Fat Loss 4 Idiots

Tamara: Well just the name Fat Loss For Idiots was a strike against this for me…..i dont like being called an idiot. Then i read your very informative review, and I understand now that I will be an idiot if i buy this. THANKS!

mystique: blah blah blah, i don’t need a BOOk to tell me how to lose fat, i already know HOW to, it’s a matter of doing it! Come on, just give me some useful information, something I don’t know. Fat Loss 4 Idiots just seems like a waste of time.

Clara: i don’t liek to read books and i find it insulting that their calling us overweight indiduals “idiots”

Lorna: This Fat Loss for Idiots just doesnt seem to make sense from what i have read. I don’t think it seems like a very good program.

spell_bound58: If I understand this right, Fat Loss 4 Idiots explains a lot about how other diets DON’T work? So what, we know that, thats why we’re curious about this book! I want to know what DOES work, plain and simple.

Savannah: Does not work

adam: Has anybody had success with this one?

Shannon: Well I’ve read some of the other books in the series, those written for us “idiots” and it helped me learn more about my computer, but i don’t see how it really applies to fat loss, its a totally different thing. i doubt i’d read the Fat Loss 4 Idiots book any time soon. or ever.

Joshua3: Good review, I think I found all I needed to know about Fat Loss 4 Idiots in the 5 minutes it took to read this, no need to get the book now, thanks.

Terese: I tried Fat Loss For Idiots and it did not work for me.

Meg: So is there some sort of online component to Fat Loss for Idiots or anything, I am a bit confused about how the diet works (just a book, a program, etc)

miss_April: This Fat Loss for Idiots say’s it can make you loose 9 lbs every 11 days. This is a lie, it did not work for me and i followed this program exact.

Benji: Well I did get some good information about weight loss in Fat Loss 4 Idiots, though I would not yet consider myself an expert on the topic. A pretty interesting book.

Janet: Hi, i dont think they should charge for information as basic as this, its common knowledge.

4Lorne75: well i was interested in the Fat Loss 4 Idiots bcs I really have never had success with any diets in the past, thought maybe I was doing something wrong. After reading this review I am not so sure I should pursue this diet.

marialisa: Oh, is Fat Loss 4 Idiots by the same people who make all those other “for idiots” books?

Shel: Before reading FAt Loss 4 Idiots I had been so down on myself for failing on Weight Watchers but then I learned that it just takes a really long time anyway. I guess it wasn’t me, it was the program aftter all. It was a relief to learn that!

Shelly: Thank you for the helpful review….i need all the advice i can get. I’m glad I did some research on Fat Loss 4 Idiots.

Karri: this just sounds like basic information, i don’t see anything really innovative about fat loss 4 idiots

skeeball86: Hi this Fat Loss 4 Idiots seems interesting to me, but i dont know, i really am not much of a reader. Is there a way of getting this inromation other than reading? Like a tape or CD maybe?

Destiny: My main concern with Fat Loss 4 Idiots is eating four meals a day, how do you pace those out? I have a hard enought time eating 3 a day.

Rhonda: Fat Loss 4 Idiots was one of the worst programs i have ever tried. The information was nothing i have not heard before. I was disappointed.

Merle: What about that South Beach Diet, has anyone tried that one, I’ve heard some good things but am not sure yet if I should go for it, any info/stories would be appreciated, thanks

maverick33: well it looks like Fat Loss 4 Idiots is easy to get to on the computer i like that

Roseanne: So I am now on my 9th day of this Fat Loss 4 Idiots diet, getting close to my cheat day. I don’t know if I could survive if I didn’t have this to look forward to, I have it all planned out, what I’m gonna eat on those days, sure hope I don’t overdo it like usual tho.

caroline: Ugh, I tried eating 4 meals a day & i just did not have time for it. I dont think Fat Loss For Idiots is right for me

Caleb: Yes, I have tried South Beach Diet, found it to be quite satisfying. I began it about 3 months ago and have lost about 17 lbs and feel pretty good. The food choices make it a lot easier than other diet plans. I am always curious about what plans are around, and I’m happy I went with that and not this Fat Loss 4 Idiots program.

Suze: Was looking at somethine else to change up my diet but I must say that SOUTH BEACH DIET IS THE BEST!! It is so good at teaching u to balance foods in a healthy way without feeling deprived. It really is a lifestyle not just a diet. - Suze

A. Walters: Is there an exercise component to this plan, I am not seeing anything about exercise and Fat Loss 4 Idiots,

Heather: FAT LOSS FOR IDIOTS CAUSED ME TO GAIN WEIGHT!!!! DO NOT MAKE THE MISTAKE I DID.

edna: If losing fat is so simple an idiot can do it than i’d think we’d see a whole lot more skinny people walking around

Lisa: Well, I do like the idea of not having to count calories or carbs or fat..but i just dont quite understand how you are supposed to loose weight on Fat Loss For Idiots. Can someone explain it, please? thanks…

DOT: Got lots of good info in Fat Loss 4 Idiots I feel enlitened about my body an health, gonna get this fat off me for good, i think.

Sheryl: Fat Loss For Idiots hardly mentions exercise at all. I dont think this is a very well thought out program.

Sofie: This review & these comments dont make me think too highly of Fat Loss For Idiots. I am going to pass on this. thanks for the info.

Marsha: yeah i dont like it that they dont give their names or even the company name. I dont trust that one bit.

Jordan: So I dont have time to read too mcuh it gives me a headache, if I have to read a lot on Fat Loss 4 Idiots I dont want to bother with it at alll.

rin_586: Thumbs down.

V. Dub72: Think I would be much better off with some kind of natural fat burner or something, simply reading about how to lose wiehgt without a lot of tools for taking action just seeems really ineffective. Fat Loss 4 Idiots is not what I’m looking for.

S. Rossi: Fat Loss For Idiots does not seem to be as good as i thought it was at first. I appreciate the comments i found on this Web Site.

Camille: THere was to much to remember with this, all the calorie shifting and eating 4 meals, It just did not fit my busy life. I give Fat Loss For Idiots thumbs down.

Glenn: This is nothing new, dont even waste money on Fat Loss For Idiots. You already know this stuff…I know i did.

Kathy: looked at it almost ordered, but changed my mind with no name and no contact number, but then they think they are dealing with idiots, dah not me.

Hilary: For all of you who gave a thumbs down without even trying this diet, shame on you. I have been doing this for 18 days. I lost 8lbs the first round and now I’m on day 4 of my second round and have lost 3 more pounds. I’m sold!!!

penny: THIS PLAN DOES NOT GIVE YOU ANY INFO UNTIL YOU BUY. NOT WORTH THE MONEY AND THERE IS NO REFUND. FOODS ARE VERY LIMITED AND IT IS VERY HARD TO STAY WITH. THERE WAS SOME GOOD INFO BUT NOT FOR THE MONEY. THE FOOD GENERATOR IS NOT WORTH IT.

Christy: I thought the diet generator gave a good selection of foods to choose from. I didn’t lose nine pounds in my first eleven days but I did lose five. I’ve done three more eleven day cycles since and lost an average of three to four pounds per cycle and it was easy. I’m thrilled.

Fred: READ THIS REVIEW ON Fat Loss 4 Idiots BEFORE YOU BUY!!!!!

tibby: I tried this and only lost 3 pounds I walked 4 miles a day as well. Everyone is different so it all boils down to finding what is right for you. For me this was a little dissapointing and I really stuck to the plan too.

Lawana: Thanks for the reviews. I was seriously considering ordering Fat Loss 4 idiots.

Riffraff: Bit of a misnomer, that. Should be called Fat Gain 4 Idiots (being the folks who buy this). Contrary to what they’re claiming on the site, I managed to lose 70 lbs over eight months on a calorie controlled diet. Then I had a few Christmas hangover pounds I wanted to shed quickly, so I figured I try the Fatloss 4 Idiots thing. I stuck to it religiously and gained weight, despite daily workouts. Worse, there’s a serious lack of fresh fruit and fiber in this diet, but they clobber you with protein. Not healthy! Save your money and do it the old-fashioned hard way–that’s definitely the lesson I’ve learned.

Marl: Well all you doubting Thomas and thomasinas Fatloss4idiots has worked for me. I’ve tried every diet going since I stopped smoking and put on 2st. I lost 8lbs the first week, then went on holiday and didn’t put it back on. Lots of exercise mind you. Now doing the “Beyond Calories” eating 6 meals a day and the weight is just dropping off – around 2/3lb a day!! I am one happy bunny and my husband is even happier!!

andrew: dieting has never been easy for me, as basic as it sounds (eat less, work out more) that plan is not simple, so i wanted something that would actually make dieting easy. i always failed on other diets (atkins was the worst) and i thought fat loss 4 idiots looked good cuz it goes against a lot of that. not easy to follow though, and as was stated, not enough fiber or fresh fruit. i didn’t feel very healthy on this and was not able to get my weight down. i would really like to find something that works, i’m about ready to try a natural pill, or maybe i’ll look into south beach.

LUCYLU: IT ISN’T HEALTHY. WHEN SOMETHING SOUNDS TO GOOD TO BE TRUE, IT USUALLY IS. READ WHAT OTHER’S HAVE TO SAY ABOUT A DIET BEFORE YOU WASTE YOUR MONEY. FAT LOSS FOR IDIOTS INSULT YOU AND WAS MADE BY IDIOTS THAT JUST WANT YOUR MONEY.

Halfpint77: I decided to give this a try along with my daughter who by the way is totally picky this diet lets her pick different things from the groups to eat. I will let you know how it goes. By the way there is a 30 day money back guarantee.And I just joined today and have had 3 emails from them.Everything on the lists are healthy so I can’t see how you are stating it to be a unhealthy diet, when the fact of the matter is that you had to have been eating a unhealthy diet in the first place to have gained the weught you are trying to get rid of. Good luck to all and remember not all diets are right for everyone.

Marion: Fat loss for Idiots? Well this “idiot” is not going to waste her money. They clearly don’t have much respect for their customers.

Laura: I found that it did work. It isn’t exactly a book..it is just usefull information and takes about 15 minutes to read. What I did was generate about 6 different menues and went through all of them. One in particular I lost 8 pounds on in the 11 days. I have lost a total of 70 pounds in almost a year. You can get bored with some of the meals….but if you keep changing your menu…it will work.

bobbi: i tryed to buy this and it wont do any thing any body know whats going on with it

ShirlJ: I am very glad that I found FatLoss4Idiots. Of course “every diet is not for everybody”. You have to find what fits you. I started the diet the last 2 weeks in March. This is July 9th and I have lost 17 pounds so far. I am really happy with this diet. Believe me I have tried many diets and many pills. I didn’t lose 9 pounds the first time but I did lose 4.5 pounds and I was happy to lose anything. I don’t get bored because I can change my diet every 11 days and have 3 cheat days. The combinations are very interesting. I lose 4-4.5 pounds every month. I have never had this kind of success before. I incorporated a Kwando class once a week and I walk everyday. I am no longer tired and sluggish. I AM HAPPY AND REALLY HEALTHY!!

Ringer: Has anyone gotten their money back from Fat Loss 4 Idiots?

sherry: I love the diet, lost 11 lbs. Did not gain weight during the 3 day cheat. I am on day 8 & looking forward to day 11, so I can cheat again for 3 days. I have been on many diets nothing else has worked this well for me.

Cherie: It is working for me. Lost 7lbs the first round and I am on my second round. I have been on every fricken diet, and this is working and I am always full. So there ya have it!

Charlene: Well, that’s good that some of you are having success with this, but for me it was a complete horror story. I was so hopeful that I would lose 9 lbs every 11 days, and I thought it was great if i could cheat for 3 days straight. But what happened for me is my metabolism went haywire with the “calorie shifting” esp. since i wans’t eating low fat or low carb foods. The truth is my metabloism doesn’t just “adjust” when i eat more food. When i eat more,. I get fatter. And that is just what happened on this diet. shifting around did not trick my body. Within the first 11 days i had gained, not lost, 6 lbs., and then over the following month i gained another 23 lbs. This brought me up to almost 30 lbs of weight gain within a relatively short periood of time. I still can’t get my metabolism to bounce back from this. I visited a nutritionist and she told me this diet is horrible, it’s messing with your body by playing “feast or famine” and their’s nothing healthy about it. she is advising me now on a real, sensible diet. I hope i can lose what i gained on this.

pat: this diet is too wierd too high in salt and nitrates and makes you feel your stomach is upset and you have a headache every day and how do you get your money back ?

brenda: Ater lossing 25 pounds I hit a platoe. I could not break the 140 mark. I work in a emergency department. 2-3 nurses had done the Fatlose4idiots and had lose anywhere from 5-11 pounds the first time. One of my good friends is on her 3rd time of the 11 days. She lost a total of 16 pounds so far. I decided to try it. Today is my 9th day and I have lost 4 pounds. I woundn’t say I have enjoyed it, but it has worked and I am never hungry. I just really miss having piza and cookies. But that is what got me over weight in the first place. Everyone I know who has tried this diet, has lost weight. I would not put it down unless you have tried it.

Lindsay: Well i lost about 4 lbs on FatLoss4 idiots but, like many of you, i alsao craved pizza and cookies, big time. Well, guess what happened when i was done the diet? Ifound myself eating pizza and cookies like no tomorrow. And i gained the weight right back. Diets that cause deprivation do NOT WORK for the long haul. I feel like an idiot for trying this.

Rachel: DO NOT SPEND ANY MONEY ON THIS SEEMINGLY EASY TO FOLLOW PROGRAM!!!ANY DIET PROGRAM THAT REQUIRES NO EXERCISE IS ULTIMATELY FALSE. I DID THE 11 DAYS + THE 3 CHEATING DAYS AND EVEN WALKED 5 TIMES A WEEK AND LOST ONLY 2 POUNDS THAT CAME BACK ON THOSE 3 DAYS. IT IS AN UNRELIABLE SOURCE WITH NO RESEARCH BEHIND IT, NO REAL ‘VOICES’ BEHIND IT. WHAT WAS LITTLE FISHY THAT YOU CAN’T CONTACT THEM ALSO THEY OFFERED 50 % OF THE PROGRAM BUT ACTUALLY THEY MAKE YOU PAY FOR THE FULL PRICE. DID ANYONE EVER GET HIS MONEY BACK?? PLEASE AVOID THIS PROGRAM, DOES NOT WORK.

Laura Mooney: DId any of you get your money back. I requested mine in June and still not received it.

Heather: Just starting my 3rd day and have already lost 2 and a half lbs.! Can’t wait to see how much weight I’ve lost on day 11.

sarah: hey, i haven’t gotten my money back either, made request for refund on 8/3. this is ridiculous, this program is just a lot of hot air and no substance! now i can’t even get the refund i was entitled to! Yeah this is FatLoss4idiots, all right, they are laughing at us all the way to the bank! more like “money loss 4 idiots.”

Tyrone: Save your money, I gained 4 lbs in 3 days and stopped cause I didn’t go on a diet to gain weight. They did refund my money which was a relief. The Atkins Diet and the South Beach Diet are proven diets. I have been doing the Atkins diet for 4 Weeks and lost 23 lbs.

Juanita: I just tryed the Maximize your Metabolism diet after right after another diet and was disapointed to only loss weight 10 lbs the first 10 days witch was great, but I continued on the diet for another month chokeing down 3-5 egg whites or egg substitutes every morning and eating fish twice a week which I hate but did eat, yet a month later still no more weight just the same boring foods every week with no results. So, my concern with this diet is.

Lynne F.: Was also surprised (and annoyed) to have gained weight the first week on this diet and hoped that maybe it would come off during the following weeks. It never did and I feel foolish for sticking it out. Didn’t try to get a refund but I wish I would have. I am on to South Beach diet next, thanks for the suggestion Tyrone.

Lorraine: i was definitely going to try fat loss 4 idiots but im put off now after reading all the comments!!! i guess it just depends on your metabolism, i dont wanna put on weight like some ppl did when they tried this diet. i would love to know what kind of foods are on the diet?? is it a healthy diet?

Lola Atkins: Please somebody tell me how to get my money back.After reading all of the comments I don’t even want to start it.How in the world do I get in touch with these people.I have tried every web sight they mentioned and nothing has worked.PLEASE HELP ME if u are reading this.Thank you very much.

Anonymous: so i was thinking about this program but i wanted to do research to get reviews and i couldnt faind any except for here. to me it sounds like a big scam. but i have wasted money before to so im half tempted to try it. but now that you all are saying you havnt got your refunds i dont think that i want to try. and also i was wondering if any of you got more money taken from you then the total costing price??

T-Rex: The [program didn’t work for me, only lost 2 lbs total and it was waterweight that came back in a week. Sounded good and made sense, I thought but I was not successful on Fat Loss 4 Idiots diet. Guess I am too smart, huh?

Heather: I am currently on this diet. The information makes sense when you read the online book. This diet is fool proof. It you can follow these simple steps, you WILL lose weight. I have been on this diet for two days (I’m on my 3rd day now) and have lost 4.5 lbs already. The key to this diet is eating 4 meals per day. When you consume your meals, you have to know when to stop eating. You eat until you are satisfied, NOT STUFFED! You will lose weight if you follow this plan EXACTLY!!!!! Excercise is important, and it tells you what kind of excercise burns fat, not carbs and calories.

bob manning: I have been using this diet plan (with modifications for heart health) since January, on and off, maybe 6 times for the 11 day program and have lost over 50 pounds. I find it goofy and fun, easy to use and quite satisfying. It is great to see a pound go away every day. It works! Just DO it. The “idiot” word is not insulting the dieter, It is saying anybody can follow the program.

Renee: My problem was not with the difficulty of the program (it is quite simple actually) but with the fact that I was not loosing much wiehgt on Fat Loss 4 Idiots. I was eating more than normal by tryng to follow the diet plan and not getting results. I don’t see how this could work for anyone, even with exercise, all I really did was maintain my (over)weight body. not worth it.

Jenny: Really can’t make up my mind about this program. Can people who have been throught it please let us know what the process is and how easy it is to get your money back if it doesn’t work.

Jackie: It is now 9/30/08 and my husband and I have been on this diet since the middle of July. I have lost 32 pounds and my husband has lost 50 (the fink). There are actually 2 diets in this online book. I have used the diet generator, which is for quick weight loss. You click on the generator and you pick foods that you like from 2 lists. It then generates the diet for you. You are on this diet for 11 days and then off for 3 days. After that you go back on and generate another diet. You eat four meals a day and you only eat enough at each meal so that you are satisfied but not full. Another thing, my husband and I have barely exercised at all on this diet and yet we have still lost weight.

Danika: Well I just completed 11 days on the diet so far and am in my “off” time. However i am disappointed that i have not lost the 9 lbs I was hoping to get off by now. The diet itself is easier to follow than I expected it to be, but for the MAYBE 1/2 lb I lost in the past eleven days, it hardly seems worth it. I will give it another round and see if I have greater success then…

larina: Those of you taking advice from most of these thumbs down people are not doing a good job of research because you’re taking advice from people who have never even tried it and really don’t know. Everyone around me is on this diet. Two good friends of ours have lost over 80 lbs each in about a years time. They were people who use to eat out for breakfast lunch and dinner. They just have a different lifestyle now with this diet. My husband & I will be starting our 4th round now and we are both still excited. When I am excercising and keeping busy I lose 1 lb every day and when i am not doing anything i lose about 3-4 lbs in that 11 day cycle. My first 11 days i lost 6 lbs, my husband lost 18 and my sister-in-law lost 10 and my mother-in-law lost 4. Even though were all eating the same foods the same days everybodys results will be different. It just really depends on each individual, but I will highly recommend this product for everyone to give it a try. Exercise always helps and lots of water is very important! I have lost a total of 20 lbs in 2 months!

donm: Been on the diet for 9 days now, lost 10 pounds so far, in doctors office both times. Those who claim to read this diet then decide not to do it are lying. You have to buy the diet to read it. Has been working very well first go at it, and will update in two weeks after my 3 days off and start up again. Initially working great.

Helen: True,true, everyones results are different. Followed this diet as instructed and the weight was not coming off. I did two cycles on Fat loss for Idiots, only to lose 3 lbs. Its too slow for me to stay motivated, sorry to say.

trish: I have a different and positive experience. I used Fat Loss for Idiots and was never hungry. Did the 11 days and lost 10 pounds. Simple, cheap and easy. Took the break and then did the 2nd cycle. Lost another 6 pounds. Seemed to work just great for me. I had previously used LA Weight Loss and found that program much tougher, although I did lose 15 lbs it took me 8 months. Gained it all back this past summer + more. Fat Loss for Idiots has me feeling good again and it worked for me. Plus it is way cheaper. I spent more than $1,000 at LA Weight Loss and the consultants were useless.

zoe: i had the same experience as someone earlier: i simply didn’t lose any weight on Fat Loss 4 Idiots. I didn’t gain weight, i just stayed precisely the same. My food cravings were still pretty bad, but i stuck to the diet. Yet there was nothing at the end of the road. I think I’m going to look into something to control my snacking and to ramp up my metabolism a bit.

Thomas: It seems like Fat Loss 4 Idiots is getting a bad rap here–mostly by people who HAVEN’T EVEN TRIED IT YET! I am using this diet right now and so far it’s working. I lost 8.5 pounds in those first 11 days and am finishing up my second 11-day period. I feel better and haven’t been required to do a whole lot of exercise to lose the weight. The food plans generated are kind of boring and repititious, but the 3-day “break” sure helps. I have never spent less for a diet plan than I did on this one and my grocery bills are less than before. And this diet is so structured and easy to follow. So don’t knock it until you’ve tried it. I can’t wait to weigh myself again to see how much MORE I’ve lost! Fat Loss 4 Idiots gets a “thumbs up” from me!

robyn: Hi there Thomas, I have a question for you: HOW DO YOU KNOW who has tried FatLoss4Idiots and who hasn’t? Couldn’t i just as easily question whether you have tried it? I was actually liking the diet OK (although I was getting out of control during my “breaks”) until i read your post. Now I am starting to think that this is some sort of weird cult where people like you try to sell people on the diet, and go on the attack against people like me who are just trying to lose weight. Anyway, I don’t think this is the worst diet in the world…however, i did just order an appetite suppressant (HOodia P57) to help me not go crazy on my 3 days “off” of the diet. I wish the food plans were a bit more exciting but it is a diet, so that’s ok I guess. But thomas. You should probably be a bit more careful about accusations you just throw out there. geez.

Shelly: This diet actually works for me, when I’m consistent. It’s a little difficult to stick with it and then I have to start my 11 days over again. But this isn’t easy. I honestly couldn’t believe how fast results were happening. I step on the scale one day, and the next I am literally almost a whole pound lighter. The cheat days are great too, I would definitely recommend this diet to any one.

Liz: Well I dunno what I’m doing wrong…I did one cycle of Fat Loss 4 Idiots, lost 2 lbs. TOok break, did another cycle,a nd lost a whole 1.5 lbs. I think Robyn has a good idea about the appetite suppressant, this diet just didn’t work for me at all.

Lili: I tried the “fat loss 4 idiots” diet and I did not loose 9 pounds in 11 days as stated, I lost about 8, close enough. It was not hard to do for 11 days and most important, I was not hungry all the time. They provide several 11-day-menues however, I found it very dificult to stick to the food in the menus for more than 11 days and it is hard to get your carbs, fiber and all in order on your own. As any other diet program if you don’t continue with it, you gain the weight back very soon. I now use it as a quick fix when I want to loss a couple of pounds for a special occasion. I would not recommend this diet to someone that is serious about changing their eating habits and life style.

Tamara: I’ve been using it since June and have lost over 40lbs. I have found it easy and fun – especially the 3 cheat days! Everyone has noticed and my Doctor is very impressed. Although I did lose 9.5lbs in the first 11 days, it has slowed down significantly as I get closer to my goal. I am about 15lbs away from where I want to be and it’s very slow at this point, but some of that is also my fault. I have been skipping meals and not drinking enough water. And even though it says you don’t have to exercise, it is better if you do, and of late, I haven’t. But seriously, I recommend this diet to everyone. It takes the guesswork out of ‘what to have for lunch/dinner today’. Go for it!!!

rhonda j.: well i AM losing weight with Fat Loss 4 Idiots but it is not that fast at all. Its taken me 3 months to lose 9 lbs! I started in August and have been doing everything right, and enjoy the diet. I;m gonna stay with it because, it is working, just a LOT slower than expected.

carla mallfatto: stop putting thumbs down if you HAVE NOT TRIED THE DIET!! this throws people off track..if you just wanna give ur opinion on the review either keep it to yourself or write it somewhere else because most of us here are looking for opinions from those who HAVE tried the diet!! i personally tried it and have lost weight..not as much as the diet stated but quite a bit.

sheryl patterson: Dear Carla Malfatto, Who made you the authority on who has tried Fat Loss4 Idiots and who hasn’t? Why should we believe YOU tried it any more than anyone else??? It’s very arrogant for you to pronounce judgements on other people’s experiences. I HAVE tried this diet and I HAVE NOT lost weight. What, are we not allowed to say it didn’t work? No opinions but your opinion are permitted h here? Well sorry, but I tried it and I LOST NO WEIGHT. I don’t care if YOU believe me or not.

Terry: Have tried the diet several times, and has worked for me. It really requires you follow the diet regarding drinking lots of water, but the weight does come off. The nurse at my cardiologist office recommended it. I also walk 30-45 minutes a few times a week. Good luck

Amanda R.: Don’t wanna mess up the ratings hahaha. I have not tried Fat Loss 4 Idiots but just wanted to say thanks for the review/comments, because I was considering it and have decided not to. I am looking for a more permanent solution. THanks.

Kinzey: Another THUMB DOWN for a diet plan THAT FAILED ME. Wonder what you have to gain by the ratings anyway Carla? I have a right to espress my opinion and let everone know, that Fat Loss 4 Idiots only alowed me to loose abut 4 lbs in total, an I one of the bigest dummies around.

lovely: Hi everyone, I must give a thumbs up for this diet, since it truly has worked for me. I started this diet about 14 months ago and was very excited about it, since the results was phenominal!! In total i have lost 75lbs. Of late since my return from a cruise in september i have not gotten back on track per say. But my weight is more or less around the same. I am trying to loose another 15lbs and then maintain that. I am trying to be strict with myself and follow the diet as i should so that i can see results in the next 2 months hopefully. I recommend giving this diet a fair try.

Violet: I have done the Fat loss 4 Idiots for about 5 months and have lost about 9lbs total which for me was a record. I took a break a couple of month ago after a car accident (I am okay, just broke a few bones), I had to stay in bed for about a month and almost gained all the weight back. while in bed I read a copy of the south beach diet and it made so much sense to me. I started doing it 2 weeks ago, I am still on phase one and the pounds are just melting and I am eating delicious food at each meal. I miss pasta but I will start eating them in phase 2. In conclusion when you don’t know better Fat loss 4 idiots works short term.

John: I can’t believe this has almost twice as many thumbs down as thumbs up, I never thought I’d lose this weight but after reading so many testimonials in comments of independent sites I tried it and lost the 9lb the first go round and am going for another (and another, and another…) 11 day run. The food takes less time to prepare than eating normally did, it is tasty and not as expensive as many plans to implement. I like that it works without exercise, I’ll exercise when I lose the weight to keep from putting it on again but don’t see the point in a diet that only works if you exercise (which really worked?). I had ruled this diet out years ago due to the tacky site design, sure wish I hadn’t! I’d also have to note that if i lost weight much more slowly than 9lb a week (such as the oft quoted 2lb’s) I would give up long before any weight came off, hell my weight varies by pounds over the course of a day so a 2lb a week loss would take a 3-5 weeks before I’d have and solid assurance it even worked! But with this I’m not starving myself or staying away from a single macro nutrient type. Give this a try, it sure worked for me and from my research it seems to work for the vast majority.

Shelly: FatLoss4Idiots didn’t provide nearly enough guidance for someone like me who was out of control with my eating. Maybe this diet is good for people who have a lot of discipline in the first place, but for me a diet that is NOT a) low calorie, b.) low fat, or c.) low carb, and requires no exercise? Well, that’s pretty much what I hvae been doing all my life, and what did that get me?? Weighting 210 lbs at 5′3″ thats what. I dont think this program has a grasp of the fact that for people who have problems CONTROLLING themsleves, there is a need for some sort of rules to reign them in. This is just about combining certain foods, but its really not clear to me what the logic of it is. I want a diet that i can implement and understand for life. This wasn’t it, this is just anarchy. I think I’m going to try the South Beach diet too, along with some Hoodia caps.

john: i think it didn’t work for me

shelly: thumb up!

billy: i lost 67 lbs on this diet

timothy: this sucks

leanne: geez, what is with all of the “one liners” here? Can’t you guys elaborate a bit? Oh well, guess its up to me. I liked the idea of Fat Loss 4 Idiots because it sounded like it simplifies the whole diet/exercise process but in reality, it made it more complicated for me. Its difficult to figure out how to do a diet that isn’t low fat, low cal or low carb. Its all about combining specific foods i guess, but the principles are not clear so you sort of rely too much on the actual menus. But you can’t go thru life with someone planning a menu for you not unless you are rich and famous and i am not. the fact is for long term results this is really not the thing. overweight people need to learn rules things that will help them stay in line. this provided none of that.

bamajean: Hi, all! I tarted using this diet plan on August 13, 2007. To date, I’ve lost 40 lbs. At the moment, I’ve hit a plateau, but, starting with the new year, will return to strictly following the diet again, and loose my remaining 20 lbs. The 11 day system works well for my husband and me. He eats what he wants during the 11 days, then on alternate weekends, my 3 days off diet, we go out for dinner, or he cooks at home. I’ve maintained this weight for a year and 1/4. I’m happy with it. Some people have a problem with the somewhat odd food combinations,but I’ve not been hungry and keep satisfied. IT’S WORKED WELL FOR ME!

miranda: unfortunately i have enjoyed the 3 days off too much…i think the eating i have done on those days have pretty much reversed my progress on the 11 day system. i think the weird food combining during the 11 day period is not satisfying to me or something, because once i get my days off i tend to go off the deep end with my eating. So basically, i take two steps forward and 3 steps back with Fat Loss 4 Idiots. It makes me understand why they chose this name…i feel like a real idiot on this.

grace: sorry but i think Fat Loss4 Idiots doesn’t control fat, calories or carbs enough to make me lose my weight (60 lbs need to go!). i tried this and it didn’t bother me particularly (preparing the meals was a bit hi maintenance but i am willing to do that) but the bottom line was i didn’t loose weight. I need something stricter, looking into South Beach maybe.

linnea: This is not a diet for the so called “food addict” like me…if you don’t know how to control your eating habbits “Fat Loss4Idiots” is not gonna teach you. I don’t know who this is for but its sure not me.

Mike: I first came to this site from a negative post about weight watchers. Some large woman scoffed at the realistic expectations of the WW program and said that this Fat Loss 4 Idiots was the true one that works. My wife and I are living proof that Weight Watchers works. It is not a diet plan but a lifestyle change. Our daily diet of fast foods and high calorie intake plus many high sugar/high calorie soft drinks are now replaced with low calorie healthy fruits, vegetables and smaller portions of food that are prescribed for my weight class. Because she was not able to lose weight on WW, this is testament to her commitment and “stick-tuitiveness.” Weight Watchers is a great plan and I recommend it to anyone who needs to change their lives!

linda: Fatloss4Idiots – I tried it twice and it didn’t work for me, they give you a 90 day money back guarentee but,there is no phone number anywhere or posted on the internet to request your money back……go figure!

Karin: This diet was recommended to me by someone who has lost over 80 lbs in the past 5 months. I started it just 9 days ago and have lost 10 lbs. I do like the food, I’ve learned to eat very small portions and don’t get hungry, which seems to be crucial for the diet to work. I’m just curious what the 3 cheat days will bring, and again, I think it is important not to overeat on those days.

Phoebe: Hi LInda, I had the same experience with Fat Loss4 Idiots..it didn’t work…I couldn’t find a number to get my refund…I felt like an idiot! its a self-fulfilling prophecy (except for the fat loss part). I don’t recommend it…I felt quite hungry and deprived, which was why it didn’t work in the first place.

lg: I tried this diet after some of my friends had been on it and I lost the weight just like it said. I then made my husband try it and he really liked it and he lost the weight. The only thing I didn’t like was trying to get the menu to exactly the foods I wanted. I got tired of eating omlets really fast. But other than that it really worked and we all had results donig it……

hockeybag: I have admit, I downloaded the Diet Calculator. I have been plateaued for over 2 months, so I thought I’d try something different. I agree with the 4 meals per day (even 5 meals per day) and that you shouldn’t overeat at any meal. I just completed day 3 and have lost 2.5 pounds! I’m crossing my fingers that at the end of the 11 days, I don’t put that back on! BTW, I do exercise everyday.

Brenda: Fat Loss 4Idiots is based on a vicious cycle of deprivation and indulgence, it encourages a too strict regimen during the “diet” cycle and then over-eating during the “cheat” part. That’s why so many people have trouble with this..it makes food seem “bad,” and it basically goes on a system of reward and punishment. If you punish yourself with the strict diet part, you are rewarded with a cheat. And what is that reward? FOOD. This keeps the whole vicious cycle alive, it teaches people that in order to diet you have to suffer. It is human nature to want to rebel against that by cheating! Thank goodness now i am on a sane, sensible 1,200 calorie diet and a good Hoodia supplement (hoodia P57). good riddance to Fat Loss 4Idiots!

jammer: I’ve been using this program since the middle to the end of summer and I have lost 50 pounds so far, with very little extra walking and cardio. If you follow the program, without cheating until your cheat days, you’ll have good results. I think the best thing it offers me is a structure that doesn’t cost $300.00 to use. They do not have customer service, but I have found very good support from other users at a fatloss for idiots forum. I have been historically stupid aobut how to loose weight– so I guess I don’t mind the title. I just know it works for me and I’m feeling significantly better about the eating choices I’ve made– without breaking my family’s budget.

marianne: Fatloss4Idiots – people,… plese listen to the basics. Eating a healthy 40% carb 30% protien 30% fat diet and one hour of physical activity on a regular basis ( meaning exercise 3-5 times a week ) Eating your “diet” as a daily routine…being healthy is a LIFESTYLE not a last minute 11 day solution. You did not gain weight over night you will not lose it over night . Be healthy be happy good luck with your new lifestyle when you choose to not take short cuts.

Larry: Bought this diet and lost 15 pounds the first 11 days.Did not use the 3 cheat days instead i am 1/2 way through the 2nd menu and have lost 5 more pounds.This is the easiest diet i have ever tried.I am finding myself eating less as i go on. It is hard to give up rice,pasta,pizza,hambugers and bread but when the cheat days come up those foods taste especially good. As far as the idiots are concerned that would be the people who don’t give this diet a try.All you need is the diet generator and for that price t can’t be beat.You spend that much for 1 bottle of diet pills,or specialized food for other diets.

cherise: Well larry if you didn’t use the cheat days then i guess you didn’t really follow FatLoss4Idiots, right? You just followed a pretty strict diet. I felt like i NEEDED those cheat days after the severity of the regular menu days. But larry then you said later in your message “its hard to give up rice, pasta pizza hamburgers and bread but when the cheat days come up those foods taste esepcially good.” So did you use the cheat days or not? Im starting to suspect that some of the posts here are a bit…insincere, and perhaps untruthful. Please stop doing that. Its confusing enough to chose a diet, without someone lying to you.

gayle: Marianne, i agree with you completely! A “last minute 11 day solution” is just what FatLoss4Idiots is. And the Cheat Days are part of the vicious cycle of deprivation/indulgence. I think we all can do the old “deprivation/indulgence” thing on our own, no? I know i’ve been doing it my whole life without some diet telling me to! And you know the result? I was FAT! And on this diet, I stayed fat. I’m switching to South Beach Diet now…i like the fact that this is a diet that is well respected. That most people have actually HEARD of!

June Barkas: I have only been on this diet one day and have already lost 2 lbs. I am very pleased with the diet so far!

Maria: Hi i have gone through 2 cycles of FatLoss 4 idiots and did not lose 9 lbs in 11 days as promised, i was hoping to be down 18 lbs by now but am only down 3. what is the number for getting my money back please, i am disappointed.

Andee_M: Everything I read on this diet (Fat Loss 4 Idiots) sounded like it would be the perfect solution to my diet troubles. I’d done low-fat, low-carb, low-calorie, shakes, bars, extreme exercising..nothing worked. And this one, didn’t either. During the first 11 days, I felt okay and lost one lb. That was better than nothing. Then I lost one more. Then I lost nothing the third time, and I had bad headaches. THis just is not that great of a diet plan, it turned out to be just as bad as the rest of them. Think I’ll read through the blogs and go for something with a higher rating..there’s gotta be something that I haven’t tried yet, something that works.

June Barkas: Just an update. I am on my 6th day of the first cycle now and I have already lost 8 lbs. The diet works if you don’t eat too much. I am thrilled!

Claire Evans: HEre’s my update: Two cycles and 1 lb lost with fat Loss 4 Idiots. I thought I was doing well at first because I felt okay and was eating healthier, smaller portions. But I did make any progress & am not very happy with this diet plan.

a.crawford: I have been on this diet for 10 months and have lost 90 pounds. With any diet you need to follow the instructions carefully and exercise. With a little research this is a good diet and is a tool to change your eating habits for a lifetime.Do your homework when picking a diet program that fits you and stick with it. This has worked well for me

shelly j. elsworth: For my personal eating and dieting style, Fat Loss 4 Idiots was not too good….the “cheat days” were my absolute downfall. The diet was way too strict, then all of a sudden, it’s a free for all. Then its strict again, then a free for all, etc. etc. you get the idea. too much. Its just not consistent, and i know myself well enough to know that i NEED consistence and stability.

Robert: Any one who doesn’t use this diet is an Idiot. I agreed that I am one and have now been using it for 30 days. I am on my 3rd session and have lost more than the advertised loss of 9 pounds in 11 days.I will reach my goal in 2 months. I am starting to wonder what to use after I reach my goal??? IT WORKS..

trina: i guess I am a little bit flaky, and i need a lot of structure and stability in my life. the whole ‘calorie shifting’ thing of Fat Loss 4 Idiots just made me feel like i was on a crazy roller coaster, and eventually i just spun out of control. i ended up gaining 14 lbs after being on this diet. I need consistency, so this just does not fit my personality type.

Lee: I think this is a great diet. Being called an Idiot is humorous, not insulting. I have been on it 6 days so far, and have lost 10 pounds. I don’t feel deprived or hungry. I am glad for the guidance. I will stay on this until I get rid of 30 pounds.

CJ: I can personally say it has worked for me and like so many have said, “everything doesn’t work for everybody”. Therefore, it’s not fair to say it does or doesn’t work….everybody is different. For those that like the program, good luck and hang in there!!!! I attained my goal of 40 lbs. and have another 10-15 to go!!! For those that are still trying to lose through other methods, best of luck to you as well….hang in there and good luck to everyone!

nicole: CJ i am a little bit confused by you post..you said its not fair to say “it does or doesn’t work,’ but i think that’s what this web site is all about, to say whether the products on it work or don’t work…..i don’t wanna do anything unfiar but i think that’s the point here…and, well, also. you did say that fat Loss 4 idiots worked for you, right.?..so you are participating in this forum the way its supposed to be. which is great. so then i think its ok and its fair for other people to do that too, right? you probbly didnt mean for it to sound like a contradiction like that. Anyhoo, for me, i did get confused by the cycles of being “on” and “off’ the diet, i felt hugnry at times and out of contorl at other times. i couldnt’ agree more, everyone is different. for me, its important for a diet to be mroe or less the same from day to day *& week to week. not the same food but the same principle.

Betty Walker: I just ordered Fatloss4Idiots.Can someone help me, It has 4 meals for each day. can I switch the foods around or do I have to stay with each meal as listed? Oatmeal with Flounder dosen’t sound so great.

paula: It works. I’m 60 years old, and gained a lot of weight after cancer surgery which left me unable to walk. My girlfriend, also 60, recommended this diet after she lost 50 pounds in about 8 months. I tried it, found it easy and pleasant to use. I lost 25 pounds in 3 months. As I lost wieght, my girlfriend gave me her “hand me down” clothes in smaller and smaller sizes. I liked that! The DOWNSIDES: 1.)It’s expensive because I have to buy foods I wouldn’t normally eat. 2.) I gained weight when I went off it for holidays. 3.) I’m not sure that I will be able to maintain when I’m finally thru. 4.) I wish I could know who created and promotes this diet. I’d like to know more about the SAFETY of this type eating. The UPSIDES: 1.) It works! I simply ate and the weight went away. 2.) I had soon lost enough that I began running (well, jogging)–just because I felt like it. (Keep in mind that I’m 60 and have never jogged in my life!). 3.) I feel good while on the diet–no unhappy tummy feelings. 4.) I’m able to take the foods with me to eat throughout the day.

Sadie: WEll, first of all, Ihate the name, Fat Loss for Idiots, isn’t this sort fo stealing from all those Dummy books? YOu know, all those Computeres for Dummies, those books? Anyway, right off the bat this made me a little suspicious of this, but I tried it anyway, for about a month, and you know what it is? Buyilt in yo-yo dieting! I KNOW that’s bad for me, idiot or dummy or whatever or not, It’s how I diet all on my own, one day starving, the next day, forget it, right back where I started from, I sure don’t need instructions on that! So I think that I’m going to try South Beach, and do some exercising, a whole lot of it if I can, that seems much more something to attach my life too, not this kind of a fad thing that kind of underlines all my bad habits!

Betty Walker: Paula, I am also a 62 year old,since you have used the diet for a while now, can you help me ? Can I chose a food from each meal or do I have to follow each meal as listed , like I said earlier it is hard to combine flounder with oatmeal for a meal.Can I pick the salad from meal #1 to go with the flounder at meal #2 .

Darcy: WEll I happen to like the Idiot series, I think Fat Loss 4 idiots hasa lot of information and it is set out in a very basic way. I’ve been following the diet and using HoodiaP57 along with it, to keep me on track with the foods. Especially on my cheating days, this keeps me from overdoing it. It all makes sense, its just you know, sometimes those cravigns get the better of me.

Brenda P. Anderson: I got tired of looking into the mirror and saying how ugly I was. But then I found the Fat Loss 4 Idiots and the weight came off slowly the first 11 days but fast the second 11 days. I like the diet generator because it lets you choose the foods you like. If you choose the foods you like, it will be much easier to follow. I’ve read the negatives and the positives but to me, its all about self-control. I’ve tried every diet there was and this one was much easier to follow and I did lose weight. I started January 15 2007 and was weighing 296 pounds. It is now March 1, 2009 and I have lost 105 pounds. My goal is 160lbs. For all of you that’s using the program, please stick to it even though you may hit a plateau, it will start up again. Just take a week off like I did and it will jump start again. I tried the South Beach Diet and it did not work for me at all!

JoAnne: Mabye its really not for everyone, even though it sounds like it should be. On my first cycle on Fat Loss 4 Idiots, I lost 1 lb. The second round, another lb. THe third time, nothng. THe FOURTH time, 2 lbs. I just got really really frusterated. I don’t know WHY this did not work for me, since it clearly has worked fine for others. It was hard not to cheat, but I really didn’t and still, did not work. Its intersesting that you bring up the SOuth Beach Diet Brenda, I did lose some weight on that 4 yrs ago and think I shoul d probably go back. THe fat is still here on this idiots diet, it feels like the jokes on me.

DR: Have you heard about their new program? Fat Loss for Complete Morons…It guarantees that you will lose 20 pounds a day for the first eleven days and then….

Lynn: I purchased and paid for the whole Fatloss 4 Idiots program, downloaded the sections and now cannot retrieve any of it. I need to reach these people and cannot find an address or telephone number anywhere This is now a negative comment

Lukas: It seems odd that many people on this website comment on the diet without having tried it. I am on day 9 and have lost 10.6 pounds (as measured first thing in the morning). I have used this system before and it has always worked extremely well. The negatives are that the diet is monotonous (far too much protein) and the fatloss for idiots website is dishonest in stating that it is not a low carb diet – it definitely is. Also, given how slowly actual fat (as opposed to weight, which can be water weight or lean tissue) is lost, I feared that my body fat percentage would shoot up. Oddly, it has not, which means I must have lost a lot of fat or my body fat monitor is playing up. I have also not exercised, but that was out of necessity (very long hours at work), exercise is definitely key to a healthy diet and lifestyle, and the fatloss for idiots website should emphasize that rather than trying to pander to the vast market of lazy people out there. All in all though – and as I said, I am not using this diet for the first time – I must say that while it sounds really wrong, it actually works for me.

Marcy, VT: YEs I agree, you should not post a neg or positive rating on here, unless you have tried the Fat lOss 4 Idiots diet. And I HAVE tried, unfortunately, without much success. I lost a few lbs every cycle, but not as much as they promise. My goal was to try to keep on the program until I’d lost 42 lbs but after about 2 months, I was only down 7 lbs. And very frustrated. I also agree, the foods are vERY boring and I ended up resorting to a diet pill (which I was origially hesitant to do) The reviews, for SLim 10 were really positive so I thought, hey, if I can eat balanced meals and lose, I;’m gonna try it. So far, one monh and 9 lbs, better than the Idiots plan at least for me, everyone is different.

lostdesertgirl: Fatloss 4 Idiots – Any website that doesn’t list an address, telephone number and contact person sends up a big red flag. They’ve got something to hide. That’s why they begin by cutting down other diet’s. They can’t rest on their own laurels. It’s a SCAM. Save your money. Go to Borders or your local book store, or better yet the library and check out a book to read about reasonable diets. Or talk to your doctor. Dieting is simple. Recently in Oprah it was listed that the highest rated diet of all was the low carb and after ten years people were keeping 20 pounds of weight off. oh, and they are stating they are selling it for half price, even on some sites that it is selling for $20, but it isn’t, it is $40. What a rip-off. $40 for something that takes 15 minutes to read, and u put a week of cartoon menus in. For those of u that actually spent money on this scam already, that’s a bummer. For those of u that feel compelled to try it out, at very least use ur Mastercard or Visa, that way if this SCAM of a company won’t give ur money back, u just call up ur CC company, tell them, and they will give u a credit on ur card. I’ve done it several times. What a good feeling that gives me! And when the scammer does this to several people… they actually LOSE their credit card privileges!!! Which I find even more satisfying. Good luck to all u trying to lose weight out there.

Sue D: Very simple diet, hence, the name (which is a joke just like all those other “…for Idiots” books Example: Excel for Dummies). You choose from a list of foods, only what you like to eat and they generate a menu based on their theory. You follow it for 11 days and then you’re off for 3 days. I lost 6 lbs. during the first 11 days and am now into my 2nd 11 day set already losing 2 more lbs. It’s easy, I’m never hungry, and I know in a few days I’ll be able to be off for 3 days and eat some of the things I like before going back on it again. I am eating meat, fish, dairy, fresh fruits and vegetables. I am not eating rice, pasta, bread or empty calorie sweets and for the very first time ever on any diet not missing them! They recommend walking and light exercise while losing weight and stress that you be very aware of how full you are getting when eating. You must eat until satisfied but not stuffed. I have 2 friends also on the diet and both are getting good results as well. Everyone is different and this diet will not be right for every person but it works for me!

stacyv: I used Fat Loss 4 Idiots for about 3 months and lost 30 pounds in those three months, it was hard the cheat days kept me going but I did little to no exercise and lost the weight and it has not come back.

Judith: WOW This has really worked for me!!! I”m 63, with arthritis of the spine and knees and neuropathy in my feet. so my exercise is just daily getting around. BUT I have lost over 50 pounds and so has my husband. We do our 11 days on the diet about twice a month. We always loose weight and usually 9-11 pounds each time. Yes, we will gain some back on the cheat days especially if our cheat days last more than 3 days and if we eat pizza & cookies all the time. But lets face it the pizza & cookies is what cause us to be 100 lbs over weight to begin with. We still continue to diet hoping to loose another 50 pounds. When my husband is uninterested or I only have a few days before something BIG is happening that I know I will have to cheat, I follow the BASIC rules …. NO FLOUR, SUGAR, RICE, CORN OR POTATOES ….. FRESH FRUITS & VEGETABLES …. LEAN PROTEIN …. 4 MEALS A DAY …. STOP EATING BEFORE YOU ARE FULL. I never gain & I loose a few pounds. Then when we have 11 days for NO CHEATING in our calendar we start again. It took us 40 years of yo yo dieting to gain 100 pounds, but it will be gone in 2!! IT WILL BE WORTH EATING GOOD TO GET THAT WAY & we plan to keep it off. DON’T say it doesn’t work without trying it … and I mean really DO it!!!

Pat: I was not all insulted with the name. We all buy “Dummy” books to learn things, why not an Idiot book to lose weight. I lost 30 pounds with three 11-day diets. I gained ten back and I am now trying to get rid of that and then more. I lost 7 pounds in 10 days. Tomorrow is my last day and then the 3 days of “cheating”. You would be an idiot if you stuff yourself in those three days and think you are going to keep the weight off. I still follow the basics during the three days of cheating. I get a Weight Watchers Dessert for my treat each day. I saw one person complain about eating cottage cheese. The diet gives you enough choices that you don’t have to choose cottage cheese. You need to choose things you like to eat. I am 59 years old, very hard to lose weight with slower metabolism. This is the best diet of have ever been on as far as quick weight loss. It gives a great jump start and then switch over to Weight Watchers and you will still lose but at a slower rate. I also like the idea of one glass of wine a day. If you like chardonnay and it is a day allowing strawberries, cut the strawberries up and put it in the chardonnay. Some complain they are hungry. The diet does not limit you to what you eat, just that you don’t get full. You can eat until you are not hungry anymore and then in 2-1/2 hours you can eat again. I always choose the nuts when making up the diet. I love peanuts and cashews. This is another real treat. I also enjoy shrimp and that is on the diet a few times during the 11 days. Just bake the shrimp – or chicken – with Adobo and it is pretty tasty. Again, great with a glass of chardonnay. As far as the cost goes, I just have one 11-day diet that I put together and it works for me and I will just stick to that and it was worth the money because other diets cost a lot more and do not get the quick results.

MKM: Has anyone got their money back? I’ve sent for mine back but have heared nothing back yet any suggestions?

debbie: For 1st 11 days all went well and 17 lbs dropped off. The 2nd 11 days I was sick, weak, and weight loss stopped almost completely. I couldn’t face another week of it. Phone or email customer support is non existent and I am not a happy customer.

Kaite: I am on my 3rd day of this diet and feeling pretty good. I have been working out about 45 mins of intense cardio and some weight lifting. I have nit weighed myself because I want to wait until I have a solid 5 days in. I may even wait until the 11 days is up. I am little hungry at times because I don’t want to stuff myself during my meals so maybe I am just not eating quite enough. I am also confused with the people that said there was not enough fruit in the diet. Are you crazy? There is one solid day where you eat fruit for 3 meals. And on the other days you eat fruit with 2 out of the 4 meaks. How is that possibly not enough fruit? So far I’m excited with my purchase. That may all change come day 11. I will be back to write my progress. Good luck everyone.

margaret: My husband an I are on day 3 of the fat loss 4 idiots plan. We are finding it pretty easy ( except when our 3 and 5 year old want pizza) I must admit I feel great!! I am defiantly not as tired as I used to be and have much more energy. There is so much food to choose from that we don’t get tired of eating the same thing. have not really begun a work out routine yet will implement that in a few days. but so far so good. I am staying faithful to this diet in hopes that I will be able to loose 120 lbs. My husband needs to loose about 80 pounds. I’ll check back with u guys in about 10 days and let u know how we fared. Wish us luck!!!

Dawn: I began the Fat Loss 4 Idiots plan in February, 2008. Now, 18 months later, I have lost 92 lbs!! I have never cheated (other than my approved 3 days). This diet has been the best experience as far as a “diet” goes. I am a lifer!

Abbey: DON’T BUY FAT LOSS FOR IDIOTS The 60 day money back guarantee is a sc*m. I bot it and read it and knew immediately I wouldn’t use it, so I emailed and asked to have my money returned. They said they’d refer it to a senior manager and then I never heard from them again. I kept emailing and that was 4 months ago and I still haven’t been paid back.

Mike: The diet is more or less a copy of Michel Montignac diet plan which is basically food association. The problem with such a diet is that it will not work for everyone. I am one of them. So, when I asked to be reimbursed as offered on the sites, they don’t even respond to your mail. Be careful with these people or you will lose your money.

mandy: I guess I am the only person to say this, but fat loss 4 idiots HAS been working for me. I’ve lost about 18 pounds in two months, not the amount they said I would…but still nice nonetheless. I actually have stopped following the meal plan they gave me, and instead am just eating the allowed foods in any combination i want….hasnt effected anything yet.

Mary: I have used the Fat Loss 4 Idiots and have lost 6 lbs. in the first 11 days. Most of you “nay sayers” out there have never even tried the diet. How can you judge something you have never tried? Some people will lose 11 lbs in 11 days and others, only a few lbs. Each of us are unique. We have different body types and metabolisms and different amounts of weight to lose. No one person is going to have the same experience as someone else. And as for the title of the program…why don’t you people grow up! It is not meant to imply that we are idiots. It is a take off of the “Dummies” books that are out there. Read between the lines! It is simply telling us that it is an easy program to follow. For those of you who gained weight on the program…after you gained a couple of lbs. why didn’t you stop the program? Who would be so stupid as to continue the program if they were gaining weight? 30lbs gained is an outragous comment and I for one don’t believe this comment and neither should anyone else. What can you lose trying it for the first 11 days? $40 is not the end of the world, even if it doesn’t work.

thequeenbee: I’ve used them all–to my detriment. What people fail to realize that each “diet” changes their metabolism and ‘teaches’ your body. This means once you start dieting, you usually have to continue or the weight comes back–on top of that your body learns how to outwit the diet you use after a while. For me, this meant that after years of successfully using Atkins or Protein power or curves…my body actually learned to gain or stay the same for MONTHS despite adhering to the diet. Enter–diet4idiots. I don’t get hung up on names so the name did not bother me. Does it work? YES it does BUT there are glitches. First of all, it is WRONG to say the diet lists your fav. foods. My favorite food is milk chocolate–it ain’t on there. Instead, you are given a large list of food in 3 categories and you choose a certain amount from these categories. You can “have a rematch or regroup” if you don’t like the way the computer mixes it all up for you. The problems? REAL LIFE. In real life, sometimes the cheat days conflict with birthdays or holidays–meaning the 3 cheat days do not coincide with when you want to cheat…what do you do? The diet offers NO SUPPORT for these kinds of questions–also–if you fall off the wagon (and most of us do, sooner or later) where do you get back on? Say, if you fall off on day 8 (dreaded all salad day) do you start over with an 11 cycle or do you come back to day 9 -11 and finish the old cycle? What happens if it is just a little cheat? (like you are looking at day 7 and eat some cashews when you thought it was day 5 and there are no cashews for that day–what to do? I would say the diet really works, but depending on your personal food choices it may or may not be a healthy diet–but the great thing to me–is that my body never knows what is going on so the weight keeps coming off. Now..if I could only stop having so many Perimenopausal/PMS moments when I feel only 3 or 4 lbs of chocolate is a MUST EAT…LOL

StillChunky: You can lose decent weight in the first 11 days on Fat Loss 4 Idiots, but after that it’s much harder. Also, it gets old eating this crazy way pretty fast.