Lady Gaga: The 5 Factor Diet

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[x]   Transcript: At least 45 million Americans are on a diet right now. And Lady Gaga just so happens to be one of them. But just as her stage - and off-stage - attire appears to rely on the precision of mathematical formulas so does her choice in diets. Gaga is all about The 5 Factor Plan. The 5 Factor Diet relies on the rule of 5s. Its a 5-week program in which you eat 5 meals a day - 2 of which are snacks - comprised of 5 key ingredients: protein, complex carbohydrates, fiber, fat, and fluids. Then you top it off with 25-minute workouts 5 days a week. And lucky for you its creator, celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak, even factored in 5 cheat days. Heres how the 5 Factor Diet breaks down. Its designed to get you eating smaller portions, fewer calories, and master appetite control all while making sure youre eating within the 5 food groups and exercising regularly.Results should start appearing in 5 weeks time, but Pasternak stresses turning the plan into a lifestyle for the best results. Eating 5 meals a day reduces hunger pangs and curbs cravings. Researchers have just started looking into the benefits of small meals plus snacking, and studies have shown it can reduce overeating and keep your metabolism running at full speed. But its important to make sure the portion sizes are reasonable and the snacks are nutritionally rich no junk food here. Which brings us to the 5 Factor Diets key ingredients: a balanced mix of lean protein -- think chicken or low-fat dairy; complex carbohydrates like fruits and vegetables; fiber such as whole grains; heart healthy fats like avocados; and water. The programs 25-minute exercise routines should include a combination of cardio and strength training. As for the 5 cheat days to be used throughout the 5-week program, Pasternak sees the breaks as a way to empower you as the dieter actually helping you reach your goals. Now, there has never been a study showing The 5 Factor Diet works, but this diet might be right for you if youre looking to get your blood sugar under control or you have a limited amount of time and need built-in portion control guides to cut calorie intake. A Tufts University study, conducted in conjunction with the National Institutes of Health, found that when dieters cut their daily calorie intake by 30 percent, they lost an average of 8 percent of body weight after one year. That translates to about 11 pounds of weight loss for a 135-pound person, and nearly 15 pounds for someone who weighs 185. But some doctors are skeptical of the 5 Factor Diets benefits and have said the diet doesnt address emotional overeating, which a KEY factor of obesity. Moreover, designating a day to cheat may trigger additional days of overindulgence and set the stage for unhealthy binging behavior. For more information on celebrity diets that might match your lifestyle check out other videos in this series.

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Sari Greaves is the Nutrition Director at Step Ahead Weight loss Center where she provides personalized nutrition counseling to men and women seeking weight loss and healthy lifestyle modification. Prior to working at Step Ahead, Greaves worked at New York Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell (NYPH-Cornell) in New York City for five years, where she held a dual position; she specialized in HIV/AIDS nutrition on inpatient units, and served as the outpatient dietitian at Cornell's Cardiac Rehabilitation Center.Greaves is also a national spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association. She appears regularly on television and has done interviews on ABC News, New York 1, MY9 News, NBC News, Fox News, CW11 News and Bloomberg News. Greaves has been a guest on both the Martha Stewart Radio Show and Dr. Radio Show. She co-authored the Cardiac Recovery Cookbook (Hatherleigh Press, 2005) and has written extensively on consumer nutrition topics. Greaves graduated magna cum laude from the University of Delaware and completed her post-graduate dietetic internship program at NYPH-Cornell.

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