The 4 Day Diet by Dr. Ian Smith

It would be difficult to know what you had to do on this diet, if you went on the title alone. Are you going to lose weight in four days. Does the diet just last for four days, then you stop. Keep reading and I will try to explain the thinking behind this book by Dr. Ian Smith.

In fact, you may have heard of Dr. Smith before. He was the man behind the 50 Million Pound Challenge. He tasked the people of America with the challenge of losing weight and fighting the obesity epidemic. To date, many people have altered their lifestyle due to this challenge.

The 4 Day Diet plan is an attempt to reprogram your body into better eating. There are seven modules in the plan, each lasting for four days. Giving you food choices is supposed to stop you becoming bored, when many diet plans have you eating the same foods.

The first module is the strictest. This is the induction phase and is reminiscent of the South Beach Diet. You eat food that is designed to detoxify the body. The theory is that before you can start again, you have to get rid of the bad stuff that’s in there already. The food and meals that you are allowed are detailed in the book.

Module number two is when eating habits begin their transition. New foods, like vegetables and grains are added. The reasoning is that although you know you are on a diet there is no point in depriving yourself, but to teach yourself to be satisfied by eating healthier.

The third module adds in the protein. The guidelines for good health plan for eating lean meat, fish which is rich in omega 3 fatty acids, and dairy produce like eggs and milk. Protein will help with muscle fiber.

The next module allows you to eat what you want. You are asked to try and keep this part of the plan in moderation. It would be so easy, after four days of eating burgers, fries, pizza and sodas to carry on beyond the four days. Also, because you only have four days, it can be easy to eat too much, which would nullify any weight you had lost up till now.

Number five sees you returning to a much stricter eating plan. Whether it is a reminder of how you should be eating, or just to counteract the effects of module four, it does seem to work for many.

Modules six and seven also have restriction which are detailed in the book. The plan takes you through 28 days and the modules can be repeated over again until you have lost as much weight as you would like.

The upside to this plan is that you won’t get bored with the food, and anything that you buy for meals should eventually get used. The downside is for anyone who is not used to cooking, there is quite a bit to do here. And the constant switching may be a problem for some people. But for the most part, this weight loss program is designed to meet your nutritional needs.

The 4 Day Diet by Dr. Ian Smith is available to buy through Amazon.com