I first learned about this program in the link I provided inn this comment and I really liked it. I have been using this program for 2-3 months and I have lost a big flab from my belly. This diet plan is really amazing and it works for me and it could work on others too. Before I tried to skip meals because I thought that for me to lose weight I need to limit my food intake but then someone told me that when you do not intake food, the body’s metabolism slows down and this only means it will store more fat because this is the body’s way to cope up with the less nutrition given. So I searched the internet and then I found out that this is true and then there’s this caloric cycling. I was skeptical at first but since I’m desperate, I tried it and it works. So for everyone here who’s trying to lose weight, please try this program and who knows.. good luck everyone.

My weight has gone from a health 155 to an unhealthy 250, but I’m down to 234 right now. I’ve had to have major back surgery, with bone removal from my back and hip. And now we found out that I have a fracture clavicle. I’m tired of being tired and being unable to exercise due to my back and illness. There got to be something that I can do to get my self back to a healthy weight get rid of the fat in my liver (fatty liver disease) Can your book really help me.

@happy: Feel free to contact me through my website (jonbenson.com) and I’ll send you all my pictures. I’ve never had any nose work done, and my hair is just shorter. When you get really lean like I was in those shots, your face dynamic changes a LOT, but I invite you to put me to the test. I wish that before was NOT me, but sad to say, it was.

@Jen: I’ve never heard of that book Jen, but it’s clearly a take on mine (which was published in 2004; his in 2008.) There is a James Johnson in our reader database, so I may have to drop him a letter… : ) Anyway, I’m thrilled it helped you out. My diet solution is quite different (I read his reviews) as he focuses on fasting to evoke greater SIRT1 facilitation. While this is biochemically true in rodents, it’s not tested in humans… and I do not think fasting is necessary to evoke this gene. That said, I ‘do’ recommend a Sunday fast for those on the Primer Plan on my diet for this reason, and it seems to be plenty. Genes do not turn off and on like a light switch, but respond to pattens and (occasionally) biochemical triggers. Nonetheless, you did it… and that’s all that matters!

Jon Benson

The only tips I can give are the same old I’m afraid. Eat less and exercise more. The EODD is a great plan no doubt, but it’s not the only way to lose weight. The best way is simply to make a plan and STICK TO IT.

Try to do an hour of cardio three days a week – it’ll be tough, you won’t feel like you want to, but just keep thinking about why you’re doing it and stay motivated. Results aren’t instant, but if you are serious about losing weight, you need to be serious about persevering.

Even if it’s just some brisk walking, that’s a great place to start. Got a bike? Go out on rides! Especially at this time of year, it’s not only good for you, but really enjoyable too. Take your MP3 player with you and concentrate on the music as you go. You’ll cover more ground than you think.

Limit your calorie intake – if your mom’s cooking food you know isn’t helping, try to eat smaller portions. Cut out processed junk if you can and swap “white” foods (white pasta, white bread etc) for their wholewheat equivalent. Sure, wholemeal breat doesn’t taste as good, but it’s a whole lot better for you.

And drink plenty of water!

Don’t weigh yourself on a daily basis either. Weight loss is a gradual process, and you shouldn’t expect to see results immediately. Try weighing yourself three or so weeks into your plan, by which time you should start to see some progress. It’ll get easier too – the start is the hardest bit!

Maybe you’ve heard this all before but there’s a good reason for that – it’s because these simple steps really do work. You don’t need to spend money on gym memberships. You don’t need to spend money on diet plans. You can’t “buy yourself thin”. You have work at it. It WILL take effort, but if you put in that effort, it WILL work.

Good luck!

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Thanks for the comment! I appreciate you sharing your experience to help other readers. There is no question in my mind that an effective weight loss program requires that you cycle your caloric intake, not only to maintain motivation, but also to keep the body “guessing” so that you continue to burn calories efficiently. The Every Other Day Diet makes cycling caloric intake easy, which is why it’s been such a success.