The Fat Smash Diet: The Last Diet You'll Ever Need | Ian K. Smith

The Fat Smash Diet: The Last Diet You'll Ever Need | Ian K. Smith | So far, so good.

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	The Fat Smash Diet: The Last Diet You'll Ever Need Ian K. Smith St. Martin's Griffin, 2006 - 160 pages average customer review:based on 212 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

GREAT - EASY TO FOLLOW- MAKES ALL THE SENSE

The Fat Smash Diet for me was great. It represents a "clean" way of detoxing and eating in a way that is "smart" and easy to follow. He lays out clearly the concepts and the goals. Breaking it down to three phases makes it psychologically more fulfilling and attainable.

So far, so good.

After the overwhelming urge left me to sell my soul for a burger on day 3, I've come to terms that it's been pretty fun coming up with new recipes (zucchini matchstick "spaghetti" with tomato/garlic/basil/bell pepper sauce - 1 tbsp evoo total!). I'm at the midpoint of Phase 1 and have gotten over the initial craving of sugar and the follow-up craving for bread and pasta. My only cheat was a skim-milk latte today. Although I'm overweight, I have never tried to diet before because I just disagree with how ridiculous (bacon!?) or short-sighted many of them are - I like that this requires a life change and an overall evaluation of one's own relationship with food.

This is pretty difficult and will freak out even your closest non-vegan friends when you tell them about it...particularly the absolutely no booze for three months thing. Best to do with a buddy or support structure of some sort. You need to schedule out your meals, because you'll feel full after you eat; but if you miss your next time window by too much, you'll suddenly feel ravenous.

My only criticism of this book is that it seems to have been written quickly and edited poorly - I had to do a ton of web searches to clarify pretty simple things, which shouldn't be the case in any text purported as a serious health aid. Too many gaping holes that should have been filled, and would have need to have been if Dr. Ian wasn't on TV and in need of a book to place in front of him during his panels. It is unclear, for instance, if in Phase 1 one is okay to eat just some, or even all, of the food listed. The recipe section has some glaring errors - listing parmesean cheese (a no-no) in a Phase 1 recipe. Finally, for such a restrictive diet, there are only a handful of recipes.

This would be amazing if it were to be revised and re-released. I foolishly bought the follow-up book hoping that it would have some more info, but it's for the folks looking to lose the "few pounds" versus the major stuff. Really, no added help there.

I don't know if I have lost any weight yet, but I certainly feel better. The acid reflux is gone, which is a nice unexpected side effect. I'm looking forward to seeing the results after Phase 1 is over and overall am glad that I'm trying this out - I'll never eat like I used to again!

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Not Just a Diet

This book is great....I got it for my boyfriend and he's really changed his way of eating and his outlook on food....I def recommend it!

I cheated

This book has a good basis, if you have the willpower. :) Phase I lasts 9 days, you can eat beans, vegetables, fruit, light yogurt, skim milk, brown rice, oatmeal and egg whites. Besides the obvious foods, you can't eat any kind of meat (fish included), cheese, no soda (even diet), or coffee! Ugh, by the 3rd day I broke down and ate jerky, and I never did give up coffee. I ate some chicken by the 5th day. It's hard having a social life during those 9 days because you can't really eat much, plus with all the beans and vegetables you're eating do you think anyone wants to be near you??? (flatulence people!) It would have been easier if I was single, but when you have to cook supper for your husband plus make yourself some beans and rice, it's not fun! I never did follow thru with the other 3 Phases, but have been eating much more healthy, and plan to do a no meat day once a week. Plus, I've been implementing more fruits and vegetables in my diet. After Phase I my complexion became more glowy, so if you have willpower, go for it!

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