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• Why are There So Few Calories In the Meal Plan?

  In Live It!, the goal is to lose about 1 to 2 pounds a week, so that means taking in at least 500 to 1,000 calories a day less than you normally do. When you set your daily calorie level, keep in mind that you can adjust it based on your goals and how quickly you want to lose w…

• Does the Diet Offer Any Tools That Can Help Keep Me On Track?

  Yes! As a member, you'll be able to log your progress and stay committed to your goals with the Food & Fitness Journal, Habit Tracker and Fitness Planner, as well as a Weight, Inch and Nutrient Tracker. You’ll also learn how to eat well with hundreds of delicious recipes, m…

• Can the Diet Be Adapted for Heart Health, Vegetarian, Low-glycemic Diets, Etc.?

  A guiding principle of the Mayo Clinic Diet is eating an abundance of delicious vegetables, fruits and whole grains, while also learning how to make smart food choices to help reduce consumption of fats and sweets. And yes, the diet can be adapted to meet specialized dietary ne…

• How Do I Know If the Mayo Clinic Diet is Right for Me?

  The Mayo Clinic Diet is not a one-size-fits-all approach to weight loss. It is not a fad. This program helps people from all walks of life make simple, healthy, pleasurable changes that  can help them achieve a weight they can maintain for the rest of their lives.