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EAT STOP EAT by
Brad
Pilon, MS is the best book and program I've found on healthy
fasting. All you have to do is fast for 1-2 times a week for
24
hrs
each time.
This is far easier to
follow than other intermittent fasting programs which advise you to
fast every day or every second day.
Brad writes very clearly.
He explains the science behind healthy intermittent fasting so anyone
can
understand it. He has researched and personally tested his method
thoroughly. His research impresses me. At this point, with
everything that I have learned and continue to learn about health I don't impress easily so that's very ... impressive
:)
How
Does It Work?
Short-term fasts go
straight to the key of weight loss: CALORIE REDUCTION. In this case,
it's calorie elimination
because you don't eat anything during the 24 hrs period. Only non-caloric beverages are
permitted.
Short-term
fasts have incredible health benefits. For example:
- lower
insulin levels
- increase in
growth hormone levels -
growth hormone is often referred to as the 'youth hormone'
- increase
in fat burning enyzmes -
body fat is more targeted than it is with standard dieting -
yes, you will lose more
fat during a short-term fast than you will by cutting the
same number of calories spread over several days.
-
increased
energy, both
mental and physical - thanks in part
to increased noradrenaline and NO increase in cortisol (high cortisol
may contribute to fat gain in the belly area in particular)
With
this way of eating (okay, not
eating) you can achieve the same fat loss in 1-2 days a week that would
otherwise take a week or more with standard dieting.
The human body adapts to
short-term fasting quickly. During your first fast you'll be burning fat. After a few fasts you may find
that feelings of hunger totally disappear. Strange but
true.
No matter what kinds of
foods you eat, EAT STOP EAT can work. It is *very* flexible. If you
overindulge occasionally (who doesn't?) you can simply fast in the next
few days and take care of it *quickly*.
My
Results?
It's a relief to not be
thinking about my next meal all the time which is where I'm at with
most other diets. I can lose 1-2 lbs a week quite easily if I need to,
or just maintain my weight.
Keeping my diet the same
the rest of the time, as Brad advises, and doing resistance
training during the week guarantees success.
After two weeks of trying
EAT STOP EAT I was noticeably leaner. I did not lose muscle tone.
My energy levels and mental clarity on fasting days is very good - two of the
long lists of benefits of healthy intermittent fasting. I'm happy with
my results and the simplicity of this program.
Quibbles?
Pretty much none. The
sales letter may seem a bit ... salesy ... but the content of the book and
Brad's sites is impressive so don't let that put you off.
NOTE:
The Deluxe
and Advanced
packages are worth the extra investment if you need help with how you
eat on non-fasting days or if, like me, you want to learn more about
the science behind it all. They both include Brad's new book on protein.
This program receives my
highest recommendation and rating. I hope that more people
with try it instead of wasting their money and time on diets that are
only good for short-term results, not long-term success.
PRICE: $39-$78
depending on the package you choose (Advice: the Deluxe package is a
good middle ground)
GUARANTEE: 60 Day
Money Back Guarantee
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