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About "Somersizing"

What is Somersizing?
Suzanne Somers bases her diets on food combining principles. She claims that following them can help you burn fat more efficiently.

What do You Eat?
The key factor in Somers' plan is the idea that certain foods should and shouldn't be eaten together. You'll learn to eat fruit by itself and always included veggies - but never carbs - when you eat protein or fat.

You'll have to swear off most dairy foods as well as eliminate what Somers refers to as "funky foods," which include - but aren't limited to - sweets, potatoes, whole milk, and nuts.

Is it Hard to Follow?
There is no calorie counting and no focus on watching serving sizes or practicing portion control. You can simply eat until you are no longer hungry.

You do have to pay attention to everything you eat and keep up with whether it should be eaten alone or not.

How Long will I Have to be on It?
If you go back to eating carbs like you used to (all those "funky foods"!), you will inevitably gain back any weight you've lost. For long term success, you'll need to commit to Somersizing for the long-run.

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