About the Program
Fat Loss 4 Idiots (also known as an idiot proof diet) is an online weight loss program that promises you’ll lose up to 9 pounds every 11-day cycle.
The diet is based on the idea that you eat just until you begin to feel “full”, at which time you cease eating for that meal. Meals are spaced throughout the day so your metabolism stays high in anticipation of the food the body receives at the next meal. This technique, according to the creators of Fat Loss 4 Idiots, burns more fat and you lose more weight.
Once you have purchased the download, you simply go online and input your food preferences. The site then generates daily menus for you to follow based on those preferences.
Foods You Can Eat
Lean proteins, healthy fats, fruits, whole grains, and vegetables are all acceptable food choices on the Calorie Shifting plan. The plan allows for 4 meals per day. You are not required to count calories or carbohydrates. You’re not to worry about portion size either, but it’s highly recommended that you eat meals 2 ½ hours apart to keep your metabolism guessing.
10 glasses of water per day is also highly recommended to flush fat out of the body.
You must avoid fast food choices altogether while on this diet.
Exercise
This plan recommends a minimum of 30 minutes of intense cardiovascular exercise at least 4-5 days a week, if not more. In addition, resistance training is recommended at least 3-5 days per week.
Cost
Fat Loss 4 Idiots program includes a downloadable e-book called The Diet Handbook and access to an online community. The cost for the download and online access is $39.00. An additional e-book resource called “Beyond Calories” is also available at the time of membership for another $17.00. (Prices always subject to change)
Pros
– Lose weight quickly
– Affordable
– Online community for support
– Eat several meals a day – won’t feel deprived
– Create personalized meals based on your favorite foods
– No foods are necessarily forbidden other than fast food
– Fits into almost any lifestyle
Cons
– No fast food allowed
– Unsafe to lose 9 pounds in 11 days – very unlikely for some people
– Could lose muscle mass on this diet
– Difficult to maintain a healthy weight on this diet – no long term results
– Metabolism could react by dropping permanently once you quit the diet
– No specific exercise regimen provided
– Could cause other health problems as result of rapid loss of weight
Summary
Calorie Shifting – Fat Loss 4 Idiots may be a good way to jump start a weight loss program, but it’s not wise for a lifestyle of maintaining a healthy weight. It can help you lose weight, but you should also be aware that unless you keep to a reasonable diet and a solid exercise program, you would inevitably gain the weight back again. If you opt for this diet, it would be best to consult your physician before beginning.
