The Progressive Weight Loss Phase
This is a weight loss phase in the program that incorporates recommendations for the use of KOT preparations, which are taken directly from the nutritional protocol of the KOT study 1. This phase of the KOT method can help start the diet or act as a followup to the Starter Phase. Whatever the case, it must be followed by weight stabilization program with the Progressive Slimming Phase.
Recommended duration : 1 to 4 weeks depending on the desired weight loss.
Daily calorie intake: on average 1,200 Kcal for a woman, 1,500 Kcal for a man (or about 80 % of the EER).
WOMEN | under 120 lbs | between 120 and 145 lbs | Over 145 lbs |
Progressive phase | 2 packets/day (aproximately 170 Kcal) | 3 packets/day (aproximately 255 Kcal) | 4 packets/day (aproximately 340 Kcal) |
MEN | Under 145 lbs | Between 145 and 175 lbs | Over 175 lbs |
Progressive phase | 3 packets/day (aproximately 255 Kcal) | 4 packets/day (aproximately 340 Kcal) | 5 packets (aproximately 425 Kcal) |
Necessary recommendations:
- Foods to be banned during the Intensive Slimming Phase: fried foods, processed foods, all sweet and starchy foods (except for traditional bread), crackers, alcohol, sodas (except for possibly "light" beverages), cheese, sandwich meats, canned food in oil, full fat sour cream, pastries.
- In case of cravings: add a few additional KOT preparations.
- In case you stray from the diet: eliminate bread and fruit the following day.
- Recommended supplementation in vitamins and minerals: use the KOT Intensive Slimming Phase supplement (1 capsule/day).
- For a more effective start of your weight loss program, use the KOT Satiety anti-storage weight loss aid (3 tablets/day).
A typical day in the Progressive Weight Loss Phase
Breakfast | Lunch | Snack | Diner |
1 Kot preparation Tea or coffee without sugar 3 slices of traditional bred (45g) with a pea-size amount of butter (10g) or sugarless cereal 1 fruit | Raw vegetables + 1 tbsp of oil (mix of olive oil and colza) Lean meet or fish with cooked vegetables Starches cooked al dente 1 fruit 1 non-fat yoghurt | 1 KOT preperation 1 sugarless drink | Raw vegetables + 1 tbsp of oil (mix of olive oil and colza) Lean meet or fish with cooked vegetables 1 non-fat yoghurt |
