How to Follow the grapefruit diet

Looking to drop a few pounds? The grapefruit diet has worked for many. Investigate to see if this citrus-based diet – which started back in the 1930s – is the weight-loss plan for you.

You Will Need:

• Eggs

• Bacon

• Grapefruit

• Unsweetened grapefruit juice

• Water

• Coffee

• Salad

• Red or green vegetables

• Meat or fish

• Tea

• Skim milk

• Tomato juice

Step 1: Plan for the short term

Plan to lose weight quickly, but not over the long term. The grapefruit diet is not intended to be followed for more than a few weeks.

Step 2: Eat breakfast

Eat two eggs and two slices of bacon for breakfast, supplemented by either half a grapefruit or eight ounces of unsweetened grapefruit juice.

Step 3: Drink plenty of water

Drink plenty of water. You're also allowed one cup of coffee per day.

Step 4: Eat lunch

Eat a lunch that includes half a grapefruit or eight ounces of unsweetened grapefruit juice and as much meat and salad as you want.

Step 5: Have dinner

Eat a dinner that includes as much meat or fish as you want, salad or vegetables that are not starchy, half a grapefruit or eight ounces of unsweetened grapefruit juice, and one cup of coffee or tea.

Step 6: Drink skim milk or tomato juice

Drink eight ounces of skim milk or tomato juice at bedtime.

Step 7: Avoid rigorous exercise

Avoid rigorous exercise. The grapefruit diet does not provide enough calories to create the energy level needed for an exercise regimen.

Trivia: The grapefruit was first described in 1750 as the "forbidden fruit" of Barbados.