Update for my readers~!

It’s been quite a bit since I last posted, but I guess I am letting the blog slip a bit as I am no longer doing the “diet dance” where I am consistently looking for diets that work.  I have kept almost all of the weight off since my goal weight, I think I might have gained 1 pound back, but I am feel so good now.

Anyhow, after my father-in-law failed on the nutrisystem diet(he wasted over $400!!!), he finally let me talk him into trying this diet.  He is now 6 days in and has lost 4 pounds… he is still skeptical, but I bet after he loses another 15 he won’t be! I’ll drop in to update my readers about his progress soon.

Happy days to all!

I reached my goal!

43 pounds in 51 days… I cannot believe it.  This diet is killer… I made my goal!

I have tried over 10 diets and none of them have gotten me even close to my goal.  This diet did it, quick, and simple.  I still eat a good amount of food, but with the food combining diet, I still get full and feel satisfied.  Now for the last step… adjusting my eating to maintain my weight.  Should be simple.  WOW, I am so excited.  Try this diet yourself, I believe they offer a money back policy if it doesn’t work too… don’t need mine back though.  Cheapest diet I’ve been on anyhow.

Good luck!

Fat Loss 4 Idiots Review – Update

It’s been 46 days now that I have been on the Fat Loss 4 Idiots diet, and still going strong.  I have now lost 34 pounds, I am almost to my goal of 125 and I am so excited.  I think this diet is also teaching me to change my habits to want to eat healthier foods and enjoy it.  Try this diet, and you can be successful like me, I am sure of it.

More diet reviews coming soon.

Atkins Diet Review

Summary: The diet is based on the theory that overweight people eat too many carbohydrates. Our bodies burn both fat and carbohydrates for energy, but carbs are used first. By drastically reducing carbs and eating more protein and fat, our bodies naturally lose weight by burning stored body fat more efficiently.
Although it’s undoubtedly the weight-loss claims — and noted success stories — that are selling the books, the Center for Complementary Medicine in New York (which Atkins founded) claims that most people follow the Atkins diet for weight maintenance, good health, and disease prevention.

Grade: C+

Why? Sticking to an almost zero carb diet is extremely tough. Approximately 55% of the people that used the Atkins Diet, reported that once you go off of the diet and resume a normal healthy diet, you are likely to gain back some of the lost weight.

Fat Loss 4 Idiots Diet Review

What is the best diet plan?

My newest diet – Fat Loss 4 Idiots!

The BEST way to lose weight.  I have been on this diet for 30 days and I love it.  Here’s why…

The Idea:

You have gotten overweight by eating the wrong foods, that much is a fact. And guess what? You can get SLIM by eating the RIGHT FOODS at the RIGHT INTERVALS each day.

It’s not really any more complicated than that, and the way to start losing weight has nothing to do with starving yourself or jogging.

I wanted to try this, because all the diet changed was the idea… FOOD is more powerful than any prescription weight loss pills, because the FOOD that you eat can either make you THIN or FAT. You don’t get fat because of a lack of exercising, that’s a myth. You get fat because you don’t eat the right foods at the right intervals each day.

Also, the pattern that you choose to eat your meals each day is more powerful than any prescription weight loss pills. This is true because your body is like an “engine” and it only needs certain foods at certain intervals each day, and if you don’t eat the right foods at the right times then it won’t burn those calories — and you’ll wind up storing those calories as fat tissue.

The Bottom Line:  I think I have found the best way to lose weight.  I have lost over 22 pounds in 30 days, which dropped me from 168 to 144 and I feel great about myself.  I have tried so many diets, and I can’t believe the easiest one to follow is the one that works.

Grade: A+

Try this diet, here.  Soon you will feel as great as I do.

 

Hoodia Gordonii Review

What is Hoodia?

Hoodia Gordonii is a cactus of the “succulent” cactus family which has grown for thousands of years in the Kalahari desert region.  It’s been used by the indigenous bushmen as a natural appetite suppressant and thirst quencher during their long hunting trips for generations.

How Does It work?

Scientists believe that the reason for Hoodia’s appetite suppressing abilities is a molecule called “P57″.  Normally, when you eat the glucose in your body rises and eventually signals to your brain (the hypothalamus) that you are full. 

It is believed that “P57″ molecule mimics the effect that glucose has on your brain, telling part of your brain (the Hypothalamus) that you feel full. Consequently, you have no desire to eat.

Is It Safe?

Since it is a plant (versus a man-made chemical), it is completely natural and experts say it is safe to eat.  Scientists have been studying it for almost 10 years and have not found any side effects. (Not to mention the San Tribesman who have been eating Hoodia for years with seemingly no ill effects).

Does Hoodia Help People Lose Weight?

South Beach Diet Review

South Beach Diet Review

The South Beach diet is a low carb diet that is gentler and easier to follow than the ever popular Atkins Diet. It focuses on  eating the ‘right’ carbs, such as whole grains and certain fruits and vegetables; the right fats, such as olive and canola oil; and lean sources of protein.

There are 3 steps to the diet:

Step 1 lasts for 2 weeks and kick-starts your weight loss. In this phase, fruits, sugars and grains are banned. The focus is on lean meat, fish, eggs, reduced-fat cheese, nonfat yogurt, nuts, and plenty of vegetables. Snacks and desserts are part of the plan, as well.

Step 2 reintroduces ‘good’ carbs, such as whole grains and most fruits. Some indulgences are allowed. You should continue to lose weight on Phase 2 until you reach your goal.

Step 3 is more of a maintenance phase once you’ve reached your goal. You’ll still make good eating choices but it’s less strict than the previous 2 phases.

The South Beach diet comes in both book form and online.

Pros: The South Beach diet is balanced and, for the most part, healthy.  If you can’t for the life of you imagine cutting out carbs, you don’t have to on this diet.  It’s not as complex as many other diets however it does still require you to prepare special recipes.

Cons: Recipes are sometimes a little involved to prepare and if you are extremely busy, you might do better with a diet where the meals are pretty much prepared for you like Medifast or Nutrisystem.

The verdict: My research showed that about 40% of the women that tried this diet had mediocre results.  About 33% of the men had the same.  Of those 40% and 33% respectively, about 70% put the weight back on when going back to a normal diet.

Grade: C