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Bite by Byte is the computer implementation of a diet system,
the 'Structured Eating System'. This diet was used by myself
and many others to lose a significant amount of weight.
If you use this program and find that it is of value to you then
please help us by becoming a registered user.
Please send $15.00 to:
Jonathan S. Mark
6 Suttom Road
Monsey, New York 10952
NOTICE
The Structured Eating System, like any diet, should not be
implemented by any individual unless under the supervision of
a personal physician.
PREFACE
Ted. The Eternal Dieter. It is estimated that 80
percent of those who lose weight will regain it, often
exceeding the weight at which they began their diet.
They share the frustrating experience of a seemingly
endless roller-coaster ride of weight loss and weight-
gain. Fortunately, this cycle can be broken without the
deprivation associated with many common diets. This
document and program outline the concepts and methods by which I
lost 50 pounds in just 7 months. In addition, my waistline
was dramatically reduced from a size 42 to a 34!
The program will calculate your caloric plan based on your weight,
age, sex and other factors. You can design your menu right on the screen
with the option of printing it out. This is easily done within
a matter of minutes, making ownership of the program worthwhile even
for people who do not own a PC but have access to one.
The simplicity and effectiveness of Structured Eating is
truly amazing. You lose and/or maintain your weight by
eating food you truly enjoy in a modified quantity. As
a result, Structured Eating presents a practical
sensible and appetizing approach to weight control for
the rest of your life.
THE STRUCTURED EATING STYSTEM
Psychological Satisfaction
The importance of psychological satisfaction in the
eating process cannot be overstated. Mere physical
satiety is not enough. Although 2 pounds of cottage
cheese is physically filling, it is not 'satisfying'.
The first principle of the Structured Eating Program is
to design your menu from foods which are pleasing to
you. This includes the taste, smell, texture, and the
appearance of the meal. Even the auditory sense
contributes to the enjoyment of the repast. Whether it
be the sizzle of a steak, the popping of a champagne
cork, or just plain old snap, crackle, and pop, none of
the senses should be ignored or forsaken in order to
lose weight. 'Diet Food', i.e., any food which
produces within you a sense of deprivation should be
shunned. Only those foods which you truly enjoy should
be incorporated into your Structured Eating Program.
"Now hold on a minute!", you might retort. "How do
you think I became fat in the first place? It certainly
wasn't from eating tuna fish packed in water! How can I
lose weight while still eating my favorite foods?!" The
answer is that you did not become fat by eating food
which you like, rather you became fat by eating too much
of the food you like. The solution is the golden mean;
moderation. The key to moderation is being conscious
of..........
The Caloric Reality
Face facts. The caloric reality is the bottom line
when it comes to the realization and maintenance of
your ideal weight. The stats are quite simple. One
pound of body fat represents 3500 calories in storage.
Imagine, just an extra 100 calories a day will amount
to a gain of more than 10 pounds a year! An egg, a
glass of juice, even a tablespoon of peanut-butter are
all close to 100 calories. Now the good news:
1. A caloric deficit of only 500 calories a day
will result in a loss of one pound a week.
2. Since you will be eating food which you enjoy,
there will be no frustration or resentment caused by
the program. Once you reach the goal weight, you will
feel no need to 'make up for lost time', making it easy
to maintain your weight.
3. A 500 calorie deficit only requires a slight
modification of your normal fare and will not cause
undue havoc or stress in your daily routine.
4. One pound a week is a safe, moderate,
nutritious and realistic goal to shoot for.
5. Time flies and before you know it you will have
reached your ideal weight without deprivation. More
importantly, since the modification is to foods with
which you are familiar and which you like, it will be
easy to maintain your weight. Neither pizza or ice
cream will be a test. You will already know how to
deal with them as they have been on your menu from the
very ìbeginning. Now I'm not saying that you don't need
willpower. Of course you do. But it doesn't have to
infringe on the pleasures of eating. Grilled cheese
might be your daily breakfast and you exercise your
willpower by eating one grilled cheese and not two. Look
how much easier that is than drinking a 300 calorie shake
twice a day for two weeks, losing 10 pounds and then
having to deal with the real world of solid food
again. You can lose that 10 pounds in 6 weeks, while
having thoroughly enjoyable meals every day. As you
lose weight you will gain willpower, thereby enhancing
you self-image, confidence, and pride of achievement.
6. The beauty of structured eating is that
pleasurable weight loss is an absolute guarantee. As
long as you build up a caloric deficit your body must
burn fat to supply the missing fuel.
TIPS
1. The Master Food List was not designed to account for
every food item that could possibly be eaten by man.
Rather, it is a general guideline which is applicable
to practically any meal you might eat. For instance,
Eggplant Parmesan does not appear on the Master Food
List, but its' components do. To account for Eggplant
Parmesan just do the following:
A. Leave out any vegetables and condiments as they are
basically free foods.
B. Approximate how much oil is in your portion.
Select that amount of oil and place it in one of
your food boxes.
C. Approximate how much cheese is in your portion.
Select that amount and place it in your food box.
That's all there is to it. For foods which do not
appear on the list, mentally divide them into their
most basic components. Then account for those
components which you know contain the heavy calories
like oil, cheese, bread, wine etc. Disregard
vegetables and condiments and those additives which you
know are of a low caloric content.
Lets take one more example. How would we calculate
a Quiche? Well we have 3 major caloric components,
Bread (pie shell), Oil (ingredients mixed with oil and
in the pan), and Cheese. Approximate how much of each
component you will consume with one average serving.
I'd probably say a Bread value, a Fat ìand 2 or 3 oz. of
cheese. In the appropriate box, place 1 Bread, 1 Oil
and 3 oz. cheese. This technique is universal in its
application.
2. I mentioned approximation. Let me expand on this
for a moment. Approximation is another key to
moderation and sanity. Don't drive yourself crazy
with the Structured Eating Program. Avoid fanaticism
and the desire to take out your scale in a restaurant
to ascertain how many ounces of pastrami are on your
rye. Approximate! You'll lose weight without losing
your mind.
3. Use willpower to control the quantity but don't
deprive yourself of enjoyable food. Now, if you happen
to eat too much, don't make a big deal out of it. It
won't destroy your program, and you'll be able to get
back into your routine very easily.
4. Learn how to trade off. i.e., if you eat too much
fat, have only one milk serving instead of 2 etc.
5. Be confident and optimistic. If you remain
within your caloric limits you will lose weight!