A lot of us find that many diet plans are too restrictive, leaving us unsatisfied and more likely to fall off the wagon. Other diet plans, like 'Fat Loss 4 Idiots', let you eat the foods you want as long as you adhere to certain guidelines.
However, you must take the rough with the smooth. 'Fat Loss 4 Idiots' is all about raising your metabolic rate. Here is our honest 'Fat Loss 4 Idiots' review with the plan's weak and strong points.
'Fat Loss 4 Idiots' Review - The Good
Pro: You Get Time Off for Good Behavior.
The 'Fat Loss 4 Idiots' program works in cycles. You stick to the diet plan for 11 days, then you go back to your previous eating habits for 3 days. Rinse and repeat this cycle as many times as you need to reach your objective. This means you may indulge in 'forbidden' foods occasionally, and because every day you are eating a variety of foods your body doesn't know it's on a diet.
'The Fat Loss 4 Idiots' program permits one glass of wine a day, which is a rare treat with diet plans. Together with the 3-day break periods, this is a good way to keep your morale high without sabotaging your weight loss.
Pro: You Get to Plan Your Meals.
'Fat Loss 4 Idiots' includes what they call an online meal generator. I like this bit a lot. You can choose your favorite foods from the list supplied, and the program uses your choice of foods to create a personalised meal plan. You'll be disappointed if you're envisioning a huge pile of comfort foods, choices are a bit limited.
Although the meals the plan concocts are varied, they'll begin to get a bit old after a few weeks.
But even your most favorite food in the whole wide world would get a tiny bit tired if you ate it once a week. Fortunately, they have a guide entitled 'Beyond Calories' that you can gain access to via an optional upgrade. You'll find more food options here.
Pro: You Can Be A Vegetarian.
This is commendable. Not every diet plan thinks about vegetarians, but 'Fat Loss 4 Idiots' does. You can create vegetarian meal plans to follow. Vegetarian diets are mostly low in saturated fat, so they're good for your figure and your heart.
Pro: Starving Is Not Necessary.
There's enough to eat and it comes in a variety of forms. Not surprisingly, not all types of food are on the list, the really bad ones, but there's still enough to keep your interest up.
Pro: There's No Exercise Plan.
Now I'm playing devil's advocate. Okay, maybe that's a bit of a stretch, but not everyone who wants to shed some weight is physically able to exercise.
'Fat Loss 4 Idiots' Review - The Bad
Con: It Lacks Scientific Back-Up.
There are no studies backing up the theory behind this program. Since 'Fat Loss 4 Idiots' is more closely related to a diet than a lifestyle change, there exists a possibility of winning all the weight back as soon as you revert to your old ways. A better, long-term approach might be to find a plan you can make a part of your lifestyle.
Con: It Does Make Some Questionable Claims.
The weight loss world has had a multitude of dubious marketing claims, and 'Fat Loss 4 Idiots' is also guilty here. They say that if you stick to the plan, it's possible to lose 9 pounds every 11 days. When you lose so much weight so quickly, a large proportion is temporarily-lost water weight. If that was true, after 6 months I would only weigh 58lbs.
Con: Lacks Structure and Can Be Confusing.
The initial product is more like a set of loose guidelines than a structured diet plan. In addition to that, the program includes three different diet plans, and that can get a mite confusing.
This may be fine for a quick fix but ideally a good, balanced, long-term weight loss program should include some exercise. Naturally you could find a separate exercise program but it would have been nice if there was some exercise guidance included.
Look on the bright side. Exercise burns calories, so if you exercise you can eat more.
'Fat Loss 4 Idiots' Review - The Bottom Line
We conclude that 'Fat Loss 4 Idiots' is a fairly clever, but uncomplicated, approach to weight loss. It provides a relatively painless plan to help you shed a few pounds, but for serious fat loss, you'll need a more involved system that promotes exercise and strength training as well as diet.
It's really about the sort of person you are and what you want to achieve.
If you're longing for a long-lasting solution (sorry), it might be better to find another program. However, if dropping a few pounds quickly is your aim, this program may be a good fit. I hope this review has helped you.
So off we go, Plan Your Work and Work Your Plan
All the best and very good luck to you.