simple, bro... this is a simplistic version -- but you can pick up the book cheap in sm national and at the bookstore at the top floor of sm baguio. i wish i had that book when i first started.

- go without carbohydrates and sugar for at least two weeks. the reason for it is to jumpstart your body to use body fat for its daily energy requirements instead of carbohydrates. it is important to have fat in liberal amounts during this time. if you get headaches, reach for a paracetamol.

- trust me, it is just difficult for the first 3 days. after that, it's a breeze. just watch out for the hidden carbs and sugars.

- sample diet.

breakfast: two eggs (whatever way you like it)
beef tapa (eat all you can)

merienda: chicharon (eat all you can)

lunch: lechon kawali (eat all you can) bagnet is better!

merienda: more chicharon / hard-boiled eggs

dinner: kangkong tops / sayote greens

midnight snack: even more chicharon!

it may look scary but it worked for me, bro.

in hindsight, it's a must to read the book and then consult a doctor. i did without either but it would have been better if i did. at least i could have gotten my baseline blood chem readings before doing the diet.

pahabol: don't forget the multivitamins and some exercise.