Maintenance in the Zone
The maintenance program for the Zone is very similar to what you have been doing all along. Daily blocks will remain the same, but fat blocks will double. The reason that monounsaturated fat is added is because it has no effect on insulin. Fat will provide your body with the energy it needs and will also stop your body from tapping into its own fat stores.
Start by doubling fat blocks as illustrated in the chart below showing a 3 block meal.
Ensure that most of your fat is coming from monounsaturated fats ie almonds, macadamia nuts, pecans, cashews, olive oil, almond butter, peanut butter and avocados.
Keep making adjustments until your body fat remains stabilized. If you notice that your weight increases after a week, slightly cut back on fat blocks. Conversely, if you notice that your weight is still decreasing add a few more fat blocks.
HOW TO MAINTAIN ONCE GOAL WEIGHT ACHIEVED
| Protein (7g) | Carbohydrate (9g) | *Fat (1.5g) |
| Protein (7g) | Carbohydrate (9g) | Fat (1.5g) |
| Protein (7g) | Carbohydrate (9g) | Fat (1.5g) |
| Fat (1.5g) | ||
| Fat (1.5g) | ||
| Fat (1.5g) | ||
| 21 g P | 21 g C | 9 g F (4.5 g hidden in P) |
*If eating no-fat protein sources (ie egg whites, protein powders) add three more mini blocks (1.5 g each) of fat.
