control.
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Scarsdale Diet
The Scarsdale Diet, originating from the United States, was developed by Dr. Herman Tarnower, a cardiologist from Scarsdale, New York. This diet is a low-calorie, low-carbohydrate, and high-protein plan that claims to help you lose weight quickly.
The diet consists of two phases: a strict "14-Day Scarsdale Basic Diet" and a more relaxed "Scarsdale Keep-Trim Program." In the first phase, followers are limited to specific foods and portions, creating a calorie deficit believed to accelerate weight loss. After two weeks, dieters transition to the Keep-Trim Program, which allows more variety but still maintains a focus on high protein, low carbohydrate foods.
Unlike diets like Weight Watchers or Slimming World, which focus on a more flexible approach to eating and provide support networks, the Scarsdale Diet is more prescriptive, dictating the precise food and portion sizes to consume each day.
Adherents of the Scarsdale Diet believe in the power of low-carb, high-protein eating to kickstart weight loss and maintain it over time. They value the strict guidelines and structure of the diet, which they believe take the guesswork out of meal planning and portion control.