Rapid weight loss is synonymous with abstinence and spending hours at the gym, but utilizing a few simple rules can prove more sustainable.
The internet is full of stories of people who have succeeded in losing weight by following simple eating plans that are easy to stick to over the long term.
Among them is Martin Bryan, who lost a staggering 11 stone in just 10 months thanks to the 1:1 diet.
In a recent clip, Martin shared that he’s been able to maintain his weight since 2019 thanks to his winning formula.
Martin has maintained his weight since 2019
TIKTOK/THE_DIET_GUY
Brian, who started at 1 pound at age 27, credits his weight loss success to a structured eating plan and consistent hydration.
“I was never able to lose weight and keep it off for long periods of time until I found the 1:1 diet,” Brian revealed.
Before breaking out, the Brit tried numerous weight loss methods without lasting success.
“I went on a calorie-controlled diet, went to weight loss groups, used a points-based system, tried cabbage soup diets, medicines my doctor gave me, etc. I just did it.” he explained.
These failed attempts made his eventual success all the more meaningful and inspired him to adopt an approach centered around a simple but effective daily meal plan.
He started each day by drinking a strawberry shake for breakfast, he explained. Lunch was chicken soup or vegetable soup.
The last meal of the day was a combination of vegetables and protein, carefully divided into approximately 400 calories.
“This last meal averages out to be about 400 calories,” Brian said, noting that three meals a day provide all the vitamins and nutrients you need.
Martin credits the one-on-one diet for his dramatic weight loss
TIKTOK/THE_DIET_GUY
How effective is the 1:1 diet?
The 1:1 Diet, also known as the Cambridge Diet, is a program whose roots date back to the 1960s.
The core of the Cambridge Diet is designed to rapidly reduce weight through strict calorie restriction.
The program relies heavily on meal replacements such as shakes, soups and bars, and begins with an intensive 12-week phase featuring very low calorie intake.
According to Know Diabetes, dieters can choose from six different plan variations ranging from 440 to 1,500 calories per day.
