So, sure, I lost weight with an approach similar to the Fat Loss 4 Idiots Diet, but what about those “other diets”?  Won’t they work, too?  Well, the short answer is yes.  Actually, there are a number of ways to lose fat, but some of them are really nasty and unpleasant, and most of them are really hard or repetitive and boring.  Fat Loss 4 Idiots is a great way to not only lose weight, but it also gives you a very controlled method of fat loss, while also granting you the freedom to choose what to eat, and when.

3 Simple Techniques

In its simplest form, the Fat Loss 4 Idiots diet uses three approaches to maximize not only fat loss, but also freedom when eating.  The three most basic concepts Fat Loss 4 Idiots uses are the Glycemic Index, Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (it’s a mouthful, I know, but bear with me), and food combinations.

Glycemic Index

First, what exactly is the Glycemic Index?

In short, the Glycemic Index (or GI) is a measure of how much impact a particular food has on blood glucose.

Foods with higher GIs will cause a larger rise in blood glucose than foods with lower GIs.  There are two reasons why this is important for fat loss.  The first is that blood glucose leads to the release of insulin, which causes the body to “store” or “build” tissues.

If you are a competitive athlete, this is good, because you are probably going to be storing glycogen (fuel) or building muscle.  However, since the majority of us are not athletes, we will not be building muscle or storing glycogen.  We will be building and storing fat.  A second benefit of eating low GI foods is that they keep us feeling full longer, so we are less likely to overeat at our next meal…

Eat More to Lose Weight!

Which is the second approach Fat Loss 4 Idiots takes toward fat loss.  Eating multiple times a day increases the body’s Non-Exercise Activity Thermogensis (NEAT).  NEAT refers to the energy cost of living, without accounting for activity or exercise.  This energy cost includes breathing, the beating of the heart, brain activity, and most importantly (for us), digestion.  More simply, eating 4 meals a day instead of 3 burns more calories, because more energy is being spent digesting food.  One of my favorite parts of Fat Loss 4 Idiots is that you actually get to eat more to lose weight!  Of course, we all know that too many calories causes us to store fat, whether it’s too many calories in one day, or even worse, too many calories in one sitting.

Protein and Carbs – Change Them Up to Keep Your Body Guessing

The final focus of Fat Loss 4 Idiots is food combinations (a key secret to fast fat loss).  This idea focuses on the fact that when you eat food, you process it and convert it into energy or building blocks.  If you eat the same types of food long enough, you become more efficient at processing, or metabolizing, these foods.  If you keep changing your fuel sources, your body can’t adapt adequately.  This means you have less energy to store as fat.  The other great thing this means is that variety is the key to your success, here.  With Fat Loss 4 Idiots, there truly is no excuse for getting bored with your diet!

Working Together to Succeed

One of the great aspects of Fat Loss 4 Idiots is the way various aspects of the diet work with each other to achieve measurable results. Not only do the multiple meals increase NEAT, but they are also likely to result in fewer calories being eaten throughout the day.  Also, like low GI foods, you’re going to be less likely to eat too much at your next meal.  On top of this, you are storing less of the calories you do eat, because you are constantly changing your fuel sources and also releasing less insulin.  So, with Fat Loss 4 Idiots, you’re less hungry, burning more calories, eating fewer calories, and storing less fat.