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The High Performance Journal - September 3rd, 2024

Let's get this straight: Dieting can be a pain in the ass.

I know, I know. There are a million diets out there, and they all promise to make you look like a Greek God or Goddess if you just follow their magic formula.

But there's a catch: Most diets are TOO complicated.

Some might require you to count calories, measure every macro, and track food like some OCD food scientist. Others may have you eliminate entire food groups as if they were rubbing your insides with poison ivy.

And you know what? Ain't nobody got time for that.

Let me present to you something different. It's what I call the simplest diet on the planet...EVER.

This diet is as idiot-proof as it comes. How would I know? Even I can do it.

It's so good that I'm adding it as a module to our ​Lean Body 90 Course​ and it will be the first thing our clients do in our upcoming group coaching co-hort​.

The diet I'm talking about is called...

The Green Face Diet

What Is The Green Face Diet?

The Green Face Diet is about as bare-bones as it gets, but that's exactly what makes it so effective.

This is not about nibbling on rabbit food or starving yourself on some miserable 800-calorie-a-day plan.

No, you’ll be eating real food—food that actually does something for your body. The foods we eat will be optimized to get lean, increase energy, and focus.

The rules are so simple you could tattoo them on your forearm in 5 minutes:

1. If it’s a green vegetable (or came from the ground), you can eat it.
2. If it had a face or would’ve grown up to have a face, you can eat it.
3. If it’s not green (or came from the ground) and has no face, don’t eat it.

That’s it. Seriously. No fancy calculations, no meal plans that look like algebra equations. Just these embarrassingly simple rules.

Stick to them, and watch your body fat drop faster than a Lamborghini speeding down the Autobahn.

Why This Diet Works

Maybe you’re thinking, “Sure, it’s simple, but does it work?”

The answer is yes, and here’s why:

1. You’re Cutting Out The Crap

By sticking to ​Green Face Foods​, you automatically eliminate a ton of processed junk from your diet. No more chips, cookies, or sugary cereals. No more soda or energy drinks. These are just natural, whole foods that your body can use for fuel.

2. You’re Getting Plenty Of Protein And Fiber

The Green Face Diet is packed with protein from the meat, fish, and eggs​ and loaded with fiber from all the green veggies. Protein keeps you full and helps build muscle, while fiber keeps your digestive system running smoothly and prevents you from overeating.

3. It Trains Your Tastebuds

Eating a diet full of ultra-processed foods tends to manipulate your taste buds. Doing something like the Green Face Diet re-trains your tastebuds to eat "real" foods to the point where you'll crave them.

4. It’s Hard To Overeat

Let’s be real—how many times have you binged on broccoli or overdosed on chicken breast? The foods on the Green Face Diet are so nutrient-dense and filling that you’re unlikely to overeat them. And even if you did, you’d be stuffing yourself with healthy stuff, not empty calories.

5. It Eliminates Possible Food Sensitivities And Allergens

When you eat only what is essential, you're eliminating any potential allergens such as wheat or dairy. Sometimes, when going on this diet, people will drop several pounds of bloat by avoiding food sensitivities they didn't even know they had. The simple act of eating this way is a net positive for gut health​.

Who Is This Diet For?

This diet is perfect for anyone starting (or re-starting) their journey to getting back in shape.

Specifically, this is for people who want to get lean, improve their overall health, and want to jump-start their progress.

How To Do This Diet

The Faces

• Bacon
• Chicken breast/leg/thigh
• Eggs
• Ground beef
• Lamb
• Pork chop/loin
• Salmon
• Scallop
• Shrimp
• Steak (any cut)
• Tuna
• Turkey
• And more

The Greens

• Arugula
• Asparagus
• Broccoli
• Brussels sprouts
• Celery
• Cucumber
• Green beans
• Green peas
• Green peppers
• Kale
• Lettuce (any variety)
• Okra
• Snap peas
• Spinach
• Zucchini
• Fruits
• Much more...

Portion Sizes

1. Protein is the size of your fist.
2. Unlimited veggies.
3. One serving of fruit x 2 per day.
4. Carbs from the ground are the size of your palm.

Meal Frequency

You're aiming for 3 meals a day split apart every 3 to 5 hours.

Here's a sample meal plan: 

How Long Should You Do This Diet?

If you choose to follow this diet, I recommend sticking to it for 2 to 4 weeks. At that point, you should have lost a good amount of pounds and re-trained your taste buds.

After that, I would shift more to a ratio of 80-90% foods like the Green Face Diet and 10-20% flexible foods.

You Can't Screw This Up

The Green Face Diet is the simplest diet on the planet because it strips away all the BS and returns to basics.

It’s about eating real food that nourishes your body and keeps you healthy. There are no fads or gimmicks, just simple rules that anyone can follow.

So, if you’re tired of complicated diets that make you feel like you need a Ph.D. to figure out what to eat, try the Green Face Diet.

It’s simple, it works, and best of all, it's designed to make you lean and healthy.

Onwards and upwards 🚀

- Dan

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