The Scarsdale Diet has become one of the most popular weight loss programs in the world. Designed by Dr. Herman Tarnower, the diet is a one to two week program that is made up of 43 percent protein, 22.5 percent fat, and 34.5 percent carbohydrates.

One of the major advantages of the Scarsdale Diet is its speed—it tends to yield incredibly quick results. This is due to the fact that it relies on radically reduced calorie consumption.

If you follow the plan strictly, you can lose as much as 10 to 20 pounds in a two-week period — although most of that will be water weight. Even worse, the extreme caloric deprivation threatens lean muscle mass, a critical element of an elevated metabolism. While advocates of the diet plan maintain that Scarsdale represents an express route to weight loss, critics say that it provides too few calories for good health.

Under the Scarsdale plan, you will follow a strict diet for two weeks, then follow a less rigid diet plan for an additional week or two. The second phase of the plan is known as the Keep Trim program. Critics of the program maintain that it is far too restrictive to be healthy.

The Scarsdale program involves heavy consumption of protein. In fact, much of the diet consists of lean meats, with a number of salads also recommended. Alcohol is strictly forbidden under Scarsdale, and the only dressings that are permitted are lemon and vinegar and mustard. However, dieters are permitted to use ketchup, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and herbs. Most vegetables are permitted, with the exception of corn, peas, potatoes, and beans.

Scarsdale recommends using artificial sweeteners instead of sugar in order to reduce calorie consumption. Dieters may also use herbal appetite suppressants in order to cut down on their food cravings.

The Scarsdale Diet is extremely low in calories—only 850 to 1,000 calories a day are permitted. This is significantly below the minimum caloric requirements recommended. You might find it difficult to follow the Scarsdale plan at first because so many favorite foods are banned. For instance, dieters cannot indulge in candy, desserts, or dairy fat; ice cream and custard are expressly forbidden.

Pasta and other flour-based products are also banned. Any meat you consume must be trimmed of skin and fat. You can only eat eggs three times a week; the only snacks you’re permitted are carrots and celery. While you can eat a variety of meats, such as beef, lamb, veal, ham, and pork, seafood canned in rich sauces are to be avoided.

Under Scarsdale, a typical diet meal would include half a grapefruit, a slice of protein bread, and coffee or tea. Lunch might consist of cold cuts, while dinner would include animal protein or seafood along with a salad. You might be surprised to learn that barbecued chicken is permitted on the Scarsdale Diet.

Scarsdale advocates drinking a great deal of water. At least four glasses of water are required each day. This is because drinking large amounts of H20 helps to flush out your system and facilitates weight loss.

While Scarsdale was one of the first “lower” carb diets to appear on the scene, it is not as popular as the Atkins Diet or the Zone Diet. Scarsdale does not require any exercise. In fact, it advocates no strenuous exercise for people over the age of 40, unless the dieters are already involved in a rigorous exercise program. Since Scarsdale severely restricts calories, you might find that you simply do not have the energy to engage in even vigorous walking.

The Scarsdale Diet can provide you with rapid weight loss over the short term. Of course “weight” does not mean “fat” in this case… your weight loss will be comprised of water, lean muscle, and fat tissue.

Additionally, you might find it difficult to maintain your weight loss because of the strict calorie requirements. Also, if you are hoping to combine dieting with exercise, Scarsdale may not be the right food plan for you.

Bottom line?

The best diets really should be a lifestyle change — something you can maintain for a long time. Otherwise, you’ll just gain the weight back when you quit dieting. The Scarsdale is not a diet anyone can commit to in the long run, and you’re very likely to gain most of the weight back after you complete the program. This is not a sensible, long term solution to weight loss.

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Jim Stone’s “Stop Cheating On Your Low Carb Diet” is a publication about… well, it’s pretty self explanatory. Yes, you might wonder how you could fill an entire publication on tips and strategies to avoid cheating on a diet, right? You might even wonder if such a publication is even necessary. Well, I can assure you, it is. Consider this…

A new study published in the Journal of The American Medical Association suggests that the real key to being successful on diet is not the type of diet you choose, but your ability to stay on it! (See this article from Medical News Today for more).

Sidebar: In my opinion, a low carb diet is one of the easiest to remain committed too — especially once you get past the induction period!

Apparently the medical community is in agreement — it’s not enough to go on a diet, you need to turn it into a lifestyle change in order to be successful. So, I rest my case… such a publication is required.

I didn’t really know what to expect when I started reading “Stop Cheating”. All I know is that when I looked at the clock next, 2 hours had gone by. So what was so intriguing? Well…

In order to stop cheating on a diet, you need to know why you cheat. Yeah, that’s what I though too — you cheat because you’re hungry, or you’re sick of your diet, or whatever. And sure, these are factors… but that’s there much more to it than that.

After the introductory chapter, Jim begins by providing you with a series of case-studies, each one illustrating a different feature of “human motivation and dieting.”

Then, in the following two chapters, he delves heavily into a discussion on human motivation. According to Jim, his theories are drawn mostly from Modern Evolutionary Psychology. This is a very interesting chapter, which delves into the theory behind “why” it is we cheat by reviewing three systems — the animal system, the social system, and the rational system.

OK, OK, I’ll admit it — this sounds pretty heavy-duty, and not much like fun. Here’s the good news… while Jim is an academic, he does not write like one. Although chapter 3 does get a little intense, it’s easy to follow, and to be honest, both intriguing and enlightening.

Moving on, you’ll learn all kinds of tricks and techniques to encourage positive influences, and discourage bad ones. These include incantations, visualization techniques, and something called the “swish pattern” used by Tony Robbins and other self-help gurus. You’ll learn how to control your environment and reduce the “stressors” in your life (as Jim puts it — stressed spelled backwards is “desserts”).

Next up, you’ll learn how to get the support of friends and family, even if they happen to think the low-carb diet is impractical, troublesome, expensive, or dangerous.

At this point I should point out that this book is not another low-carb diet. It does not contain recipes. Jim assumes you have a working knowledge of low carb dieting. His intent is not to duplicate the material already covered by Dr. Atkins, South Beach Diet, Protein Power, The Zone diet and many others.

Nope, Jim’s intent is to empower you to stay on the low carb diet. Since Jim has struggled both with his weight and low carb dieting, his advice is heartfelt and sincere. He’s “been there”, “done that”, if you will. This adds additional credibility to his publication… not that it needs it, mind you.

Bottom line?

A very well written, easy-to-read publication that’s highly recommended for those of you who difficulty staying on your diet (Jim’s book is written specifically from a low carb perspective, but I feel there is plenty of material here to benefit any dieter).

The sections on human pychology might seem a bit much too you, but Jim’s right — until you can truly determine your motivations, and why you feel how do, it’s impossible to successfully attain your goals. Plus, it’s all very accessible.

“Stop Cheating on Your Low Carb” is well worth the money. Highly recommended.

You can read more about Jim’s publication here!

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The Sugar Busters diet operates according to the principle that most people eat too much sugar — as much as a pound a week.

Yup, whether your idea of a treat involves a slice of apple pie or a scoop of chocolate frozen yogurt, sugar may be a mainstay of your normal diet. But while sugar adds so much flavor to your favorite desserts, it can also cause you to pack on the pounds. That’s why a diet that zaps the sugar right out of your daily intake isn’t a bad idea.

Therefore, in order to lose weight you must avoid refined sugar in cakes, beverages, candies, and other sources. Why? Sugary and starchy foods increase the production of the hormone insulin, which causes fat storage, and an expansion of your waistline. In other words, in the Sugar Busters diet, sugar is the enemy-to be avoided at all costs.

But Sugar Busters does not just eliminate desserts from your daily menu. It also strikes corn, carrots, pasta, and potatoes – high-starch foods – from the mix. Starting to sound familiar? Yup, you’ve heard this all before in the Atkins diet, the South Beach diet, Barry Sears’ Zone diet and so on.

Among its advantages, however, is the fact that a number of dieticians believe that you will feel happier and healthier if you eliminate refined sugar from your diet. They believe that a sugar-free diet can give you a brighter outlook on life which, in turn, can help you shed additional weight. The idea here is that processing sugar drains your energy and is likely to leave you tired and depressed.

A typical Sugar Busters diet would be something like this: a cup of oatmeal and skim milk for breakfast, topped with a sugar substitute; a turkey sandwich with lettuce and tomato for lunch; an apple snack; a dinner consisting of pork tenderloin, brown rice, and steamed green beans; and a handful of nuts for dessert.

However, the diet plan has its disadvantages as well. Like many low-to-moderate carb diets, this diet is restrictive. In fact, many individuals may find it difficult to follow. And research shows that if a diet is hard to maintain, chances are dieters won’t follow it for long. However, eliminating sugary foods and high-starch carbs will lead to more stable blood sugar levels, which should dramatically reduce the temptation to eat more.

Is Sugar Busters the right diet for you?

That all depends on your lifestyle and eating habits. If you’ve never heard of the Atkins, South Beach, or Zone diets, it is a radically different way to lose weight.

However, a diet high in sugar is likely to leave you feeling listless, suffering intense cravings, and over-consuming calories. So I think it would be safe to say that Sugar Busters will help improve your energy level and trim down your waistline.

But maintaining the Sugar Busters program can be difficult – even for the most disciplined dieters (this is true for any carb-restrictive diet). As with all diets, it is important for you to check with your family physician before starting Sugar Busters or any other new eating plan.

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According to author Dr. Joy Siegrist, the SunSlim diet is…

“… scientifically designed to burn off excess fat at the fastest rate that is safe for you.”

In the introduction to the book, she says…

“Instead of eating less, you can burn off up to 176% more calories by following the eating plans in this book.”

Despite what I’ve heard about the SunSlim diet, I was a little disappointed with the introduction. After all, nowhere was Dr. Siegrist forthcoming with any evidence to justify the “176% more calories” statement.

And although for the most part the meals are properly balanced to ensure proper blood sugar balance, I wouldn’t exactly describe them as “scientifically designed”. Nonetheless, there are a couple of reasons why, despite my initial hesitations, this diet may be perfect for you. Let’s take a closer look…

After the introduction, we get the obligatory few pages on the dangers of being overweight. I’m sure they are no surprise to any of you by now. The list includes heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, gout, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea, gall bladder disease, and so on.

There’s also a brief discussion on the importance of exercise and deep breathing before we get to the mechanics of measuring obesity. Although Dr. Siegrist points out its limitations, she likes the BMI (Body Mass Index) as a measure of overweight. Personally, I feel that its limitations outweigh its benefits, and that you should measure your bodyfat percentage but that’s not critical to your success or to this diet.

Over the next several pages Dr. Siegrist discusses the dangers of fad diets, miracle diet cure-alls, diet pills, and the deteriorating nutritional value of food.

Page 29 finally gets us to the SunSlim diet and a 22 point guideline for using the system. This might sound scary… it’s not. The first one for example is, “Always start your program on a Monday”. The second is “You must eat within one hour of waking up.” So it’s not an intimidating list. It’s all doable.

The program consists of two phases…

Phase I: Called the “Jump” or “Prep” phase. This phase lasts between 4-6 weeks (depending on how much weight you have to lose), and works by “jump starting your lethargic metabolism”. The 4-6 period is how long it will take until your “metabolic rhythm is in sync and your body is burning off maximum calories, safely and efficiently.”

According to Dr. Siegrist, Phase I is the toughest part of the SunSlim diet, but also the most required.

Phase II: Here’s a direct quote…

“Phase II is a breeze. You’ll have days where you can eat anything you desire.”

Actually Phase II is a cycling between the low-calorie meal plans of Phase I and the higher calorie meal plans of Phase II. You may eat as few as two or as many as 5 high calorie meals depending on how you feel at the beginning of the week.

At this point, the simplicity of the SunSlim diet comes to the fore. Now, all that’s left for you to do is to follow the meal plans to a “T”.

Most meals are balanced between protein and carbs, but there are a lot of moderate-to-high-glycemic carb-only snacks.

Rice cakes are a staple on this diet, regrettable because of the impact they have on insulin function (rice cakes have a outrageously high glycemic index rating, and are not ideal “diet food”).

Here’s a few examples of Phase I meals for your convenience (women’s menu presented, guys, you get a mouthful more)…

A typical breakfast: 3-4 tablespoons (dry measure) of grits AND 3-4 egg whites cooked any style.

A typical 2nd meal: 3 rice cakes or 1 Health Valley Bar (except breakfast bar)

A typical 3rd meal: 1 can of tuna and a green salad

A typical 4th meal: 3-4 slices of turkey (or 3-4 egg whites) and a green salad (or 2-4 rice cakes)

A typical 5th meal: 4-6 ounces fish or chicken plus 1 cup of green beans or 1-2 cups mixed vegetables.

As you can see, calorie levels are very low for this part of the diet, so it will require some willpower to stick to.

In the end, what will make the SunSlim diet appealing to many of you is this…

It’s an easy diet to understand and to implement. It’s relatively short. You can read the entire publication in less than an hour and be started shortly after.

While I feel the SunSlim diet has a few limitations (e.g., high glycemic carb-rich snacks, very low calorie meals on Phase I, a couple of “questionable” statements regarding its effectiveness), its 5 small daily meals are essential to stimulating your metabolism. Properly balanced meals do this effectively as well.

For those of you who are time-pressed and need a “near-instant” dieting fix, the SunSlim diet is worth a look.

Learn more about the SunSlim diet here!

For those of you who want something a little more comprehensive, check out my review of Tom Venuto’s excellent publication, Burn The Fat!

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As a guy who’s been passionate about weight training, health, fitness, and weight loss for almost 20 years now, it’s not surprising that I decided to publish my own e-book. The thing is…

There are a million and one diet and weight loss books out there — by people much more qualified than myself. What’s the point of one more? And why is my publication. “The Ultimate Fat Burning Diet Primer” different? That’s a good question. To answer it, I’ll need to tell you my two main reasons for writing it…

1) As I did my research for this Web site, and my further develop and deepen my own knowledge of the various complex issues surrounding weight loss, I had an epiphany…

Some of the most brilliant people in the weight loss and dieting field had a serious communication problem. They had great ideas, great strategies, even great diets… but no one would ever try them. Heck, no one would even figure them out.

That’s because their 8-billion page publications were about as boring as… well, you know what I mean. Add a dull, dry, humorless tone on top of it all, and what you get is a great cure for insomnia.

In essence their material was inaccessible because it too long, too boring, and too hard to figure out.

2) Because so much of the dieting material “out there” is inaccessible, it’s hard for you to educate yourself — to learn the in’s and out’s of how your body reacts to the food you put in it. Therefore you’re much more prone to succumbing to the ridiculous claims made by many of the supplement manufacturers.

I use supplements myself, and believe many to be of great value. Nonetheless, many supplement manufacturers take advantage of the helplessness and the gullibility of their audience.

To get back to my original question…

I wrote The Ultimate Fat Burning Diet Primer to be a light hearted, easily-accessible publication. While I do cover everything you need to know,the reading is easygoing — there is nothing long-winded or intimidating about this publication.

The goal was simply to write a publication that you would read… not leave sitting on your coffee table. I figured that, hey — if you do acquire a solid foundation in knowledge, not only will you be successful at losing weight, you’ll avoid scam products as well!

Of course, it has never been my goal to provide my publication to people who already have the knowledge I provide in it. That’s why I offer, and honor a 100% money-back guarantee on this product. Use it, and if it doesn’t help you… ask for a refund. It’s as simple as that.

Bottom line?

My book provides you with an easy and lighthearted introduction to the weight loss with a “zero intimidation factor”. I recommend it for beginner and intermediate dieters.

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A duchess is credited with helping to boost the popularity of the Weight Watchers diet program. Sarah, the Duchess of York, became a spokeswoman for the program some years ago, attracting new followers to the weight loss regimen. But long before Sarah burst onto the scene, Weight Watchers was helping people around the world realize both short-term and long-term weight loss goals.

Weight Watchers was established in the 1960s as a company offering various products and services designed to promote weight loss. The company began as a discussion group for people looking for proven weight loss strategies. It now has operations in 30 countries, with the title “Weight Watchers” translated into each native language.

Weight Watchers offers these programs…

• the points program
• the core program
• the flex program.

All the programs are enhanced by local support groups that provide emotional assistance, strength, and guidance to dieters. In fact, clients often point to the support groups as a major contributing factor to successful weight loss.

The points program allows you to determine a numerical value for your calorie intake and energy expenditure. It works like this…

Different foods are assigned different point levels, while different types of exercise are awarded negative numbers of points. Clients are permitted a certain number of points a week, based upon their current weight and long-term weight goals. Because of this arrangement, the dieter does not have to eat a specific type of food — he or she simply must abide by point restrictions.

Therefore, Weight Watchers is markedly different from other diet plans such as the South Beach Diet and the Atkins Diet, which ban certain foods from daily consumption. Those who do not wish to exercise are allotted fewer points, while those who incorporate exercise into their daily routines can consume higher point values.

Food points are determined by means of a formula which takes into consideration calories, fat, and fiber. Fans of the Weight Watchers point system like the fact that no particular food is out of reach, provided they abide by their weekly point limitations. In fact, in the UK, Weight Watchers employs the advertising slogan, “Where no food is a sin.”

However, critics of the plan maintain that keeping track of points can be difficult, and that eating within point values can lead to unbalanced diets which can leave one feeling hungry. Under the core plan, Weight Watchers classifies certain foods as “core,” meaning that dieters can eat as much of these types of foods as they want.

Meanwhile, non-core foods are labeled with a certain number of points. Again, dieters are allotted a certain number of points per week.

Weight Watchers has also developed a flex plan which allows you several additional points that you can choose to use or not use during a given week. You can also earn more points through exercise. Followers of this program enjoy the flexibility it provides, allowing them to consume more food than they would be able to do otherwise.

The Weight Watchers meetings are an important social component of the program. Initially, dieters must pay to attend meetings. However, once they’ve achieved their weight goal and maintained it for a period of time, they enter the maintenance phase and can attend meetings for free. Nevertheless, once an individual has bought Weight Watchers materials, he or she can follow the program without going to meetings or paying any additional money.

Because of the popularity of Weight Watchers, a number of websites have sprung up which offer point values for foods at national chain restaurants, such as the Big Macs at McDonald’s. And restaurants such as Applebee’s actually publish point values for the various dishes on their menus. Such developments show that Weight Watchers has become an important part of our modern culture.

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Actress Suzanne Somers created quite a stir in the dieting community with her revolutionary meal plan, also known as Somersizing. The diet is less restrictive than most, yet employs the popular concept of combining foods low in carbohydrates with those high in protein.

Dieters must avoid certain foods following the Suzanne Somers Diet. Most of the banned foods consist of junk food, but some healthy foods are banned as well.

The major thrust of the program involves food combining. Fruits must be eaten alone, while vegetables are combined with fats and proteins. Instead of eating three main meals a day, dieters are encouraged to eat a number of smaller meals throughout the day.

This kind of eating schedule boosts the body’s metabolic rate and blood sugar levels. It can also help to reduce the sensation of hunger. Portions don’t matter under the Somers program—you can eat as much as you want, provided you’re eating the right foods in the right combinations.

The diet consists of two phases: level one, in which you initially lose weight, and level two, in which you attempt to maintain your weight loss.

The Suzanne Somers Diet does not specifically mention exercise. However, given the number of calories you are permitted to consume, you can probably engage in some form of aerobic activity. You will certainly have the energy for it. And let’s be honest… any good program should have you combining exercise with a good eating program.  

While following the Suzanne Somers Diet, you will need to drink natural beverages such as water and decaffeinated tea and coffee. Soft drinks are on the list of beverages to avoid. The major benefit of the Suzanne Somers Diet is that it restricts your sugar and white flour intake, helping to improve your overall health.

In addition, you may appreciate the unlimited portion sizes and the fact that you can eat many meals a day. Also, the diet offers a number of different menu and recipe options.

However, the Suzanne Somers Diet does have its drawbacks. It can be hard to follow, since you must be careful about maintaining appropriate food combinations. In addition, the diet is low in fiber and does not have solid scientific evidence backing it.

Critics of the program say that it is not so much a weight loss guide as a collection of interesting recipes. Also, even at level two, you can only consume 1200 calories a day which, according to the USDA guidelines, borders on a starvation diet.

Supporters of the Suzanne Somers Diet note that the meal plan does a service to dieters by eliminating junk food. The emphasis in the diet program is on the quality of food eaten, not on its quantity. As a result, a number of dieticians credit Somers with helping people to make better food choices. Some dieters also say the plan’s allowance for carbohydrates makes it easier to follow than Atkins and other carb-restricting diet plans.

Yet, the diet restricts consumption of a number of healthy foods which is not actually required for weight loss. Also, critics continue to question the wisdom of food combining as a weight loss strategy. As I indicated earlier, there is no scientific evidence to validate, this strategy, and success on the Somers diet could well be attributed to other factors — like caloric restriction, of course.

Still, the Internet is filled with testimonials from people who say that they have lost a significant amount of weight by Somersizing.

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When I found that Shawn Phillips & Tom Bilella had put out a new publication, “7 Eternal Laws For A Red Hot Fat-Scorching Metabolism“, I was wasted no time buying and reading this new offering. Shawn, if you’re not aware, is the little brother of Bill Phillips — the man behind the “Body for Life” diet, EAS Supplements, and Muscle Media magazine. Shawn has been affiliated with EAS for some time as well, although he now markets his own brand of supplements called “Full Strength.”

Anyhow, I guess what I’m saying is that Shawn is an extremely credible guy who knows his stuff (he’s also got what many consider to be the “best set of abs” in the industry. That’s got to count for something, wouldn’t you say?). As such, anything he publishes is worth checking out.

Tom Bilella is a nutritionist who runs a Nutrition Treatment Center located in Red Bank, NJ. He has the real-world clinical experience that adds a completely new level of credibility to this program.

OK, so what’s the gist of “7 Eternal Laws For A Red Hot Fat-Scorching Metabolism”?

Well, it’s quite simple really — it’s about getting your metabolism back on track so you can burn more calories over the course of your day. Wanting a “fast” metabolism is really synonymous with wanting a leaner, sexier, more energized body! If you want to look better, feel better, and shed those pounds like never before, then you need a “red hot” metabolism!

Your metabolism is usually measured by BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) or RMR (Resting Metabolic Rate) which is the measure of the amount energy required to “sustain” your body’s most elementary processes — breathing, heart beating, body temperature elevated, and so on (no exercise of any sort is factored into this equation.

You and I both know someone who can eat whatever they want, whenever they want, and not gain an ounce. Of course, if either you or I tried doing that,we’d be unable to fit through the door in no time. You of course, attribute your friend’s stroke of luck to a “fast metabolism” and your own ability to lose weight as the result of a slow metabolism. After all, you’ve dieted like crazy and never lost an ounce — and worst of all, once you started eating right again, gained a ton of extra weight!

Not fair!

And here’s the thing…

Most people attribute this “slow metabolism” to age. According to Shawn, they’re only partially correct. While the metabolism does slow down with age, the real decline in your metabolism has more to do with neglect than the “natural aging process.” In other words, a sluggish metabolism is more likely to be the result of a lifestyle of neglect than simply aging.

According to Shawn (and this is important), the most common reasons the metabolism slows as you age are…

loss of lean muscle mass due to a lack of exercise and strength training

eating fewer and larger meals

allowing your activity levels to decrease

making consistently poor eating choices

living a lifestyle that fosters chronic levels of stress.

Makes sense, right? After all, as you’ve gotten older the demands on your time have increased, and the time you’ve had to yourself has decreased. Between your spouse, your kids, your work, your colleagues and your aging parents… it’s so hard to find time for yourself!

The good news, Shawn is quick to point out, is that you can reverse a sluggish metabolism and attain a lean, sexy and energized body — at almost any age.

And that, in a nutshell, is what the “”7 Eternal Laws” are — 7 laws you can adopt to speed up your metabolism to burn fat and energize your body. Some of these should not come as a surprise to you. For example, it should not come as a shock that Shawn recommends everyone adopt some sort of resistance training. Resistance training builds lean muscle mass — tissue that requires calories to sustain itself even at rest — and elevates metabolism. As such, resistance training comprises a critical element of almost any sensible diet on the market today.

Aesthetically, “7 Eternal Laws For A Red Hot Fat-Scorching Metabolism” is a professionally designed PDF file that both looks great and easy to read — either in front of the computer or printed off to be enjoyed in a favorite easy chair. The publication also comes with a 1 hour MP3 file (a conversation between Shawn and Tom Bilella) that really emphasizes and illustrates some more critical points of the publication (it even covers how Tom gets individuals into resistance training — even if they are well into their 40’s and have never resistance trained before!).

Bottom line?

I highly recommend this publication. It’s well-written, easily understood, and a “steal” at $29.99! Plus, it’s sure to get you well on the way to obtaining the body you’ve always wanted!

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With Burn the Fat, Feed The Muscle, Tom Venuto, respected professional bodybuilder, personal trainer and nutritionist, has not merely pumped out yet another diet and weight loss publication into an already over-saturated market.

No, Mr. Venuto’s Burn the Fat can be more accurately described as a weight loss manifesto. It is quite simply one of the most complete, detailed, and precise guides to fat loss that I’ve ever seen.

What makes it so much different than other weight loss publications on the market?

Mostly, it’s the attention allotted to each and every element of successful weight loss. It’s the thorough dispelling of myths and fallacies. It’s the complete attention to detail, the dotting of every “i” and the crossing of every “t”. Seriously — by reading Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle, you’ll learn more than the contents of an entire bookshelf of mainstream weight loss publications down at your local bookstore.

Most of you will ask — is this a low carb diet? A high protein diet? A high fat diet? What’s the ratio of carbs to proteins, and so on.

The truth is that in Burn the Fat, there is no one “perfect” ratio of carbs to fats to proteins. And Burn the Fat is neither a high protein diet, or a low carb diet. That’s because you will determine your own ideal macronutrient ratio by analyzing your body type (are you an endomorph, ectomorph, or mesomorph?), determining your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate, or the amount of “maintenance” calories your body requires daily) and activity rate, and assessing your own tolerance to carbohydrates.

This makes sense — each one of us is a unique individual, and no one diet or macronutrient ratio will work for everyone. Tom says the secret of the magical nutrient ratio is that there is no magic nutrient ratio.

Sounds good to me.

This might all sound impossibly complicated right now, but Tom does a nice job of explaining everything thoroughly.

One of my favorite chapters in the book is the first one, “How to Set Powerful, Compelling Goals That Will Propel You Forward and Charge You Up with Unstoppable Motivation”. Here Tom illustrates that not only is he a world class drug free bodybuilder, but a pretty darn good psychologist too. There’s a great quote here from Vince Lombardi…

“The dictionary is the only place success comes before work. Hard work is the price we must all pay for success”.

.. that does a nice job of setting the stage for the entire publication. I really like this chapter, and even stopped to make note of my own goals. After this, Tom takes us into the complete mechanics of weight loss at full speed. Occasionally though, there’s so much material that it becomes a tad overwhelming. For example…

In Chapter 3, “Body Composition: How to Determine Your Fat to Muscle Ratio”, Tom explains the importance of accurately measuring your body fat composition, and why it is the most accurate indicator of health and fitness.

There’s nothing wrong with this, of course — it’s completely true and one of the foundations of getting your program off on the right foot. The only problem is that it takes him 15 pages to do so — this chapter also contains a ton of additional information (like detailed examinations of more popular, less effective methods of measuring body composition) that the average dieter simply doesn’t care to know.

If there is a fault to Burn the Fat, it is that there is so much information here. But otherwise, it’s all good, and everything from eating to exercise is covered in detail.

Who will benefit most from Tom Venuto’s Burn the Fat?

In the broadest sense, anyone and everyone who needs to lose weight. Bodybuilders, avid readers, especially motivated individuals and information gatherers will love this volume. With that said, however, I must also say this…

Anyone looking for a candy-coated solution to weight loss, anyone looking to be told fairy-tales, and anyone looking for the sort of “solution” offered by the likes of body wraps, apple cider vinegar and negative calorie foods, might be best advised to steer clear of Burn the Fat. Tom doesn’t beat around the bush. There are no “30 lbs. in 30 days” miracles at work here. It’s all about intelligent eating choices, planning, and hard work. As Tom himself says…

Burn the Fat is simple, but it’s not easy.

One caution for weight loss newcomers; this is a fairly intense volume (although well written and easy to follow), that will require a significant time commitment just to get through it, cover to digital cover. And read it cover to cover you must.

Burn the Fat is not something you can download and read in an evening (plus, it comes with about half a dozen bonus files). If you had trouble struggling through the first few chapters of Barry Sears’ Enter the Zone, or The Atkins Diet, you’ll likely find Burn the Fat a little tedious.

That doesn’t mean, of course, that you shouldn’t attempt to read Burn the Fat. Quite the opposite, I heartily recommend that you do so. But I suggest you pull out your daytimer or PDA, and find a half dozen or so hour-slots that you can commit entirely to this publication. Otherwise, you’ll be wasting your time and your money.

Aesthetically, Burn the Fat is a clean and professionally formatted PDF file. It’s a little on the plain side, but that makes it an ideal volume for printing and reading in the comfort of a favorite chair (something I highly recommend, by the way).

Initially, I thought Tom Venuto’s Burn the Fat was priced a little on the high side — $37 is a fair chunk of money for a PDF-formatted ebook. However, now that I’ve read it, I no longer feel that way. As with any informative publication, you’re not really paying for the materials used to compile the document, but the information contained therein.

Bottom line?

Burn the Fat and its accompanying bonus volumes is well worth the $37 price tag, probably even twice that amount… provided you can make the commitment to reading and implementing it. If you are serious about losing weight, and are sick and tired of “spinning your wheels” and going nowhere, I highly recommend this publication.

Tom will also offer you fantastic customer service, a great experience, and of course… his product is backed by a fully honored, satisfaction or your money back guarantee. That way, if in the unlikely event this product is not for you, you can return it for a refund!

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