I am a Certified Fitness Trainer and a single mother to a wonderful
teen. I have taken a lot of time to research the healthiest options
in todays market...that not only fits my lifestyle...but, those of
my clients as well. This is by far, the 'only' approach that is
safe, reliable and the results speak for themself. The Fat Flush Plan
is the easiest solution for detox, weight loss, inches lost and
the energy that I feel is remarkable. All of the recipes are delicious and family friendly without hours spent in the kitchen. I no longer have any problems putting in a thirteen hour day and also being the best mother, fitness
coach and community leader for others looking to enhance the quality
of their life through a healthier lifestyle. The Fat Flush Plan is the Best investment you can make. Take the step today - you will be
thrilled with the results.

Gittleman has done the world a huge favor by stressing the importance of detoxification in order not only to lose weight, but also to have health in general. This is something raw foodists have known for a century. Unfortunately, she doesn't go into cooked food as a source of additional toxins. Nonetheless she has done her homework in finding all kinds of tips for detox, such as herbs and lemon juice.
I got lots of weight loss nuggets from this book, and various insights that helped me shed 20 pounds. (This is one of a dozen or so books I used for research.) I was astounded to discover that flaxseeds can be toxic if you eat over 4 T a day (not true for flax oils)! That information alone was worth the price of the book! That pearl of advice alone has changed some of my food staples.

This book is not enough at all. May be because while i am desperate to lose as much weight as possible, I knew more even than what is in the book. But, I believe it contains valuable info.

Buy You On A Diet from Dr. Oz - it's an easier read and very similar, i.e., a lifestyle change to low carb low fat eating - plus the supplements and other tricks to keep your metabolism humming. If you need help/supervision, try Lindora if you live in CA. This is a medically supervised diet clinic that does the same but with support and daily or weekly weigh ins and counseling. All of them teach you the basics of a healthy lifestyle - these are not diets - they are avenues to changing your lifestyle, which is the only way to keep weight off.

How bad do you want to lose it? Because this diet is like boot camp for bulges and cellulite. If you are able to stick to it, you WILL see dramatic results. I am not going to lie, it is tough; the first week is absolutely brutal. But once you get rid of the sugar you won't believe how good you feel! I was sugar free for a few months, and at my son's second birthday party, I tried a sliver of his birthday cake and the sugar made me dizzy and gave me a horrible headache. Once you cut out the refined process foods and get them completely off your palate, you won't believe the natural sweetness of organic, fresh fruits and veggies. What I loved most about this book is that Dr. Gittleman took the time to back her claims with her life's research and work, and she explains things scientifically, but in a way that is understandable. Also there is a wicked awesome online forum, google it and go there for support if you decide to start the plan. Good luck and get ready to flush that fat!

This book is very informative. I've learned so much about the foods that I've been eating and why I couldn't lose the weight or keep it off. I've lost 12 pounds so far and plan on losing the last 10 and keeping it off!

I hope someone reads this and gains from my experience........

I bought her book collection, chunky supplements and then went to Whole Foods for more of her required flax seed & unsweetened cranberry juice.... Wow. I should have known better beforehand, but I was desperate to make a life change and lose weight. For point of reference; I am a female, was 39 years old at the time, 5'6'' and 153 pounds.

If you buy the book and get on board with this nonsense, the first thing you'll notice is how much time you are spending making witchie-poo concoctions that die your teeth pink over the weeks and give you canker sores. The books and lifestyle changes are pure chaos. If you're like me, you'll end up feeling like an idiot and hating life more. You'll not be better from the experience.

I did lose my 30 pounds over 12 months by myself. What did I do? I bought an elliptical trainer and the DVD box set of "Sex & the city". Instead of watching tv and sitting on the couch every night, I worked out to an episode (just one at first) to get started. (I'm too self conscious to try another gym membership). I slowly worked my way up to 8 pound dumb bells to tone my arms and started doing sit ups. I figured out what my heart rate should be at for my age & weight and kept at that fat burn level while on my elliptical trainer (yes, it does make a huge difference!). I used to go as fast and hard as I could and not have good weight loss results. An inexpensive heart monitor is all you need. Buy one of those instead of this goofy book and her pills...

The biggest thing that I would advise is NOT to do is to limit what you can and can't eat. I had tried the Adkins diet and failed a year prior; why? Because I love my toast! I don't have to eat a whole loaf to be happy, but if I want to stay sane then I have to have bread in my diet. I also like cheese a whole lot, so I allow myself cheese, too. If you want to stay sane and able to be thin & fit, then exercise and let yourself eat. If you stop obsessing and let yourself at least taste something when you want, then you probably won't have a binge-fest. I did make a conscious effort to stop eating so many chips (chips and salsa w/bowls of queso). I have tried to create some better options around THAT I ENJOY EATING and get health benefits from. Instead of all the jelly beans I was downing, I keep a bag of fresh grapes around and other handy fruit. It is the lots of little things like that at the end of the year that add up to 20+ pounds.

I hope this saves someone else out there the time and money. To recap: Get your heart beating at the right rate when you exercise and DON'T deprive yourself food groups.

There's no luck to wish on this; this "Plain Jane" approach just works.

:-) Smiles from Texas!
Amy

The way Dr. Gittleman shares information about WHY the food choices, supplements, and meal combinations work so well is a must for anyone who loves their body and wants it to take them a long way down the road.

Yes, you can lose a great deal of excess pounds and unnecessary body fat, but knowing how the liver is so vital to these processes has opened my eyes to the reality of how much damage we do on a daily basis through our lack of awareness.

PLEASE make this a part of your life. You'll never regret this purchase!

Quite simply, the best diet plan I have found. It gets four stars rather than five, because--quite frankly--diet books are not fascinating. But Gittelman's recommendations are sound, if a bit strict. Other books I have read on nutrition back her up. When I practice the FFP, I feel much healthier and sleep better. The weight loss is not as quick as I had hoped, but I always feel as if I am doing something good for my body. She has great suggestions, like using flaxseed oil and omega-3 enriched eggs. I even like her regime of diluted, unsweetened cranberry juice and lemon water in the morning. But I cheat with a salt substitute and decaffeinated herbal tea. So I don't use her "stuff" religiously, but her basic guidelines are sound.

This plan is rough for the first few days! Had the most intense migraine I have ever had for first day, lightened up over the next 2. Foggy headed for 1 more day. But now I feel fabulous. I have never felt this healthy and full of energy before.

Ladies, anyone who gets horrible cramps and has blood sugar problems - this book completely helped me. I'm not a doctor or health care professional - so please don't take any advice from me - just telling my personal story about this book.

I came across this book for the obvious reasons - to lose weight. But what I found as I started implementing the program (lots of supplements - and they aren't cheap) that I felt better.

Having always had a problem with my blood sugar, I'm amazed that for months now I've been regulated by eating right and taking the supplements. I've also had less painful periods, so I started researching the supplements and found that the black currant oil is a super food and anti-inflammatory. Yahoo-losing weight and feeling better - works for me!

The diet can be difficult - specially getting started because your body will miss the sugar and carbs that it's used to if you eat as unhealthy as I did. I thought it was going to take a lot of time to eat healthy - but it doesn't take any extra time. It's just about adjusting.

If you're looking for something new and a lifestyle change - I highly recommend this book. Happy eating and feeling better.

It works and it's healthy! I've lost 16 pounds in 6 weeks, and it hasn't been difficult. I have much more energy now than before and this is a life-time commitment I can live by - finally!

This book addresses important factors such as the effect of refined foods (white flour, sugar, high-sodium, packaged foods), hormones, stress, and food sensitivities on overall health. It also tackles the lesser-known factors such as how mass-produced, factory-farmed animal products have changed the kinds of nutrients we get in our everyday diets, and how that can effect our weight and our health.

This book addresses important factors such as the effect of refined foods (white flour, sugar, high-sodium, packaged foods), hormones, stress, and food sensitivities on overall health. It also tackles the lesser-known factors such as how mass-produced, factory-farmed animal products have changed the kinds of nutrients we get in our everyday diets, and how that can effect our weight and our health.

I got this book to start a detox and drop a few lbs in the process, what happened is nothing short of life changing. I lost 8 lbs in two weeks and over 40 lbs since April 07. The book is a good start point to structure eating habits and awaken you to how much you really need to eat and how much garbage you really do put into your body due to bad food choices. Energy levels went up, and body weight went down.

I had read the book and i found it so good that i decided
to prepare myself for doing this change of habits in relation to foods in general. the first week i lost
almost 6 pounds, but most important i have more energy and i am feeling much better now.
I recommend this book for everybody!
maria

"The Fat Flush Plan" presents foods, herbs, spices, and supplements that help you cleanse your body, speed up fat loss, and lead healthier live. It will help you adopt healthy eating habits. What the book is missing, in my opinion, is other aspects of healthy living. Proper nutrition is important but it is only a small part of it. For much more comprehensive information on healthy lifestyle I highly recommend getting "Can We Live 150"

I bought this book a few years ago, and it worked out very well. I lost 15 lbs in 2 weeks without ever working out. Then when I started working out I lost another 15 lbs the next week. However, this an expensive style of eating to maintain. I call it a style of eating, because it really wasn't like a "diet" to me compared to every other one I had been on. But with what my husband and I make, I just couldn't afford to keep buying the expensive foods. Since I stopped using the book I still use flax seeds in things when I remember, and drink lemon water and cranberry juice often, but I have gained back every pound and then some! I would recommed this book to people, but with a disclaimer staing "be prepared to pay big bucks!" However, if you are overweight/obese and have many health problems that require you to take medications, this book would be well worth the try and the money. Because for a lot of people I know, they've eventually been taken off of their expensive medications. And eating healthy is always safer and cheaper than taking prescription meds every day. And no one should expect this to be a quick fix, nor any other diet! It takes hard work and determination to stick to any healthy eating plan. If you eat junk for years on end, and then begin to eat healthy, wether or not you follow this particular plan, you can expect to lose some amount of weight, it will vary with for everyone. But if you just go right back to eating the way you were before, obviously you're going to gain the weight back! It took me a while to realize that, but at least I did realize it, right? By the way, why are naturally, healthy, good for you foods so expensive compared to overprocessed junk food?

As a 44-year old woman who exercises regularly, eats very well and takes a handful of supplements everyday, I just wanted to lose a few pounds in my chest and waistline. I was not overweight to begin with. However, I had this book on the shelf and decided to give it a whirl. I didn't make it through Phase One. I thought it wouldn't be too bad since I don't like sweets and I rarely eat anything with high-fructose syrup or sugar. I also only eat whole grain "good" carbs and I used to be a vegan so excluding dairy would be no problem. Even foregoing my wine was easy. However, I found this diet too restrictive and the recipes bland and boring. Come on!!! I love curries!! Isn't tumeric suppose to be good for you? I was extremely lethargic for the whole time and had to take 2-hour naps during the day. My head hurt tremendously and I was foggy, unfocused and dizzy all the time. Let's not even discuss my mood swings and periods of craziness. With my blood pressure being somewhat low, I was concerned that I was not getting enough sodium. One day I was so out of it that my husband suggested I drink a V-8 juice which has alot of sodium. I drank 1/2 a can and felt better in almost minutes.

I was so fatigued that I had to forego my daily 1.5 hour bike rides. Clearly this is counter-productive to losing weight. Overall, I would not recommend this diet to anyone who isn't overweight and just wants to lose a few pounds. I think I'll just go back to eating well and exercising but I'll just eat smaller portions.

I want to join in with the other Fat Flushers who have stated with absolute conviction that this plan works. I lost 15 lbs. on this plan. I don't want to use the term "diet" because this book is intended to be a lifestyle change. This book has helped me to detox my liver, cleanse my colon, and be more aware of what goes into my body. I started the Fat Flush Plan because I wanted to lose weight. After reading this book, some of what she said really scared me because I knew it was true. I could tell by the way I felt. This book helped me to get rid of that awful feeling. I succeeded on the Plan because I used the sample menus and adjusted them to my liking. To be honest, there are quite a few foods for which I don't care. I have taken as my own a lot of Ann Gittleman's recommendations. Most of my food is organic and fresh. I don't eat any processed foods anymore. If I can't find what I'm looking for in the grocery store, then I go to my favorite health food store. I fix a lot of her recipes. My favorite is "Yummy Meatloaf." Of course, I love the smoothies. This book has opened my eyes to a lot of things that damage our bodies,and it gives the tools on how to repair them. By drinking the cran-water, my cellulite has greatly diminshed. For anyone thinking of starting this plan, or is in the midst of it, you have to stick with it. Adjust the menus to your liking and don't skip a meal. The first phase of the plan is probably the hardest. Once you're through that, you'll be glad that you did it. I didn't feel hungry or deprived, and I didn't have any cravings. I was a coffeeholic, but I've been able to get rid of that addiction. These changes have made me more energetic; my attitude is a very positive one; and my skin looks better. In another review, someone made mention of Ann Gittleman's products. I use them, and have been quite happy with them. The whey protein is excellent. They are a tad bit expensive, but the way that I look at it is that purchasing these products and eating healthy is money well spent on avoiding doctor bills in the future! So, I highly recommend this book!

This diet has some good points with regard to nutrition and I liked the over all idea. Cranberry juice, flaxseed oil, etc. are all things that you find in my kitchen so I thought...no problem, we can do this. Then I tried to follow the meal plans and pack lunches for my husband and well, I just found how difficult this can be. My husband is so tired of chicken for lunch and by the time he gets home we're both craving crazy-high sugar things that we normally don't. We live a pretty organic and healthy lifestyle, but this diet had us discouraged and frustrated. Going on any diet can be a drag, but I was hoping this wouldn't be that BIG!

I am happy that it's worked for some of you! You have a stronger constitution than I do!

I have learned the only way to cleanse your body is to fast for one day. Diets do not work. ONLY WILL POWER.

This diet is really really great. I lost almost 20 lbs last summer in the course of about 2 months...15lbs in the first 2 weeks. But, once I went off the diet, and quit exercising as much, the weight crept back on. That is the only really sad part about this diet is that once you start eating bread and normal foods again, you gain the weight back. Also, from not drinking milk and then drinking it again, I would get the worst stomach aches. It's hard to go out to dinner and get something exciting to eat on this diet, but it realy is worth it to loose the weight. I am about to go back on it again for the second time, and I hope that it works. I tried during my school year (in college), but I was too stressed and too busy to keep up with the cooking and make things that weren't boring night after night, and fast. Now that I have time, it won't be a problem.

It's worth a shot. Atleast when you loose the weight, you can feel proud of yourself, and keep up the work to keep it off.

I confess: I'm a Fat Flush addict. I read this book, took notes and started immediately. I lost 7 lbs the first day (water weight, but it counts), I continued losing: a total of 20 lbs and have maintained that weight loss for a year! I now know what I can eat and in what quantities. I now have the information I need to make good food choices. This eating plan has become a Way of Life, I highly recommend it. 10 stars!The Journal and Shopping guide is a great resource, also. The Fat Flush Plan The Fat Flush Journal and Shopping Guide

I had been sucessfully eating right and exercising for about 3 months, and I was consistently losing 1/2 pound per week. But when my sister told me how she lost 12 pounds in two weeks on the Fat Flush I thought, I only have 10 pounds to lose, so what a great way to lose it quickly. I bought the book and read it through. ALG bases many of her food restrictions on single studies, and short studies at that. As a scientist I was very disappointed by her jumps to conclusions and willingness to accept any study that proved her already assumed result. There have been so many updates to this book, it's clear she got many things wrong. She has also changed her mind about some of the stuff in the book. I think she jumped to publish a little too quick. There are also some foods that are restricted on this diet just because ALG doesn't quite trust them, or she doesn't "feel" they are good. No study, no citations, just feelings.
Yet, I tried it anyway. I thought, it's only two weeks, I can make it through. I bought all the food and supplements, which added up to a lot of money. I followed the diet religiously, I have done juice fasts in the past, so it wasn't that hard. But let me tell you, it takes a lot of time to prepare all that food. I was constantly making my boyfriend and I late for work. I used a lot of the recipes in the book and from the cookbook. I prepared many things in advance, made double batches. I started eating raw veggies because it was easier, which made me constipated, bleh. The worst part of this whole plan was how I felt: tired, irritable, weak, and nauseus all my waking hours. I think the high amount of fat in the diet got to me. It took me 2 hours in the morning to get through all the morning food and prepare my food for the day. What ended this diet for me was when my boyfriend pointed out, "You know, with the amount of time you spend getting all that food ready, you could probably run for an hour, and lose the same weight, and you'de be much happier."
Just like all fad diets, there are good things, but they are lumped with a lot of stuff that may or may not work. Yes, you should drink 8 glasses of water a day, and cutting down on your salt, sugar, and refined carbs is a great idea. But any plan that reduces your calories to below 1000 is going to make you lose weight, but most of them won't make you sick.

I bought the Fat Flush CD. Ever since I hit 40 I have gained weight and had trouble losing it. I have tried many diets only to fail. This CD was so informative that I now understand so much about my body. You learn how your body works and what it needs to burn fat.
You will learn why we can't lose weight and why we can't lower our cholesterol. The information is invaluable. Get your liver and Lymph system in shape and you will lose weight and feel great. The first two weeks are tough, but as time goes buy you lose your cravings. I have been off wheat for over five weeks and I not only feel better, but my muscle pain is gone! and so is my underlying fatigue. It is the first time in years that I don't crave sugar or carbohydrates. I am actually excited to have my cholesterol checked!

Awsome plan!

lost 10 pounds in just two weeks, so now I am only 5 pounds away from my ideal weight, and I keep dropping down on the plan's "Phase 2". I had platoed with the Weight Watchers program. Last year it had worked for me, - though losing 15 pounds took me 4 months, and I was expecting the same results this year (I gained the weight back after not counting the points over the holidays, since I really didn't change my food choices significantly, just cut down on the amounts), but I simply couldn't get past yo-yoing up and down the same 1-3 pounds.
This book made it clear to me that I would not go anywhere with my addiction to granola bars, cereals and pastas. Since the plan cuts all of those out, I didn't think I would last on it for two weeks, but I did, and it seems so easy to continue after changing habits for just two weeks.
It works, and I find the recepies delicious and satisfying, - no more cravings!!!

The book gave a lot of technical knowledge on how the body works. However, the dietary suggestions in the book have taken a toll on my budget. I also purchased the weight loss supplements and they are not working.

If you eat less calories than you burn, you will lose weight. This book provides a program, recipes and plan to help you do that. Eating the recipes provided by this book is a sure fire way to lose weight. #1 because they are very low in calories. #2 because they are pretty bland and not that tasty.

If you are looking for a kickstart to a diet\exercise program this would work great but I don't see anyone eating this way long term.

A plan that helps you reduce cellulite! This book promises a practical plan for getting healthy that may do exactly that.

Though i don't like the word DIET, this food lifestyle change really does work!!! Just by eating the foods in the Fat Flush Foods I lost two dress sizes!!!! And eating the healthy 'alive' foods made me feel better. I highly recommend these books!! Another enlightening book I read is called the T_r_u_t_h about C_a_f_f_e_i_n_e. After finishing it last night I woke up the next day and made an important decision. I decided that I did not like how coffee made me feel or what it could do to my fertility, and that was the end of a decade-long love affair with coffee. I told my body that it was free of all chemical addictions and that it would feel healthy and balanced without it. It worked.

Can you give up 2 weeks of your normal eating? If so, this diet is for you!

I have tried every diet known to mankind including Jenny Craig. I spent tons of money and only lost to regain it when I quit the diet. The older I am getting the more dimples appear on my thighs. After only two weeks on this diet I lost 12.5 lbs and over 11 inches (4 inches of it off of my waist)! The dimples are already showing improvement.

I have given up milk while doing the first two phases and I must confess that I am a "milkoholic". I also have never liked eggs before. However, the omega-3 eggs that the diet requires you eat--really do not taste bad. Also, when you quit eating carbs you no longer crave them. I feel like I am no longer a slave to cravings. I now have almost everyone I know on this diet because it is easy to do and you get results fast.

In Dieting,
Rachel

This book is incredibly complex in its explanations and expectations of its followers. In the end, Fat Flush is very close to the Zone Diet. I would be very interested in a controlled outcome study of Fat Flush vs. the Zone Diet; and Fat Flush is more exacting. Good if you are obsessional and like something really complex.

I have used this book to revamp my eating habits and make a healthy lifestyle change. It works and it is not as hard as I thought. I love the way I feel. More energy, better eating habits, and I just feel great. By this book and try it, what do you have to loose--except the weight!

This was a very well thought out book.Easy to understand and follow. I used all the recipes in the book, they were fantastic! This is the healthiest I have ever felt inside and out, and it truley did take away cellulite. Drink the cran water...Lost 10 lbs. in a month.

This book is more about flushing out the liver, than flushing out fat. But that is why I like it. This book explains why it is so hard for me to lose weight...my liver is clogged up. I have changed the way I eat and have lost weight, even over the holidays. This book is a very practical plan for getting healthy and losing weight. There are some great recipies in the back too. I really like the lime garlic salad dresssing!

This is the best investment I have ever made in my health. I have been able to greatly reduce my sodium and sugar intake. My energy level is starting to soar and I'm sleeping very well. My body is acquiring a sleek look that I haven't seen in a long time. I lost 7 lbs in the first two weeks. This is definitely an investment of time, $$$ for real food and supplements, and energy to prepare good food but the reward are more than worth it. I would also much rather put all the aforementioned resources toward health rather than spending money on doctor bills.

I will update my review after I have finished phase 2.

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that I achieved the above-mentioned weight loss and eating habit changes during DECEMBER!

While I can understand that changing your eating habits can be difficult, I find the Fat Flush Plan to be relatively simple and convenient in comparison to most other diet plans out on the market. I know, because I study nutrition and have had multiple clients have dramatic results when following this plan as compared to other popular diet "trends."

Every one is unique...We all have different thumbprints. One of the benefits of the Fat Flush program is that it targets the different weight gain factors that each person faces. For some, weight gain may be triggered by hormonal imbalances, for others, it may simply be due to stress. (And we all have stress, to some degree!) The beauty of the Fat Flush Plan is that it addresses several of the hidden weight gain factors and it details exactly what you can do to overcome these obstacles, achieving your personal weight goals and overall health and vitality.

There are 3 phases to the plan. Yes...the 1st phase is the most restrictive. But I believe you will find that by phase 3, this plan is easy, simple and great for anyone! (Even for those who have hectic and busy lifestyles!)

I highly recommend this book to anyone who is searching for an effective, cost-effecient, and safe way to lose weight and keep it off!

While I found the writing style good and the information interesting, the actual diet was unrealistic, too restrictive and lacking fun basics that make other diets tolerable. I found myself longing for spices (how bad could pepper really be?) and questioning the validity of their restriction. I couldn't stand the ground-up flax seeds in my cranberry cocktail - the texture reminded me of trying to drink mud with little bugs in it (or what I imagine that to be).

I'm not writing this to disparage anyone from trying the diet - if you can handle the restrictions and you have the self-control required, you might find this diet doable and rewarding. I tried the Fat Flush with a group from work - inspired by one woman who is able to do the flush again and again every year (she always gains the weight back). The rest of us, while successful for varying degrees of short periods, found the diet unrealistic for any long-term results - all of us gained the weight back and spurred by instant weight loss, some even picked up worse habits than they began with.

The funny thing is I found much of the health information useful or interesting, but I got rid of the book b/c sitting on my shelf it reminded me of unrealistic goals and failure - not what I want out of a get-healthy plan.

I'm writing this review so that others don't get sucked in by all of the positive reviews hoping for lasting results - 3 of us didn't have any.

Ok, I won't try to say that this is an easy eating plan from the outset. I had a lot of trouble initially keeping up with all the supplements, beverage requirements, and restrictions. I wasn't very good about getting everything in each day when I first started, but as time goes on, it gets easier.

And if you can stick with it, the results can be utterly fantastic. I've lost 21 pounds in 5 weeks (and I have a lot more to lose), but like many, I've found that the other benefits almost eclipse the weight loss. Better sleep, better energy, beautiful skin (and this is coming from someone who has had problem skin for almost 20 years), incredible mood. It's a tough program in some ways--I have to laugh when I go to the grocery store now, there is so little I can eat. But the results really keep you going once you get through the initial phase.

If you're committed to revamping your body and life, I don't think you could do much better than this book.

Although it is hard to follow (need big motivation and willingness), this plan can be very effective and helpful.

There's plenty of excellent tasty recipes which will help you to lose weight.

The strength training is useful and it's a must do part of the program! This aspect of it is very realistic.

The author's message, "Be patient, follow the program, and you'll get there."

I received this book as a gift. There are quite a few books on this subject on the market and this one is the best. I too could not put it down and finished it in 3 days. It's a huge book, a great resource that is well researched and written.. I have a few friends who've purchased this book and really loved it too. I can highly recommend this book

Author of
The Truth About
Caffeine

I have a pretty healthy diet already but this book was a great education for me and I feel like gave me the down and dirty, nuts and bolts of really effective eating.
I felt terrific on this plan, great energy, I lost weight in my stomach and thighs but my mental healthy was the most dramatically improved. I just felt better over all eating this way.
Living with less salt made me taste my food and it also helped me realize that those food cravings I get don't mean I'm some pyscho compulsive eater but that it is a chemistry thing. That felt good to know too!
This book gave me some much needed information and I refer to it often.

Fat Flush is STILL working like gangbusters after 5 1/2 weeks and best of all, I KNOW I am eating healthfully and do not have to second guess myself, wondering all the time whether or not I am getting too much of one food group and not enough of the others. Anne Louise Gittleman incorporates foods from all food groups. Delicious shakes made of whey protein from the dairy group. Low glycemic fruits, all lean, fresh meats, all the low carb veggies, and even sprouted grain bread in moderate amounts. This book takes what I have instinctively always felt was the right way to eat and helps me to make it a reality by giving me a plan of attack. I highly encourage you to GO FOR IT!

Author
Kushner, M.
The Truth
About Caffeine

I LOST 49 POUNDS TOTAL FOLLOWING THIS PLAN, AND HAVE KEPT THE WEIGHT OFF FOR 4 YEARS NOW. WHEN YOU FOLLOW THE PLAN, YOU DON'T CRAVE ANYTHING AND YOU HAVE MORE ENERGY THAN YOU HAVE HAD FOR YEARS, AND THE BEST THING IS YOU DON'T GET HUNGRY. I HAVE NEVER FELT BETTER.

It does work, I lost 21 pounds since October 2002, it is now December. I belong to TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensicbly, they are a support group that helps you stay on track on the diet of your choice. Or your reccomended Diet by your doctor. I did modify the diet to suit my needs, I just poached my eggs and had spinach boiled from frozen, I added garlic and pepper instead of a egg omelette, and it was great. I used reg low calorie cranberry juice and mixed it 2 parts water to one cranberry juice. For the Morning drink I just used sugar free orange flavored equate (like metamucil but an off brand from wal mart)less $$$ I mix exactly as directed, and like the flavor of the cran-orange... At walmart I found a plastic container with a spout that is narrow and hold 1 and 1/2 gallon of cran water, so it is always cold and ready. I could not afford all the Health food store brands so I just modified, and it worked for me. I also exercise daily, I am a type 2 diabetic, for years I was stuck at a plateau,(I had lost 100 pounds with Richard Simmons Deal A Meal, it took 3 years, then I hit a Plateau and no matter what I did, I oculd not lose.. I tried everything! Now this FAT FLUSH Method is the first time I have been able to lose weight in about 3 years..and I am down to a weight that I have not seen since 1982. I have a lot more weight to lose, But I am inspired and encouraged once more. So I will continue to use this plan, and go to TOPS, I need both to stay focused, and to face the scales once a week... I am happy with the diet, it works for me, but you have to be willing to go the distance, to stick with it,,it does not come off over night...so don't give up so easy.You are worth all the effort it takes to be healthy.

Marina Kushner
Author
The Truth About Caffeine: How Companies That Promote It Deceive Us and What We Can Do about It

I am a registered nurse and have a pretty good sense of my nutritional needs. Boy was I mistaken. This book made so much sense I felt I had nothing to lose but weight!!! This book has changed my life in just 3 weeks. I have lost 14+ pounds, I have more enery, I'm sleeping soundly and the best part...it was so easy! I feel 10yrs younger, my knees don't hurt when I walk and my skin is glowing. I saw my twin sister yesterday and she was amazed at how great I looked. I've ordered her a copy and she's excited to begin this life altering experience. Thank you Ann Gittleman...you are a lifesaver.

If you are tired of diets that don't bring long term results this is the plan for you.
I began the Fat Flush Plan in December 2006 after weighing the cost of giving up sugar and following a set plan that would require planning out my food ahead of time and being diligent with what I ate and being consistent with exercise. I decided I was ready to make the commitment. The first two weeks were difficult - getting used to preparing my food ahead of time and scheduling in regular exercise. However, a weight loss of 9 lbs. the first two weeks was all the encouragement I needed to stick with the plan. Seven months later and 56 pounds lighter I am now at my goal weight and doing the on-going Fat Flush Plan. This is a life-style change for me that is helping me keep the weight off!!! The book answered all my questions, gave me easy to follow suggestions for what to eat and how to keep my blood sugars balanced. Having been diagnosed as Insulin Resistant, I knew I needed to do something to get the extra weight off. Eating 3 main meals and 2 snacks seemed a lot, but I was pleasantly surprised to see the weight coming off. Over the course of 7 months I lost weight consistently, felt healthy and found the eating plan easy to follow. I highly recommend the Fat Flush Plan. The book explains the why's and how's, suggestions of how to keep a food diary and answers your questions. You have nothing to lose BUT excess weight!!

Ann Louise Gittleman explains WHY her plan works, and makes it extremely easy to follow. I feel better, have more energy, and yes, the fat really does come off quickly.

Well-written and well-explained, I would recommend this book to anyone who is tired of diets that are impossible to follow or maintain.

I ordered this book from Amazon back in February and started the Fat Flush program on Feb.4. Yes, it is a lifestyle change, and you will have to invest some money to buy the supplements etc...but the results are worth it. I have been trying to lose weight for years by eating low fat and a sensible diet with zero success. With the Fat Flush Plan I went from a size 16 to a size 10 and a weight loss of 25 pounds in 4 months. I sleep better, feel better (no more IBS), the flax does wonders for the skin, and I amazingly don't crave chocolate or carbs anymore.