By Joy Bauer, M.S., R.D., C.D.N. Provided by: Joy Bauer Nutrition

Joy's Healthy Bite

Joy's 24 Hour Diet Posted Thu, Sep 14, 2006, 9:43 am PDT

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This blog entry is based on my personal addiction to the show 24. I've devised a round-the-clock, diet plan that will rev your metabolism, nourish your insides and enhance your energy. And here's the best part -- you don't have to sweat through an entire season, in fact it will only take one full day to jumpstart your body into great shape.

Jack Bauer has 24 hours to save the world and now you have 24 hours to save your body!

 

7:00 a.m.        

Morning Stretch: gets blood circulating and limbers the limbs

Cup of Java: caffeine increases morning alertness

Shot of Skim Milk: calcium protects your colon and maintains normal blood pressure

 

8:00 a.m.

Breakfast

  • Pink Grapefruit: lutein, a powerful antioxidant, sharpens your eyesight
  • Tomato/Cheese Omelet:
    • 5 Egg Whites: quality protein maintains/builds muscle mass
    • Chopped Tomatoes: vitamin C protects skin from bruising.
    • One slice low-fat cheese: calcium maintains strong bones and helps muscles contract efficiently
  • Cup of Chamomile Tea: boosts immunity

 

9:00 a.m.

Glass of Water (8 oz): promotes healthy teeth and gums by removing and circulating food particles from breakfast.

 

10:00 a.m.

100 Jumping Jacks: burns approximately 20 calories, gets your blood pumping and tones your upper and lower body.

 

11:00 a.m.      

Glass of Water (8 oz): keeps you hydrated and enables breakfast to move along

 

12:00 p.m.

Lunch

  • Large Vegetable Salad: great source of folate -- protects your heart and may prevent mental and muscular fatigue
  • 6 oz Grilled Chicken Breast: quality protein mixed with veggies helps stabilize blood sugar levels
  • 1/2 cup Chickpeas: provides ample Iron - the mineral that delivers oxygen throughout the body.
  • Low-calorie Dressing (2-4 tsp): lubricates skin and allows absorption of Vitamins A and E -- two key players in beauty
  • Glass of Water (or, 0-calorie seltzer): washes down lunch

1:00 p.m.


2 Glasses of Water: helps process the fiber you've consumed with lunch and fights afternoon fatigue.

 

2:00 p.m.       

10 flights of Stairs (up and down): burns approximately 25 calories and gives your heart, quads and hamstrings a mid-afternoon workout!

 

3:00 p.m.       

 

Snack:

  • One Apple: soluble fiber helps curb hunger and cravings 
  • Non-fat Plain or Vanilla Yogurt, 6-8oz: acidophilus aids in digestion and can boost your immune system
  • Glass of Water (optional squeeze of lemon): keeps you full and hydrated

 

4:00 p.m.

2 Sticks Sugarless Gum: stimulates saliva and promotes healthy teeth

 

5:00 p.m.

Cup of Green Tea: combats bad breath and provides a punch of powerful antioxidants to preserve healthy cells.

 

6:00 p.m.

45 Minute Power Walk: burns approximately 225 calories while protecting your bones, melting overall body fat and firming your butt, thighs, and calves.

 

7:00 p.m.

Dinner

  • 6 oz Grilled Fish: protein revs your metabolism (more so than carbs and fat!)
  • 2 cups steamed Broccoli or Spinach: loaded with fiber and disease busting phytonutrients
  • 5 Strawberries: Vitamin C for radiant skin
  • Glass of Water: washes down dinner

 

8:00 p.m.

Floss/Brush: for extra white choppers

 

9:00 p.m.

Watch 24 re-runs until the new season starts!

 

10:00 p.m.

50 Abdominal Crunches: for the ultimate 6-pack

 

11:00 p.m. -
7:00 a.m.

8 hours of Beauty Sleep: avoid dark circles and daytime sluggishness.

 

*Always check with your physician before starting a new diet and exercise program.

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