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For people who have struggled with weight loss for an extended period of time, Flip the Switch, a book by trainer Jim Karas, may be the answer. Unlike other weight loss books, this one focuses on the mental aspect of weight loss, potentially giving dieters the tools they need to overcome obesity. Read a full Flip the Switch Review Here.
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Flex Belt - Rapid Stomach Toning Medical Technology
This is a one of a kind product that really stands out from anything else. It is an electronic belt that you wear around your stomach, and it flexes your stomach muscles for you. The results are 100% positive. They did a clinical study with a couple thousand participants, and 100% of the people said that the belt worked for them. Through almost all word-of-mouth marketing, The Flex Belt now has sold millions of units, and they are growing fast. People really like this product because it is safe, never hurts your back like sit-ups may, and you may use it just about anywhere. People use The Flex Belt while walking, running, working, reading, watching TV, doing house chores, and so much more. This is a not a gimmick – it works. The customers are definitely satisfied. Check out their postings. Read a full Flex Belt Review Here.
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Nuphedrine® -- Burn Hundreds of More Calories per Day
Nuphedrine® is simply a crowd pleaser. They say that you can burn hundreds of more calories per day – and the customers’ experiences seem to back this up. Check out their positive blog ratings – currently this has the most positive posts on the site. Nuphedrine®’s formula contains only three primary ingredients: Patented Advantra-Z® in a 30X Strength (which guarantees hundreds more calories burned per day), Real South African 20X Strength Hoodia, and the patented appetite suppressant, Slimaluma®. This formula gives a powerful kick, and dieters will lose weight fast. Read a full Nuphedrine Review Here.
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HoodiaP57 - Pure 20X Strength Certified Hoodia
This product is simply as good as Hoodia gets. It is 100% certified, pure Hoodia from South Africa. It also boasts 20X the strength. If any Hoodia product is going to suppress appetite, this is the one. We also like that HoodiaP57 contains nothing else except pure Hoodia -- no fillers and no stimulants. This means it is safe to take whenever you want – including close to bed time. There are hundreds of Hoodia products on the market now, but we don’t even bother to list them on this site, because 99% of them are just cheap imitation Hoodia that is not even from South Africa, where the P57 molecule is the most effective. We chose HoodiaP57 to be on DietBlogTalk because it is of the utmost quality. The maker even includes a certificate of origin from the South African government stating the Hoodia originates from there. This product has nearly a perfect ‘Thumbs Up’ score. Check this one out. Read a full HoodiaP57 Review Here.
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Cleanse RX® - Immediate Colon Cleanse Weight Loss
Doing a good colon cleanse is not something you want to waste your time with by taking an ineffective product. CleanseRX® is such a superior colon cleanse system that it stands far apart from any other product we have reviewed. This is not just a cheap product filled with fiber that simply makes you go to bathroom. CleanseRX® is a two part system that immediately cleans out undigested waste that is built up in your colon and then focuses on improving your digestion on a permanent level to enhance your overall life. The first Phase of CleanseRX® will cleanse your system of unprocessed waste. Phase 2 contains the perfect balance of digestive enzymes, amino acids and probiotics to help you digest the foods you eat much faster and more efficiently on a regular basis. Imagine how much more energy you would have if you always digested your food faster. With CleanseRX® people can literally digest their food faster than they used to. CleanseRX® is a scientifically formulated colon cleanse system that produces results and improves people’s lives. If you want to lose weight, kicking it off with Cleanse RX® will enhance any program you use. Give their blog postings a good read – these people love this product and many of them are devoted to it for life. Read a full CleanseRX Review Here.
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Slim10® - 10 Patented, Proven Ingredients - 1 Pill
Slim 10® has hit the marketplace with a huge bang. This is the first and only weight loss pill ever made that has combined 10 different patented, clinically proven effective ingredients. And to top it off, they added 500mg of pure South African Hoodia in a 20X potency to every serving. This pill is pure weight loss science. In fact, with this many award-winning ingredients in one capsule, we don’t see how anyone could not lose weight by taking it. Each of these effective ingredients is standardized so you always get a product you can count on, and they all have not just one, but several clinical studies backing their claims. The Slim 10® customers say it all—check out these enthusiastic postings on the blog. In fact, Slim 10® is on par with the best diet pills around like Nuphedrine® and HoodiaP57®. Nuphedrine is definitely the strongest of the three pills on metabolism boosting, and HoodiaP57 is the best for just pure appetite suppression, but Slim 10® is the most balanced of all of them in terms of a variety of 100% clinically proven and patented ingredients. The truth is, it really just depends on what pill is best for the consumer—some will do better with Nuphedrine, others with HoodiaP57, and of course some with Slim10®. We can definitely say that you can’t go wrong with Slim 10® in terms of losing weight. Read a full Slim 10 Review Here.
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Flex Arms: Bicep & Tricep Electronic Muscle Toning
The Flex Arms® is a product designed for men and women that effectively and quickly tones, tightens and strengthens the Biceps and Triceps using Electronic Muscle Stimulation technology. What we love about the Flex Arms® (and all the Flex® range of Products, for that matter) is that they do all the heavy-lifting for you, and you get all the benefits. That’s right – the Flex® products use FDA approved medical-grade electronic toning technology that it is clinically proven to work in just weeks for 100% of users! The Flex Arms® tones and strengthens the same muscles that are worked when you do weight lifting, gym machines, dips, pilates, yoga arm work and much more. Read a full review of Flex Arms here.
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Flex Enervive® - Electronic Full-Body Muscle Toning
The makers of the Flex® range of products have finally released their full-body Electronic Muscle Stimulation toning product called Flex Enervive®. The Flex® products are by far the most effective we have ever seen for toning and tightening various body parts. Does it sound “too good to be true” to be able to tone and strengthen the muscles in all your problem areas without exercising? Well it is not “too good to be true” anymore, as the FDA has approved this new product that makes it possible. Now you can tone, tighten and strengthen your stomach, butt, legs, biceps, triceps, shoulders and calves without breaking a sweat. Flex Enervive® has been designed and clinically proven to exercise body muscles fast, efficiently and effectively through a series of stimulated contraction and relaxation phases that emulate exercise. Now you can get a good workout in while you are working, doing house chores, shopping, taking a walk, reading, watching TV, studying, etc. Check out the blog postings here on the site – their customers say it all, as they LOVE this product. Read a full Flex Enervive Review Here.
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P90X – America’s #1 at Home DVD Workout Program
A collection of DVDs called P90x is geared towards individuals looking to achieve a full body workout from the comfort of their own homes. There are 12 DVDs in the set, including the following programs: Chest and Back, Plyometrics, Shoulders and Arms, Yoga X, Legs and Back, Kenpo X, X Stretch, Chest, Shoulders and Triceps and Cardio X. The DVDs are covered in depth in the review and many users have enthusiastically given their thumbs up to this well received program. Read a full P90x Review Here.
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Miracle Fat Burning Cream
This product allows people to target their problem areas for immediate body sculpting. Miracle Fat Burning Cream is not like the hundreds of ‘cellulite creams’ on the market. This one actually produces results for both men and women on all problem areas, like the stomach, butt, thighs, underarms and love handles. They use a proprietary liposome delivery technology that carries their primary fat burning ingredients through the skin and directly into the fat cells. All of the ingredients are organic, so they assimilate more effectively with your system and get processed quicker. This product may be used in conjunction with a good weight loss pill or diet program. There are no negative side effects. Their customers support the product and speak highly of it – check out the blog postings. Read a full Miracle Fat Burning Cream Review Here.
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TurboZymes® - Digestive Enzymes for Enhanced Digestion of Food
How much better would you feel if you could digest the food in every meal you eat more optimally? Just imagine how great it would be to not feel tired after you eat a big meal, not feel bloated, have relief from lactose intolerance, not suffer from constipation, have relief from heartburn/gas/burping, lose weight? We feel it is important for your body to have proper digestion, because if your food is digested more efficiently it has a better chance of not turning that food into stored fat. This is exactly what TurboZyme may do for you. Check out the blog postings on this product – it seems to be really winning people over. Read a full TurboZymes Review Here.
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Miracle Slim Wrap – The At-Home Spa Quality Body Wrap
The Miracle Slim Wrap, a brand of slimming wraps meant to be used at home, appears to be based on some of the higher quality wraps found in high end spas across the globe, a sight seldom seen in a market full of lackluster products. Fat slimming wraps are often used to reduce inches on parts of the body such as the arms, legs and abs. Many spas include these wraps in their therapeutic services, but they can get expensive. This is why many women and men seem to be looking for at home alternatives. Read a full Miracle Slim Wrap Review Here.
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MiracleBurn®
Miracleburn® is a pretty amazing phenomenon. It has consistently received one of the highest ‘Thumbs Up’ blog ratings on our site. The really amazing part is that most of their customers come from word of mouth, and it is quickly becoming one of the most popular diet products available. The maker of Miracleburn® doesn’t spend tens of millions on advertising like alli®, Hydroxycut® or Curvelle to hype their product. They simply let their satisfied customers virtually do the marketing for them. We suggest reading through the postings. The formula consists of a quality form of Hoodia, combined with the patented metabolism booster, Advantra-Z®. It also has several other balancing secondary ingredients. Part of what makes their product such an effective crowd-pleaser is the manufacturing technique and perfect balance of ingredients. Read a full MiracleBurn Review Here.
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Slim Shot – Effervescent Drinks for Every Diet
Slim Shot is one of the most famous diet products in the UK and it is now available in America. It is comprised of 3 different effervescent formulas that you add to your water. You take them at different times throughout the day: Morning, Afternoon and Evening. Each formula was perfectly designed for that specific time of the day. The morning gives you energy, the afternoon helps suppress your appetite, aids in digestion and gives you endurance, the night burns fat and contains no stimulants so you can sleep soundly. This is an awesome product that anyone will like. It makes your water taste better and it is perfectly safe to take in conjunction with any other diet pill and/or program. Read a full Slim Shot Review Here.
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Flex Mini Skirt® -- Electronic Butt & Thigh Toning Technology
The new FDA approved Flex Mini Skirt® uses Medical Grade Electronic Muscle Stimulation technology to tone, tighten and lift your butt and hard to train backs of the thighs. The Flex Mini Skirt® trains the same muscles that are worked when you do lunges, squats, go running and skiing, or workout on the popular elliptical machine. You simply put the Flex Mini Skirt® on and select how intense of a workout you want (levels 1-99), and it literately will flex your Butt and Hamstring muscles for you just as if you were working out. You wear it for 30 minutes while you do whatever you want: Watch TV, Clean the House, Make Dinner, Take a Walk, etc. The Flex® range of products are revolutionizing muscle toning. Most woman feel they don’t have time to workout….or maybe just not the motivation. With modern technology, there is no reason you can’t work those muscles to achieve and/or maintain a nice figure. Read a full Flex Mini Skirt Review Here.
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HoodiaBites
This product is just what it sounds like - chewable Hoodia pieces. The good news is that they actually use a superior quality form of Hoodia, and it works. In fact, this is probably the fastest way to feel Hoodia, because when you eat it, it digests so much quicker. In fact, most customers report that it works in minutes not hours like traditional capsules. The chewable pieces are very much like a piece of taffy and taste good. They kick in faster than a quality Hoodia pill, and definitely do the trick. They are only a few calories per piece, and may be taken safely throughout the day. This is a good product to use by itself or in conjunction with another diet pill/program. Hoodia Bites are well liked by the customers – the blogs score well. Read a full HoodiaBites Review Here.
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Jillian Michaels
This is a very well respected online weight loss interface designed by world-class trainer, Jillian Michaels. The robust program adapts to each individuals requirements and needs. It offers valuable exercise programs and techniques that start off in your comfort zone and build up as you get in shape and lose weight. It also offers a wide variety of diet programs that fit the likes of just about anybody. The program is priced fairly, and it definitely scores well on the customer’s ‘Thumbs Up’ feedback. Check out the blogs for the various things people enjoy about the interface. Read a full Jillian Michaels Review Here.
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Cleanse Patch® -- Remove Toxins from Your Body Overnight
This product is something that may be used in conjunction with any diet pill or weight loss program you are using, and it may enhance it dramatically. It is a detox patch that you put on your foot before going to bed and wear it overnight. In the morning, according to Asian Scientist you remove the patch and can see that it has noticeably changed color, because it has extracted a large amount of toxins from your system. It is reported that detox patches extract these toxins, so your body starts to function more effectively in every way, and thus enhances your possibility to lose weight. You may also just feel healthier, more clear–headed and have more energy. The Cleanse Patch has a very good customer feedback rating -- definitely check this one out. Read a full Cleanse Patch Review Here.
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The South Beach Diet
Most of you already know that this diet is based on low carbs and high protein. At the end of the day, this diet works for most people who stick to it, and they have done an amazing job at creating a huge menu filled with delicious recipes. In fact, of any food program, they have the biggest menu available. The only way to do South Beach these days is to join their online interface program. You could just get the book, but the online interface has access to their entire menu, which is always updated in real time. They also offer so many other things, like exercise programs and healthy living tips. This is worth joining if you are into the low carb diet. The customers who use the interface say good things about it. Read the blog posts for more info. Read a full South Beach Diet Review Here.
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Fortex® -- Electronic Upper Body Toning Device
This is one of the best work out devices we have ever reviewed. For an at-home single piece of exercise equipment, Fortex is the most advanced and effective we have seen for toning. It has been proven, that using the Fortex, 10 minutes a day, can help strengthen and tone your chest, back muscles, biceps, triceps and shoulders! The Fortex is for both men and women and the customers' blog posts speak for themselves. Read a full Fortex Review Here.
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Cardio Cruiser Plus – Powerful Toning and Strengthening at Home
The all-new Body by Jake Cardio Cruiser Plus is an entirely new kind of cardio workout machine designed to put you in your fat-burning ‘cruising zone’, while also giving you an energizing total body-toning workout—at the same time.  The Cardio Cruiser Plus has a design that combines the powerful cardio and body sculpting movements of three of the most popular gym machines. You get the comfort of the recumbent bike, the upper body toning motion of the elliptical machine, and the lower body action of the stair mill...All in one machine. Read a full Cardio Cruiser Plus Review Here.
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Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers is a well known diet program that is available nationwide. This program is designed to provide people with the support and information they need to lose weight and keep it off. Of course, there are well documented weight loss success stories that are attributed to Weight Watchers. However, as with any diet plan, this program is not a quick fix and does require hard work. Read a full Weight Watchers Review Here.
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Arctic Essentials® - Healthy Omega 3 Weight Loss
Omegas are important for any dieter, because they keep your immune system in good shape. Fish oil-derived Omega 3 products have been clinically proven to have restorative and preventative benefits for cardiovascular health, stroke reduction, joint pain, memory and anti-aging. They also aid in weight loss because they promote increased oxidation of fat, which enables dieters to break down their fat cells quicker. We chose this Arctic Essentials® because it already has a good reputation in the marketplace. If you want to take a good Omega 3 – you can feel confident that you will get your money’s worth from this one. The readers response has been very positive for this product. Read a full Arctic Essentials Review Here.
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Curves
Women have different health and fitness needs than men, and this is why there are programs such as Curves. Instead of just focusing on cardio or strength training, participants at the fitness chain’s thousands of locations around the world are able to get a complete workout in efficient, 30 minute sessions. Women may be able to burn up to 500 calories per session, according to reports, with the help of workouts and routines that target multiple muscle groups simultaneously. With thousands and thousands of consumer testimonials, the program has scored very well on the leading health and fitness rating sites online. Read a full Curves Review Here.
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5 Factor – Diet to the Stars
This program really is ‘the diet to the stars’. This robust online interface was developed by a famous trainer named Harley Pasternak, who also developed the entire concept. He personally has trained and taught his program to Alicia Keys, Jessica Simpson, Eva Mendes, Kanye West, John Meyer, Jennifer Lopez and many more. The concept of his program is that it is easy. The 5-minute meals and quick 25-minute workouts make it simple for people to fit in exercise and healthy eating into their busy schedules. Harvey also has no problem with ‘cheat days’, which keeps people from feeling deprived. This program will work for just about everyone. It is well received, and scores positively on the blogs. Read a full 5 Factor Diet Review Here.
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Advantra Z®
Advantra-Z® (U.S. Patent 6,224,873) -- Clinically Proven to Burn Hundreds of more Calories Per Day when used in the 30% potency concentration. Advantra-Z® contains the active ingredient "Synephrine," which is part of the Ephedrine family, but is found to have no side effects! It does not increase heart rate and has no negative effects on the cardiovascular or central nervous systems. This ingredient is one of the top on the market for safe results and is only found in top quality formulas. Check out the blog posts for good product recommendations. Read a full Advantra Z Review Here.
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The Maker's Diet
Many people turn to the Bible and scripture for spiritual guidance and everyday support. Jordan Rubin, the author of The Maker’s Diet, also found inspiration for his weight loss and wellness plan. This program cuts out processed foods and encourages dieters to partake in a whole food lifestyle. There are three two-week phases, which is enough time to generate weight loss, but not overwhelm the diet. Rubin offers sound nutritional advice that focuses on cleansing the body and overall health. However, the diet also offers advice in other areas of life, such as hygiene, and advises dieters to thoroughly cleanse the face, hands and neck in the morning and evenings. This program has received quite high reviews on consumer review websites, and the general consensus for The Maker’s Diet is that it is effective and easy to follow. Read a full Makers Diet Review Here.
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Duke Diet
The Duke Diet is a weight loss program created by the fitness and nutrition experts of Duke University that now has an accessible online program. This plan has four target areas, which include a personalized diet plan, a workout regimen, behavior modification strategies and medical guidance. Since Duke University is known as a top leader when it comes to research and development of new technologies and advancements, it’s no surprise to us that they have now developed a weight loss method that actually works. The website features a number of tools and resources that will ensure dieters stick to the program, such as a meal planner and an online community of other dieters. Furthermore, The Duke Diet has received high rankings on consumer review websites, which indicates that the plan has already generated success for past users. Read a full Duke Diet Review Here.
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Slimaluma™
(U.S. Patent 7,060,308) -- We found that this ingredient is proven to drastically suppress the appetite. When you’re hungry, the hypothalamus tells the brain that food is needed. And when the stomach is full, the hypothalamus tells the brain to stop eating. Slimaluma™ sends a signal to the hypothalamus telling the brain that your stomach is full, which helps people eat much less. The customers speak highly of Slimaluma™ -- but it needs to be used in a supportive diet capsule with other essential ingredients. The consumer response has been especially high on this ingredient and products that include it. Read a full Slimaluma Review Here.
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Super Citrimax®
Super Citrimax® (U.S. Patent No. 6,875,891) – Super Citrimax actually curbs the appetite, burns fat, reduces Body Mass Index and enhances weight loss, all with no negative side effects. It also increases serotonin levels which enhance moods and sleep quality while decreasing hunger and preventing binge eating. Super Citrimax® is clinically proven to be absorbed 20% more effectively than any other form of the ingredient available. This Ingredient scores very well with the customers who have used it…of course only when it is found in a good diet formula. Read a full Super Citrimax Review Here.

37 Responses to “FliptheSwitch”
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Patti: One day I picked up a copy of "Flip the Switch" when i was feeling particularly down about my weihgt. I read the book cover to cover and found myself agreeing with what Mr. Karas was saying. I felt inspired and motivated..for about a week. I KNOW that its up to me but, I guess I just need more strict guidelines to eat right and exercise. great information, but very hard for someone whose been battling obesity for 17 yrs to get started on.

Tracy: I like to read recipes and for a diet book to include a meal plan so I can plot my calories for the day/week. Those helpful elements were not included in Flip The Switch and so far I am not losing any weight.

Alex: My husband and I discussed the book a little bit last night. I have been reading a little bit here and there after work at the book store, I wanted to buy it and then my husband made a good point : hunger is not only in out imagination, it's real, we just can't tell our body not you are wrong you are not hungry right. I don't know, maybe I should buy the book and really find out where he is going with it.

Wendy: I don't need psychology I need an appetite killer. Flip The Switch is for young women who just need to lose like 15 pounds not me.

joely: TOo much "old school" calorie counting and monitoring for me...I was hoping for a diet with a little bit more freedom but "Flip THe Switch" seems to be kind of back in the stone ages of dieting. The emphasis on calories also seemed kind of simplistic to me.

Johnny_K: I really enjoyed the part where he is saying that fat people like me are just full of excuses not to loose weight LOL, look at us here! I think the book is great, just not read to commit yet.

Emery: Flip The Switch is a throway, disposable book. Don't bother but it doesn't break the bank if you bought it. I would start looking for a diet pill, too but it's not going to hurt.

Tim: You know, after reading Flip the Switch (finished it last night) and other popular diet books/plan, I am thinking about writing my own, they are all saying the same thing over and over in a different way, they don't understand that people are becoming fatter and fatter every year and they are getting richer and richer while we are getting fatter.

KatyK: well i actually find it kinda offensive that Karas takes shots at fat people i have been fat my whole life and its not for lack of trying so he can just kiss my a$$. i have worked really hard for a long time but i never can get past a certain point do to a very slow metabolism. i wonder if he knows what thats like or if he just knows how to throw stones. Flip The Switch gets my thumb down.

Connie: Well I think its just human nature to make excuses, whether your fat or thin, nobody's perfect. I know plenty of thin people who have their own vices (smokeing, alcohol, etc) and they might talk about changing but never really do. I would like to make a commitment but really, it IS hard, when your stomach is growling. Are supplements okay on the Flip the Switch diet?

Derdiere: It's all very well to philosophize about being fat, but fat is fat is fat, and there's no getting around it, and all the words in the world aren't going to fix it. A good appetite suppressant is, that's what I want, to not have to worry about whether I feel good about it or not, or am in control of my life, I wouldn't be here if I were, so give me a pill that will shut down that hunger, that's what I'm after. Easy.

Dianthus: If I don't eat about every 3 hours I feel like I'm going to faint, so I don't think Flip the Switch is going to do it for me, I can't help how I feel, I get dizzy and I can't think straight without food. That's that.

Anonymous: The book was very inspirational to me, especaly when I took the time to start keeping a food diary and really break down what i was eating. I do not admit to being perfect either...I needed some help to get through the initial phases and used a hoodia supplement. I don't feel guilty, I know I still did the work and am feeling pretty good aoubt the changes I made with Flip the Switch.

Mavis: I would love to just "flip a switch" and lose weight. It has never been easy for me I have been heavy all my life and I am getting worried turning 30 and if I am not thin and fit now then when? I bought this book in the hopes it would proffer a miracle cure but there is nothing new in this thin volume.

FritzieRitzie: Flip the Switch is like all those self help books that are like Jonathan Livingston Seagull, remember that one? You CAN fly higher, so what if your wing is broken! Well, I don't feel broken, I just feel fat, I've always been fat, it's not a new deal, and I tired of wasting my life thinking about it, 'cause that's all I do, think, and this FtS book is like that, more thinking, and I want action, a diet and exercise and some helpful pills, and that's what I'm after, no more mental torture.

Sabrina: You see the problem I have with appetite suppressant, I love the idea but it's like those diet books, there are so many that you don't know which one to choose. I picked Flip the Switch just randomly and I could barely fnish the book. That Karas guy was driving me crazy with his "flip" analogy, "flipping", "flipped", give me a break!!! Now if anyone can recommend a read book who really talk to us as educated people and that offers and life time solution I'd like that.

lorrayne: Good point Derdiere, there comes a time when gabbing about why ur fat doesn't do it anymore. You want to take ACTION. i would like to find a good appetite suppressant too, and i would also like to hear about a good, solid diet plan that can be applied long term. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I know FlipTheSwitch is not what i need.

Kelly: I picked up a copy of the south Beach dietand I tell you if you make excuses after reading that book then you are not meant to loose weight even. It is the best book I have read in a long time. I read it in one day and after I do my grocery tomorrow, I am starting to do it.

Carmen: Flip The Switch is lame but I can't be too upset. I bought it. And I got myself into this mess being a little lazy and eating fast food etc. So now I am ready to do the work. Just point me in the right direction...

HoneyPie: Is Flip the Switch like having a light bulb go on? Now I get it!

Rudi: Flip the Switch is not a bad diet book, I am sure that some people could learn a thing or two from reading it. Any positive lifestyle changes are beneficial, even if it takes some time. Still, I think Cheat to Lose is a better book, plus, the diet plan (free on the website, btw www.cheattoloose.com/freedietplan) makes it super easy to stick with the diet. THe cheat days don't hurt either. For me, this just made more sense.

Marissa: I think the exercise tips in Flip The Switch are helpful. I never would have thought of some things I learned from this book.

Loren: I can never have enough books so I will check out this one too even though I found Flip The Switch to be a snoozer, hopefully this cheat and lose will be better.

marty: Flip the Switch didn't tell me anything new. I know what my shortcomings are and do what I can to make the changes. Its not enough, I need something wiht more direction, or a pill of some sort. Either one, that's where I'm at right now.

Elise: Thx for the tips. I see that some books might be good as long as they have a plan. I've heard good things about the South Beach diet & the Cheat to Lose, plus I also see the South Beach products in the stores. Was curious about FLip the Switch, but can see its not the best.

Susan: Maybe it's all about accessories, that's what I used to think, like if my nails were good, and my hair looked nice, and my jewelry was special, nobody would notice that I was as fat as I was, but my grandchildren would rather play with my best friend than me because she can actually move around and throw a ball and roll around on the floor with them, and here's me, Mrs. Elegant, but so heavy I can barely get out of a chair. So you'd think a book like Flip the Switch would be just what I needed to get me going, right? I mean, I'm an intelligent woman, I've got time to read and think, but this was nothing more than an old rehash of useless tips, and I've got to do something drastic, and fast. What? That's the question.

Beatrice: My problem is that I just don't like counting calories, I feel like I am being punished when I do that which is not the way I want to live my life. I am willing to watch what i eat yes, and I have, but I refuse to live a life of fear that I have eaten 10 or 30 more calories than what i am supposed to. That is why I do not recommend the Flip the Switch because he supports that type of diet.

Candace: I've had it with books like Flip the Switch, I'm ready to FLIP something else, if you catch my drift, and then I'll be ready to start some real reading, like South Beach, and some real dieting, with the help of Hoodia or some such. Everything that's in the book is SO old fashioned, like the views on protein? Didn't that go out with Atkins? So out with the old, and on with the new me, no thanks to Flip the Switch, btw.

aileen: hahaha, candace, i agree. Flip The Switch is totally outdated and the advice is pretty much recycled from better diets. I might look into Hoodia too, could you report back here o how you did with it and which brand is best? Thx.

Carolyn: Gosh this is so refreshing to read people's post who are sharing your point of view about the book!! I agree with what has been said a lot. It was not the case when I went to the website where I originally purchased Flip the Switch, they go on and on about how "jim" they call him by his first name is great and they keep posting commercial for his website, insane.

Sunday: Big Thumbs Down for Flip The Switch. I am still overweight. And I feel terrible.

mom_of_3: well who does he think he is saying fat people make excusses? I make NO excusses for my situation and i take responsibility! that is why i am trying to implement a healthy diet. This man has nerve. Flip The Switch sounds judgmetal and cruel book.

cecily: I think i'm going to try one of the other diets /products mentioned earlier. thank you for this Blog, it is a Godsend. i thought something was wrong with me bcs i wasn;t having success with Flip The Switch.

Lois: AS far as I understand it, the concept of the book is a good one. I mean, for many people, I think Flip the Switch could be an eye-opener, helping them to see how they may have gotten to the point of "no control" when it comes to eating/weight gain. I had a few of those moments while reading the book. The problem is, what do you DO about it? The book only goes so far and its very difficult to just come up with an action plan for weihgt loss. I wish he would've taken this further.

penelope: my daughter purchased Flip The Switch to me, my daughter who i raised with love, affection and support, bought me this cruel book that blames me for my own weight problems. it so happens that i have always had a very sluggish metabolism and i do not like stereotypes.

Bev: I just ordered this book and after reading comments, am sort of sorry and may return it, but I did want to say that counting calories may be old fashioned and too much trouble, but calorie restriction is what gets it done. Any diet plan is based on calorie restriction even if it doesn't say that, and weight loss is hard because to lose 1lb. of fat, you have to eat 3,500 calories less. I need to lose 40lb. so luck to me and all of you, too.

Jon Gerrrard: If want information about weight loss management go to cheattolose All natural.

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Flip the Switch

It may seem rather overwhelming to stand in the diet and fitness section of a bookstore. There are many approaches to weight loss offered in many books. Flip the Switch seems to be slightly different in that it addresses weight loss by looking at the psychological aspect. By addressing the mental causes of being overweight and then encouraging people to flip the switch in their brain, author Jim Karas hopes to get people on track to truly long lasting weight loss and a healthier lifestyle.

 Components
This book goes far beyond what to eat and how to exercise. The first section is dedicated to understanding why you are overweight and exactly what flipping the switch involves. From there, the vast majority of the book is spent debunking excuses that commonly keep people from achieving their weight loss goals. Things like lack of time, dislike of exercise, lack of money, genetics and lack of energy are all addressed. Finally, Flip the Switch provides tools like food diaries, training logs and inventory worksheets to keep dieters on track.

 Qualities
Dieters are accustomed to weight loss books that tell them what to eat and how to exercise. Flip the Switch is definitely different in that regard. It looks instead at why diets fail and attempts to fix this. Karas hopes that by addressing the psychological causes of weight loss failure, he will be able to keep people in the weight loss zone.

 Price
This book is available in paperback currently, and prices vary slightly. At the time of this review, it appears you may be able to find this book for around $10.85 to $15.95. As with any book, shopping around may get you a better price, as would buying used.

 Final Facts
Many people who have achieved their weight loss goals state that their success is due to a moment when the light came on or a switch was flipped in their brains, making the path to weight loss completely clear. This switch involves making a conscious and simple decision to do whatever it takes to make weight loss happen. The difference between this and dieting is that dieting plays a temporary role. Flip the Switch attempts to capitalize on this mental shift and explain it to people seeking lasting weight loss. Consumer reviews of this product and other diet aids are often crucial in choosing the right program for your needs. Be certain to seek out programs that receive high rankings and good feedback.