8 Minutes in the Morning Diet
8 Minutes in the Morning was designed by Jorge Cruise, who specializes in programs for busy individuals. This diet focuses on exercise for weight loss. Jorge suggests setting aside eight minutes each morning to do a series of recommended exercises to lose up to two pounds per week.
Jorge recommends just two exercises every morning to set your metabolism high for the rest of the day. The regimen requires small weights – usually five to ten pounds – and involves basic strength exercises. Each exercise focuses on a different group of muscles each day of the week, ensuring total body toning and variation.
The goal is to build lean muscle mass to boost metabolism and burn fat. The diet incorporates whole foods and focuses on portion control. There are also visualization and writing exercises to work through emotional eating triggers.
Foods to include:
- Vegetables
- Fruits (moderate amounts)
- Whole grains
- Meat
- Poultry
- Fish
- Eggs
- Beans
- Dairy
- Nuts and seeds
- Healthy oils
Foods to avoid:
- Refined grains
- Sugar
- Trans fats
- Processed foods
Pros:
- No food is off-limits
- Great for beginners who are just starting an exercise routine
- Considers primary food
Cons:
- Can be misleading: strength training exercises only take eight minutes, but additional exercise is recommended (30 minutes per day)
- May not work for more experienced exercisers
- Dairy will not work for everyone
Sources:
Why Aerobics Is Not the Most Effective Exercise www.harpercollins.com (Links to an external site.)
Jorge Cruise www.jorgecruise.com (Links to an external site.)
Jorge Cruise’s 8-Minute Get Trim Workout www.oprah.com (Links to an external site.)
