I am very interested in following this way of eating but want to continue to lose weight. I started a diet called Medifast a few months ago and incredibly lost 20 pounds in 6 weeks. But now I notice that my skin is very saggy and my hair is even thinning in the top front, and by my temples it looks like I am forming bald spots! I am 32 years old and in relatively good health. I started at 182.5 lbs. and am now at 166 lbs. ( I got down to 162 lbs. but I gained a few pounds back already because I haven’t been sticking 100% to the program) and 5 foot 4 inches tall. I’ve been exercising regulary for about month. I do 3 days of weights and 3 days of cardio (walking/jogging). The diet is extremely low calorie and all soy based so I attribute that to the hair loss. But I think it is crazy to have to make this sacrifice to lose weight, but I am desperate at this point. I’ve tried everything! I want to be able to eat healthy and enjoy food while losing weight, not feeling deprived ALL the time. I have had my thyroid checked too and it seems to be fine.

The funny thing is, I actually lived in Greece for 6 months but didn’t pick up on their way of eating because I didn’t know how to cook the food. I was used to cooking macaroni and cheese and hotdogs, as I was raised, and had no idea how to cook the vegetables and use all the fresh ingredients I found in the markets there.

So, basically I just want to know if there is a way to use this plan to lose weight.

Thank you for taking the time.

so perhaps some Almonds, Raisins, figs, walnuts and dates my be a valid substitute to fresh fruit. (be careful to portions they have a lot of calories)

To balance the fibers and minerals you could increment your legumes and broccoli, spinach, cauliflower, tomatoes, zucchini, arugula, eggplant, peppers and artichokes.

Hope it helps
Warm regards

I hope you continue your enthusiasm & public contributions with this special diet.
Ray Darken