The Rotation diet was created by an obesity expert and psychologyst and it can help you lose excess weight by reducing overall calorie intake without lowering body's metabolic rate as in case of fasting. The Principles of Rotation Diet
The plan is a rotations of diets of different calorie levels but there are no calorie restrictions for the following 1-4 weeks. For instance, you must follow a very extremely low calorie regimen for three days, then a more modest calorie reduction for the next four days and after that it includes a week of mild calorie control. Different Calorie-Controlled Eating Plans
According to this diet men and women should have different calorie levels. This plan is aimed at creating a calorie deficit of about 7000 calories in the first week and about 6000 calories in the second. The authors of the diet claim that this type of nutrition can cause a weight loss of about 4 pounds.  Diet Plan for Women:
- 600 calories a day for 3 days
- 900 calories a day for 4 days
- 1200 calories a day for 7 days
Diet Schedule for Men:
- 1200 calories per day for 3 days
- 1500 calories per day for 4 days
- 1800 calories per day for 7 days The Dangers of Rotation Diet
It should be mentioned that some of this recommended menues are very low calorie and may cause serious hunger pangs. If this occurs it is advised to eat "free vegetables" like asparagus, celery, lettuce, cucumber, spinach, watercress and zucchini, or "safe" fruits such as apples, berries, cantaloupe, grapefruit, oranges, peaches and pineapple. Rotation Diet: Portion Sizes
The portion sizes are standard on this diet, they are the same as outlined in the Dietary Guidelines For Americans issued by USDA. Caffeine and alcohol are not restricted on this diet. Changing behaviour to lose weight
This diet contains tips on behavioral management in order to ease hunger, appetite and diet compliance. Many dieters will find these recommendations very helpful and useful. Conclusion
If you follow all the recommenations carefuly you will be able to lose excess weight faster. However, because this diet is low-calorie this may lead to severe hunger pangs and it can become very hard for you to carry on. If you return to your normal eating habits rebound weight gain is probable. It will be beneficial to consult your doctor before you stick to the Rotation diet and also take a multinutrient (multivitamin and multimineral) supplement during the diet.
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