Customer Reviews Rating: - Very sensible weight loss and maintenance program
I followed the diet strictly for Phase 1 and lost 10 pounds and at least 3 inches from my waist and hips. My face got noticeably thinner as well. It was very difficult the first few days to give up salt, but my tastebuds adjusted and now I really enjoy the food. Giving up the fat was not hard at all. I have to use Stevia to sweeten the cranberry water though.
I would not recommend buying this book without the cookbook. The recipes in the plan book are very limited and she has actually added some "legal" spices in the cookbook that improve the flavor of many of the foods. The easy bake salmon is a family favorite.
My two little children did not really enjoy most of the recipes (I have made about 20 of the different recipes...you end up doing lots of cooking). My husband liked them but added salt and pepper to everything. I think she should add more ethnic dishes (some Thai dishes use all the right spices). It isn't that difficult to adapt some of your favorite recipes to the plan's requirements.
The hardest thing about the plan is carving out the time to shop and cook everything. I work full time and have children, so spending hours in the kitchen is not on my "to do" list. Barbecuing a bunch of Limey chicken and eating it over bagged salad with the Fat Flush dressing ended up being lunch, and a sort of "convenience food."
I am starting week four and plan to stick with the diet until I get to my target weight. But I also feel like the best benefit of the process is not just weight loss but realizing the way that I need to eat for my health. I have experienced a big change in my energy level and I attribute that to cutting out sugar and wheat. I like the experimental part of this diet where you add back foods a little at a time and track how your body responds. When I do make it down to the weight I desire it will be so easy to know how to maintain it!
Rating: - It is true to it's word
After reading The Fat Flush Plan, I decided to try the plan. I have to say, it is true to it's word. The book is very easy to follow. As for the diet it truly works. What I found most promising is that the plan is not too extreme.
Rating: - Fat Flush Program
The concepts of this program makes sense. It is however very restictive and too difficult to follow in my busy life. I did however take some of the stategies and apply them to my life; such as drinking the flaxseed oil and the 64 oz of unseetened cranberry juice. I was unable to give up my morning coffee but have tried to do the hot lemon water before my first cup.
Rating: - Diet hype revisited
Way too complicated. Then you needed to purchase special products and living in a small town many items needed were not available. I was very disappointed and learned my lesson. Just eat less of all types of food
Rating: - Fat Flush Plan
This book is so much more than a diet. The information about what to eat and what not to eat and why is invaluable. EX: Did you know coffee has over 200 pesticides?
- Very sensible weight loss and maintenance program
- It is true to it's word
- Fat Flush Program
