Lean For Life: Phase One – Weight Loss

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1. CherryDear says:

   May 1, 2010 at 12:06 pm

   If followed, the Lean for Life diet will deliver results in the way most people want to see them: instantly. The problem is that, according to my research, 1) the majority of the weight initially lost is water weight, and 2) it is not healthy at all.

   I first purchased this book because I wanted to lose ten to fifteen pounds and my cousin had been using the program. I lost 8 pounds in the first two weeks, but then went to visit my boyfriend for a few days and pretty much ate whatever I wanted and more. During this time I gained back all of the weight.

   I was skeptical of the entire procedure from the beginning, as it employs the controversial low-carb/high-protein diet and causes its participants to go into ketosis. Though I felt good about losing weight, the fact that I was told I needed to take a number of supplements and drink an outrageous amount of water in order to avoid negative effects of the diet was a red flag. Halfway into it I invested in a potassium supplement because I was experiencing the dizziness and slight muscle cramping they warn against in the book as being the result of possible potassium deficiences.

   I had previously made a deal with myself that after the three day binge while visiting my boyfriend I would reinstate self-control and get back on the diet; however, I couldn’t in good conscience get back on a diet that was so much in opposition to everything I had learned about nutrition up until that point. I had wanted the instant gratification of quick weight loss and was thus dismissive of the facts. But I had had it with feeling guilty for eating healthy whole grains or delicious spinach salads with pecans or one whole banana, and I’d be damned if I went one more day throwing my intestines into an upheaval from lack of fiber that wasn’t powdered and from a plastic container. Finally, I allowed Common Sense to reign again and decided that any diet which allows no more than one grain and one fruit serving per day is madness. Plain foolish.

   P. S. I LOVE carbohydrates. So take that, Cynthia!
   Rating: 1 / 5
2. Julie Eli says:

   May 1, 2010 at 2:58 pm

   Although I love the book. It took almost a month to receive it by mail and another book from the same order has still not been received.
   Rating: 1 / 5
3. M. Hexter says:

   May 1, 2010 at 3:00 pm

   This program works. I lost about 20 lbs in 2004 and was able to keep it regulated for many years. I followed the program to the letter, exercised and drank plenty of fluids. I am not a “heavy” person, but I also don’t want to keep “upgrading” my waist size.

   The fact is, most diets work. . . if you stick to them. With Lean for Life, I was never hungry. And I saw results quickly. That is key. There is nothing worse than trying hard at losing weight only to get on the scale the next morning and see that you’ve gained a pound or two. Ugh.

   It is also important to exercise. Last year I stopped exercising all together (I had been following the same routine for over ten years and was bored silly). I also went on a 40 day fast. When I came off my fast, my metabolism went crazy and I gained weight like no one’s business.

   So this year I started P90 and went back to LFL at the beginning of July. So far I’ve lost 11 lbs after the 2nd week and I am building muscle, stamina and flexibility. I love it, especially all the variation.

   For those of you who struggle with weight, you must understand that getting and staying “lean for life” is a lifetime commitment. In the daily choices you make, you must understand the ramifications, especially in regards to food (although this applies to all areas of life).

   So if you’re looking for a weight loss program, this one works. Stick to it like glue and find an exercise program you enjoy, something that includes a combination of cardio, stretching and strength training. And most importantly, write everything down that you eat. EVERYTHING!
   Rating: 5 / 5
4. P. Summers says:

   May 1, 2010 at 3:21 pm

   This is a great diet plan. The book is full of good information. It is just a little confusing so I’ve had to read some of it twice to understand exactly what they are saying.
   Rating: 5 / 5
5. K. Chatsworth says:

   May 1, 2010 at 3:55 pm

   I have tried Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, Low-fat, no carb, and Lean for Life. This is the only one that works. The great thing about this book is it gives you a page to read each day so you stick with it. I would recommend buying some of the food as well. Even if you don’t, this one works!
   Rating: 5 / 5