You just can't skip the metabolic adjustment phase...

This book was a life-saver for me. I carried extra weight on my body from 12 years old until my late 20s, despite numerous attempts to lose it. I was isolated, miserable, exhausted, and fed-up! I bought this book and read it 3 times through before I was ready to commit, but when I did, it was a miracle! I lost 35 lbs in 2 1/2 months, then continued losing over the next year to reach a total of 60 lbs lost. I am now 32, having kept the weight off for 4 years.

YOU MUST DO THE METABOLIC ADJUSTMENT PHASES!! I wonder if the other reviewers who had issues with this got so caught up with the rapid weight loss that they didn't want to take a break and let their bodies adjust. The two week adjustment is what makes this diet better than any other I've seen. It takes into account the body's tendency to plateau and rewires your metabolism to continue working throughout the process. I swear that I have a better metabolism now than I did in my 20s! I do not have to follow the diet anymore, I simply try eat a healthy balanced diet (a little heavier in protein, lighter in carbs) and do regular cardio and strength training workouts. Nothing excessive, just the standard recommendations. And when I start to indulge and put a few lbs back on... I do a cycle or two of Lean for Life and it's off in no time.

It is restrictive, and requires daily planning so you keep your nutrients in line. But when you start to see the results, and FEEL the results, it's hard to give up. And because it is quicker than many other weight loss programs, it's something that you only have to do for a limited time.
I have purchased 3 copies (I lose other things besides weight). Best 60 bucks I ever spent!

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LFL- hard to start, but successful end

I lost 50 pounds on LFL, over about 5 months. I "cheated" a little bit, i.e. had a Grande non-fat latte everyday because I couldn't give it up. However, I followed it pretty closely most of the rest of the time. I danced 3-5 nights a week for exercise. After I lost the 50 pounds, I gradually went back to eating whatever I wanted and kept the weight off for over a year. In fact, I ate like a complete slob-whatever I wanted and still kept the weight off. Unlike some of the other people who reviewed this product, I definitely think that my metabolism rate was RAISED by this diet or I could never have eaten the way I did and not gained the weight right back. I also stopped dancing, because I was back in school and had no time. If I had just eaten reasonably, I am convinced the weight would have stayed off.

The only thing I did not like about the program, was the quick-start protein days. It was pretty hard to eat only protein for three days. The cravings were AWFUL. However, after the three days of cold-turkey no carbs, etc., I must say it was easier to follow the program. Also, I do like my carbs and it is a tough lifestyle for me to follow. I do give it a high rating overall though, because it performs as advertised- I did lose the weight. I have a friend who lost 100 pounds on it and has kept it off for several years. Also, two friends who have lost 20-30 pounds on it and kept it off.

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Great weight loss book

My mother read the book and lost 10 lbs. Great book, but you have to follow the book plan for life. If you stray away from the book, the weight will probably come back on.

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