I explained the same thing to Noah in the comment above yours. It was the easiest, fastest, and most effective diet I ever tried. I only use salt and blackpepper for seasoning. Don’t focus on where you are right now. Long story short, when I discovered the steak and eggs diet, I was one happy man. Also 12 oz of steak is too much for me. and I need to be about 160 though I look and feel good at 175. I have been on a ketogenic diet for most of this year and it’s worked wonders. However, that’s something you should experiment with and decide on your own. Nothing is off limits on cheats days. Michael, in my experience, any cut of steak works fine. Yes, that’s fine. I understand you are not a doctor…..lol….I guess my message was information overload…..it gets very confusing out there….such contradictory advise from all directions ….anyway……I did start doing the steak and eggs on Sunday 8 May at 86 kg. I’m not sure what you meant at the end there in your last sentence. Remember, a lot of the information on the internet can be misleading. Are whey&water protein shakes allowed before/after workouts? If you don’t have luck with discounts, stick to ground beef. Do you have any links on youtube that I can watch or any articles? Best of luck in your competition. thank you! Great article! Amazing work, Michael! Hi, Thanks for the great information. did I make mistake? Normaly, people loss weight at how many days after start this diet? That means no milk, brown sauce/BBQ sauce. After 4-5 days of low carbs, you’re muscles are depleted of glycogen and your leptin levels drop. Yes, there are many people who substitute steak for other high protein meat (fish, chicken, etc.). So I was wondering if one meal a day could still help me lose weight, thank you in advance. I am sure I can do 6 days but is there any reason not to do that many in a row? Add the lean ground beef to pot. I wanted to know if I can do it without any exercise at all? My favorite part about it isn’t that it’s easy, it’s that it works and keeps me full. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. You basically eat a very basic combination of protein and fat to reset a stall you are experiencing on the Ketogenic Maybe you can have one meal around 11am and the other around 6pm. What I love the most is that it keeps me full and my energy levels are consistent throughout the day. So I hope I am welcomed back and that I can post my results again as it really helps. Their testosterone and good cholesterol levels increased, while their bad cholesterol decreased. Cheers! Interestingly enough, “fat” is vital in our diets. Water helps flush out fat, toxins, and keeps you regular. A lot of people substitute steak for other fatty meats and claim to get great results. What kind of results do u get when following this diet and on average how many eggs and how many ounces of steak do u usually eat for two meals? Do you think I would have success if I eat one scrambled egg before my am work out and then lunch and dinner? However, you’re still going to get amazing results if you have an egg before a workout. Remember that “cheating” doesn’t mean eating until you feel sick. However, at the end of the day, any steak will work as far as fat loss is conerned. There’s 35g Carb and 8g Sugar per 100g. 2 grams per 1 Kilogram of body weight to not loose muscle ? On the contrary, my blood work actually improved. Not to be graphic but did not have a bowel movement until my cheat day, just wondering is that normal while being on this diet? You sure can! Probably 3 quarts and 2 cups of greentea and 2cups of black coffee…. Anything with sugar has carbohydrates. However, the good thing about a cheat day is that you get a break from steak and eggs. Hey Alex, i think i need the cheat day explained abit more, because i have a bad problem with eating dessert excessively especially after not touching it for 5 days, my brain cannot stop at 1, its like it goes into some crazy state where theres no limit and if i feel a full bloated feeling from it, that does not last longer than 20 mins and cravings are back to normal dying for more chocolate. of sea salt in water at bedtime. Other diets tend to keep me hungry and irritable. So, don’t be scared. Lamb is an acceptable substitute. I’m eager to try this but I think whats scary for me is that I’m worried about gaining with all the extra calories. I’ve heard of this diet from one of the great old-school bodybuilders, Vince Geronda. I do recommend you drink plenty of water which will help you stay regular. Read about Steak and Eggs diet and started it today….not 100% sure of the rules till now. I’m doing this with my wife… 1 day 1 meal 250g wagyu meltiq 3 eggs only with salt and pepper, drink water and americano coffee no sugar at all, I did this diet before and lost 9-10kgs in 2017 January, Now, I’m doing again with my wife but this time I’m using wagyu meltiq which is lot of fats… and also using salted butter (last time I used unsalted butter), But, why only 200g lost every day? Just eat until you’re full, don’t ever force yourself to eat if you’re not hungry. I have two meals (lunch and dinner) and just black coffee for breakfast. Hi, I would recommend you drink black coffee (no cream or sugar) only and eliminate the cheese. However, I can’t say from experience because when I follow this plan, I follow it the way I wrote about it in the article. Would a tbsp. Just wanna ask as organic steak is very expensive in my country, can i use Frozen Beef Cubes like those So far, it’s been fine… yesterday, I bought some pre-cut pineapple from whole foods as a mini cheat day.. it was glorious! I’ve only re-gained 7 but still, seven is seven! You’re allowed to drink water, unsweetened tea, and. For me to stay at the deficit I have to stick to pretty lean meats. What is the average amount of weight do people typically lose in a 2 week period? 40years old and weighs 64kg. The harder your body works, the more calories you burn, the quicker the weight-loss. It’s 5 days of steak and eggs and then one cheat day. But only you will truly know the results you’ll get if you decide to try it. I highly doubt it. How much water would you say you’re drinking daily? And im running out of time. I was really fat. yeah i alsted for 6 days cause when i did my cheat day i couldnt go back ! Is it ok to eat lets say less than 3/4 lb of meat and still have good reaults? I’ve never used pork as a substitute for steak, so I can’t say. I have started the diet. Hello, I was wondering if I could eat just one meal a day with this, I know people complain about there not being three but although me being big, I hardly eat.. The best thing is too experiment and see if you still get amazing results with any tweaks and changes you make. Also, I can’t finish my plate. This is it most of the time. A lot of people claim they don’t feel hungry at all, just like you, when they do this diet. I will be trying it in a week. I brought margarine because I tought it was butter… My bad. Salads and a small desert. If it isn’t steak or eggs, I don’t eat it. However, try it and see how it works for you. I'll also frequently add some pork sausage. A few typos in my original post- new = knew. I may take in a couple of carbs according to a tracker im using. Perfect. These comments are a case study in unnecessarily trying to complicate a simple thing LOL – Beef and eggs only! Max. I was so happy to stumble on your blog and can’t believe you find time to reply to all questions. All of these things will interfere with the fat burning process. Hey Alex, Just don’t eat EXTRA on purpose just because you can. use for stewing? This is due to the lack of carbohydrates. Yeah, report back and let me know how it goes! My meat is fatty. Which One Is Bad? Put on 15 since my surgery….I am not a couch potato, am busy all day long,but not aerobically…. she was 40 with her first hip, and died of MRSA in 2011:( anyways….I believe in the benefits of LC and healthy fat…. Just a little update… as of this morning, I’m at 167.4, a loss of 4.4 pounds. I will check in again in a week or so for another update. At the end, it’s all a matter of personal preference. At the end of the day, you’re the only one who can make the decision of what you do and don’t do. I bought some T-bone steaks, organic eggs, and organic butter (more on this below). There’s plenty of details regarding leptin and fat burning, but I won’t waste your time. I weight 220 and can eat a lot if I was to eat at the max allowance of eggs and steak would I still lose fat, or do I need to make sure im not going over 2000 cals. Have you been taking before and after pictures? As far as the creatine is concerned – I know people who take creatine and also eat plenty of meat on a daily basis. Remember, you don’t count calories on this diet. The best thing, Roy, is for you to experiment and find what works best. even now I just eat only at evening (1 day 1 meal) but still only lost few…. and also i’m on a Bcaa supplement as well as Creatine mono.. though i know about 2 lbs of beef is about 5grms of Creatine mono..so should i discontinue my supps? I manage fitness studio 2 times a week and hour each lifting weights. Just want to know the rooibos tea can i drink as much as i like. Beef cubes are an acceptable option as long as they don’t have added sugar. Save it for your cheat day for best results. when cooked because it loses water. There will also be synthetic estrogens injected into the cow to increase growth. In order to keep these levels high, you need to spike them back up. However, what I can say is that you will lose a LOT if you follow the plan correctly. If there really is truth behind doing exercise on an empty stomach, I can get used to it. I wanted to ask how do you afford just eating steak 12 times a week. Simply put, it is a 3 day diet, where you eat only eggs, fats, cheese (optional) and seasonings (optional). As far as how much butter to use, there are no limits. I usually try to go hard in the gym so I include Vitargo (dextrose) in my shakes too. So because I wasn’t eating I ended up hungry and binged on day 3. Once the Instant Pot turns off add the chicken broth and water to the pot. Doing the LCHF my blood glucose is between 4.1 – 5.0, my ketones averaged 0.7 and my ph 7.25. The reason being that coffee works as a diuretic. Of course, don’t stuff your face until you throw up. What is necessary is that you drink A LOT of water. Also, most people notice that after 2 to 3 days of steak and eggs, their appetite is gone. I don’t do fasted cardio because some days I do back to back classes (2 hours) usually strength with cardio or cardio and Pilates or yoga. It wasn’t because I overate, that’s for sure! so my question, can i substitute mayo for the butter as my fat?? Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet. today is the 9th day… but why I only lost 2kg? Did i do some mistakes? I’m now On day two of this diet, the first day wasn’t going well, sleep problem and I always alert and energy thru the roof night time. You can drink any tea as long as it contains 0 calories. Dan, glad to hear I’ve been able to help you. I drink about 3 liters mineral water everyday, i eat about 300-350 grams beef steak each meal and 3 eggs half boiled, everyday 2 meals and black coffee 1 mug everyday the egg was a LITTLE easier i tried boiled… after downing 6 as fast as i could it just so hard so omlettes were the next best thing ! What risk is there by not exercising. I mixed mayo in my eggs to make egg salad with my steak. It will balance your electrolytes. Also, being female, do I need to worry about an increase in testosterone? Thanks. Sometimes the number on the scale doesn’t move but their overall body fat percentage continues to decrease. . This is a diet which has helped many people lose weight. I could finally lay my hands on ground ecological beef. I would eliminate it. to 6 oz. A minimum of 6 eggs a day, with 1 Tablespoon of fat per egg, and 1 oz of cheese per egg. I wouldn’t recommend the coconut milk sauce unless it has absolutely no carbs. I cannot imagine that could all be water and wish I could have found my body fat caliper to have measured, but I’ve misplaced it. Had my cheat day anyway and then a day later dropped 8 pounds. Measuring your body fat percentage? Try it without calorie counting. Regarding the “calories issue” – that’s one of the great things about this diet – the fact that you don’t need to concern yourself with that. You get full quick because this diet is VERY filling. Eat what you want on these days, but don’t eat just to eat. I’m on day one and couldn’t quite finish my first meal prep Tupperware. Cheat days reset leptin levels. Many things influence your weight (fat loss, water retention, whether you’ve gone to the bathroom or not, muscle gain, etc.). Alex, Repeat until thin. Stick to steak and eggs only if your goal is to lose weight. I highly doubt it. To my question though: I’m femail. Siri. the difference is I’m using lot of fats meat, I’m using wagyu meltiq and salted butter (last time I used unsalted) I am 6’4, 268 lbs with a large frame so I hold my weight fairly well. Do you think this is ok to follow this way and still get the great results? I did it, but this morning I was so hungry I ate 2 eggs and cut two pieces off of my steak and ate that. As long as you keep working out, you shouldn’t lose any muscle while on steak and eggs. – 24 oz. Your body has to work VERY hard to digest protein (steak and eggs) and as a result it burns a lot of calories in the process. I couldn’t get my mind to accept that eating steak and eggs would be healthy. Hello, greeting from Mexico. I drink over a gallon of water a day. Probably not. I have tweaked this diet to combine the intermittent fasting so i have 1 meal a day of just under 3/4pound of steak and 4-5 eggs, i cook this in coconut oil and add butter. A tip I wanted to pass on as well. Steak and eggs is VERY filling. I posted last year and had great success with the plan but I got so tired of beef and eggs, admittedly that I went off the rails on one of my cheat days and never went back on plan until now. IM 5feet 8 inches and weight aprox 85 kilos , so that like 185 lbs Hi Carrie, so you’re concern is that you feel hot and are sweating?…And water is always important, regardless of the diet you’re doing. Eat whatever you want that day. When you lose all the weight you want, don’t fear eating carbs.