I totally agree. It's the portions that get you down. Or up, I guess, if we're talking weight. I can see where this would be great for dropping a few pounds quickly, but in terms of lifelong weight-loss, fat chance.

I don't know, I think for at least the first few phases it might be worth it. A big portion of healthy food is much preferable to the two pounds of Sour Cream and Onion chips I shoved down my throat today. If the diet truly is about breaking bad habits, maybe it can break the bad habits about what you eat and treat you to eat grilled rather than fried. The littlest bit helps.

It s all about portion control. period!

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I also wanted to say that the reason that calorie counting and portion control are not "built into" this diet is because if you stick with the portions recommended in the book for all phases, there is no need for it. The counting and control are done for you. The author of this article either did not read the book all the way through or did not read the book carefully enough.

thats kelly lebrok? omg..she must have gained about 100 lbs. she used to be soo beautiful

I think portion control, calories and exercise are all important. But then again, what do I know? I'm 32 yrs old and thankfully I've never had to diet a day in my life. (Although when I was younger I would have loved to have been able to gain a few lbs.) But, no matter what you weigh, exercise is definately a must in order to stay healthy. I wish more diets would focus on the importance of exercise.

Let's face it, some people are always going to be fat, some people are always going to gain back whatever they take off, some people are always going to be of moderate healthy weight, some people are going to starve themselves. Some people will exercise, some won't.

We as a society spend FAR too much time and effort and ink delving into these matters, lionizing food, then demonizing it.

Think of all the things people could be working on, like human justice, the environment, animals rights, fair politics, housing for all, fuel for the poor, a better educational system.

Nothing about our weight issues is going to change. Not ever. It is a very individual issue that can neither be collectively addressed nor collectively remedied.

With out reading up on this diet it sounds like another glorified Adkins diet, which has actually been proven dangerous to your body. Your body requires a certain level of carbs per day and without this it will start to shut down your internal organs. Any diet that restricts carbs less than 60 mg per day can cause life long health problems. Think twice before starting any "diet".

they forgot to mention step five which is "get fat again". that's because this diet, like most, will not work and the people who are on a diet like this will just gain the wait back.
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I eat what I want. That is, indeed, ANY kind of food -- pizza and everything. I only require a little meat, and only once in a while. Carbs work for me. Meat will pack on the pounds faster than a bullet, faster than anything. Pigging out is not for me, but if I eat a lot of something I am craving, I'll go light the next day. I eat only what I like and take a multivitamin. I am VERY healthy, and have no problem keeping as trim as I want. If you want to lose weight, do it five pounds at a time, then maintain for a week, then work on the next five pounds -- and give yourself some time. Each five pounds will inspire you to pay attention. Your stomach gets used to it, and then you won't need to pig out as often. I am hyperactive, so maybe that helps. I drink the real sodas and never drink diet. I never, EVER eat diet food. Eating diet food only makes you hungrier and makes you eat more of the stuff your body is crying out for. But that's just me. All of YOU have your own systems. I guess the trick is to learn what works for your own body and not worry about what someone eats. What someone else eats is more than likely apt to cause them to be sick, because they think they have to eliminate everything they like. Hogwash. Eating certain foods is only for newborns, babies, and small children, in order for them to grow. If you want to "grow," as an adult, you'll only grow one way -- wide. Also, kick everyone out of your life that gives you stress (EXCEPT your kids), 'cause contrary adults are just sabotaging your efforts.

Oh, one more point! DON'T take diet pills! Diet pills sent my sister-in-law to the hospital. They can even kill you. You may or may not get away with taking them for a while, but they are dangerous. See a doctor before taking any weight-loss pill, and I don't think a good doctor would recommend over-the-counter ones. Just beware, and avoid diet pills like the plague!

I went on the Fat Smash Diet and lost 25 pounds in 5 weeks. I followed it to the letter and now that I'm no longer following it as strictly as I did in the beginning, I am very cautious of the foods that I put in my mouth with every meal. Losing that much weight that quickly eating healthy foods pointed me in the right direction. Mind set has to be right!! No diet or eating plan will work if you aren't ready to give it your all and stick with it. I go off the diet for a day but go right back on the next day. I find it very easy to follow. I gain a pound or two and in a day or two it's back off again.