The same fat fighting action plan, with all new recipes to take kilos off and keep them gone.

Greg Wells has been a keen test subject for the development of Kick Start 2010. He's lost 32 kilograms, coming down from 136 kilograms to 102 kilograms, in just 14 weeks.

When Doctor John Darcy first introduced Kick Start in 2003 on Today Tonight, he had no idea how popular the eating plan would be. The two stage 28-day program concentrates on lean proteins like fish, lean meats, low G.I foods and low or no fat foods.

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"I was about 126 centimetres and I'm down to about 100 centimetres now. I want to get down to say, 90 kilograms," Greg said.

"With Kick Start it was all about balancing your proteins and your carbs and getting a good balance of everything," Dr Darcy said.

"There have been so many changes in the last three to four years we have incorporated the best of those into this new kick start diet. What are the dos of the diet? Well, essentially what we are trying to do is re-establish the sort of eating pattern we had when we were evolving; breakfast is the key meal of the day."

"And for the 'do nots' I think the essential thing is to fall in love with your green grocer. The less processed food you eat the better you are going to be. Because the truth of the matter is we don't know what is in processed food," Dr Darcy said.

"Once you become an adult and you proceed through adulthood, Kick Start is for you. Basically it is designed to help all sorts of people in great need."

"If you're looking for a short term Kick Start, and a long term eating plan then Kick Start is for you."

There are two phases to the Kick Start. Phase one is a 14 day metabolism reset program using soups, fresh vegetables and some fruit. Carbs are cut right back.

Phase two consists of a recipe plan with low G.I foods. Lean meats and fish and low fat dairy.

Dietician Geraldine Georgeou ensured all sure the recipes are all healthy.

She says participants can expect to lose half a kilogram to one kilogram a week.

The new recipes push poached eggs or omelettes for breakfast, or baked beans and a slice of toast, or a simple smoothie to start the day.

Lunch can be a lean chicken sandwich, falafel rolls or a smoked salmon wrap. While dinner offers roast vegetable pasta, chicken bakes, even garlic and chilli prawns.

New Idea Magazine Lifestyle Editor Andrea Black says those who take part in the diet can expect to drop a dress size by Christmas.

"There are a million diets out there and a lot of them are fad, detoxy diets which can be a little dangerous. The thing about the Kick Start diet is it is holistic. It affects your whole lifestyle," Black said.

"Bread is not banned. Pancakes aren't banned. There's some beautiful recipes in there. It's all about eating a balanced diet and living a balanced lifestyle."

Links and information

Click here to print one of the delicious Kick Start Diet recipes.

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