Comments on: Fat loss 4 idiots – Complete Review http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/fat-loss-for-idiots.html Fitness Tips, Weight Loss Tips, and Healthy Tips to Change Your Life Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:03:18 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Audrey http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/fat-loss-for-idiots.html/comment-page-13/#comment-18188 Audrey Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:44:06 +0000 http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/fat-loss-for-idiots.html#comment-18188 Starting day 6--I have lost a total of 4 lbs. Have not cheated at all and have not exercized yet--yes I know I should, there really is no excuse. This is my 3rd cycle and notice that the first half of the 11 day diet I tend to loose around 4 pounds and the second half only loose 1 - 1.5 lbs. Why? I thought it was very interesting that Mike said he was going to shorten the cycle with a cheat day in the middle and then go back to the diet. Wondering how that will work? Since I am starting day 6, I realize that I am not going to loose much the next 6 full days. I am hopeful that I could loose 2.5 lbs, hopeful.. You know for some reason I was not aware that I could add salsa to my meals. Thanks Janice. I've added the salsa to an omlet (eggs & cheese meal), to chicken and also to shrimp. Also to add something to just plain chicken, I have fried chicken breast with PAM, garlic power, oregano and lemon juice. Not bad, for me that is...I would not give it to my family though. Any other ideas? Meals can be real blan!! Good luck to all on the weekend! Starting day 6–I have lost a total of 4 lbs. Have not cheated at all and have not exercized yet–yes I know I should, there really is no excuse. This is my 3rd cycle and notice that the first half of the 11 day diet I tend to loose around 4 pounds and the second half only loose 1 – 1.5 lbs. Why? I thought it was very interesting that Mike said he was going to shorten the cycle with a cheat day in the middle and then go back to the diet. Wondering how that will work? Since I am starting day 6, I realize that I am not going to loose much the next 6 full days. I am hopeful that I could loose 2.5 lbs, hopeful..

You know for some reason I was not aware that I could add salsa to my meals. Thanks Janice. I’ve added the salsa to an omlet (eggs & cheese meal), to chicken and also to shrimp. Also to add something to just plain chicken, I have fried chicken breast with PAM, garlic power, oregano and lemon juice. Not bad, for me that is…I would not give it to my family though. Any other ideas? Meals can be real blan!!

Good luck to all on the weekend!

]]> By: Mike http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/fat-loss-for-idiots.html/comment-page-13/#comment-18170 Mike Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:18:11 +0000 http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/fat-loss-for-idiots.html#comment-18170 Good Job Janice. I know how tough it is to not go for the popcorn when everyone around you is chowing down. I saw a headline I think yesterday about how bad movie theater popcorn is for you though. Loads and loads of butter. Yvonne - Welcome and good luck with your cycle. Keep us posted as you are going along. Good Job Janice. I know how tough it is to not go for the popcorn when everyone around you is chowing down. I saw a headline I think yesterday about how bad movie theater popcorn is for you though. Loads and loads of butter.

Yvonne – Welcome and good luck with your cycle. Keep us posted as you are going along.

]]> By: Yvonne http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/fat-loss-for-idiots.html/comment-page-13/#comment-18169 Yvonne Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:52:00 +0000 http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/fat-loss-for-idiots.html#comment-18169 I love reading all these comments. I have done this eating plan before with success, although it was difficult given that my husband and I are not on the same page. I had lost 7 pounds a couple of months ago which are creeping back and I need to start again before my self confidence takes too much of a dive. I'm off to buy groceries right now and I'm going to watch carefully over the weekend as I'll be at events that won't be too conducive to following this, then off to the big D Day on Monday . . . . wish me luck. I love reading all these comments. I have done this eating plan before with success, although it was difficult given that my husband and I are not on the same page. I had lost 7 pounds a couple of months ago which are creeping back and I need to start again before my self confidence takes too much of a dive. I’m off to buy groceries right now and I’m going to watch carefully over the weekend as I’ll be at events that won’t be too conducive to following this, then off to the big D Day on Monday . . . . wish me luck.

]]> By: Janice http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/fat-loss-for-idiots.html/comment-page-13/#comment-18162 Janice Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:18:50 +0000 http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/fat-loss-for-idiots.html#comment-18162 Well, I just came home from the theatre where I didn't even have popcorn!!! I'm amazed at my focus and control!!! :) Now to just stay on this wagon for the rest of today and tomorrow. Well, I just came home from the theatre where I didn’t even have popcorn!!! I’m amazed at my focus and control!!! :) Now to just stay on this wagon for the rest of today and tomorrow.

]]> By: Mike http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/fat-loss-for-idiots.html/comment-page-13/#comment-18158 Mike Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:36:26 +0000 http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/fat-loss-for-idiots.html#comment-18158 Janice - Yep I am going to make Thanksgiving one of my cheat days. I have a cousin who is a big time marathon runner. Every time she is over for Thanksgiving she eats like a bird. I don't know how she does it with all of the yummy stuff all over the place. That's not for me though. I'm pretty much going to pig out. :) Janice – Yep I am going to make Thanksgiving one of my cheat days. I have a cousin who is a big time marathon runner. Every time she is over for Thanksgiving she eats like a bird. I don’t know how she does it with all of the yummy stuff all over the place. That’s not for me though. I’m pretty much going to pig out. :)

]]> By: Mike http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/fat-loss-for-idiots.html/comment-page-13/#comment-18157 Mike Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:26:16 +0000 http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/fat-loss-for-idiots.html#comment-18157 Wow sorry to hear that Big Sexy. Don't give up on this plan yet though. It's been working for you. Everyone seems to drop quite a bit of weight on their first cycle. I feel that to get the good results you desire on any cycle after the first one consistency is key. I've had good success on all of my cycles because I have pretty much kept my routine constant throughout. For me success and good results have come from: Following the generated eating plan without falling off the wagon. (very difficult, but I have followed it exactly) :) 2 half hour brisk walking sessions each day. Even on cheat days. (I have not missed a single day doing this) Drinking plenty of water. (I've been getting the target amount most days) This is what has worked for me. I don't know if you would need to do the walking each and every day. But its been working so well that I am not going to mess with success. My cycles have been: Cycle #1 - 13 lbs lost. Cycle #2 - 9 lbs lost. Cycle #3 - 8 lbs lost. Cycle #4 - 4 lbs lost. (I'm starting day 5 of this cycle today) You had similar results to mine on your first cycle. So its working for you. I think if you can just keep it consistent you will see the results you want. Not saying any of this to discourage you. Hoping to motivate you some. :) Good luck Big Sexy. Hope you begin a successful cycle on Monday!! Wow sorry to hear that Big Sexy. Don’t give up on this plan yet though. It’s been working for you. Everyone seems to drop quite a bit of weight on their first cycle. I feel that to get the good results you desire on any cycle after the first one consistency is key. I’ve had good success on all of my cycles because I have pretty much kept my routine constant throughout. For me success and good results have come from:

Following the generated eating plan without falling off the wagon. (very difficult, but I have followed it exactly) :)

2 half hour brisk walking sessions each day. Even on cheat days. (I have not missed a single day doing this)

Drinking plenty of water. (I’ve been getting the target amount most days)

This is what has worked for me. I don’t know if you would need to do the walking each and every day. But its been working so well that I am not going to mess with success. My cycles have been:

Cycle #1 – 13 lbs lost.
Cycle #2 – 9 lbs lost.
Cycle #3 – 8 lbs lost.
Cycle #4 – 4 lbs lost. (I’m starting day 5 of this cycle today)

You had similar results to mine on your first cycle. So its working for you. I think if you can just keep it consistent you will see the results you want.

Not saying any of this to discourage you. Hoping to motivate you some. :)

Good luck Big Sexy. Hope you begin a successful cycle on Monday!!

]]> By: Janice http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/fat-loss-for-idiots.html/comment-page-13/#comment-18156 Janice Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:00:59 +0000 http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/fat-loss-for-idiots.html#comment-18156 Oh, that's really too bad Big Sexy. Sorry to hear but don't give up, you can get past all that cheating. I did. :) Well, I cheat less!!! I am down another .9 lb today for a grand total of 2 lbs so far this cycle. It's not a lot but I don't care. I have two more days to lose on this shorter cycle and then one cheat day so I think I can make it to my goal of 3-4 lbs. Next week I really want to focus and not cheat at all. In my defense, it was my hormonal time (cleaned up language for the men on this forum haha) and I did want to eat everything I saw. I think I did well. haha Anyway, big walk in store for today along with the rest of my Christmas shopping. For all you Americans who are having Thanksgiving... say screw it and eat what you want. Thanksgiving rules! We've already had ours up here in Canada a while ago so I'm good. :) Ciao Oh, that’s really too bad Big Sexy. Sorry to hear but don’t give up, you can get past all that cheating. I did. :) Well, I cheat less!!!

I am down another .9 lb today for a grand total of 2 lbs so far this cycle. It’s not a lot but I don’t care. I have two more days to lose on this shorter cycle and then one cheat day so I think I can make it to my goal of 3-4 lbs. Next week I really want to focus and not cheat at all. In my defense, it was my hormonal time (cleaned up language for the men on this forum haha) and I did want to eat everything I saw. I think I did well. haha

Anyway, big walk in store for today along with the rest of my Christmas shopping. For all you Americans who are having Thanksgiving… say screw it and eat what you want. Thanksgiving rules! We’ve already had ours up here in Canada a while ago so I’m good. :)

Ciao

]]> By: Big Sexy http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/fat-loss-for-idiots.html/comment-page-13/#comment-18150 Big Sexy Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:39:12 +0000 http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/fat-loss-for-idiots.html#comment-18150 Well my 2nd cycle turn out to be a bust I didn't lose any weight and gained 2lbs, current weight 236. My off and on cheating got the best of me, I begin my cheat days today. I'll basically do the same thing I did on my last cheat days hopefully I'll lose the 2lbs or not gain any weight. Cycle 3 starts on Monday I'll let you know what happen Monday morning. Janice - Great job keep up the good work!! Well my 2nd cycle turn out to be a bust I didn’t lose any weight and gained 2lbs, current weight 236. My off and on cheating got the best of me, I begin my cheat days today. I’ll basically do the same thing I did on my last cheat days hopefully I’ll lose the 2lbs or not gain any weight. Cycle 3 starts on Monday I’ll let you know what happen Monday morning.

Janice – Great job keep up the good work!!

]]> By: Janice http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/fat-loss-for-idiots.html/comment-page-13/#comment-18138 Janice Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:28:04 +0000 http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/fat-loss-for-idiots.html#comment-18138 Well, I'm down today but only by .7 lbs. That makes for 1.1 lbs lost this cycle so far. I did a lot of damage with my cheating on monday and tuesday but I'm back on track now and making up for my mistakes. Hey, I've lost almost 18 lbs since starting this diet 3 cycles ago. That's not bad, especially considering that I yo-yoed during my cheat days and basically lost the same 8 lbs twice. :) My cheat day this week will be on Sunday rather than saturday. I think I need the extra day to reach my goal for this week. :) Well, I’m down today but only by .7 lbs. That makes for 1.1 lbs lost this cycle so far. I did a lot of damage with my cheating on monday and tuesday but I’m back on track now and making up for my mistakes. Hey, I’ve lost almost 18 lbs since starting this diet 3 cycles ago. That’s not bad, especially considering that I yo-yoed during my cheat days and basically lost the same 8 lbs twice. :)

My cheat day this week will be on Sunday rather than saturday. I think I need the extra day to reach my goal for this week. :)

]]> By: Werner http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/fat-loss-for-idiots.html/comment-page-13/#comment-18136 Werner Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:23:21 +0000 http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/fat-loss-for-idiots.html#comment-18136 Fat loss 4 idiots are really great, something similar i recommend is eat stop eat. Fat loss 4 idiots are really great, something similar i recommend is eat stop eat.

]]> By: Mike http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/fat-loss-for-idiots.html/comment-page-13/#comment-18111 Mike Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:22:41 +0000 http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/fat-loss-for-idiots.html#comment-18111 Sounds good Janice. It's a marathon not a sprint. That being said I'm off to a fast start on cycle #4. I've lost 3 lbs in two days. All well and good, but I'd like to see some consistency through the entire cycle. I'll see what happens with breaking it up. Again I'm trying 5 cycle days, 1 cheat day, 6 cycle days, 2 cheat days. Hopefully it will confuse my body more and keep the pounds dropping off the entire cycle. I'll keep you posted. Sounds good Janice. It’s a marathon not a sprint.

That being said I’m off to a fast start on cycle #4. I’ve lost 3 lbs in two days. All well and good, but I’d like to see some consistency through the entire cycle. I’ll see what happens with breaking it up. Again I’m trying 5 cycle days, 1 cheat day, 6 cycle days, 2 cheat days. Hopefully it will confuse my body more and keep the pounds dropping off the entire cycle. I’ll keep you posted.

]]> By: Janice http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/fat-loss-for-idiots.html/comment-page-13/#comment-18107 Janice Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:02:31 +0000 http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/fat-loss-for-idiots.html#comment-18107 I'm wearing the jeans today and they just fit me. So weird. They were bagging off me 7 lbs ago!!! Anyway, back on track today. I weighed in and I didn't gain back what I'd lost on the first two days but I did negate most of it. I'm down a grand total of .4 lb since sunday. I'm not upset though. I'm human and I do give in sometimes. Today I'm just going to eat wisely, take a nice long walk and hope that, by saturday morning, I'm down 3 lbs. If I'm not, then I'll diet saturday too and have my cheat day on sunday. I'll have a better time next week. I’m wearing the jeans today and they just fit me. So weird. They were bagging off me 7 lbs ago!!!

Anyway, back on track today. I weighed in and I didn’t gain back what I’d lost on the first two days but I did negate most of it. I’m down a grand total of .4 lb since sunday.

I’m not upset though. I’m human and I do give in sometimes. Today I’m just going to eat wisely, take a nice long walk and hope that, by saturday morning, I’m down 3 lbs. If I’m not, then I’ll diet saturday too and have my cheat day on sunday. I’ll have a better time next week.

]]> By: Mike http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/fat-loss-for-idiots.html/comment-page-12/#comment-18087 Mike Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:11:53 +0000 http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/fat-loss-for-idiots.html#comment-18087 Big Sexy - True that they do not include Banana's on fruit day. But they do have them if you choose the Banana shake as part of the plan. I eat them on fruit day anyway. :) Janice - Hmm no idea about the jeans. You are 7 pounds lighter than the last time you tried them on. I know you can't be that bloated or anything. So one would have to assume that there is something different with the jeans this time around. Oh well you will be in them soon I'm sure. Big Sexy – True that they do not include Banana’s on fruit day. But they do have them if you choose the Banana shake as part of the plan. I eat them on fruit day anyway. :)

Janice – Hmm no idea about the jeans. You are 7 pounds lighter than the last time you tried them on. I know you can’t be that bloated or anything. So one would have to assume that there is something different with the jeans this time around. Oh well you will be in them soon I’m sure.

]]> By: Janice http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/fat-loss-for-idiots.html/comment-page-12/#comment-18086 Janice Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:05:36 +0000 http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/fat-loss-for-idiots.html#comment-18086 So, here's something I'm confused about. When I first started losing weight and I got down by 10 lbs there was a pair of jeans that got a little loose on me and really felt comfortable rather than tight. Now, down 17 lbs they're tight again. What the? They were freshly dryed in the machine the first time and same now so that's not it. I haven't been measuring myself because I don't have a tape measurer but I'm confused! They should be looser!!! Anyway, I'm going to keep losing and those jeans will be perfect for me soon enough. I had a bit of a fall off the wagon today. I walked by Wendys and my boyfriend called to ask what I wanted to eat. I got us each a Baconater meal. haha That's a 1/2 lb burger!!! I don't want to beat myself up over it though, so I'm just going to move on and eat great tomorrow. I'm hoping for an overall loss of just 3 lbs this week. Check back in tomorrow. So, here’s something I’m confused about. When I first started losing weight and I got down by 10 lbs there was a pair of jeans that got a little loose on me and really felt comfortable rather than tight. Now, down 17 lbs they’re tight again. What the? They were freshly dryed in the machine the first time and same now so that’s not it. I haven’t been measuring myself because I don’t have a tape measurer but I’m confused! They should be looser!!!

Anyway, I’m going to keep losing and those jeans will be perfect for me soon enough.

I had a bit of a fall off the wagon today. I walked by Wendys and my boyfriend called to ask what I wanted to eat. I got us each a Baconater meal. haha That’s a 1/2 lb burger!!! I don’t want to beat myself up over it though, so I’m just going to move on and eat great tomorrow. I’m hoping for an overall loss of just 3 lbs this week. Check back in tomorrow.

]]> By: Big Sexy http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/fat-loss-for-idiots.html/comment-page-12/#comment-18076 Big Sexy Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:31:14 +0000 http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/fat-loss-for-idiots.html#comment-18076 Thanks Mike, I'm going to stick with it. You know that sounds like a good idea and on the cheat days keep the basics of the plan. I'll try that after I do about 2 more cycles. I didn't realize bananas were not on the plan (reply to an old blog) I ate them and still lost weight. Well I'm on my way to the gym talk to ya later. Thanks Mike, I’m going to stick with it.

You know that sounds like a good idea and on the cheat days keep the basics of the plan. I’ll try that after I do about 2 more cycles.

I didn’t realize bananas were not on the plan (reply to an old blog) I ate them and still lost weight. Well I’m on my way to the gym talk to ya later.

]]> By: Mike http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/fat-loss-for-idiots.html/comment-page-12/#comment-18074 Mike Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:25:17 +0000 http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/fat-loss-for-idiots.html#comment-18074 Keep it going Big Sexy. You are doing good. It's not easy but the reward comes on that final weigh in. Janice and I are altering our plans a little. I am doing 5 day's on the plan, then use one of my cheat day's, followed by 6 day's on the plan and then my other two cheat day's. Breaks it up a little and hopefully it will help me shed more pounds in the last 4 or 5 days. Going through fruit day today. Keep it going Big Sexy. You are doing good. It’s not easy but the reward comes on that final weigh in. Janice and I are altering our plans a little. I am doing 5 day’s on the plan, then use one of my cheat day’s, followed by 6 day’s on the plan and then my other two cheat day’s. Breaks it up a little and hopefully it will help me shed more pounds in the last 4 or 5 days.

Going through fruit day today.

]]> By: Big Sexy http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/fat-loss-for-idiots.html/comment-page-12/#comment-18069 Big Sexy Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:40:12 +0000 http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/fat-loss-for-idiots.html#comment-18069 Hello All, It's been a while, everything was going ok on cycle 2. Today I'm on day 9, lost 4lbs so far, day 8 I fell off the wagon scrapped my knee but I'm back on. Hope it doesn't do too much damage for my offical weigh in on Friday morning. I'm glad my cheat days will be here soon, I'm starting to get a little bored, but I can't stop because this is REALLY working for me. I'll tune in on Friday and after my cheat days. Hello All,
It’s been a while, everything was going ok on cycle 2. Today I’m on day 9, lost 4lbs so far, day 8 I fell off the wagon scrapped my knee but I’m back on. Hope it doesn’t do too much damage for my offical weigh in on Friday morning. I’m glad my cheat days will be here soon, I’m starting to get a little bored, but I can’t stop because this is REALLY working for me. I’ll tune in on Friday and after my cheat days.

]]> By: Mike http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/fat-loss-for-idiots.html/comment-page-12/#comment-18046 Mike Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:27:19 +0000 http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/fat-loss-for-idiots.html#comment-18046 Janice - Today is the first day of cycle #4 for me. I gained 2 lbs on my 3 cheat days. Not bad since I ate pretty terrible. Janice – Today is the first day of cycle #4 for me. I gained 2 lbs on my 3 cheat days. Not bad since I ate pretty terrible.

]]> By: Janice http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/fat-loss-for-idiots.html/comment-page-12/#comment-18037 Janice Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:21:41 +0000 http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/fat-loss-for-idiots.html#comment-18037 Alright, day #1 of cycle #4 and I'm down 1.1 lbs. I'm very happy with that. Today is fruit day. See you guys tomorrow. Mike - Are did you start cycle #4 yesterday or today? Alright, day #1 of cycle #4 and I’m down 1.1 lbs. I’m very happy with that. Today is fruit day. See you guys tomorrow.

Mike – Are did you start cycle #4 yesterday or today?

]]> By: Janice http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/fat-loss-for-idiots.html/comment-page-12/#comment-18027 Janice Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:28:24 +0000 http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/fat-loss-for-idiots.html#comment-18027 Sorry Audrey, other than veggie day we're pretty much plain Janes around here. Lots of turkey slices, cheese slices and cottage cheese for me. I had to stop eating so much shrimp because, like you, I got sick of it very quickly. Now I just use it every once in a while. Try playing with your meal plans a bit and find something you like. For instance, if you're to eat chicken and sausage, then maybe substitute the sausage for some nice jalapeno havarti cheese melted over the chicken breast. Baked the breast in salsa first of course. :) It's a nice zesty meal. It's not huge, but remembering to stop when you're satisfied means that you get used to eating smaller meals quickly. I usually never finish a full breat now. I enjoy snacks of cottage cheese and peanuts. The creamy and salty combination reminds me of the chocolate and salt combinations in treats that I like. You really have to watch the cheat days. It's not permission to go whole hog and eat everything in sight. We find around here that its usual to gain back 2-3 lbs but some of our group have done three whole days without weight gain. It is possible. So, good luck. Ask lots of questions and we'll help you out. Sorry Audrey, other than veggie day we’re pretty much plain Janes around here. Lots of turkey slices, cheese slices and cottage cheese for me. I had to stop eating so much shrimp because, like you, I got sick of it very quickly. Now I just use it every once in a while. Try playing with your meal plans a bit and find something you like.

For instance, if you’re to eat chicken and sausage, then maybe substitute the sausage for some nice jalapeno havarti cheese melted over the chicken breast. Baked the breast in salsa first of course. :) It’s a nice zesty meal. It’s not huge, but remembering to stop when you’re satisfied means that you get used to eating smaller meals quickly. I usually never finish a full breat now.

I enjoy snacks of cottage cheese and peanuts. The creamy and salty combination reminds me of the chocolate and salt combinations in treats that I like.

You really have to watch the cheat days. It’s not permission to go whole hog and eat everything in sight. We find around here that its usual to gain back 2-3 lbs but some of our group have done three whole days without weight gain. It is possible.

So, good luck. Ask lots of questions and we’ll help you out.

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