 What a title! That’d put a lot of people off for starters. But when you start thinking about it – there’s so much blurb about losing weight out there that it can be dreadfully confusing working out what’s the best way to lose weight and tone up, can’t it?
So much conflicting information – do this, do that, eat this, for heaven’s sake don’t do that – see Mrs M who lost half her bodyweight eating bananas…the list is endless, puzzling and confusing. We are made to feel that losing weight is as complex as piloting a space shuttle, and almost as dangerous.
We are told that we are overweight because of our hormones, our body types, the compounds in our bloodstream…we have the Blood Type Diet, the Caveman Diet, the Sit-on-your-Butt diet (ok, I made that last one up) – until our heads spin.
What it comes down to is this. The science behind weight loss and how our bodies function is complex because WE are complex. If you don’t believe me, just read a medical paper on the science behind getting pregnant – you’ll wonder how the human race has survived – but, hey, for most of us the actions needed to cause pregnancy are dead simple!
It’s the same with weight loss. Truly. Take in less fuel (food) than your body burns in a day, and you’ll lose weight. Move around so that your muscles remain strong and your heart and lungs stay efficient, and not only will you feel well, but your body will continue to burn calories even when you’re watching TV or sleeping.
Simple – but not easy. We are programmed to love food and enjoy eating. Food equals life. Trouble is, too much food equals obesity, heart disease, strokes, cancer, mental misery and early death.
Yet more and more of us are heading down that path. The numbers of overweight and obese are growing at a frightening rate.
The title “Fat Loss for Idiots” doesn’t seem quite as foolish when we think about it, now does it?
So what is Fat Loss 4 Idiots all about?
Believe it or not, it promises weight loss of a massive 11lb in the first 9 days. Yes, I had to read that bit several times as well.
“Cobblers!” thought I, in true, blunt Yorkshire fashion. Not possible unless you chop your leg off (NOT recommended!).
But after researching extensively, it seems that, unlike most other products of this type, “Fat Loss 4 Idiots” can actually do what it says on the tin. Okay, none of the reports I read showed quite that much weight loss, but definitely encouraging results.
The website hits you full in the face, with lots of capitals, headbanging colours and exclamation marks, plus the claim that they’ve invented a new kind of diet. But they’re a bit shy of parting with any hints on this amazing new diet until you’ve handed over your brass!
The idea is that if you diet as you’ve always done, you’ll get what you’ve always got. Ultimately, fatter.
“Fat Loss for Idiots” claims to change this by giving you foods to eat that will release your Fat-Burning Hormones and minimizing your Fat-Storage Hormones. Aha.
They’re talking about blood sugar levels and release of insulin. Starting to see daylight, here. They will generate an 11-day on-line diet for you, based on a list of food likes and dislikes that you provide for them. You eat 4 times a day, low GI carbs like oatmeal and wholewheat pasta, lean protein like chicken and tuna, lots of vegetables, and plenty of water. The diet changes daily to keep your body guessing, and exercise is recommended.
It’s a reduced calorie, no junk, lots-of-fibre diet. For your money ($39.00) you get the On-Line Diet Generator and a handbook full of Useful Fat-Loss tips. Special Offer, limited period only. Oh, Surprise!
I hate to admit it, but I can’t knock Fat Loss 4 Idiots too much. The hype is too In-Your-Face for me, but the product will work.
That’s if you stick to it. And, let’s face it, you’d be an idiot if you didn’t.
All the best,
Carol J Bartram
(Personal Trainer, Pilates Instructor & Massage Therapist)
Fat Loss For Idiots
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