Fat Loss 4 Idiots
It's the idiot's guide to fail-proof dieting.
BACKGROUND
It's a wonder that marketing by way of insult works with people. There are no more famous examples than the "For Dummies" book series or the "Idiot's Guides." So, one shouldn't be surprised to find that there's an idiot-proof diet. Fat Loss 4 Idiots, also known as the Idiot Proof Diet, may offend on the surface, but it claims to offer a treasure trove of weight loss help. The general tone is common sense. Don't deprive yourself, healthy food is more important than a magic pill, etc.
PRO
- Fat Loss 4 Idiots looks to use a common sense approach, generally speaking.
- Includes meal plans
CON
- There are no testimonials on Fat Loss 4 Idiots website
- Weight loss claim of 9 pounds in 11 days is rather random and too general, since everyone will lose weight differently
- Does not promote exercise
DIET and NUTRITION
The online Diet Generator will create an 11-day menu.
EXERCISE
There's no mention of an exercise component on the Fat Loss 4 Idiots website. In fact, it seems to downplay exercise by stating, "You don't get fat because of a lack of exercising, that's a myth."
CONCLUSION
There isn't a whole lot to complain about with Fat Loss 4 Idiots, but there also isn't much to go on either. You get little information on who the people are behind the diet. And since it doesn't appear to have an online component, you may be better off going with a book from a more visible expert or a more trusted brand of diet and weight loss program.
Common Misspellings
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I completed my first 11 days and shed 3 kilos.They promise 4 but it doesnt matter,maybe my portions were slightly bigger than they should have been.I didnt work out at all.During the 3day off period I couldnt eat much because I had gotten used to eating small portions.They ask you to eat till the point you're not totally full, therefore limiting calories.The idiot proof idea seems to be that you dont have to 'drown' in numbers and calory count but eating and stopping before you're full will do the job for your body.The 2 days of really low calories are the worst, but the remaining 9 are decent. I'll stick to it because its easy to do. For the food generator there's no option for foods containing sugar, bread potatoes or pasta so i guess most people will lose weight just by eliminating these foods. My question is whether their premise is right, the idea that shifting calories keeps the metabolism active and you lose weight more effectively. I will stick to it because, scientifically sound or not, it helped me quit my nasty eating habits and start losing weight by following a plan. They also offer a vegetarian option.
As Melissa states read the diet rules. You can eat any meal in any order. Also, it DOES PROMOTE EXERCISE. It recommends 30 minutes of exercise twice a day. That's a lot of exercise. You don't have to do that much for weight loss but to accelerate it recommends that much. This information on this website is bogus.
You really need to read the diet rules. The generator asks that you choosed your foods and you can eat the meals IN ANY ORDER. The sandwich does not have to be for breakfast. I have cycled this diet 6 times for a total loss of 40 pounds. Works for me! Also, I eat this way. I don't ask my family to participate.
I have to say, it looked like a scam to me when I saw it and now that I see Jennifer's comments, I am even more convinced!
okay so I am thinking I am an idiot for spending money on this the menu generator is fine until you realize bacon strips walnuts and strawberries are supposed to be a meal how about chicken and hard boiled eggs? one day you have a sandwich in the Morning?!! and then nothing but fruit for the rest of your meals. There is not enough variety or flexibility on this diet to satisfy anyone ready...one meal is lowfat milk and cheese slices or how about cashews and turkey slices mind you they wnat u to eat deli style slices ...healthy I wonder how much meat vs. preservatives and talk about sodium heres another yummy option a bowl of oeat meal and a green salad...mind you you dont't have to eat all the menu items for a meal so...maybe just cashews i have tried to stick to this and will be starting day 4 i think it will find me calling jenny or signing up for weight watchers i am certain my family will be greatful we are not having plain shrimp and a bowl of pinto beans for dinner. i think what really works here is nothing tastes good or goes together so you may as well not eat.
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