Cheat Your Way Thin program by best selling author and dietitian, Joel Marion, allows you to lose weight while eating your favorite foods (albeit in moderation).
Included in the Basic program:
Cheat Your Way Thin program manual
Included in the Deluxe program:
Includes everything in the Basic program PLUS:
- A one-on-one Jump-start consultation directly with Joel Marion
- “84 Days of Done-For-You Meal Plans”
- “130+ Cheat Your Way Thin Recipes”
- “Cheat Your Way Thin Workouts”
- “Cheat Your Way Thin Calorie Counter”
Pros
- Lose weight while still eating the foods you like.
- “Cheating” is based on strategic infrequent indulgence in fatty foods to boost your metabolism and to encourage your body to burn more calories.
- Timing your exercise sessions around your “cheat times” can essentially double the amount of fat loss
Cons
- Because you are allowed to eat your favorite foods, you must have discipline to combat overeating.
- If you overdo it with the “cheating” then you will gain weight.
Does It Work?
Cheating Your Way Thin can be a good diet program for you if you are confident in your ability to occasionally indulge in the foods you crave without overeating. The science behind this diet is solid and there are many testimonials on the website showing success for plenty of people.
Cost
- Basic program: $47.00
- Deluxe program: $97.00
Eat Stop Eat is an original approach to weight loss. Written by nutritionist, Brad Pilon, Eat Stop Eat is essentially a program that incorporates intermittent fasting into your week. By fasting for one or two days a week (on your schedule), you can jumpstart your metabolism, burn fat and ultimately lose weight. Although it seems a bit unconventional, Brad Pilon goes a long way to demonstrate through scientific research how starving yourself for short periods of time can actually aid in burning fat while boosting metabolism and energy levels.
Included in the Basic program:
91 page program detailing the Eat Stop Eat Program.
Included in the Deluxe program:
In addition to the 91 page program included in the Basic package, you also receive a 121 page guide on the truth about building muscle and eating protein.
Included in the Advanced program:
Contains everything in the Deluxe program plus a “Ten Day Diet Solution” guide geared to helping you develop 3 new good eating habits (you will choose 3 out of 10 possibilities) to help you increase your weight loss. The Advanced program also gives you access to the “Eat Stop Eat” Advanced Audio Files and Transcripts and “Why Diets Stop Working” Audio Files and Transcripts.
Pros
- Intermittent fasting provides a way to cut down on caloric intake without having to count every calorie.
- The ebook is easy to understand and you can get started almost immediately
- Fasting is flexible: you choose which day of the week you want to fast so that it’s easy to fit into your lifestyle.
- After getting used to it, fasting may ease the urge to overeat. By not focusing on food for the day, you will feel freer to direct your energy elsewhere.
- The ebook is professional and written by Brad Pilon who is a nutritionist and former researcher for a leading supplement company.
- On days that you are not fasting, you eat normally. Your diet should include carbohydrates, fat and protein, without the need to measure or count calories or grams.
- You save money on food!
Cons
- Requires fasting, which may be difficult at first, though after a few times, it becomes easier.
- Exercise is required, so if you don’t like to exercise, this program is not for you.
- Although you are asked to do strength training, you are not given specific exercises, so you will need to find those yourself.
- Not recommended for those who are pregnant, are diabetic, have low blood pressure or are underweight.
- If you like diet plans that detail what foods you should be eating throughout the day, this may not be the right approach for you.
Does It Work?
Although a bit unconventional, Eat Stop Eat is an interesting approach to weight loss. If you are committed to fasting once or twice per week and to a weekly exercise routine, this program can work for you. If you choose to workout on days your are fasting, Mr. Pilon promises that you will have enough energy to exercise.
Although many people can successfully use this program, it is not suitable for anyone who has low blood pressure, is pregnant, has diabetes or is underweight.
Cost
There are 3 packages to choose from:
- Basic - $39.95
- Deluxe - $57.00
- Advanced - $77.00
Top Secret Fat Loss Secret is in essence a detox program which helps you cleanse your body of impurities, toxins and parasites. The program was developed by Dr. Suzanne Gudakunst, a doctor and researcher who has discovered that harmful crusty “plaque” builds up over the years in all of us - and which is the direct result of harmful chemicals, preservatives, pesticides, etc. deliberately placed in perhaps every food on the market.
If you have fat around your midsection, buttocks and/or thighs, you likely have a build-up of toxins, according to Dr. Suzanne.
Included in the program:
An easy-to-read, 49 page ebook.
Pros
- This program works for any amount of weight loss from 10 pounds to 100 pounds or more
- Typical results average 45 lbs in just the first 30 days alone for most people just starting out using her new secret.
- Lose belly fat by using natural herbal remedies.
- Contains detailed information on using the appropriate combination of foods.
- Teaches you about your specific metabolic type so that you can find the appropriate diet type and lose weight faster.
- The “secrets” revealed in the program will show you the danger in too many processed and unnatural foods.
- Requires nothing difficult and does not require major changes in either lifestyle or diet.
Cons
- This program is not a quick fix. It requires that you make positive changes to your diet and fitness routines.
- May take a little time to see results.
Does It Work?
Top Secret Fat Loss Secret is an effective plan for weight loss, providing that you stick to a healthy diet and exercise regularly. The program helps you navigate through which foods are best for your metabolic type.
Cost:
- Pro Version: $37
- Hardcore Elite Version: $57
Strip That Fat is gaining a following because it is a diet that everyone can use. Strip That Fat (STF) is a down-to-earth, easy to use program that allows you to lose as much or as little weight as you need.
Included in the program:
STF Manual
The Strip That Fat Manual is a 95 page no-nonsense ebook about basic nutrition and the science of exercise. Although chockfull of information, it’s an easy read, written in a conversational tone so you’re not overloaded with excessive scientific jargon.
STF Diet Creator
The Strip That Fat Diet Creator is the meat of the STF program. The diet creator presents you with a list of 5 meals with 9 - 12 food options for each meal. You will then select your favorite food items for each meal. Selecting more items for each meal will just improve your menu. When finished selecting your choices, it’s as easy as pushing a button to generate your personalized diet. You will get a 2 week meal plan (5 meals per day) which includes your favorite foods.
As a bonus you will get a list of approved condiments and additives.
You also get a printable shopping list for your 2 week menu to make it even simpler.
Calorie Counting Worksheet
The Calorie Counting Worksheet is an additional 14 page ebook created to help you prepare to maintain your own menus without using the diet generator once you’ve reached your weight loss goal.
The worksheet helps you to:
- Learn how many calories are burned while doing common exercises such as walking, jogging, swimming, cycling, etc.
- Calculate your resting metabolic rate
- Manage your calories
- Learn how to feel full
The Living Life Healthy - 30 Healthy Recipes
As you might guess, The Living Life Healthy guide includes 30 tasty and healthy recipes no matter what foods you like to eat. Just a few recipes provided are: Garlic Chicken Stir Fry, Chocolate Chip Scones, and Ultimate Personal Pita Pizza. By using these recipes, you won’t get bored with your options and you’ll find weight loss easy and enjoyable.
Pros
- This diet is for everyone: those who need to lose only a few pounds and those who are obese; men and women, young and old
- Learn about portion control
- Fat loss is the focus, not water weight or muscle loss
- Strong exercise component
- Learn how to increase metabolism and burn calories with proper exercise
- Choose foods you enjoy and still lose weight
- Personalized two week plan is automatically generated
- Create as many 2 week plans as you need if you have more weight to lose
- Printable shopping list generated for your personalized food plan
- Long-term, healthy eating is emphasized
Cons
- Strip That Fat is not a fad-diet, so it takes time and a commitment to the program to see results
- Have to adopt a healthy lifestyle in order to maintain results
- Comes across as a little unsophisticated (a few typos, but not a big deal)
Does It Work?
Strip That Fat is a solid, easy-to-use program that works. As long as you are committed to the program, you will lose weight. If you’re looking for something simple and down-to-earth to lose fat, Strip That Fat is the program for you!
Cost: $47 dollars for the Gold membership. The Platinum membership is recommended because for an extra $10, you get several valuable resources including: the Calworries Guide, Calorie Counting Worksheet and the Living Life Healthy Guide - 30 Healthy Recipes.
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