The part of this book that I found of great value was the information concerning breaking through a plateau. Plateaus can be quite discouraging. You work so hard and nothing. I recently experienced a plateau and this is the method I used. According to the book, if you increase your exercise by 20 percent and decrease your calories by the same amount your body should be shocked out of its comfort zone. They recommend doing this for 7-9 days. It was only a few days before I saw a weight loss.

There is no reason why you should not be able to maintain a healthy lifestyle by following the Fat Smash Diet. This plan is balances and is one of the easier food plans I have come accross.

The main points of this phase are:
1. Eat 4-5 meals daily without overeating.
2. Eat as many fruits and vegetables as possible (avoiding potatoes and avocados). This will keep you full, without adding calories.
3. Stick to an eating schedule and do not skip meals.
4. Exercise is not an option. It is a necessity. You should be exercising 5 times a week for 30 minutes each time.
5. Avoid fried and fatty foods.

This phase added lean meats, fish, egg whites and low fat dairy products back into your diet, which is a welcome relief after the last 9 days.

This is one of the most basic and easiest to follow food plans around. Simply put, it is all about making healthy food choices most of the time and exercising regularly.

There is nothing wrong with indulging urges once in a while as long as they do not become a habit. This plan is all about SMASHING the bad habits and finding a new way of life. If you want more detail, check out the The Fat Smash Diet by Dr. Ian Smith.