Crack the Fat-Loss Code: Outsmart Your Metabolism and Conquer the Diet Plateau

by Wendy Chant

Book Overview

The New York Times Bestseller

LOSE UP TO 25 POUNDS IN 8 WEEKS AND KEEP IT OFF

The human body evolved to resist starvation by holding on to fat. No wonder it's so difficult to lose weight Now a revolutionary lifestyle plan finally cracks the code for efficient fat loss. Developed by leading nutrition specialist Wendy Chant, the plan is scientifically designed to help you "outsmart" your body's natural cycles...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 007154691X
• ISBN13: 9780071546911
• Release Date: February 2008
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Hungry for a better plan?

Wendy's Plan Really Works. Wendy's tenets: 1. Protect and Support Muscle 2. Level Blood Sugar 3. Create and Energy Deficit 4. Produce Heat 5. Manipulate Energy Stores I purchased and read Wendy's book in the same night. I was hungry for a way to eat right and lose weight! I knew that it had to exist. As an ex-athlete (figure skater), 5' 9 and 173 pounds, I have seen women my age (43) keep the weight off but I couldn't understand why I was having the problem. I skated 4 times a week, took lots of walks and I was even doing occasional Pilates. By my calculations I was working out more than most of the thinner women that I knew. What was going on. Almost immediately "Crack the Fat Loss Code" explained that I was eating incorrectly. It was obvious that I was eating a diet of carb-laden packaged foods. Even though they said "all-natural", "organic", "low-fat" and I paid more for them at the health food store, when I checked the carb count, I realized....I was a carb-junkie. According to Wendy's plan it seemed, I was never giving my blood sugar a chance to level out before constantly fueling up with more carbs and sugar. Not to mention the days of eating virtually nothing, only to overeat for days afterwards. After a week of following Wendy's book, and 8 weeks in her Nutrition Boot Camp (which is the same plan of her book but she explains exercise and supplementation); I went from 173 to 161. My body fat index dropped from 26.5% to 21.5%. I also lost 4 ½ inches in my waist and 3 ½ inches in my chest. What makes Wendy's plan different from others; (I tried most every of the other big ones including Vegan) there are no completely off limit foods; you eat carbs most every day; I never felt hungry not even once; and it is extremely simple to follow once you learn the code letters and create your little tracking sheets. I still have trouble believing all the food I am supposed to eat and that I'm never starving myself. This was the most important aspect of this plan for me--as a skater I had to have fuel. I also have an extremely complex, thought intensive job where I have to remember and recall mass amounts of information every minute. Eating like a true athlete (which is how I describe Wendy's plan) has shown me exactly how my body works, stores, and uses fuel and when and how exactly to cheat. For anyone trying to lose large or even small amounts of fat, you are wasting valuable time. Start using Wendy's plan right away. I also strongly suggest one of Wendy's remote boot camp programs; which I understand you can join from anywhere. This lady knows her stuff; down to the exact science.

WOW!

It's science, no it's magic, no it's Science, no it's Magic. Well, actually it is science...but it feels like Magic. I'd already lost 60 pounds, using exercise and some basic nutrition, before my personal trainer turned me on to this plan. It had taken me about a year and a half to lose that initial chunk of weight, I had kept it off for about three years, and I was incredibly proud of what I had accomplished. The problem was, I was still kinda lumpy, and I couldn't get off the plateau I was on. I just couldn't get get any thinner. Enter the plan found in this easy, smart book. In about three months, 20 more pounds came off, and I was -- I can't tell you how thrilled I am to write this word -- THIN, and incredibly fit (I'm running marathons, and dancing WELL in hip-hop classes -- and I'm a male in my late forties!) So, why did this plan work for me, when others hadn't? First of all, this book is so cleanly and clearly written, that my fears of being overwhelmed by it (as I'd been by other diet books) were wiped out in the 20 seconds it took me to glance at a few pages. It's simple, it's fun, and it's even inspiring! Secondly, it motivates on three different levels. 1) You can skip the science, and just do the plan -- every day is clearly mapped out -- and Magic occurs. 2) You can use the cutting-edge science (I swear, it's not daunting, it's just fun) to understand why you're doing what you're doing. Once I understood what affects my body, and why, I became even more enthusiastic about sticking to the plan. It actually became easier and more fun. 3) The stories -- and pictures -- of people who have accomplished so much on this plan, got me even more involved in it. I felt their stories, and I wanted to be one of them. I've heard people say that the diet that works is the one you stick with. That's true, but this book goes one step further, because it actually changes the way your body, your machine, works. And believe me, you will be so excited when you discover that your machine, when properly primed, is a Formula One Racing Car, instead of the lumpy old minivan you thought it was. Join me in hip-hop class, and find out.

Do this as a gift to your body

I've been fat since I was 3 and morbidly obese for as long as I can remember. As every overweight person has, I've gone the route of Weight Watchers, TOPS, LA Weight Loss, Overeaters Anonymous, support groups, therapy, hypnosis, shots and pills (over the counter and prescribed), and whatever else made sense at the moment. I always hit a plateau and quit. My background is in nutrition, serving in many healthcare facilities, so I figured that Wendy wouldn't have anything to offer that I didn't already know. Wendy's nutritional & medical science information blew me away. My college education and years of experience taught me about the nutritional values of food. Wendy taught me how the body actually uses nutrition and how to "train" the body to find the fat and get rid of it. I started the program in May 2007 and have lost 65 pounds so far. Wendy inspires me and I was excited when I read her book. It is written exactly how she teaches her course, in plain language with fascinating facts and a little bit of fun thrown in. It all makes sense and it is doable. I'm not going to lie and say that you can eat whatever you want, whenever you want. There is no "miracle diet". Wendy works her patterns so that you can enjoy your life. There was no suffering during the holidays or even on my 15 night cruise. I have no regrets with what I ate or didn't eat. The people in the book are real; I know some of them. The pictures are not the fake stick the belly out and look miserable "before" pictures with suck the belly in and look thrilled "after" pictures. I'm a "between" now and looking forward to being slim and Forever Fit.

This really WORKS!

I too have tried MANY "diets" or plans. This is a lifestyle change and it works. You'll have more energy, steady weight loss and feel GREAT! Plus you're using food you can get anywhere or eat out. In 12 weeks on this plan, I lost 22.3 lbs! So excited Wendy got this book published to touch many lives! Stop the yo-yo dieting, this lifestyle works and you'll feel great to boot!

Logical, flexible and the results are remarkable

UPDATE (7/2008)! Still at it, folks, and still dropping. A little slower now and after a round of nasty, nasty steroids with the associated water weight gain. I STILL love the flexibility (and wine) on this plan. Especially with my hectic and varied work schedule, travel, client lunches, entertaining and gosh knows what else. THIS PLAN IS NOT LOW CARB nor HIGH PROTIEN. It's BALANCED eating. You do have a lot of choices. Be creative, folks. Wendy is not a dictator here to run your life. Learn to use the plan to make decisions. Take responsibility for yourself - THIS IS KEY to any program. She's providing the map for your journey. Rock on and enjoy the rest of the trip. (BTW - I am down about 40 in 5 months. 14 more months until the wedding!) Original post: (2/2008) If you're reading this, you might be like me... a diet pro. I've tried them all. Classes, mail order, As Seen on TV, in a bottle, pill or shot. I've tried everything but surgery. Won't go there. My upcoming wedding and a not so great physical at 41 years old finally prompted me to take the diet attempts I had been playing with seriously. My cholesterol and blood pressure were creeping up. Hello, diabetes! I can see you hiding around the corner. Getting scared? I was. Wendy Chant has put together a program that satisfies my two biggest "lifestyle" issues. It must MAKE SENSE and it must FIT INTO my crazy schedule. This program does both remarkably well. I eat real food when and where I want. Even 7-11 can supply me my afternoon snack if I am in a bind! I admit, I have to plan a tad more in the morning but that was what I was looking for: a program for life. New habits, new knowledge, new results. I understand how my body relates to food for the first time. I can feel how a bad choice makes me feel sluggish. And, I can revel in the newfound energy I have! While the program had a few "day plans" to learn, I keep a small 3X4" blank notebook in my purse with my plan and results. (Guys, it would fit in your pocket!) It's all I need to record and remind me of my plan. At the end of the day, I don't feel deprived. There are PLENTY of carbs on this diet. And I'll not spoil the two-times-a-week surprise... OK, I will. Two nights a week after 3 PM, you can eat what you'd like. Anything. Cake, pizza, beer, wine, spaghetti and meatballs. (Just not all at the same sitting! :-) I rarely crave anything for too long. I just schedule that pepperoni pizza night and a movie with popcorn for a Saturday night. Or, the craving just melts away. In my first run through of the eight week program, I am on track to lose about 22 pounds. Not bad for a 41 year old, rather sedentary woman! (I haven't even added the exercise in yet. Looking forward to those results.) So, if you're not interested in "Crack the Fat Loss Code", the last book that you'll ever need for heath and knowledge about how your body uses and NEEDS food, call me. I'll ship you the stacks of books I no longer need!