Fat Loss 4 Idiots
Possible Negatives. 
Fat Loss 4 Idiots was released in late 2004. Named for its simplicity and the fact that anyone can follow it, the diet is operated through an on-line software program that will create daily meal plans based on your food preferences.
The rationale behind the diet is that by eating regular food in an irregular sequence the metabolism is activated into speeding up.
The diet follows a 14 day cycle – 11 days of planned meals, followed by 3 days of “cheat” meals.
Fat Loss 4 Idiots food is made up of lean proteins, fruit and vegetables, and the sources of fat come from whole foods (such as cottage cheese or eggs). There are some starchy carbohydrates (such as oats and pasta). The day is divided into 4 meals that should be eaten at a minimum of 2 1/2 hours apart. There is no calorie or carbohydrate counting, no limit on portion size – Fat Loss 4 Idiots says you “just eat short of being full”.
Typical Meal Plan
Day 1
Meal *1: Flavored
Oatmeal
Meal *2: Tuna Salad
Meal *3: Sandwich (any
type)
Meal *4: Scrambled EggsDay 2
Meal *1: Banana Milk Shake
Meal *2: Chicken
Meal *3: Scrambled Eggs [and] Mixed
Vegetables
Meal *4: Cottage CheeseDay 3
Meal *1: Chicken
Meal *2: Fruit Salad
Meal *3: Fish Fillet
Meal *4: Cottage
Cheese
It is difficult to obtain an exact caloric breakdown because meal sizes are based around eating short of being full. An analysis of a typical day’s meal indicates the diet is high in protein, low in fat, and with reduced carbohydrates. However all the foods listed are good choices.
What You Can Expect To Lose.
Fat Loss for Idiots claims 9 pounds lost every 11 days. Such rapid weight loss, considered to be unhealthy by some is often possible during an induction (typically a phase where you drop out starchy carbohydrates). The weight lost is made up of a combination of water and fat, and may also include the loss of some muscle. This kind of weight loss would be difficult to sustain, and would almost certainly be accompanied by a drop in metabolism. Many find it useful to kick start a long term dieting program where excess weight is required to be shed early and rapidly.
The rapid weight loss that this program produces could be difficult to sustain. Many believe that any weight loss in excess of 2 – 4 lbs per week is unhealthy.
