Anne Collins Balanced Diet

This diet is ideal for anyone who wants a healthy eating plan to reduce weight as fast as possible.

Contents
One of Anne Collins most popular diet plans, this 28-day diet provides a wide range of quick, nutritious meals, a choice of snacks including candy, cookies, wine and beer to choose from. Each lunch and dinner includes a home-cook option and a convenience-meal option (including a range of fast-food choices). For anyone working shifts, or who needs "take-to-work" meals, the diet includes a range of brown-bag options.

• Plus, full list of food substitutions for picky eaters.
• Plus, full snack list.
• Plus, full list of fast food options.
  

Totally Flexible
Your daily meals on this diet contain about 1100 calories. Depending on your gender and how much weight you have to lose, you may increase this to 2000+ calories, by choosing from a wide range of calorie-controlled snacks, or fast-food options.

Repeat Or Switch
Anne Collins Balanced Diet runs for 4 weeks. After this, you may continue your weight loss by repeating the plan - our Recipes Forum has tons of extra tips and ideas - or simply switch to another plan.

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Sample Menu - Balanced Diet

Breakfast - Option 1
Pancakes, Bacon & Berries
2 'lite' pancakes
1 tbsp maple syrup
2 slices Canadian bacon
½ cup berries.

Breakfast - Option 2
Yogurt, Wheatgerm & Fruit
1 cup fat-free yogurt
2 tbsp wheat germ
1 medium-sized banana
1 tbsp sesame seeds.

Lunch - Convenience Option
Chicken Sub
Subway 6" Chicken Breast Sub (311 calories)
1 serving fruit.

Lunch - Home Option
Soup and Veggie Sandwich
1 cup low-fat canned ready-to-serve soup
2 slices whole wheat bread
2 tbsp fat-free mayo
Chopped vegetables, 1 oz fat-free cheese.

Main Meal - Convenience Option
Frozen Meal - Angel Hair Pasta (or calorie-equivalent)
Lean Cuisine Angel Hair Pasta (220 calories)
2 cups salad
1 tbsp fat-free dressing
2 graham crackers with 1 tbsp fat-free cream cheese
1 serving fruit.

Main Meal - Recipe Option
Pasta with Meat Sauce
Ingredients: 1 oz dry weight pasta or thin spaghetti, 3 oz very lean ground beef, 1/2 cup sliced bell peppers, 1 large tomato chopped, 1 clove minced garlic, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning.

Snacks
Choose from list of snacks provided.

Extra Daily Allowance (Calories 90)
1 cup fat-free milk (or equivalent)

Your daily meals on this diet contain an average of 1100 calories. Depending on your gender and how much weight you have to lose, you may increase this to 2000+ calories, by adding extra snacks.

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Opinions On Balanced Diet

Comments from Program Members who have tried the Balanced Diet, reprinted from Anne Collins Weight Loss Forum.

Thank you so much, Anne. I did exactly as you advised and am following the Balanced Diet. The meals are so yummy and so much variety. Even my husband hasn't complained once about me 'dieting' LOL! I love your web site because it is so no-nonsense yet provides many, many easy to access choices and is also so personalized. I love it that you answer emails like mine and have your photo on the page. I feel as if I have my own personal coach. Your service is definitely worth the investment and I really appreciate the support. I plan to be one of your success stories.

I broke my plateau! I am now down to 191 pounds, that is 51 lost so far! I am so excited! I can't believe some of the reactions I get. This past weekend, I ran into an ex-boyfriend that I haven't seen in 3 years. He had some grovelling to do, let me tell you! I am in a size 12 for the first time since high school. I know I still have a long walk ahead of me, but I am so proud of how far I have come!!! You were right when you said to just stick with it - the No-Nonsense Balanced Diet is the best!!!!!!!!!

Anne, a short update on progress. Since I last contacted you (3 months ago?) I've lost another 22 pounds. I know the previous 3 months I lost 30, but I'm guessing this is because I'm closer to my goal - 18 pounds to go and then I'm really going to celebrate!!

I joined anne collins last year and i started the balanced diet when i followed the meal plans i lost 2-3 pounds every week, in total i lost 37 out of the 70 that i planed on losing (this is why i'm back, to loose another 40.)

I'm on Anne's balanced diet and speaking personally I think it's absolutely terrific. I've been doing it for 4 months and I've lost about 40 pounds (from 191 to 150). The fact I've stopped jumping on the scales every day and now only check every week or so says a lot! And I definitely have tons more energy. I never exercised before, now I'm like a caged tiger if I can't get out for a walk each day.

I am on the balanced diet and very happy with it. I was on it since March 2004(I was 188 Lb, 5'7" and 31 years old). During first week I have lost 8 Lb. Then every other week I have lost 1.5-2Lb. I was strictly on this diet until July 2004, and I have lost 30 Lb. Since July I stepped out of diet a little bit, but still maintain 158 Lb. I have started the same diet last week and can't wait to see the numbers on scale next Monday.:-)

I also chose the balanced diet. (popular choice it seems). I was thinking of the low-carb, but I have developed a serious love for whole-wheat pasta and can't stand to cut much of it out! I really like the freedom with the No-Nonsense plan as well. I think it proves that with determination and the right attitude, we have more will-power than we think. I have had a lot of success with this plan so far (lost 70 pounds) and recommend it to anyone, especially someone starting out because of all the freedom you have.

My clothes are finally starting to sag and I love it. I am totally focused and geared up for spring. That's 16 pounds down in 6 weeks!!! And I've been able to eat everything including pasta!! The balanced diet is definitely the one for me. I'm sticking with it!!

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