Fat Loss 4 Idiots - Chandler,AZ

Updated on May 01, 2008
J.P. asks from Chandler, AZ
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Has anyone tried the fat loss 4 idiots? It sounds like it might work but I don't want to give out my credit card number online to find out it is a scam. If it does work is there a book you could get at the store instead of going online?
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J.

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T.L.

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Hi J.,

I have purchased it, about a year ago. I think it will work, but I can't say for sure that it does work, becuase I never made it past "Day Three" (low will-power). The good thing is that I have a lifetime membership (as long as the website exsists) so when I do have the will-power to stick with it, I believe it will work.

The reason I believe it will work is because I did "my7daydiet.com" aka the "cabbage diet" which is a detox plan, (The beginning of the IPD (Idiot Proof Diet) starts out the same way (but IPD gives more variety/meal)) By day 4 of the 7day diet, I had lost 7lbs. Now this was likely water weight, but 7 pounds lost is better than 0lbs lost.

Anyway, the IPD gives you two options. (1) an 11-day diet generator, where you pick from a list of, I think 32 kinds of foods, like "tuna salad", fresh fruit, vegatables... then it plans out 4 "meals" per each 11 days. (2) tells you in what order to eat certain types of food, by tricking your metabolism, eating specific in-takes of carbs vs protien foods.

Not only do you have to have the will-power to eat specific foods and only those foods, but you have to plan ahead; meaning have enough money to stock your fridge/pantry to take your lunch and snacks to work, and always have food with you to prevent a splurge of hunger and defaulting to "non-approved foods". In addition to the eating plan, and to acheive maximum results, you have to drink a minumum of 8-8oz servings water (which we should do anyway) and walk everyday 30-45 minutes.

T.

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G.V.

answers from Phoenix on

Hi J.,

I have to say, I'm tempted to order it just to see what they're telling people to do!

Seriously, though, it is VERY dangerous to lose that much weight that quickly. You can "safely" loose about a pound or two per week -- not per day.

The statistics on "diets" are staggering. A whopping 95% of people who lose weight on a diet gain it all back within three years...yikes!

If you really want to lose weight and keep it off, you have to change your way of life. To do this effectively, it is best done SLOWLY.

Additionally, one person's food is another's poison. Therefore, what benefits one person and causes them to lose weight make actually make someone else GAIN weight.

I offer a personalized wellness program that addresses all of your needs as an individual. We work "together" to build a program that just for you -- one that helps you lose weight effectively, efficiently, and long term. Essentially, I work to help you create a "lifetime" of wellness for you and your family.

If you're interested in learning more about me or my services, please feel free to call my office at ###-###-####. You may also visit my website at www.HealthHabitsWellnessCenter.com.

I hope to hear from you! :)

Warm Regards,
G. Van Luven

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C.P.

answers from Phoenix on

Why don't you try flylady.net instead? She has very good, common sense, encouraging straight-talk advice. Her book, Body Clutter is inexpensive and has helped many. Don't waste your money on something unreliable that might be a scam. Flylady is on the up and up.

C. (stay at home mother of 6, grandma to 4, married 31 years to same guy)

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J.L.

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Hi J.,

I like to google things before trying them. You will surprised at how much information can be out there. I did google this and I was amazed at how many positive things being said about it! I have not tried it or heard of it but you might want to google it and read what is out there - if you haven't already! :-)

Good luck to you!

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