The Truth About Dr. Now's Famous Diet Plan For My 600-Lb Life

As "My 600-lb Life" continues to be popular with viewers, more people are wondering whether the Dr. Now diet plan could work for them, too. However, as Healthline notes, it's only for the most extreme cases and should not be undertaken without the assistance of a medical professional. If you are looking to try it out, though, the diet involves eating two to three meals per day of about 400-600 calories each, depending on the frequency. Additionally, no snacks are allowed. You can't have any sugar and also need to increase your protein and fiber intake overall.

It's worth remembering, though, that this is an extremely restrictive diet. Moreover, it isn't sustainable in the long run, because Dr. Now and surgeons like him explicitly use it for patients that need to lose a lot of weight quickly. As registered dietitian Erin Palinski-Wade warned U.S. News, "Following a restrictive diet like this long term can increase the risk of nutrient deficiencies as well as lead to disordered eating patterns." She added, "This is a medically supervised weight loss plan and should not be attempted by individuals on their own without guidance of a physician and dietitian."