Dr. Phil Weight Loss Challenge

Dr. Phil McGraw encourages weight loss by separating food into two separate categories: high-response cost and low-response cost. According to Dr. Phil, high-response cost foods take time to prepare and eat, therefore they are not easily accessible or available to eat immediately or uncontrollably. Examples of high-response cost foods include meat, poultry, fruit, vegetables, beans, whole grains and some cereals. Low-response cost foods are easy to prepare and eat, and makes you wanting to eat larger amounts in a quick fashion.

In addition to these two categories, Dr. Phil separated foods into two separate categories according to their nutritional value: high-yield and low-yield. High-yield foods provide a high level of nutrients relative to the amount of calories. Low-yield foods are just the opposite. The best combination of the four categories are high-response cost, high-yield foods, which Dr. Phil says are hunger suppressors that promote fast weight loss. For more information, visit: www.drphil.com.