Edith Payne: All I got out of this book was more of the same old baloney. “Other diets don’t work, blah blah blah but this one does, blah blah blah” I’ve heard it all before, and i’m no idiot.

Gia: Wow….Fat Loss for Idiots is one of the worst weight loss plans I’ve come across in quite some time. Frankly, I thought it was a joke when I first saw it…and you know what? it is.

Wendell: Well, I would sure love to lose 9 lbs of fat every 11 days, but I don’t see this happening with Fat Loss 4 Idiots. It’s been a month, I haven’t lost more than 3 lbs total.

Loretta: They tell U that this Idiot plan will make u lose 9 lbs in 11 days…!! That is not even possible, and it def. did not happen for me.

Amythest@verizon.net: You know, it’s fitting that they called it Fat Loss 4 Idiots, because I think that is probably a self-fulfilling prophecy. Anyone who gets suckered into this IS an idiot (sorry), and these folks are just laughing their a$$es off.

Sam: Reading new books is something I enjoy doing, especially when it comes to dieting. Seems like there’s always a better way to do it. I have read other “dummies” books and I would try this Fat Loss one, but it just seems like too much money to spend to find out something I already know.

MelanieQ: Frankly, I find this title rather insulting, I don’t want to buy the book at all.

lemons2lemonade@hotmail.com: This “fat loss for idiots” plan says that Low Calorie food doesn’t work, Low fat doesn’t work, and Low carb doesn’t work. Well, then, what DOES work? It seems like this plan does not offer anything better!

Rosie: The Fat Loss 4 Idiots diet allows for cheat days! I like that idea! I just started reading it, tho, so i can’t comment yet on how well it will work for me.

Valerie: I think this is just another “gimmick,” to make you think that you don’t have to really be on a diet to lose weight. The Website looks totally unprofessional, too.

Simone G.: Some of the information given is useful, I suppose, like tips for eating out. But overall, the Fat Loss 4 Idiots plan is not very original, and doesn’t seem to help aid in weight loss in the healthiest way possible.

L.C. Evans: So I can’t find out too much info on this Idiot Fat Loss diet; are the foods good, the ones you’re allowed to eat? What CAN you eat?

mojo@gmail.com: What IS this? Fat Loss for Idiots claims that the key is to “eat the right foods at the right intervals”, apparently calories don’t even matter, so that you can trigger the “fat burning hormone.” Sounds VERY quack-like to me.

Hunter: The plan would not be too bad, you know, but I just could not squeeze in 4 meals a day every day. I work 9-5, and that means I have time for breakfast, lunch and dinner, that’s it. I can’t take 2 lunch breaks or something like that. Just didn’t work too well for me.

Lizzy: Well, I like the freedom that this diet gives to eat more than 3 meals a day and also eat late at night!! So far, I haven’t lost any weight, but I know i will eventually.

Andrea: Really, I gave this Fat Loss 4 Idiots plan a shot, but it was too complicated. I switched to Miracle Burn instead, got a free trial here http://miracleburn.com/specialoffer. I’ve FINALLY been losing the weight!

Claire G.: I thought the “calorie shifting” concept of this was intriguing, so i gave it a try. Well, I learned that you can “shift” calories all you want, and it is not going to do a thing. Whether we like it or not, you really do need to DECREASE your calories. It’s just a simple fact.

Genie_wish@aol.com: Calorie shifting, ha, ha, ha. The only thing that “shifted” was my money into their bank account. Yeah, I felt like an “idiot,” all right.

Cheryl, Cheyenne Wyom.: The worst part about other diets for the last few years, for me, has been having to count calories. I have been on this plan for a month so far, and though I have not lost 18 lbs (only 3) I still like eating this way better than some other plans I’ve tried.

Deborah: Well, I think it makes sense that starving yourself is not the answer. I am tired of that roller coaster. I am going to give this Idiot thing a try.

Marisa: Well I never actually tried this diet…the cartoon pictures on the website make me feel like an idiot for even looking into this at all.

DJ Snow: Fat Loss 4 Idiots does sound like it could be an easy way to lose weight, but I’m beginning to have some doubts. I’m glad I saw these comments first, I’m gonna have to look into this a little bit more I think.

mahjong@yahoo.com: Well, after reading about the “Fat Loss For Idiots” theory of “calorie shifting,” I decided to do some research on this concept, see if it is founded in any solid science. Well, what do you know? Every hit I could find on “calorie shifting” seemed to be directly or indirectly linked to “Fat Loss for Idiots.” I don’t even know that this is recognized as a weight loss strategy by anyone else but them.

Kelly: On this diet plan, I felt like I was eating TOO much. Maybe I wasn’t doing it right, I don’t know, but it didn’t help me lose any weight at all.

Sukie: I think its ok so far i like not worrying about calories and all of that crap! i like eating what ever i want. I just don’t no why their calling it the Idiot Diet that don’t seem to nice.

Miss Rigby: My question is, who created this diet? I am not so sure I can trust the concepts presented here if the program creators are not weight loss professionals, with credentials to back them up. I cannot find this info anywhere.

Carrie: well i have a lot of food allergies, from wheat to dairy and i HATE red meat. I don’t even know what you’re allowed to eat on this diet, but I don’t think that Fat Loss 4 Idiots is the right one for me.

Blaire: Come on, people…the bottom line is, this is NOT a reputable or proven weight loss approach. Your weight and your metabolism have absolutely NOTHING to do with what time of day you eat what calories (the only possible exception is late-night binging, which this diet seems to allow!). Wow, they will try and sell us anything, won’t they? Do yourself a favor, and DON’T live up to what they clearly already think of us dieters (IDIOTS)!

Joellen: I think my biggest weight loss obstacle is beer. I really just love beer, and not light beer, either. What can I do? Most typical diets don’t seem to offer advice on this, they just talk about food. I don’t eat that much food. I really don’t want to have to go to AA or anything. Any advice?

Seth: Last week I went to one those dollar stores, where EVERYTHING is just $1, and I saw this Fat Loss 4 Idiots on the shelf. Now, some may think that’s a good deal, but I was hesitant…if it’s so good, why’s it only a buck? I went for the Dial handsoap instead. Antibacterial.

Anna: Hey somebody mentioned Miracle Burn…I’ve read about that fat burner but wasn’t sure where to get it. Thanks for the link..

Carolyn: Where are the testimonials on this Fat Loss for Idiots? I don’t see any. You’d think these satisfied “idiots” might want to speak up.

Maxine: fat loss 4 idiots…is this a book or a webiste or what? i don’t get it. it souns like a book but you gotta be a member to enter the website i think. i just wanna diet i can follow easly.

Heather Lynn: Fat Loss 4 Idiots is not as bad as everyone is saying here, I think maybe your all afraid of a new & inovative concept. I am totally enjoying it, i get to eat plenty without going hungry. It has helped my appetite a lot, bcs I’m always full. I think I may have lost a couple of pounds too (i hate weighing myself so i am not sure).

Tom, Nashville: There just does not seem to be a whole lot of reasons to try this Fat Loss Idiot diet; too much confusion, not enough proof of success. I admit I was curious, but seeing some of these comments has given me enough reason to look for something else.

Bobby: I haven’t seen anybody saying this actually caused them to lose a significant amount of weight. In fact, it seems like a free-for-all binge party to me. Since I have 40 pounds to lose, this is obviously not what I need.

Jerri: Oh, I have not tried the diet yet, I’m still deciding, I have a little bit of weight to lose…but I want to say that someone mentioned The Flex Belt earlier, and it has given me FABULOUS abs! Really works on the toning.

Jiminez@yahoo.com: I’ve recently started a rigorous weight lifting program, but my girlfriend says she HATES the big veins that bodybuilders get. She likes the idea of muscles, but no big veins. Any advice on how to get one without the other?

Anonymous: Since I have been overweight for my entire life, I know that I need to make some serious changes if I want to improve my health. Junk food was always around in my home, and I never knew HOW to eat a balanced meal. When I saw this Fat Loss 4 Idiots diet plan, I thought I was a perfect candidate…Anyway I got confused really quick, and I’m gonna stick it out for a bit longer, but I’m not noticing any major changes yet.

Starzy1@juno.com: I’d hoped that eating 4 meals a day with Fat Loss for Idiots would help me with my appetite. Actually, though, I think all of that eating stretched out my stomach and now I always want to eat more!

Marshall: I like the idea of triggering the fat-burning hormones. What are those hormones, though? I wish it said the names of them. Anyway, I just started & will let you know how i do.

dandyLyons@snip.net: This diet book is for idiots, and is the biggest crock of B.S. I think I’ve ever ever seen. Please don’t be stupid, folks!

Clara, Salem OR: The idea of eating more than 3 meals a day really appeals to me, I have to say, but I am not so sure about it. Somebody mentioned this but seriously who is this “we” they keep mentioning on the FAt Loss 4 Idiots site? Could be anyone.

Judy M.: TOday marks 11 days since i started the Fat Loss For Idiots program. Now I am officially an Idiot who has not lost a pound.

curlylox91: the whole calorie shifting thing REALLY lost me on this Fat Loss Diet for Idiots. I don’t really need to FEEL like an idiot while trying to learn how to follow the diet, it doesn’t work for me.

Vox@AOL.com: What is the Flex belt? It was mentioned earlier.

G. Keane: Two months ago I made the switch from this diet plan to Jillian Michaels. She is a REAL certified trainer, and you get meal plans as well as a personalized exercise program. This is the site http://www.jillianm.com/deal, you can just sign up and start losing weight, pretty easy.

Bigtop_John: You know, I liked the idea of Fat Loss for Idiots, because it didn’t seem restrictive. Well, it turns out that was the problem. It didn’t help me lose any weight. It seems that these “non-diets” suck you in by making it seem like you can eat all you want & loose weight. That is a myth!

Ginger: I guess nobody has answered the previous question about WHO DEVELOPED THE Fat Loss 4 Idiots DIET? WHO IS SELLING IT? I don’t like not knowing the essential information, and I don’t like companies that conceal stuff.

Juniper_Breeze12: The only good thing about this Fat Loss 4 Idiots diet plan is the cheat days…the problem I had was that I would cheat a little TOO much and blow the whole diet. I gave up after a month, unfortunately. I think it could work for some.

Lorinda: Hi, I’ve heard a lot of good things about Jillian Michaels and her program, and I’ve seen her on TV. She seems to just use common sense (I’ll bet she doesn’t advocate “calorie shifting!”). I’m just wondering, do you REALLY get to interact with HER at any time? I mean, the real her?

Tami: Is there a difference in the number of calories you burn when you work out in the cold weahter. does anyone know?

L. T.: Fat Loss for Idiots sucked, it did nothing for me & I GAINED weight. This is just another bogus product. Terrible.

Jeremiah: Thought this would be like those dummy books, some of those are pretty clever. But this Fat Loss for Idiots was nothing like that, must’ve been written by some sort of fool trying to make a buck.

Dennis: Hi Tami, I believe that in cold weather, your body must work to raise its tempurature, which generates thermogenic energy. This is part of the fat-burning process, and so it is good. At least I think that’s how it works. On the downside, most people also eat more in winter. Hope this helps.

MixChex1221: Yeah I saw an ad for Fat Loss 4 Idiots and decided to try it, thought it might help me lose weight quickly or something. Big surprise – it didn’t do anything. What a waste of money.

Sylvia: ME TOO, I GAINED WEIGHT ON THIS FAT LOSS IDIOT DIET!! I ATE TOO MUCH, ALL DAY LONG.

Anon.: Hello, I am a former editor for the “Idiot’s Guide” series of guidebooks, and I would like to emphasize that this “this “Fat Loss For Idiots” diet is in NO WAY affiliated with the Idiot’s Guide series. Clearly, an attempt is being made to give that impression, but it is not the case.

Dolly W.: Hello there, I was not a big fan of this Idiot diet, not at all. I liked it in the beginning but I got really confused about what I should be eating and when to eat it.

Ingrid: Didn’t think all those rules were exactly “idiot proof” i couldnt keep em straight. worst two months of my life, being on this diet plan.

Veronica: Somebody had asked about the flexbelt above….I really like this product. What it does is, it actually uses electricity to “flex” your ab muscles without you doing situps. But you can feel it working, which is cool. There’s a lot of information on the website about how it works, you can read about it here http://www.theflexbelt.com/free

Gloria: Miracle Burn is my favorite product, I want to add. Somebody mentioned it earlier. Really works, I’ve lost about 13 lbs in the past 2 months.

Linda: Yeah, Dolly, I agree, that’s the thing….I started to feel just as restricted by the timetable of eating certain foods as I did by counting calories before. The only difference was, when I cut calories I lose weight. With Fat Burning for Idiots, not so much.

Renee, Baltimore: Seriously, this Fat Loss 4 Idiots website seems like it was created by a 5th grader or something. Not very professional. I read a couple of pages and said forget it, I’ll try something else.

Bewitched@cs.com: Fat lossfor idiots is just another diet that is trying so hard to be *new* and *different* that it doesn’t make a darn bit of sense. You do have to watch calories and fat, of course you do!

Lilliane: If Fat Loss For Idiots is so great, where are the before and after photos on the Website????? I haven’t seen any, just a bunch of dorky cartoons.

Elizabeth M.: Clearly, the creators of Fat Loss for Idiots are just out to make some money. If you really want to lose the weight, it is as simple as eating balanced meals with plenty of fiber, fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, moderate sugar and fat, and getting LOTS of regular exercise. The weight WILL come off, I assure you, it just could take some time.

Jean: I was so excited when I thought I’d lose 9 pounds in 11 days w/fat Loss for Idiots….I went ahead and bought the program 11 days before my wedding. You can guess based on the way my “thumb” is pointing, how this turned out.

Chris: Not a good diet plan, don’t waste your time or money with the Idiots for Fat Loss or whatever it is.

AllieCasella@fastweb.com: Fat Loss for idiots doesn’t seem to understand the importance of exercise, either! I have no respect for a weight loss plan that disses exercise. Please!

Helene: Others have said this earlier in this thread, but I gotta say it too: I GAINED WEIGHT ON FAT LOSS FOR IDIOTS. I ATE TOO MUCH & GAINED WEIGHT. There. You have been warned!

Beatrix62: WELL, we all might KNOW that there is a proper way to lose weight, but when you see these claims for quick fat loss, you cannot help but wonder if it works. I know that I was convinced that I would lose a fair amount of weight in less than 2 weeks with Fat Loss 4 Idiots, I followed all the rules; and I should’ve went with my first instinct: too good to be true.

C. Nunzio: HAHAHA, this is more like Money Loss for Suckers, LOL!

Charlie F.: Did that question ever get answered, about who these people are? I don’t want to give my credit card to this company if Fat Loss 4 Idiots is not gonna work.

florence dickerson: I was so deeply disappointed in Fat Loss for Idiots. I had thought maybe this was a new “intelligent” way to trick the body. See, i like to believe that it is better to “work smart” than “work hard.” But this was not about working hard or working smart. It was simply a complete failure, & I feel foolish.

Faith: Well some may call me a prude but any diet that allows the consumption of alcoholic beverages is not for me. Alcoholism is a serious disease, and I don’t want any diet people promoting it. Plus, beer has a lot of calories and wine is just full of sugar. Don’t know much about this Fat Loss for Idiots plan but I don’t want any part of it.

AngBabe@earthlink.net: The million dollar question has NOT been answered, Charlie F. I just did some internet searching, & I still don’t have a clue as to who puts this program out. I would hold on to your plastic.

Linea: Seems to me like if you have a lot of weight to lose, you gotta burn it off, not just eat different foods here and there. I don’t think this Fat Loss Idiots thing will work for me.

Honeysuckle_Rose: My mother-in-law sent me the link to the Fat Loss for Idiots Website, saying she thought it looked good. This is the woman also sends me like 500 email forwards per week, most of which involve stupid urban legends and totally made up nonsense. Hmm. I WONDER if this is a scam??

J. Abe: Hmm, I don’t even see a customer service number posted on the fatloss 4 idiots website. Maybe this guide is not for me…think I would be a real idiot to actually order it.

Deej: hahah sounds like ur mother-in-law called you fat AND an idiot! damn thats cold.

Princess Li: Hey this Fat Loss 4 Idiots Diet is not so bad…the claims are a bit extreme, but if you can follow the plan it is a decent way to eat. But I like using this Flex belt to tone my abs. Works great with any diet, actually. I got it here http://www.theflexbelt.com/guarantee