The GM diet is a popular Internet Lore.
It was supposedly 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.
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During the first seven days you must abstain from all alcohol
You must drink 10 glasses of water each day
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.
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.
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.
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 :
1. Water (flavoured with lemon/lime if desired).
2. Club Soda is OK.
3. Black Coffee. No cream or cream substitute. No sugar or sweetness.
4. Black Tea = Herb or Leaf.
5. 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 fiber.
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 fiber. Lots and lots of water purifies
your system. You should notice colorless 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 fiber 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.
