THE ICE CUBE DIET

DIET PLAN PLAN

THE PLAN THAT HELPS YOU

LOSE WEIGHT

THE PLAN THAT HELPS YOU

ּLOSE WEIGHT

WHAT’S INSIDE

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Why We’re Overweight

Detox in 3 Days

5 What Is Hoodia?

6 Why Our Hoodia Works

7 Get Started, Get Moving

10 Ice Cube Diet Basics

13 14 Day Meal Plan

22 FAQs

24 What's Next?

Welcome to the Ice Cube Diet! You’ve taken an important first step in curbing your appetite, feeling good and leading a healthier lifestyle!

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orget fad diets, pills, and failed programs you’ve been on before. The Ice Cube Diet unlocks the secret to having power over food and looking fabulous. Each ice cube diet has 3,000 mg of fresh frozen Hoodia, a natural appetite suppressant. One ice cube diet a day, allows your body to adjust to being less hungry as you make smarter food choices, feel energized, and consume fewer calories. Start with our 14 day menu plan.

Then, repeat that menu over the next 2 weeks. Continue this healthy eating, exercise and Hoodia plan over the next six months to make sure it becomes an integral part of your daily routine. And along the way, don’t forget we’re here to help. Visit our website at www.icecubediet.com for more meal plans and nutritional advice as you make these healthy choices that will help you lose weight and feel great about yourself.

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WHY WE’RE OVERWEIGHT We’re In This Together!

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f you’re battling the bulge, you’re not alone. Two thirds of Americans are overweight, increasing their risk of diabetes, heart disease, cancer and other debilitating diseases. Unhealthy extra weight can also contribute to fatigue and low sex drive. But if you’ve tried and failed to lose weight in the past, take heart, don’t despair. Many people view their inability to control their weight as a personal failure instead of recognizing that we live in a food obsessed society where the deck is stacked against us. Food is pushed as the cure-all for stress, anger,

sadness or even boredom. We are bombarded with ads to eat in restaurants serving large or unlimited portions or for food and drinks with high and addictive amounts of fat and sugar that cause us to lose our ability to recognize true hunger and fullness. With the Hoodia Ice Cube Diet from Desert Labs you can repair and regain that ability, control your appetite and feel empowered about your food choices. This time you can succeed.

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HOW DOES HOODIA WORK? How Does Hoodia Curb Appetites?

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oodia is a succulent plant known for its ability to suppress appetite, having been used for thousands of years by the San people of the Kalahari desert, who would chew on Hoodia to ward off hunger, maintain high energy and quench their thirst during long hunting trips.

Scientists have extensively studied Hoodia for years to figure out what makes this plant so special. One molecule

of Hoodia, dubbed P57, has been isolated and shown to be an appetite suppressant. Normally, when we eat, glucose levels rise. This increase is sensed by the brain’s hypothalamus, which registers the “I’m full” message, so we stop eating, typically about 20 minutes later. Like blood sugar, P57 signals the brain that the body feels full and satisfied, but Hoodia works faster to signal the hypothalamus that you’re full. So you’ll eat less.

FAST FACT P57/Hoodia molecules are 10,000 times stronger than glucose in signaling the brain to tell your body that you are not hungry.

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WHY CHOOSE THE ICE CUBE DIET Not All Hoodia Products Are the Same!

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resh Hoodia has been shown to be an effective appetite suppressant, but while other Hoodia supplements are anything but fresh - made with alcohol or powder, placed into porkbased gelatin or vegetable capsules, where additives like talc or other fillers are added -- Desert Labs’ Ice Cube Diet Hoodia is a fresh frozen puree whole leaf product! It goes from harvest to freezing in 24 hours guaranteeing the quality, potency and freshness of our Hoodia.

Tests Show the Ice Cube Diet is Safe and Effective Desert Labs asked 111 women who wanted to lose weight to try the Hoodia Ice Cube Diet for 40 days. The results? • 88% lost significant pounds! • 67% ate less at meals! • More than 80% said the Hoodia Ice Cube Diet were easy to take, and had no unpleasant side effects!

FAST FACT Alkemist Labs regularly tests our Hoodia plants to insure their authenticity. Desert Labs freshly frozen Hoodia Ice Cubes are more concentrated and effective than dried Hoodia pills or extracts!

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GET STARTED AND MOVING Get Started! The more you know about your eating habits, the more successful you will be in using Hoodia and making important lifestyle changes. Think about when you eat the most and make the worst food choices. Those are the best times to take your appetite suppressing Hoodia Ice Cube Diet. If you are a day grazer, take it in the morning. If you’re an afternoon or late night eater, take the Hoodia later in the afternoon, to help you through the evening.

Get Moving! Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is more than calories in. It is also about calories out. Keeping your body fit by burning extra calories through exercise will only enhance

your success at losing weight on this diet Thirty minutes, three times a week, is a great way to get started. Find something you enjoy – bowling, walking in the mall, dancing – and do it with a friend who will encourage your new lifestyle. The Ice Cube Diet will help you start and maintain an exercise program because taking Hoodia will also increase your energy levels. The important thing is to just move! If you can’t run, jog. If you can’t jog, walk. Consult your doctor to come up with a healthy plan that works for you. Then make it a part of your new healthy life!

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DETOX IN THREE DAYS Begin with a Three-Day Detox!

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f you want a car to run right, you get a tune up. The way to get the most out of combining Hoodia with diet and exercise is to perform a tune up on your own body before starting the program. Begin taking Hoodia now and cleanse your digestive system to jumpstart your weight loss. But cleansing doesn’t mean starving yourself. Follow our sample menu for 72 hours and you'll not only get the most of the Ice Cube Diet, you’ll rid your body of toxins that have been robbing you of energy and important nutrients.

Sample Detox Menu • Breakfast: A wedge of melon and two hardboiled egg whites. • Lunch: Salad of allowed greens. Dressing - 2 tablespoons olive oil and lemon or 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon and 1/4 avocado. One allowed protein. • Snack: Take Hoodia with 2 allowed fruits. • Dinner: One allowed protein; salad of allowed greens. Dressing - 2 tablespoons olive oil and lemon or 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon and 1/4 avocado. Allowed vegetables. • Snack: Smoothie made of one cup 1% milk and one cup fruit or one cup juice and one cup allowed vegetables.

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DETOX IN THREE DAYS Detox Foods & Portions: Vegetables: Unlimited asparagus, bell peppers, celery, garlic, ginger, onion, jalapeno pepper, kale, lettuce, spinach, tomato, zucchini.

Proteins, Beans & Legumes 5 to 10 almonds, cashews, or walnuts, 1 cup lentils, 1 cup chickpeas, 4 oz. fish, 4 egg whites.

Fruits: 1 apple, banana, mango or orange; ½ cup blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries; 1 wedge cantaloupe, melon; 6 dates.

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ICE CUBE DIET BASICS Congratulations! You are now ready to move on from the detox diet and to the 14 day Ice Cube Diet plan. Look at this program as a way of life, where you don’t have to eliminate any food groups or starve yourself. While Hoodia Ice Cube Diet help control your appetite you will be enjoying a diet rich in the fruits, vegetables, lean protein, and whole grains listed here– foods designed to keep you satisfied and energized. If you want to design your own meal plan, here are the basics: Vegetables Unlimited servings of cucumber, lettuce, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, tomato, carrot, green and red pepper, kohlrabi, asparagus, onion, Brussels sprouts, cherry tomato, mushroom, celery, zucchini, and spinach. Limit beetroot, and artichoke to 2-3 servings per week.

Fruits * Average 2-3 servings per day of berries, apple, pear, apricot citrus fruit, papaya, watermelon, peach, nectarine, melon, and plum. Eat grapes, bananas, or pineapple no more than once a day.

Olive Oil, Nuts, Fats Average 5 or 6 nuts per day. Use avocado sparingly. Small amounts of olive oil can be used for salads and cooking. Fish and Seafood* Have fish or seafood at least two to three times a week. Choose least fatty fish – limit salmon to once a week.

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ICE CUBE DIET BASICS

Whole Grains/ High Carb Vegetables* Average 3 servings in your diet per day. These can be grains like couscous, brown rice, quinoa, whole wheat pasta, oatmeal, multigrain crackers, whole grain cereals, and breads. Eat sparingly: corn, sweet potato, and potato.

Beans and Legumes Average 1 to 3 servings in your diet per day including ½ cup of common beans, peas, soybeans, and chick-peas.

Poultry, Eggs, Dairy * Limited servings of low fat and lean varieties of this food group such as white meat chicken, egg whites, low fat dairy and yogurts. Meats Choose lean cuts of meat. Eat only 3 oz. of lean meat no more than twice a week.

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ICE CUBE DIET BASICS Serving Sizes*: High Carb Vegetables 1 medium potato or sweet potato; ¼ cup of corn. Fruit ½ cup of any kind of berries, one medium banana, apple, pear, apricot, citrus fruit, plum, peach, or nectarine; 2 slices of pineapple, watermelon, cantaloupe, melon, or papaya; 12 grapes. Fish and Seafood – 4 oz. (the size of a deck of cards) or ½ cup of tuna, salmon,

sea food, sole, flounder, tilapia, or cod. Whole Grains – ½ cup of couscous, brown rice, quinoa, whole wheat pasta, or oatmeal. 6 multigrain crackers, 1 cup whole grain cereals, 1 slice whole grain bread. Poultry, Eggs and Dairy 4 oz. white meat chicken; 3 egg whites; 1 cup yogurt; ½ cup of low fat milk or soft cheese; 1 slice low fat cheese.

FAST FACT Whole grains are higher in fiber content, keeping you feeling fuller for a longer period of time and flushing out unwanted sugar, fat and cholesterol.

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14 DAY DIET Day 1:

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Breakfast - 3/4 cup whole grain cereal with 1% milk; ½ cup berries.

Breakfast - 3/4 cup oatmeal made with 1% milk; ½ cup of strawberries.

Lunch - 2 slices 40 calorie whole grain bread; 4 oz. sliced turkey; 4 slices avocado; oil and vinegar to taste. Snack - Take one Ice Cube Diet* with an apple. Dinner - 4 oz. of fish; 1 cup broccoli roasted with olive oil and garlic; salad with unlimited vegetables; green beans wedge of cantaloupe. Snack - 4 oz. of low fat milk or 1/2 cup low fat yogurt.

Lunch - 4 oz. water packed tuna fish salad; whole wheat pita, tomato, cucumber with low fat Italian dressing; 1 cup fruit salad. Snack - Take one Ice Cube Diet with 6 whole grain crackers and 1 tablespoon of peanut butter. Dinner - 4 oz. chicken, sautéed cauliflower; salad - with lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes and onions; 2 tablespoons of low fat salad dressing or olive oil and lemon juice. Snack - 1/2 cup sorbet.

people find that taking the Ice Cube Diet in the early * Most evening controls their cravings best. However, if you feel that you need more help in the morning, take the Ice Cube Diet right after breakfast. Occasionally, to get the support you need following your diet, you can take one Ice Cube Diet in the morning and one in the evening.

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14 DAY DIET Day 3:

Day 4:

Breakfast - 3 egg white omelet with unlimited salad.

Breakfast - 1 whole grain waffle with 1 cup yogurt.

Lunch - Chopped Salad – (lettuce with unlimited vegetables; one protein: 1 cup garbanzo beans or 4 oz. grilled chicken or sea food or 3 oz. low fat cheese).

Lunch - Vegetable or chicken noodle soup with carrot or celery sticks.

Snack - Take one Ice Cube Diet with 1 cup Greek yogurt and 1/2 cup berries.

Snack - Take one Ice Cube Diet with a Berry Smoothie made with fresh berries and low fat milk. Dinner - 4 oz. grilled sea food; 1/2 cup couscous; 1/2 cup sautéed zucchini.

Dinner - Fajitas - (2 small corn tortillas: sautéed peppers Snack - 1 peach. and onions in olive oil; 4 to 4 oz. chicken; 3 tablespoons of salsa; FAST FACT 1/2 cup low fat shredded cheese). Olive oil and nuts contain Snack - 1 apple.

monounsaturated fats, which can help to reduce the LDL cholesterol levels, when replacing saturated fats in the diet.

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14 DAY DIET Day 5: Breakfast - Blueberry yogurt parfait made with ½ cup blueberries, 1 cup yogurt and 2/3 cup low fat granola. Lunch - Chef Salad - (1 cup romaine lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers, 1 oz. Swiss cheese, 1 oz. turkey, 1 oz. roast beef, 1 hardboiled egg); 2 tablespoons low fat dressing. Snack - Take one Ice Cube Diet with 5 or 6 almonds. Dinner - 1 cup pasta, 1/2 cup sauce; 3 oz. turkey meatballs; ½ cup garbanzo beans. Snack - 1/2 cup strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream.

FAST FACT One cup of garbanzo beans will provide you with 50% of the fiber recommended for daily consumption. The high fiber prevents blood sugar levels from rising too rapidly after a meal, which is especially good for anyone with diabetes, insulin resistance or hypoglycemia.

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14 DAY DIET Day 6:

Day 7:

Breakfast - 1 light English muffin with 2 tablespoon. peanut butter and sugar free jelly; small peach.

Breakfast - 1 cup reduced fat cottage cheese; 1 sliced apple sprinkled with cinnamon.

Lunch - 1 cup chicken salad; chicken salad made with grilled chicken, low fat mayo, celery and/or chunks of apples; 1 cup air pop popcorn. Snack - Take one Ice Cube Diet with a pear and 1 wedge laughing cow cheese. Dinner - 1 veggie burger or turkey burger; baked potato. Snack - 4 oz. skim milk or 1/2 cup frozen yogurt.

Lunch - Caesar Salad Wrap (whole grain wrap, romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese and low fat Caesar dressing;) 1 cup tomato soup. Snack - Take one Ice Cube Diet with 1/4 cup of dried berries and nuts. Dinner - 4 oz. steak, 1/2 cup roasted potatoes, and spinach. Snack - 1 orange.

FAST FACT Staying hydrated prevents over eating. Be sure to drink 8 to 10 glasses of fluid a day, preferably water, to keep your stomach full. Quite often people opt for food even though they are just thirsty.

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14 DAY DIET Day 8:

Day 9:

Breakfast - 1 cup yogurt; 3/4 cup high fiber cereal; 1/2 cup raspberries.

Breakfast - 1 hard boiled egg; 1 slice 40 calorie whole grain bread; wedge of cantaloupe.

Lunch - 2 slices light whole grain bread with 1 tablespoon peanut butter and sugar free jelly; baby carrots.

Lunch - Chopped Salad (lettuce, diced tomato, cucumber, onion, carrots, 1 cup chick peas or 1/2 cup chick peas and 1/2 cup kidney beans, 2 tablespoons low fat dressing);

Snack - Take one Ice Cube Diet with ½ cup low fat pudding.

Snack - Take one Ice Cube Diet with 1 cup of watermelon.

Dinner - Grilled Chicken Greek Salad (4 oz. grilled chicken, 2 oz. feta cheese, 5 olives, lettuce, 2 tablespoons low fat dressing; cucumber sliced with 2 tablespoons Hummus).

Dinner - 1 grilled chicken sandwich on a light English muffin; baked potato, pickles; carrots and celery sticks.

Snack - 1 pear.

Snack - 1 sugar-free ice pop.

FAST FACT Weight training builds muscles & muscles speed metabolism to permanently reduce fat, even while at rest. In the beginning, use small hand weights.

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14 DAY DIET Day 10: Breakfast - 1 cup yogurt; 1/2 cup fruit salad. Lunch - 1/2 turkey sandwich on light bread; 1 cup vegetable or lentil soup. Snack - Take one Ice Cube Diet with 5 or 6 almonds.

FAST FACT It is important to recognize true “hunger” as opposed to “cravings” when we just feel like eating. If you are hungry, opt for protein or whole grain foods. These will keep your blood sugars even, allowing you to be satisfied.

Dinner - 4 oz. fish; roasted cauliflower; 1/2 cup brown rice. Snack - 1 cup berries and dollop of whipped cream.

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14 DAY DIET Day 11:

Day 12:

Breakfast - Berry Banana Smoothie (1% milk and 1 cup berries, 1/2 banana and ice).

Breakfast - 1 cup of cream of wheat, slivered almonds and dash of light maple syrup.

Lunch - 1 whole wheat wrap with 2 oz. mozzarella, roasted peppers and tomato; oil and vinegar to taste and lettuce; 1/2 cup chick peas) and salad.

Lunch - Spanish Egg White Omelet (egg whites, peppers and salsa); sliced lettuce and tomato.

Snack - Take one Ice Cube Diet with 100 calorie protein bar. Dinner - 4 oz. poached salmon; 1/2 cup wild rice; zucchini and tomatoes. Snack - 1/2 cup sorbet.

Snack - Take one Ice Cube Diet with 1 cup edamame. Dinner - Grilled Chicken (4 ounces chicken, tomato sauce); 1/2 cup angel hair pasta; 1/2 cup green beans; 1 nectarine. Snack - ½ cup of berries and dollop of whipped cream.

FAST FACT Simple sugars increase blood sugars, turn into fat and cause increased weight gain and hunger. Limit these to small quantities, preferably not more than once a day.

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14 DAY DIET Day 13:

Day 14:

Breakfast - 2 slices light toast with 1/2 cup cottage cheese and cinnamon; sliced apple.

Breakfast - 3 egg white omelet with mushrooms; 1 slice light whole grain toast; 1/2 cup fruit salad.

Lunch - Chef's Salad (lettuce, tomato, kidney beans, 2 oz. sliced chicken or turkey, 2 slices of avocado). Snack - Take one Ice Cube Diet with wedge of cantaloupe. Dinner - 4 oz. sea food; 1 cup yellow rice; 1/2 cup peppers and mushrooms. Snack - 1 sugar free chocolate ice pop.

FAST FACT Sometimes a cup of rich flavorful coffee can be as satisfying as a fattening snack - just skip the milk and sugar and you can have as much as you like - especially if you opt for decaf.

Lunch - 1 cup lettuce with 1 cup assorted vegetables; add one protein: 1 cup garbanzo beans or 4 oz. turkey or 3 oz. cheese; 100 calories baked chips or 2 breadsticks. Snack - Take one Ice Cube Diet with one serving of watermelon. Dinner - 4 oz. turkey burger, baked sweet potato; 1/2 cup string beans. Snack - 4 oz. of 1% milk or 1/2 cup low fat pudding.

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FAST FACT No need to skip an evening cocktail or glass of wine. Just keep it to 4 oz. of wine or 1 1/2 oz. of whiskey a day.

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FAQs

Now that you're on your way to a healthier, happier lifestyle, don't forget we're with you on this journey. Visit us at www.icecubediet.com where our dietician will answer your questions about the Ice Cube Diet as well as nutrition and fitness

Ask the Dietician Q: I am an overweight female who has tried so many diets. I’ve found that nothing seems to have worked. I heard about this diet on TV and wanted to know, is it rightw for me? A: We know it can be frustrating to have tried so many diets and not found success with losing weight or keeping it off. For so many people one of the biggest challenges is limiting caloric intake and portion control.

The Ice Cube Diet was created with this in mind. It helps limit intake and give you control. As you take in less calories, you’ll find your stomach will also shrink and you will be more content with smaller portions of even your favorite foods. Q: I have high blood pressure. Can I try the Ice Cube Diet? A: Anyone who is taking any prescription medication or under the care of a doctor for

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a medical condition, should consult with their physician prior to starting any diet program. Q: How many pounds can I lose a month? I am 4 foot 9 and weigh 180 lbs. A: We have found that how much you will lose can vary greatly depending on how much you need to lose and what diet and exercise changes you make. Once you start taking the Ice Cubes you will find that you feel more

satisfied and will eat less. This in itself will allow you to be successful in losing weight, which may vary from 2 to 4 lbs a week on average. For those who follow the suggested Ice Cube Diet Meal Plan along with taking the Ice Cubes, the expected weight loss will be greater. The amount of weight one might lose can increase to 4 to 6 lbs in a week, again depending on your starting point, exercise meal and commitment to the me plan. Stay focused and you will surely reach your goal.

What's Next?

We know it takes more than a two week commitment to a diet and exercise plan to reach your goal. Here's what to do next: • Repeat the 14 day meal plan we've provided. • Check our website for more meal plans you can use over the next few weeks and months to increase your weight loss and reach your goal. • While online, sign up there for our newsletter for more weight loss tips and encouragement as you make your lifestyle changes permanent.

For more information, call: 1-877 806-6661 visit us at: www.icecubediet.com