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"If you're a dieter looking to see immediate results, you'll be easily frustrated. However, if you're looking to change how you think about food, this program could give you better, long-term results that will stick with you for a lifetime."


At a Glance


The Complete Beck Diet For Life is designed not only to show you what and how to eat, but also how to change your mindset about dieting. It accomplishes this in five stages. In Stage One, you're taught nine 'success skills' designed to help you adapt and adhere to a new diet. In Stage Two, dieters begin one of five types of eating plans (either a 1,600, 1,800, 2,000, 2,200 or 2,400-calorie program, depending on your daily caloric needs.) In Stage Three, dieters are shown tactics on how to stay in control during different eating situation, such as at parties, during holidays, and while eating out. In Stage Four, dieters learn how to customize the Think Thin plan so they can follow it for life. Finally, in Stage Five, dieters are shown tips on how to stay motivated for life once the thrill of weight loss wears off.



Checklist


  • Cost: Average.
  • Meals Provided: No.
  • Diet Duration: For life.
  • Fitness Requirements: Walking a minimum of five minutes a day to start, as well as do some other form of exercise (swimming, yoga, weight training) three times a week.
  • Time Commitment: Average to high.
  • Eating Out: Simple.
  • Alcohol: : Yes, but in limited amounts.
  • Vegetarian-Friendly: Yes.
  • Strict/Flexible Eating Plan: Average.



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Fitness expert Myatt Murphy is the author of the best-selling books, The Body You Want in the Time You Have, Ultimate Dumbbell Guide and The Men's Health Gym Bible.

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