How to Lose Weight on the Maker's Diet

The Maker's Diet is a unique dieting plan that claims to adhere to God's original eating plan for all of humanity. The diet was introduced by Jordan Rubin who published the original "The Maker's Diet" book in 2004 with the assistance of a nutritionist. Since the diet contains the consumption of healthy foods, followers lose weight on the eating plan.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Follow the diet for 40 days. Rubin outlines a 40 day diet and exercise plan in his book. The book also includes daily prayer exercises and recommended supplements.
2. Consume a large amount of organic fruits and vegetables. The recipes found in The Maker's Diet are full of vegetables and fruits. It is recommended that you buy items that have not been chemically treated.
3. Stay away from foods that have been chemically process. The Maker's Diet instructs followers to stop eating junk food and items from fast food restaurants. It also warns against prepackaged microwavable meals.
4. Eat only when you are in a relaxed state. Rubin warns about emotionally eating, especially when you are sad or angry. Eating in these states encourages you to make poor food choices.
5. Limit the amount of meats that you consume. The diet recommends following ancient Jewish dietary guidelines. This includes eliminating pork products and shellfish.

Tips & Warnings

• You can follow the diet longer than 40 days. Simply take the guidelines provided in the diet to maintain your weight.
• Avoid the supplements from The Maker's Diet. These "Garden of Life" supplements have been attacked by the FDA for making unsubstantiated claims.
• Avoid increased sun exposure or use a sunblock with a high SPF. The Maker's Diet recommends a lot of time in the sun to stay healthy.