Brad Pilon has brought out a book called Eat Stop Eat. Pilon is a nutritionist and the book contains revolutionary ideas which are quite different from the usual programs for losing weight. Counting calories, avoiding carb and fat foods, are the usual diet plans that are in vogue today.
These programs are so complicated that there is difficulty in following them. Cooking complicated meals, taking food 5 to 6 times every day and above all having to eat which are unpalatable are some of the things contained in these programs. None of these things can be found in Pilon’s book.
The program is simple and consists of fasting and training for strength. The fasting schedule is flexible. There is no counting of calories, or complicated meals. The day for fasting can be chosen based on your schedule for the week.
There is some thought that fasting will affect adversely the metabolic rate of the body. This is true only for fasting on a long term basis. Doing it on the short term basis can be done.
Pilon’s program of fasting is short term. It is only for a day in a week, not many days at once. The fasting has been found to be effective in weight loss.
You can be rest assured that there is no slow down in metabolism fasting for short periods. In fact fasting and exercise have been found to be beneficial in losing weight. When fasting is on, drinking plenty of water, black coffee and other drinks with low calories are suggested to be taken.
Strength training is another important aspect in this program. Properly following the program including the portion relating to exercise is of great importance. Simply fasting without bothering to do the exercise is not going to get any desired result.
You are bound to lose weight provided the simple diet plan is followed and you continue with some exercise. The book has been written after considerable research and it can be easily understood and followed completely. Go out and give it a try if you want to. Everybody’s body will react differently so ultimately the ball is in your court.
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