General Motors: Weight Loss Diet Program
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>The following diet and health program was developed for employees and
>dependents of General Motors, Inc. and is intended for their exclusive use.
>This program was developed in conjunction with a grant from U.S. Department
>of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration. It was field tested at
>the Johns Hopkins Research Centre and was approved for distribution by the
>Board of Directors, General Motors Corp. at a general meeting on August 15,
>1985. General Motors Corp. wholly endorses this program and is making it
>available to all employees and families. This program will be available at
>all General Motors Food Service Facilities. It is management's intention to
>facilitate a wellness and fitness program for everyone.
>This program is designed for a target weight loss of 10-17 lbs per week. It
>will also improve your attitudes and emotions because of its cleansing
>systematic effects.
>The effectiveness of this seven day plan is that the food eaten burn more
>calories than they give to the body in caloric value.
>This plan can be used as often as you like without any fear of
>complications. It is designed to flush your system of impurities and give
>you a feeling of well being. After seven days you will begin to feel
>lighter because you will be lighter by at least 10 lbs. You will have an
>abundance of energy and an improved disposition.
>During the first seven days you must abstain from all alcoholYou must drink
>10 glasses of water each day
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>Day One All fruits except bananas. Your first day will consist of all the
>fruits you want. It is strongly suggested that you consume lots of melons
>the first day. Especially watermelon and a loupe. If you limit your fruit
>consumption to melons, your chances of losing three lbs. on first day are
>very good.
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>Day Two All vegetables. You are encouraged to eat until you are stuffed
>with all the raw or cooked vegetables of your choice. There is no limit on
>the amount or type. For your complex carbohydrate, you will start day two
>with a large baked potato for breakfast. You may top the potato with one
>pat of butter.
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>Day Three A mixture of fruits and vegetables of your choice. Any amount,
>any quantity. No bananas yet. No potatoes today.
>Day Four Bananas and milk. Today you will eat as many as eight bananas and
>drink three glasses of milk. This will be combined with the special soup
>which may be eaten in limited quantities.
>Day Five Today is feast day. You will eat beef and tomatoes. Eat two 10 oz.
>portions of lean beef. Hamburger is OK. Combine this with six whole
>tomatoes. On day five you must increase your water intake by one quart.
>This is to cleanse your system of the uric acid you will be producing.
>Day Six Beef and vegetables. Today you may eat an unlimited amount of beef
>and vegetables. Eat to your hearts content.
>Day Seven Today your food intake will consist of brown rice, fruit juices
>and all the vegetables you care to consume.
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>Tomorrow morning you will be 10-17 lbs. lighter than one week ago. If you
>desire further weight loss, repeat the program again. You may repeat this
>program as often as you like, however, it is suggested that you are allowed
>two glasses of white wine in addition to the instructions on the program.
>You may substitute champagne for white wine. Under no circumstances are you
>to drink any other alcoholic beverages with the exception of beer which is
>allowed. Any liquor (bourbon,vodka, rum) is forbidden. Cream drinks are
>especially forbidden. You may have an occasional cordial such as creme de
>menthe or schnapps, but you must always limit yourself to two drinks. If
>you wine, drink only wine that day. If you have beer, drink only beer that
>day, etc. Alcohol adds empty calories to your diet. However, after the
>first week it will help your digestion and settle your stomach.
>G.M.'S Wonder Soup
>The following soup is intended as a supplement to your diet. It can be
>eaten any time of the day in virtually unlimited quantities. You are
>encouraged to consume large quantities of this soup.
>28 oz, Water, 6 Large Onions, 2 Green Peppers, Whole Tomatoes (fresh or
>canned), 1 Head Cabbage, 1 Bunch Celery, 4 Envelopes Lipton Onion Soup Mix,
>Herbs and Flavouring as desired.
>Additional Comments
>Vegetables as may be taken in the form of a salad if desired. No dressing
>except malt, white or wine vinegar, squeezed lemon, garlic, herbs. No more
>than one tea spoon of oil.
>  You have been given a recipe for the WONDER SOUP which can be eaten in
>unlimited quantities. This soup is a supplement while you are on the
>program and it should be a pleasure to eat. Not everyone likes cabbage,
>green peppers, calory etc. This recipe is not inflexible. You may
>substitute vegetables according to your taste. You may add any vegetables
>you like: asparagus, peas, corn, turnips, green beans, cauliflower, etc.
>Try to stay away from beans (lima, pinto, kidney, etc.), however, because
>they tend to be high in calories even though they are very good for you.
>Beverages you may consume while on the program :
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>Water (flavoured with lemon/lime if desired).
>Club Soda is OK.
>Black Coffee. No cream or cream substitute. No sugar or sweetness.
>Black Tea = Herb or Leaf.
>Absolutely nothing else except the fruit juices which are part of day
>seven. No fruit juices before day seven.
>How and Why It Works
>Day One you are preparing your system for the upcoming programme. Your only
>source of nutrition is fresh or canned fruits. Fruits are nature's perfect
>food. They provide everything you could possibly want to sustain life
>except total balance and variety.
>Day Two starts with a fix of complex carbo-hydrates coupled with an oil
>dose. This is taken in the morning for energy and balance. The rest of day
>two consists of vegetables which are virtually calorie free and provide
>essential nutrients and fibre.
>Day Three eliminates the potato because you get your carbohydrates from the
>fruits. You system is now prepared to start burning excess pounds. You will
>still have cravings which should start to diminish by day four.
>Day Four, bananas, milk and soup sound the strangest and least desirable.
>You're in for a surprise. You probably will not eat all the bananas
>allowed. But they are there for the potassium you have lost and the sodium
>you may have missed the past three days. You will notice a definite loss of
>desire for sweets. You will be surprised how easy this day will go.
>Day Five, Beef and tomatoes. The beef is for iron and proteins, the
>tomatoes are for digestion and fibre. Lots and lots of water purifies your
>system. You should notice colourless urine today. Your allowance calls for
>the equivalent of five "quarter ponders". Do not feel you have to eat all
>this beef. You must eat the six tomatoes.
>Day Six is similar to day five, Iron and proteins from beef, Vitamins and
>fibre from vegetables. By now your system is in a total weight loss
>inclination. There should be a noticeable difference in the way you look
>today, compared to day one.
>Day Seven finished off the program like a good cigar used to finish off
>Victorian meals, except much healthier. You have your system under control
>and it should thank you for the flushing and cleaning you just gave it.