The Eat Stop Eat program claims that it can help the reader lose weight and "burn stubborn body fat" all by making one simple change in your every day diet.It is a course which is based on intermittent, flexible fasting periods of 1 day along with a routine of strength exercises, be it weight training or body weight workouts. Flexible fasting means that you don't need to follow a strict timetable for when to fast. You just need to do it once or twice a week (twice is for advanced users, really). The fasting helps you cleanse your body and create a calorie deficit.
The author claims that, contrary to popular belief, following the fasting route will not result in the body going into "starvation mode." In fact, he asserts that the results of short term fasting may actually increase the dieter's metabolism, leading to even further weight loss. The Eat Stop Eat diet is also intended to break the compulsive food addiction that many suffer from. Complicated diet regimens, in fact, reportedly worsen this addiction, turning it into a compulsive behavior.
The author also claims that, unlike many popular diet programs, Eat Stop Eat will not result in lethargy, lack of productivity, or general aggravation. In fact, he claims that the reader should see increased productivity and energy levels throughout the day.
Author: Brad Pilon, CSCS, MS
Brad Pilon holds a honored degree in the education of human biology and nutritional science. Pilon then went on to work in the weight loss industry for a sports supplement company in their Research & Development program for over 7 years, before leaving to pursue other interests (and write the book). Later on, he decided to launch his own product on fat loss to help people on the subject. He said he had spent ten of thousands of dollars and a lot of time on the research so that he can come up with Eat Stop Eat.
"I went from 245lbs in the middle of July to 185 lbs today November 7th. Only about 3 and a half months and 60lbs!!! "Eat Stop Eat" helped me to throw out my bad habits and my addiction to eating and over eating, and adopt a real balanced diet I never thought I would be able to do."
- Actual user comment from main site, Chad Fenwick
"I'm just starting my third week on this program, & it has been painless, there is no weighing, no measuring & best of all no guilt associated with eating what I wanted."
- Actual user comment from main site, Rosanne Clemente
"The program really isn't complicated or expensive. Plus, Brad has the credentials that most of us want to see to back up his claims. He's a nutrition professional with an honors degree in nutrition. He worked in the mainstream weight loss industry for several years, and he's a an athlete who wouldn't promote something that doesn't work and would cause people to lose muscle instead of fat."
http://secretsofthehealthy.com/blog/archives/16
"Brad explains it all (and explains it well) in his book. And it doesn't cost a lot of scratch, either. I don't want to give away too much here, because he's a good guy and I want to see him succeed with this book. So if you're interested, I suggest you go to his site and buy it. I get no money for referrals, either. I'm just happy to help. Seriously."
"I am ~ 5 weeks in to fasting 24 hours 2 times a week. So far I have lost 12 pounds, 1.5 inches off my waist and 1 inch off my hips. I really look forward to my fasts and enjoy my results so far!"
Portion of actual user review on Blogger.com
"I've realised that I actually feel better when I'm fasting, and you can see the changes in my body already! My mum told me last night that my abs were amazing! Always room for improvements though. So given all of that I can't wait for my next fast tomorrow."
Portion of actual user review on Blogger.com
"Yay! I was so happy and felt great to know that I am not a slave to food! Since then, I've used ESE when I "feel" like I would benefit from giving my digestive system and mind a rest from food."
Kali Lila
Healthysimpleliving.com?
"I have to say I am amazed that during my eat stop eat lifestyle, which I have been following for a month my strength has actually gone up. Who would have thought you could increase strength during a fast? My deadlift has gone up to 370 for 2x 3 at a weight of 183."
Jimmy
Blgoregardingme.com
"I have concluded my intermittent fasting experiment after losing 6 pounds and 3.5% body fat in 5 weeks. Just enough to loosen the jeans and sharpen the muscle definition. That was so damn easy!"
Skwigg: Skwigg.tripod.com
"Requires fasting which may be a bit difficult for some people, though it's something which you can get accustomed to after a while."
John Davenport : Ezinearticles
Shortcomings
1) Requires fasting which may be a bit difficult for some people, though it's something which you can get accustomed to after a while.
2) Requires working out regularly. This isn't exactly a con, more like a best practice, but it's something you need to be aware of. If you dislike exercising (which I recommend), this program isn't for you.
3) Not suitable for diabetics or anyone with health problems of any kind (although our research uncovered a forum where diabetics were saying how this system was helping them use less insulin,but the author has not done any research into this so cannot condone it)
Price and duration of Money Back Guarantee
The Eat Stop Eat ebook itself costs $29.95 and is instantly downloadable. An advanced package is also offered for $77 that includes the original ebook, as well as audio CDs that explore the methodology behind Eat Stop Eat in detail across 6 episodes.
60 day money back guarante
Conclusion
1. The entire program isn't long or difficult to read. It is easy to use and understand ebook. You can begin applying it almost immediately.
2.The program is very flexible since you can choose your fasting day according to your own schedule. On other days you get to it pretty normally.
3) This program doesnt require any kind of special food or equipment
4) Eat Stop Eat has an abundance of scientific?research to back up every aspect of the plan. And it's explained in a way that you don't have to be a scientist to understand.
5) However,this program is not for everyone. Since it requires you to fast for 24 hours twice a week, it may not be easy for some to follow this program. However, if you can, it's very effective and will produce great results. Also, unlike some programs, you can follow this plan for a long period of time. Which means you can use it until you meet your fat loss goals or even make it a lifestyle change. If you don't mind fasting, this could be a great program for you
There are two packages available, with the normal one you get the main 78 page manual on the Eat Stop Eat system.
With the Advanced package you also get over 2 hours of audio files (and transcriptions for those who prefer to read) from the author where he discusses the following topics:
- The myth of the Starvation Mode
- A complete scientific explanation of how Fasting causes you to burn body fat
- Fasting & protein metabolism- what happens to your muscles when you fast (hint: they don?t disappear!)
- Fasting & glucose metabolism, insulin, GH, FFA's and the control of blood sugar.
- Fasting & exercise and body composition
- The science behind preserving muscle mass while you diet, and why this should be your number one concern while you are trying to lose weight.
- Fasting Health and Weight Loss - stress free, convenient and effective for weight loss
