In this post on an old blog I wrote about a shitty manuscript I purchased off ebay with 16 3-day diets in it. For whatever reason, as you can see by the comments, that post has blown up over the past couple of days with a lot of people requesting the diets (apparently my completely dismissive tone made them sound attractive). Well, now 3 and half years after that post, here are the diets as written up in the manuscript I purchased. I put NO FAITH in these diets. There is nothing magical about the food combinations written up here except for the fact that in all of these you will be consuming very few calories. Everything below the following line is mostly bullshit (including the estimated number of pounds you’ll lose in those 3 days. You may lose that many pounds but you’ll gain most of it right back.) All claims and misspellings come straight from the original manuscript. So, for your entertainment here are 16 3-day diets.
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COTTAGE CHEESE & GRAPEFRUIT DIET
(Lose up to 10 pounds in 3 Days)
This is a 3 day diet plan. If you follow it correctly, you can lose up
to 10 pounds in 3 days. This is a low calorie diet plan. It is
recommended that you do not repeat this diet more than once or
twice per month.
THE DIET
You can have as much grapefruit as you wish – and we
recommend as many different kinds of grapefruit as you can find.
As for cottage cheese, you can have four (4) cups of the creamy
or 4% fat cottage cheese, or six (6) cups of the light, low-fat or
pot-style cottage cheese.
ALL BREAKFASTS:
Grapefruit
Cottage cheese
1 Slice whole-grain bread, toasted
Coffee or tea with artificial sweetener
MID-MORNING SNACKS:
Grapefruit
ALL LUNCHES:
Nonfat beef broth or chicken broth
Grapefruit
Cottage cheese
Diet soda (No Calorie only)
ALL DINNERS:
Grapefruit segments and cottage cheese on a bed of shredded
lettuce
2 Tbls. of any fat-free salad dressing
2 whole grain crackers
Sparkling water (may be fruit-flavored if non-caloric).
YOGURT CLEANSING DIET
(Lose up to 6 Pounds in 3 Days)
This diet is very simple and effective for cleansing. After 3 days,
your body will feel refreshed and renewed. You will not be
drinking any coffee, tea, soft drinks, or alcohol for the 3 days.
You will be required to drink at least eight (8) oz glasses of
distilled or mineral water each day. This diet is designed to be
done for 3 days and 3 days only. If you need to repeat this diet,
you should eat normally for 2 days before restarting it.
THE DIET
DAY 1:
Breakfast:
6-8 fresh grapes
1 carton of fresh natural yogurt
1 glass of distilled water
Lunch:
1 apple
1 pear
1 carton of natural yogurt
1 glass of distilled water
Dinner:
1/2 melon
1 carton of yogurt
1 glass of distilled water
DAY 2:
Breakfast:
1 boiled or poached egg
1 carton of fresh natural yogurt
1 glass of distilled water
Lunch:
3 oz steamed or grilled white fish OR 3 oz canned tuna packed in
water
1 carton of natural yogurt
1 glass of distilled water
Dinner:
1 boiled or poached egg
1 carton of yogurt
1 glass of distilled water
REPEAT DAY 1 OF THIS DIET ON THE 3RD DAY.
GRAPEFRUIT AND BANANA DIET
(Lose 5-6 Pounds in 3 Days)
This diet will enable you to lose weight very quickly and is great
for those after holiday pounds that just seem to stick with you. It
is a very low calorie and strict program. It is designed to be done
for 3 days and 3 days only. If you need to repeat this diet, you
should eat normally for 2-3 days before restarting it.
THE DIET
DAY 1:
Breakfast:
1/2 grapefruit
1/2 banana
1 small carton of natural yogurt
1 cup of black coffee or tea with lemon, no sugar
Lunch:
1/2 grapefruit
1/2 banana
1 boiled egg
1 cup of black coffee or tea with lemon, no sugar
Dinner:
1/2 grapefruit
1/2 banana
1 small carton of natural yogurt
1 cup of black coffee or tea with lemon, no sugar
DAY 2:
Breakfast:
1/2 grapefruit
1/2 banana
2 slices very crispy grilled bacon
1 cup of black coffee or tea with lemon, no sugar
Lunch:
1/2 grapefruit
1/2 banana
4 slices of cold chicken or turkey
1 cup of coffee or tea with lemon, no sugar
Dinner:
1/2 grapefruit
1/2 banana
4 oz peeled shrimp or prawns grilled with lemon
1 cup of coffee or tea with lemon, no sugar
DAY 3:
Breakfast:
1/2 grapefruit
1/2 banana
4 oz skimmed or low fat milk
1 cup of black coffee or tea with lemon, no sugar
Lunch:
1/2 grapefruit
1/2 banana
4 oz skimmed or low fat milk
1 cup of coffee or tea with lemon, no sugar
Dinner:
1/2 grapefruit
1/2 banana
4 oz skimmed or low fat milk
1 cup of coffee or tea with lemon, no sugar
FRUIT LOVER’S DIET
(Lose up to 6 Pounds in 3 Days)
For those who love fruit and don’t mind eating lots of it everyday,
then you have hit the jackpot. This diet offers very fast weight
loss while eating the foods you love. It is designed to be done for
3 days and 3 days only. If you need to repeat this diet, you
should eat normally for 2 days before restarting it.
THE DIET
Breakfast:
1/2 melon – any variety you like (cantaloupe, honey dew)
1 apple cut into quarters and spread with a little honey
1 glass of unsweetened fruit juice (any variety)
1 small cup of tea with lemon, no sugar
Morning Snack:
1 tangerine, orange of pear
Lunch:
1 large glass of fresh orange juice to which you add 1 mashed
banana. Blend together and it’s ready to drink.
Afternoon Snack:
1 tangerine, orange of pear
Dinner:
1 whole grapefruit, cut in half and take out segments (set shells
aside)
Chop segments up together with 4-5 black seedless grapes and 2
teaspoons chopped almonds.
Put mixture back into grapefruit shells, spread with a little honey
and place under a hot grill for 3-4 minutes.
Plus 1 cup of tea with lemon, no sugar.
REPEAT THIS DIET FOR 2 MORE DAYS.
EASY BANANA DIET
(Lose up to 4 Pounds in 3 Days)
For all of you banana lovers, there is little cooking involved with
this diet as bananas are the main ingredient. You get great
results in 3 days. This diet is designed to be done for 3 days and
3 days only. If you need to repeat this diet, you should eat
normally for 2 days before restarting it.
THE DIET
Breakfast:
1 banana
1 glass of skim milk
1 cup of black coffee
Mid Morning:
1 cup of black coffee
Lunch:
1 banana
3 tablespoons cottage cheese or 3 oz hard cheese
1 cup of black coffee
Late Afternoon:
1 cup of herbal tea with lemon, no sugar
Dinner:
4 – 6 oz of steak, grilled and served with lettuce leaves
1 banana, which could be peeled lengthwise and grilled with the
steak or eaten cold as dessert
1 cup black coffee or tea with lemon, no sugar
REPEAT THIS DIET FOR 2 MORE DAYS.
FORBIDDEN FOODS DIET
(Lose up to 5 Pounds in 3 Days)
This diet allows you to eat some of the foods that are usually
forbidden on diets in moderate amounts. Like lobster? Well this
diet should surely perk up your motivation. This diet is designed
to be done for 3 days and 3 days only. If you need to repeat this
diet, you should eat normally for 2-3 days before restarting it.
THE DIET
Breakfast:
1 boiled or poached egg with a salt and pepper, if desired
1 small whole grain roll with a dab of butter
1 cup of herbal or mint tea, no sugar
Lunch:
1/2 an avocado sprinkled with lemon juice with 4 oz plain cottage
cheese piled onto the avocado and sprinkled with freshly chopped
parsley and chives
Plus a tall drink made with 1 glass of white wine, 1 glass of
mineral water, ice cubes and a slice of lemon
Dinner:
You can have either:
Up to 1/2 hot or cold roast chicken, skin removed, served on a
bed of green leaf lettuce with a wedge of lemon
OR YOU CAN HAVE:
1/2 a lobster, grilled without sauce or butter, served on a bed of
green leaf lettuce with red onions and a teaspoon of olive oil and
lemon juice
OR YOU CAN HAVE:
6 large shrimp, grilled without sauce or butter, served on a bed of
green leaf lettuce with red onions and a teaspoon of olive oil and
lemon juice
Plus a tall drink made with 1 glass of white wine, 1 glass of
mineral water, ice cubes and a slice of lemon
If you are thirsty during the day, you may drink up to 3 glasses
of mineral or distilled water.
REPEAT THIS DIET FOR 2 MORE DAYS.
SUPER CLEANSING TEA DIET
(Lose up to 4 Pounds in 3 Days)
This diet is very effective in helping to shed excess pounds as
well as giving your system a good cleansing. It is designed to be
done for 3 days and 3 days only. If you need to repeat this diet,
you should eat normally for 2 days before restarting it.
THE DIET
Breakfast:
1 glass of herbal, mint or lemon tea, no sugar
1 fresh orange
1 finger size wedge of hard cheese
Mid Morning:
1 glass of herbal, mint or lemon tea, no sugar
1 fresh orange
Lunch:
A crunchy salad made from:
2 oranges 1 tablespoon raisins
3 oz hard cheese 1 tablespoon peanuts
1/2 cucumber Juice of 1 lemon
2 or 3 raw mushrooms 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
Peel and chop the oranges, cucumber and mushrooms
Cube the cheese and mix with other ingredients
Combine the lemon juice and the olive oil and pour over the salad
Finally, toss in the peanuts and raisins
Plus 1 glass of herbal, mint or lemon tea, no sugar
Late Afternoon:
1 glass of herbal, mint or lemon tea, no sugar
1 fresh orange
Dinner:
Mix and eat together 1 fresh orange segmented, 1 tablespoon
raisins and 1 tablespoon peanuts
Plus 1 glass of herbal, mint or lemon tea, no sugar
REPEAT THIS DIET FOR 2 MORE DAYS.
WATER CLEANSING DIET
(Lose up to 6 Pounds in 3 Days)
This diet is a very effective cleansing diet. The only liquid you will
be drinking is water. You should drink a good quality mineral
water or distilled water. You cannot have any coffee, tea, sodas,
or alcohol during this diet. This diet is designed to be done for 3
days and 3 days only. If you need to repeat this diet, you should
eat normally for 2 days before restarting it.
THE DIET
DAY 1
Breakfast:
6-8 fresh grapes
1 cup natural yogurt
1 glass of water
Mid Morning:
1 glass of water
Lunch:
1 pear
1 cup natural yogurt
1 glass of water
Late Afternoon:
1 glass of water
Dinner:
1/2 cantaloupe or honey dew melon
1 cup natural yogurt
1 glass of water
Evening:
1 glass of water
DAY 2
Breakfast:
1 boiled or poached egg
1 cup natural yogurt
1 glass of water
Mid Morning:
1 glass of water
Lunch:
Either 3 oz steamed or grilled white fish OR 3 oz canned tuna
packed in water, drained
1 cup natural yogurt
1 glass of water
Late Afternoon:
1 glass of water
Dinner:
1 boiled or poached egg
1 cup natural yogurt
1 glass of water
Evening:
1 glass of water
DAY 3
Breakfast:
1 thin slice of whole grain bread toasted, topped with 1 thinly
sliced tomato and 1 thin slice of hard cheese.
1 cup natural yogurt
1 glass of water
Mid Morning:
1 glass of water
Lunch:
Small green salad with a little olive oil and vinegar dressing
1cup natural yogurt
1 glass of water
Late Afternoon:
1 glass of water
Dinner:
1 thin slice whole grain toast with 1 thinly sliced hard boiled egg
and a few lettuce leaves
1 cup natural yogurt
1 glass of water
Evening:
1 glass of water
3-DAY DIET
(Lose up to 10 Pounds in 3 Days)
This is a 3-day diet plan. If you follow it correctly, you can lose up
to 10 pounds in 3 days. Most people average about 6-8 pounds,
but there are many people who lose 10 pounds. This is a low
calorie diet plan. It is recommended that you do not repeat this
diet more than once or twice per month.
THE DIET
DAY 1:
Breakfast:
Black coffee or tea w/1-2 packets of Sweet & Low or Equal
1/2 Grapefruit or juice
1 toast with 1 tbsp. peanut butter
Lunch:
1/2 cup of tuna (packed in water)
1 toast
Black coffee or tea w/1-2 packets of Sweet & Low or Equal
Dinner:
3 oz. of any lean meat or chicken
1 cup of green beans
1 cup of carrots
1 apple
1 cup of regular vanilla ice cream
DAY 2:
Breakfast:
Black coffee or tea w/1-2 packets of Sweet & Low or Equal
1 egg
1/2 banana
1 toast
Lunch:
1 cup of cottage cheese or tuna
8 regular saltine crackers
Dinner:
2 beef franks
1 cup of broccoli or cabbage
1/2 cup of carrots
1/2 banana
1/2 cup of regular vanilla ice cream
DAY 3:
Breakfast:
Black coffee or tea w/1-2 packets of Sweet & Low or Equal
5 regular saltine crackers
1 oz. of cheddar cheese
1 apple
Lunch:
1 boiled egg
1 toast
Black coffee or tea w/1-2 packets of Sweet & Low or Equal
Dinner:
1 cup of tuna
1 cup of carrots
1 cup of cauliflower
1 cup of melon
1/2 cup of regular vanilla ice cream
LEMON AND CHEESE DIET
(Lose up to 4 Pounds in 3 Days)
This diet is very simple and allows weight loss of up to 4 pounds
in 3 days. It is designed to be done for 3 days and 3 days only.
If you need to repeat this diet, you should eat normally for 2 days
before restarting it.
THE DIET
Breakfast:
6 seedless grapes with 1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 orange, peeled and chopped
Finger size piece of cheese (Edam, Gouda or Cheddar), cubed
2 teaspoons of muesli
3-4 tablespoons of plain yogurt
Mix all ingredients together and it is ready to eat.
You can have 1 glass of herbal tea, no sugar (artificial sweetener
is okay).
Morning Snack:
1 glass of hot water with fresh lemon juice, no sugar
Lunch:
2 thick slices of cheese (Edam, Gouda or Cheddar)
Spread each slice with some horseradish sauce and add a paper
thin slice of lean ham and a layer of thinly peeled and sliced
apple. Top it off with a squeeze of lemon juice.
You can 1 glass of herbal tea, no sugar (artificial sweetener is
okay).
Afternoon Snack:
1 glass of hot water with fresh lemon juice
Dinner:
1 cup of any clear soup with a squeeze of lemon added to it
1 thin slice whole grain bread or toast
2 oz (50 g) cheese (Edam, Gouda or Cheddar)
1 fresh orange
1 glass of herbal tea, no sugar (artificial sweetener is okay).
REPEAT THIS DIET FOR THE NEXT 2 DAYS.
APPLE AND NUT DIET
(Lose up to 5 Pounds in 3 Days)
This diet will show quick results and is delicious to taste. You
should use different apples and nuts so as to give added variety
to this diet. It is designed to be done for 3 days and 3 days only.
If you need to repeat this diet, you should eat normally for 2 days
before restarting it.
THE DIET
Breakfast:
2 medium sized apples, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped nuts
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 small teaspoon honey
Juice from 1/2 an orange
Put apples and nuts into small bowl and pour over dressing made
from the yogurt, honey and orange juice
1 cup of coffee or tea without milk or sugar, or 8 oz glass of apple
juice
Morning Snack:
8 oz glass of apple juice
Lunch:
2 large apples, peeled and sliced
1 medium beetroot, sliced
1 hard boiled egg, sliced
Arrange on place
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon finely chopped nuts over these ingredients.
Add dressing made from a mixture of 2 tablespoons plain yogurt,
1 small teaspoons honey, and juice from 1/2 an orange
1 glass of apple juice and 1 small cup black coffee
Afternoon Snack:
1 cup lemon tea
Dinner:
Exactly the same as for breakfast
REPEAT THIS DIET FOR 2 MORE DAYS.
MUSHROOM DIET
(Lose up to 4 Pounds in 3 Days)
Mushrooms are packed with nutrients and are very low in
calories. If you like mushrooms, then this is the program for you
and you will probably do well on it. It is designed to be done for
3 days and 3 days only. If you need to repeat this diet, you
should eat normally for 2 days before restarting it.
THE DIET
Breakfast:
2 oz mushrooms, coarsely chopped
4 walnuts, chopped
4 prunes, chopped
1 cup of natural yogurt
Mix together and it is ready to eat
Morning Snack:
4 oz milk mixed with 1 teaspoon honey and 4 oz soda water or
mineral water such as Evian. Serve in a tall glass over ice cubes.
Lunch:
2 oz mushrooms, coarsely chopped
1/2 green pepper chopped
6 walnuts, chopped
1 cup of natural yogurt
Mix together and it is ready to eat
Plus 1 cup of black coffee or tea with lemon (artificial sweetener
okay)
Afternoon Snack:
4 oz milk mixed with 1 teaspoon honey and 4 oz soda water or
mineral water such as Evian. Serve in a tall glass over ice cubes.
Dinner:
2 oz mushrooms, grilled
2 tomatoes, grilled
2 slices fresh or canned pineapple packed in natural juices, grilled
1/2 green pepper, grilled
Serve on a bed of lettuce or watercress
Evening Snack:
1 carton of natural yogurt mixed with 1 teaspoon honey
Plus 8 oz mineral water
You may also drink a glass of mineral water or distilled water
between meals.
REPEAT THIS DIET FOR 2 MORE DAYS.
CEREAL MIX DIET
(Lose up to 10 Pounds in 3 Days)
This diet is called the cereal mix diet because you get to eat cereal
every day. It is one of the simplest, most effective diets ever.
Because fiber-filled bulk foods like cereal kill fat cravings by filling
you up, you tend to eat less. It also stimulates food to move out
of your body faster. It is recommended that you do not repeat
this diet more than once or twice per month.
CEREAL MIX RECIPE
Yields 6 servings (eat 2 cups a day for the 3-day diet).
3/4 cup All-Bran Buds cereal 4 Tbls mixed chopped dried fruits
2 Tbls. chopped nuts 1-1/2 cups Cheerios
3 Cups Total cereal
Mix all ingredients together in large bowl.
GUIDELINES
1. Coffee, tea and non-caloric beverages are allowed as desired.
(Please read labels. Make sure there are no calories in the
beverages that you drink. Because it is diet, it does not mean
there are no calories.)
2. No added fat in food preparation.
3. Canned fish should be packed in water.
4. Light yogurt is sugar free and fat free.
DAY 1:
Breakfast:
1 cup of cereal mix,
8 oz. Skim milk
1/2 banana
Lunch:
Large green salad
1 tbls. fat-free dressing
3 oz. tuna
1 apple
Dinner:
3 oz. salmon
1 small baked potato
1 cup of broccoli
Tossed green salad with wine vinegar
Anytime Snacks:
1 cup of cereal mix
1 eight-ounce flavored light yogurt
DAY 2:
Breakfast:
1 cup cereal mix
8 oz. skim milk
1/2 grapefruit
Lunch:
Large green salad
1 tbls. fat-free dressing
3 oz. shrimp
1 pear
Dinner:
3 oz chicken breast
1/2 cup brown rice with herbs
1/2 cup carrots
1/2 cut green beans
Anytime Snacks:
1 cup cereal mix
1 eight-oz. flavored light yogurt
DAY 3:
Breakfast:
1 cup cereal mix
8 oz. skim milk
1 orange
Lunch:
Large green salad
1 tbls. fat-free dressing
3 oz. chicken
1 apple
Dinner:
3 oz. London broil
1/2cup pasta
1/2cup asparagus
1/2cup yellow turnips
Anytime Snacks:
1 cup cereal mix
1 eight-oz. flavored light yogurt
SIMPLE PROTEIN DIET
(Lose up to 6 Pounds in 3 Days)
This is a very simple diet comprised of mostly proteins and some
vegetables. It is a very effective diet if you follow it as directed
and the results are dramatic in 3 days. This diet is designed to
be done for 3 days and 3 days only. If you need to repeat this
diet, you should eat normally for 3 or 4 days before restarting it.
THE DIET
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner:
For each meal, choose from either: 3 oz of any shellfish or white
fish or 3 oz of any of the following meats:
Chicken
Turkey
Beef
Lamb
Meats should be boiled, broiled, grilled or baked.
Plus you can add some lettuce leaves or watercress and sprinkle
with lemon juice.
You can have 1 cup of black coffee or tea with lemon, no sugar,
with each meal (artificial sweetener is okay).
You must drink at least eight 8 oz glasses of water each day.
REPEAT THIS DIET FOR 2 MORE DAYS.
STEAK & SALAD DIET
(Lose Up to 10 Pounds in 3 Days)
This is a 3-day diet plan. If you follow it correctly, you can lose up
to 10 pounds in 3 days. It is recommended that you do not
repeat this diet more than once or twice per month.
THE DIET
DAY 1:
Breakfast:
Cottage cheese
1 slice whole-grain bread, toasted.
Coffee or tea (with cream, optional)
Lunch:
Broiled filet mignon
Tomato & onion salad vinaigrette (see recipe below)
Sparkling water with lime wedge
Dinner:
Pan-broiled shell steak
Tricolor salad of radicchio, argula and endive with blue cheese
dressing
Diet Soda (No calorie)
DAY 2:
Breakfast:
Scrambled eggs
Toasted English muffin with butter
Coffee or tea (with cream, optional)
Lunch:
Broiled chopped steak
Chopped salad (iceberg lettuce, bell pepper, onion, cucumber,
radish with Russian dressing)
Sparkling water (may be fruit-flavored if non-caloric)
Dinner:
Steak Kebobs with mushroom caps
Spinach salad with Japanese Rice Wine Vinaigrette (see recipe
below)
Iced tea
DAY 3:
Breakfast:
Smoked white fish
Cream cheese
1/2 Bagel
Coffee or tea (with cream, optional)
Lunch:
Pan-broiled shoulder steak with mustard
Carrot salad (see recipe below)
Expresso coffee
Dinner:
Rib steak with sautéed mushrooms
Bibb lettuce, hearts of artichokes and fennel salad with Tihini
dressing (see recipe below)
Sparkling water with wedge of lime.
RECIPES
Japanese Rice Wine Vinaigrette:
Ingredients:
1 tbls. lemon juice; 2 tbls. seasoned Japanese rice wine vinegar; 4
tbls. olive oil; 1 garlic clove, pressed; salt and freshly ground
pepper to taste.
Combine lemon juice, vinegar and olive oil in a bowl, or a jar with a
screw top – mix or shake. Add garlic and seasonings and continue
mixing until all ingredients are thoroughly blended.
Makes about 1/3 cup.
Carrot Salad:
Ingredients:
3 tbls. olive oil; 1 Tbls. raspberry or balsamic vinegar; 1 garlic
clove, pressed; 1/8 tsp. ground cumin; salt and freshly ground
pepper to taste; 3 carrots, grated.
Combine oil, vinegar, garlic, cumin, salt & pepper in a bowl or a jar
with a screw top. Mix or shake until thoroughly blended. Pour
dressing over grated carrots and toss.
Makes 1-2 servings.
Tahini Dressing:
Ingredients:
3 tbls. olive oil; 1 tbls. balsamic vinegar; 1 tbls. Tahini; salt and
freshly ground pepper to taste.
Combine all ingredients in a bowl or a jar with a screw top. Mix or
shake until thoroughly blended.
Makes about 1/3 cup.
3 DAY VEGGIE DIET
(Lose up to 10 Pounds in 3 Days)
On this diet, you can lose up to 10 pounds 3 in days. You will be
eating mostly vegetables with the exception of your breakfast.
This is a very simple diet and is easy to follow. If you are a
vegetarian, this is the diet for you.
THE DIET
All vegetables are allowed except for beans, corn and potatoes.
Vegetables can be prepared your favorite way; stir-fried, roasted,
even sautéed in a bit of olive oil. The only sauces you cannot
have are those prepared with butter or cream. Try to stick
closely to the fat-free type sauces.
Repeat the following menu for 3 days.
ALL BREAKFASTS
Cottage cheese and coffee or tea with artificial sweetener or skim
milk.
ALL LUNCHES AND DINNERS
As much of any and all vegetables cooked without butter or
cream
1 slice of whole-grain bread
Any diet soda (the no calorie kind), including fruit-flavored
sparkling water that is non-caloric; tea or coffee, hot or iced.
