Weight Loss  Why should we lose weight? Does it matter that we are overweight? Most modern day disease is caused by obesity, for instance diabetes, heart disease, some cancers, high blood pressure, chronic back problems and lots more. But just as important is our quality of life, Can we do everything we want to in our day-to-day life, or is our weight holding us back from enjoying the simplest things such as:   * Going for a walk or hike with friends or family. Going for a swim on a hot day but not feeling comfortable wearing your swimming costume. * Going out for a special night and having problems with what to wear and feeling uncomfortable in it. * Always feeling tired and no energy   Now is the time to change all those problems by simply following our healthy eating pattern. It will help shed those extra kilos, it is easy to follow and is more of a lifestyle change than a diet.   High Protein, Moderate Fat and Low Carbohydrate Diet Don't worry about weighing everything you eat, it's so simple all you need to do is follow the information below.   You need 3 meals and 2 snacks a day.   * Your 3 meals should be the size of a dinner plate, about 1/3 of the plate should be protein (about 3 Oz's.), the rest should be carbohydrates which you can pick from the list below. Also you need a little fat with each meal, again look at the list below. * Your snack should be taken from the diet below, if you don't like the snacks listed all you need to know is that every snack should have 1/3 protein, 2/3 carbohydrates and a little fat, same as your meals but a smaller quantity.    PROTEIN: Beef (lean) - Turkey Chicken - Seafood Fish - Veal Ham (lean)    PROTEIN IN MODERATION: Cottage cheese light - Soy protein powder isolate Milk (skim) - Soy milk light Yoghurt (skim) - Whey protein powder isolate    CARBOHYDRATES: FRUIT: Apples, oranges, blackberries, peaches, blue berries, plums, cherries, pears, grapefruit, raspberries, grapes, strawberries, lemons.    FRUIT IN MODERATION: Apricot, papaya, cranberry juice, pineapple, kiwi fruit, small banana, mango.   VEGETABLES: Asparagus, eggplant, beans, kale, broccoli, lettuce, brussels, sprouts, leeks, cabbage, mushrooms, capsicum, onions, cauliflower, snow peas, celery, swiss chard, chili peppers, radishes, tomato, cucumber, zucchini.    VEGETABLES IN MODERATION: Artichokes, pumpkin, beets, squash, carrots, sweet potato, corn, yams, peas.    FATS: Almonds, macadamia butter, almond butter, olives, avocado, olive oil, cashews, pistachio nuts, flax-seed oil, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds.    FOODS NOT TO CONSUME: Alcohol, fried food, biscuits, fruit juice, bread (alright on the odd occasion), honey, butter, ice-cream, cakes, jams, cereals, margarine, coffee, pizza, confectionery, potato, cordial, crackers, soft drinks, cream, sugar.     BELOW ARE RECIPES FOR THE FIRST 7 DAYS: (Use purely as guide, you can change the recipes to suit)     DAY 1 ON RISING 1 teaspoon of HGH in 1/2 glass of water BREAKFAST (about 1 hr later) Protein Shake: 1 cup of skim milk or soy milk light. or 1/2 cup skim yoghurt 2 heaped tablespoons of whey or soy protein powder isolate 2 cups of strawberries 3 macadamia nuts or 9 Almonds MID-MORNING 1 Egg  30g Light cheese 1 pear   (egg can be boiled or you could scramble eggs with the cheese) LUNCH Small tin of tuna or salmon in spring water Salad (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, capsicum and 9 olives) 1 small apple MID-AFTERNOON 1/2 cup of cottage cheese (light) 1 cup peaches 1 tablespoon slivered almonds DINNER Stir-Fry Chicken with Ginger Vegetables 1.5 teaspoons olive oil 90g chicken tenderloin in 1/2-inch cubes 3 teaspoons fresh ginger root, minced (divided) 2 teaspoons garlic, minced, (divided) 2 cups mushrooms 2 cups cabbage 3/4 cup snow peas 1.5 cups of shallots in 1/4-inch pieces 2 cups cauliflower florets 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/2 cup chicken broth (low salt)   Heat oil in a medium-size non-stick frypan. Add chicken, mushrooms, teaspoon ginger, and 1 teaspoon garlic. Stir-fry until chicken, is cooked and garlic is lightly browned. Add cabbage, snow peas, shallots, cauliflower, soy-sauce, broth and remaining ginger and garlic. Stir-fry until cabbage and cauliflower are tender. BEFORE BED: 1 teaspoon of HGH in 1/2 glass of water   DAY 2 ON RISING 1 teaspoon of HGH in 1/2 glass water BREAKFAST (about 1 hour later) Omelette 2 eggs, onion, capsicum, mushrooms and 30g light cheese 1 teaspoon of olive oil 1 Grapefruit MID-MORNING 1 cup skim natural yoghurt LUNCH Chicken, Tomato and Basil Salad cup lettuce, chopped  90g chicken breast 1 tablespoon fresh parsley 1.5 teaspoon olive oil 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped 1 teaspoon garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon chilli powder 4 tomatoes, sliced Place lettuce on a serving plate, in a medium bowl, combine chicken, parsley, oil, vinegar, basil, garlic, and chilli powder. Place slices of tomato on the lettuce and pour the chicken mixture on top. MID-AFTERNOON Apple 30g low-fat cheese 3 macadamia nuts or 9 almonds DINNER 30g of fish (steamed, grilled or baked) salad (lettuce, rocket, tomatoes, baby spinach, red onion, capsicum and 1 dessertspoon of avocado) 1 cup of strawberries for desert BEFORE BED 1 teaspoon of HGH in 1/2 glass water   DAY 3 ON RISING teaspoon of HGH in 1/2 glass of water BREAKFAST (1 hour later) Protein Shake: same as day 1, just add 1 cup of peaches, pears or 3 apricots instead of strawberries. MID-MORNING 1 mega-burn bar (which you can buy in health food shop) LUNCH Chef Salad: 1 large tossed green salad 15g deli-style light ham 15g deli-style turkey breast 1 tablespoon avocado or 9 olives 1 nectarine for dessert MID-AFTERNOON 1/2 cup yoghurt 1 tablespoon of protein powder 1 cup strawberries DINNER Chicken Stuffed With Asparagus and Cheese 1 small chicken breast 6-8 asparagus stalks 30g light cheese (grated) 2 cups broccoli 2 cups cauliflower 2 cups of spinach or cabbage Put asparagus in strainer and pour boiling water over the asparagus. Slice small end of chicken and slice across the length of the breast, just like your making a pouch in the chicken. Stuff the asparagus and cheese into the pouch. Line baking dish with baking paper and place the chicken in dish. Bake in a pre-heated at 170c for about 30 Min's. Place vegetables in steamer and cook. BEFORE BED 1 teaspoon of HGH in 1/2 glass water DAY 4 ON RISING: 1 teaspoon HGH in 1/2 glass water BREAKFAST: (about 1 hour later) 2 poached or boiled eggs 30g lite ham cooked in non-stick pan 1 cup Strawberries 1/2 cup blue berries 1 plum 3 macadamia nuts or 9 almonds MID-MORNING: 1/2 cup fat- reduced cottage cheese 1/2 cup diced pineapple 1/2 cup peaches 1 tablespoon slivered almonds LUNCH: Salad: rocket, baby spinach, alfalfa sprouts, 30g light cheese, cherry tomatoes and red onion. Lemon juice, 1 teaspoon olive oil and garlic (for a dressing). Small tin of tuna, salmon or sardines in spring water. MID-AFTERNOON: 1 mega burn- bar (which you can buy in health food shop) DINNER: Ginger-shallots Tofu stir-fry 2 cups mushrooms, sliced 1 tablespoon light soy-sauce 1/8 cup of vegetable stock (low salt) 1.5 tablespoon fresh ginger 1.5 teaspoon cloves garlic, minced 1.5 cups tomatoes, chopped 1 cup extra-firm tofu, thinly sliced 1 and a third teaspoons of canola oil 3 cups snow peas 1.5 cups shallots, cut into 1-inch pieces Combine mushrooms, soy sauce, vegetable stock, garlic, ginger, tomatoes and tofu in a bowl and marinate 30 minutes. Heat oil in heavy frypan or wok over a medium heat. Add tofu mixture and stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes. Add snow peas and shallots and stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes or until snow peas are bright green. BEFORE BED: 1 teaspoon HGH in 1/2 glass water   DAY 5 ON RISING: 1 teaspoon of HGH in 1/2 glass water BREAKFAST: (about 1 hour later) 1 cup of natural skim yoghurt 1 Cup of strawberries 1 Tablespoon protein powder 1 tablespoon of slivered almonds MID-MORNING: 1 grapefruit  60g turkey breast 9 olives LUNCH: 90g cooked chicken breast (shredded) Celery, chopped 1/2 cup grapes lettuce tomato slice 1 piece rye bread or 1 mini pita pocket 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise MID-AFTERNOON: 1 tablespoon guacamole wrapped in 60g sliced turkey 1 cup grapes DINNER: Thai Green Fish Curry (recipe is for 2 meals) 3 teaspoons olive oil 1.5 cups snow peas 1.5 cups onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 1.5 cups hot peppers, in rings 4 teaspoons vinegar 90g fresh fish fillets, cut in slices 1 cup plain low-fat yoghurt 1.5 cups water 1 teaspoon turmeric 4 teaspoons hot curry powder of paste salt, pepper to taste 4 teaspoons cornstarch 1/2 cup chickpeas, drained In non-stick pan, add oil, snow peas, onions, garlic, hot peppers, and vinegar. Cook until vegetables are tender, then add fish, yoghurt, water, chickpeas and remaining spices. Cover and poach fish in vegetable liquid until cooked through. When the fish is cooked, mix the cornstarch with a little water and add to pan. Bring mixture to a boil, then simmer for an additional 5 to 10 minutes. Divide between two soup bowls and serve. BEFORE BED: 1 teaspoon HGH in 1/2 glass water DAY 6 ON RISING: 1 teaspoon HGH in 1/2 glass water BREAKFAST: (about 1 hour later) Scrambled Eggs 1 egg 4 egg whites 1/2 an onion 1 tablespoon fresh basil 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 grapefruit Add oil to hot non-stick frypan, brown onions then add beaten eggs and stir until cooked, add basil and heat through then serve. Cut grapefruit in half and serve. MID-MORNING: Hummus Deviled Eggs. 2 hard boiled eggs 1/4 cup hummus 1 tablespoon slivered almonds Cut hard boiled eggs in half, and discard the egg yolks. Fill each half of the hard boiled egg white with the hummus. sprinkle almonds on top. LUNCH: Salad with cucumber, tomato, red onion, shallots, 3 teaspoons avocado, 3 olives and 30g feta cheese with 60g smoked salmon. 1 apple for dessert MID-AFTERNOON: 1 cup low-fat natural yoghurt 3 macadamia nuts DINNER: Beef Stir-fry. 90g lean beef 1 onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon ginger, minced 2 cups bok-choy 1 cup mushrooms 1 red pepper 1 tablespoon soy sauce light 1/4 cup vegetable stock 1 teaspoon olive oil In non-stick pan add oil, onion, garlic and ginger until onion is browned. Add mushrooms, red pepper, vegetable stock and soy sauce, cook for 10 Mins then add bok-choy and simmer until cooked BEFORE BED: 1 teaspoon HGH in 1/2 glass water   DAY 7 ON RISING: 1 teaspoon HGH in 1/2 glass water BREAKFAST: (about 1 hour later) 1/2 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup yoghurt 2 tablespoons protein powder 1/2 cup peaches MID-MORNING: 30g turkey 30g low-fat cheese 1 plum 1/2 cup grapes LUNCH: Protein Shake: As on day 1, but for the fruit add a small banana. 3 macadamia or 9 almonds MID-AFTERNOON: 1 cup grapes 60g light ham DINNER: 1 Salmon steak 2 table spoons dill celery salt 2 lemons tossed green salad 1/2 cup peaches for dessert Squeeze 2 lemons and add to baking dish. Place salmon steaks in dish and sprinkle with dill and celery salt, cover with alfoil and cook in a pre-heated over at 170c for about 35-40 Mins. BEFORE BED: 1 teaspoon HGH in 1/2 glass water