Crack the Fat Loss Code Diet

Crack the Fat Loss Code Diet
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The Crack the Fat Loss Code Diet was created by Wendy Chant, a personal trainer, nutrition specialist and bodybuilder. Chant claims that her program will help you lose 25 pounds in 8 weeks and get your through any weight loss plateaus that you may experience. Always talk with a doctor before beginning a new diet program.

How It Works

The purpose of the Crack the Fat Loss Code Diet is to get your body to burn more fat and calories. The first seven days of the program are low in carbohydrates to rid your body of glycogen, which Chant claims will aid in fat burning. During weeks two through four, you alternate the amount of carbohydrates and calories you take in, low, medium or high, which is supposed to help you lose weight without feeling starved. Weeks five and six accelerate the results of the previous weeks, and the final two weeks are the maintenance phase of the program. Progressing through the diet as instructed is supposed to help you break through weight loss plateaus as you reach your goal weight.

Permitted Foods

While following Chant's diet, you eat four to six meals and snacks per day, each of which contains protein. She also recommends including oatmeal, salmon, eggs, low-sugar jelly, chicken breast, cottage cheese, protein shakes, brown rice, turkey breast, broccoli, olive oil, light mayonnaise, mustard, asparagus, lettuce and tomato. Once you have done the cycles a few times, you are able to include almost anything you like in your meals, according to Every Diet. Mix and match these foods to create three meals and three snacks each day. Chant's book includes sample menu plans that help prevent you from getting bored with eating the same things all the time.

Exercise

A good weight loss program should include exercise, which burns calories for weight loss and protects your health at the same time. The Crack the Fat Loss Code Diet does not contain specific exercise routines, but Chant does recommend incorporating cardiovascular and weight training into your routine after you complete the first week of the diet. Choose an activity you enjoy to increase your motivation and ensure that you won't give up before you reach your goal.

Considerations

The Crack the Fat Loss Code Diet may work for you if you don't want to count calories or give up your favorite foods. However, the program may be too low in carbohydrates on some days, which could result in feelings of tiredness and make the diet hard to stick with long-term. The program also restricts your intake of fruits, root vegetables and whole grains, which could set you up for a nutritional deficiency. If you are new to exercise, you may find the program hard to follow, since no specific workout routines are included.

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Article reviewed by Holland Hammond Last updated on: Jun 27, 2011

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