Title: Model-Influencer Defends Unusual 3,000-Calorie Diet Recommended by ‘Numerous Professionals’
Byline: Adriana Diaz | August 4, 2023 | 8:32pm
Philadelphia-based model influencer, Elizabeth Seibert, 22, is facing criticism after revealing her highly unusual daily diet, which involves consuming 3,000 calories in just over 3 hours. Seibert claims that this diet was recommended to her by “numerous professionals” and has significantly improved her overall well-being.
In a YouTube video, Seibert walks viewers through her daily meal plan. She starts her day with a high-fat meal consisting of a four-ounce patty of ground beef cooked in butter, topped with cheddar cheese, kimchi, lettuce, and a fried egg. This breakfast alone amounts to approximately 670 calories. She washes it down with a cup of coffee containing 11 ounces of heavy cream, adding an additional 1,100 calories. Seibert also emphasizes that she takes 32 vitamins to address her nutrient deficiencies.
At 11:30 am, Seibert has her second meal, which includes yogurt topped with kefir, fresh fruit, almonds, and hemp seeds, totaling around 390 calories. An hour later, she consumes a cup of broth with beef tallow and more cheddar cheese, adding 730 calories. Seibert’s final meal of the day is a small snack of berries and cheddar cheese at 1 pm.
Acknowledging the concern regarding her diet, Seibert emphasizes that she is under the supervision of multiple professionals and advises viewers not to consider her diet as medical advice. She claims to have been on this “medical diet” for seven months, during which she has been able to discontinue all medications and feels significantly better.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, a person of Seibert’s age should consume between 2,000 and 2,400 calories in a day, depending on their lifestyle. Seibert’s daily caloric intake exceeds this range, as she consumes just under 3,000 calories between 9:30 am and 1 pm and abstains from eating for the rest of the day.
However, nutrition experts and casual viewers alike have expressed shock and concern over Seibert’s extreme eating habits, especially considering her past struggles with an eating disorder. Registered Dietitian (RD) and food blogger Abbey Sharp criticized Seibert’s diet on TikTok, calling it a “recipe for disaster” and stating that it makes it “impossible to meet your nutrient needs.”
Seibert’s video is part of a growing trend on social media platforms like TikTok, where young, white female influencers without proper nutritional expertise provide diet advice. A study conducted in 2022 revealed that such content contributes to promoting “toxic” diet culture and presents unrealistic and inaccurate information about food, nutrition, and health.
It is essential to approach extreme diets with caution and consult qualified professionals for personalized advice. Dangerous dieting practices can have severe consequences on both physical and mental health, as evidenced by the unfortunate death of a vegan TikTok influencer who exclusively ate exotic fruits and died of starvation.
While Seibert defends her diet, the debate surrounding the safety and credibility of extreme diets continues. As social media continues to influence people’s dietary choices, it is crucial to prioritize evidence-based information and consult health professionals for guidance.