Dr. Alwin Lewis, says that drinking plenty fluid is an important part of his diet: It will help you to keep feeling full and hydrated. Even if it’s diet soda, it’s okay – just keep those calories to a big fat zero. . He recommends a breakfast every morning of a big cup of black coffee and a "juicy" multi-vitamin. His school of thought points out that the body goes into a fasted mode at night, and the longer you can extend this state, the more weight you’ll lose. This is where it comes down to you, as this is a modified fasting technique. You could eat 5 bites of lettuce, 5 bites of lobster Thermidor, or you could eat 5 bites of a Snickers bar (Dr. Alwin explains that a Snickers is the easiest way to set your 'hungerstat'). To see the most healthy success, vary these five bites as a meal – three bites of a hamburger, plus two bites of an apple, for example. Bite sizes will vary per person- General rule of thumb, if your bite takes more than 1 swallow it is too big of a bite.  Taking a multivitamin daily will help your body receive the nutrients you might miss from eating less food. On average people do not get the recommended daily vitamins, so taking a vitamin is always best! Make sure that you have at least one bite of protein a day. Dinner has the exact same stipulations as lunch: 5 bites of any variety of foods. One of the goals of this diet is to make your choices fairly monotonous, eat your five bites and move on. Find other activities to fill your time.  Your stomach will adjust to the amount of food you are now eating, your hunger stat will be set!, . One of the reasons people tend to like this diet is that it allows anything. You could eat five bites of cheesecake, cookies and ice cream, if you so desired, as long as you stick to your 5 bites per meal! Dr. Lewis acknowledges that the low amount of food does not furnish your body enough of the vitamins and mineral micro-nutrients it needs to maintain and to function, especially over a long period of time. Because of this, he advocates that all dieters take a multi-vitamin every day. To keep going, this stipulation needs to be adhered to.  This may seem like an unnecessary part of a balanced diet, but ‘’do not’’ skip it. A gummy vitamin is delicious and can seem like a sweet treat amid the pangs of hunger – as an additional, free bite, if you will. Making sure a few of your bites are loaded up with protein. Get about two bites of protein food every day (a medium sized Snickers has several grams of protein for instance). It is far too easy to get all of your calories from carbohydrates and fat –   The easiest way to do this is with nuts, meat; chicken, turkey, beef and fish are – all jam-packed. Tofu also has some protein. Dr. Lewis does say that 12 bites total per day is fine; so, if you’d like, you can have a bite of something between meals.

Summary: Drink as much of any beverage as you want as long as it doesn’t contain calories. Take 5 bites of any food at lunch. Take 5 bites of anything at dinner. Take one multi-vitamin with minerals, and take a purified, concentrated omega 3 fish oil capsule every day. Avoid dehydration by keeping your hydration levels balanced. Take a one-bite snack between meals, if you’d like.


Have fun with your American Girl doll by playing school! Teach her all about your favorite subjects, help her with her spelling, and give her pop quizzes. You can use your own schoolwork, write on a dry erase board, or make flashcards. You can even make your AG doll her own locker and desk out of cardboard boxes.  If you want to make your school day more exciting, stage pretend fire drills or tornado drills! Give your doll stickers to recognize a job well done! Playing house is always fun, but it will be even more fun when you have a special baby like your AG doll! Feed your baby, read her stories, and put her down for a nap. While you’re taking care of your doll, make sure to keep up with your other responsibilities, like taking care of the house and paying your bills.  Playing house is good practice for when you’re really a grown-up! To change things up, you can pretend that you’re the babysitter and your AG doll’s parents have gone out for the night! Set out plates, cups, and pretend food, and serve your American Doll a nice meal. If you don’t have any pretend food, make your own by cutting shapes out of colored paper, or print out pictures of food online and cut them out! Just be sure to ask for permission before you use the scissors.  You can even make your own restaurant for your doll! Don't try to feed your AG doll real food, or you could accidentally stain her. It’s important to make sure your American Girl stays in good health! Pretend to be a doctor and give your doll a thorough checkup. Check her ears, listen to her heart, test her reflexes, and take her temperature with a thermometer to make sure she’s healthy and strong. If she’s not feeling well, nurse her back to health!  If your AG doll has an injury, wrap it up in a bandage or put a bandaid on her. You might also want to play dentist and check your AG doll for cavities. Don’t forget to fill out your doll’s medical chart! Have a blast with your American Girl doll by having a competition. Include other dolls and toys, and have them compete to see who’s the best. You could host a singing competition, a dance contest, a gymnastics match, a race, or anything else you can think of. Act as the judge and decide on the winner.  If you have friends with AG dolls, invite them over for the contest too! You could also have your AG doll judge your performance in a contest if you want. You can play pretend with your AG doll anywhere you go! If you go to the park, pretend she's helping you push the swing. wing with her at the park, let her help you pick out an outfit if you go shopping, or have her order from the menu if you’re dining at a restaurant. The possibilities for play are endless when you have your AG doll with you! Just be careful if you go to a beach or the pool, so you don’t get your doll wet. Water can ruin her soft body, rust her eyes, and cause her hair to fall out.
Summary: Teach your AG doll what you're learning at school. Be your American Girl doll's mommy. Host your own tea party or restaurant. Give your AG doll a checkup. Stage a competition for your American Girl doll. Go on adventures with your doll out into the real world.