The F-Factor Diet: Discover the Secret to Permanent Weight Loss

I'm starting on Week Four, after having read this book, and can only say: it's simple, it works and I'm loving it. The book is easy to understand, it's clear and helpful. The lifestyle diet, most importantly, is simple to adhere to and I'm losing weight. I even stuck to it in Florida on a vacation! In fact, my mother watched me eating on this diet and said "I can't believe you can actually lose weight eating that much food." But I did and I am! I find the book to be encouraging and realistic and it certainly does help to understand WHY certain things will assist in the weight loss process. The author treats the reader like an adult and assumes one can understand the ins and outs of nutrition and explains it in-depth but with humor, clarity and encouragement. I don't love the crackers but then again, there is so much food containing fiber that it's not entirely necessary to eat them in order to remain on the diet. I think the reviewer who said that there are a lot of product endorsements is being ridiculous. Readers need and want clear ideas as to how to stay on this healthy lifestyle plan and the author gives them. Try this. You won't be sorry and you'll feel great doing it. I promise.

Just an FYI regarding buying this book for Kindle. It contains lists of foods with the diet values of each but these are very hard to view on Kindle. I am going to get a paper copy for easier viewing.

I Purchased the book and products because, I saw her on the Dr. Oz show. This is a great diet plan. It kind of reminds me of a high-protein diet. But, you get to add in bread as well. You can eat whole-grain bread. You can eat specific cereals, and drink wine. I do not like their phone app that they offer. I downloaded the app. The only thing about the app. I am having a hard time finding certain foods in the app. I think the app they have needs a lot of improvement. I couldn’t even find ground sirloin. It calculated the carbs in my yogurt all wrong. I had Oiko’s zero. It calculated only for nonfat yogurt. I wish they had some name brands in their app. There is no support for someone who just purchased the book and the products. I purchased this book, a daily tracker, protein powders, and they are out of bars. I don’t live in New York. Otherwise, I would go see the dietitian. There needs to be a little bit more help. Other sites have a phone number you can call for help. I think more people would be more apt to buy their protein mixes and bars if they actually had a helpline. They could create a welcome kit. They could have the book, proteins, and a tracker together in a bundle. Anyways, I think she could do a lot better and she could be makin they could create a welcome kit. They could have the book, proteins, and a tracker together in a bundle. Anyways, I think Day is great. However, I am not like in the phone app at all. Weight watchers an Atkins has awesome phone apps.

The author is either flat out lying about the Atkins diet or didn't really read it. She says it eliminates fruits and vegetables, but it only limit high starch verges in the first two weeks (induction phase) which, btw, sounds exactly like the first two weeks on her diet (no more than 30 net carbs per day, 20-25 for Atkins induction phase). You eat a lot of veges on Atkins and you can have REAL eggs, not just egg whites or yucky, fake egg beaters. There are also many fruits you can have on Atkins, mostly berries, just like she says. She's continually bashing the Atkins diet but uses a lot of the same science. The only thing Atkins eliminates is REFINED carbs, which is exactly what she says to strictly limit! I agree with a lot of the reviewers who say she just wants to sell her own stuff, that apparently you can't even get anymore. This book was a big waste of money, you can get the same results with Atkins online for free. They do promote their bars and shakes but DO NOT require them. Plus they taste good.

INITIAL REVIEWAs I read this book I couldn't help thinking how similar it is to the Zone diet. Low refined carbs, high fiber, lean protein, and a small amount of healthy fats. The only thing that's different is that you are aiming for about 35 grams of fiber per day; the Zone doesn't stress fiber as much, although it does clearly say that the more fiber, the better, because it fills you up.So...I am now on day 2 of the 2-week introduction phase of the diet, and I'm not dying...yet. I don't feel too deprived on this diet because the foods you eat really are quite filling. I also like that after the first 2 weeks, there are no forbidden foods...you just have to eat appropriate portions since what you can eat is limited to a certain # of servings.I had to buy a case of the GG Crackers online, because I can't find any stores here that sell them (and I'm in Seattle!!!). The crackers are definitely 100% fiber, and they taste like it. I've found that as I get more creative with how I use them, it gets easier. For instance, they're great with peanut butter. I also like them with light cream cheese and lox, or light cream cheese and cucumbers w/ cracked pepper.So, basically it's a diet. If you're an absolute foodie like myself, you will feel limited, despite the author's claims. The notion that "you don't take away foods, you just add more fiber" is a little misleading, because you have to cut way down on processed carbs. However, processed carbs aren't off limits, you just really can't enjoy that chicken pot pie like you used to.Overall, it's a sound diet. It describes the way humans are probably meant to eat. It's healthy, there are a million benefits to eating enough fiber, and you definitely feel less weighed down on it. However...the fun factor goes right out the window. I mean, seriously...have you ever seen a Nutritionist who looks like he/she has any FUN when he/she eats?ADDITION TO ORIGINAL REVIEW, 7 weeks later:I don't know if it's due to the diet, or due to me finally being enlightened about my relationship with food, but I have definitely been able to integrate the concept of more fiber/less refined carbs into the way I just live. After the first two strict weeks, I have definitely relaxed some of the "rules" (I mean, sometimes you need a slice of pizza) and found that I'm successful at 1) Not feeling guilty when I do indulge, or feeling like I've "failed" and 2) Being able to continue the diet without feeling that since I've gone off course, there's no longer hope. My main mantra is that if I follow the diet (which I now consider to be a lifestyle) 90% of the time, then I will benefit from it 90% of the time (I believe Dr. Sears of the Zone had a similar philosophy). There is no danger of going "out of the Zone", or getting "out of ketosis" i.e. Atkins. There is no physical state that you "must maintain" in order for the diet to work. You just pick up where you left off.So...some things I've experienced while on this diet, and again--I can't claim that it's 100% due to the diet, or if it's because I am now finally "ready" to accept that living a healthy lifestyle means ADOPTING healthy habits--are below. I do believe this fiber diet has been a great initiation to a better lifestyle:1. I have lost about 10 pounds in the last 7 weeks. This doesn't seem like a lot, but it has been gradual and I've accepted this as the way I will eat for life, not a crash diet. Also, I have NOT increased my exercise during this time. I'm o.k. with slow progress if it means I'll be able to do this for a lifetime and never have to diet again. I am slowly working more physical activity into my lifestyle. I feel much better, clothes fit better, and I carry myself with the confidence I had when I was in my 20's and weighed much less.2. I was taking a proton pump inhibitor for my chronic heartburn, indigestion, and acid reflux. I was able to stop taking this medication after week one because I no longer have the above symptoms, and really believe that I won't need to take it ever again. I'm relieved for this because of recent evidence that suggests PPIs inhibit calcium absorption and therefore may lead to less bone density (particularly in the hip) and higher risk for bone breakage as I age.3. My hunger is under control. I have learned how to be satisfied without being "stuffed" when I eat, and I am happier with smaller meals, thus fewer calories. I do not feel the low blood sugar crash when I get hungry between meals (meaning that I am not a crazed maniac if I cannot immediately eat), and I am much more aware of what I'm eating because of it. If I eat a really large lunch, I can easily eat a much smaller dinner and be perfectly satisfied. I no longer have cravings for junk, and believe me: I used to LOVE the junk.RECIPES AND STUFF THAT'S WORKED FOR ME:One thing that has been a great addition to this diet are Mama Lupe's low-carb tortillas (60 calories, 3 grams fat, 7 grams carb, 4 grams fiber in each 10-inch tortilla). They are the best tasting low-carb tortillas I've ever had, and I've tried many. I have not found them in stores, but order them online. I'll make quesadillas with fresh homemade salsa, use them for wraps with lunch meats, cheese and plenty of fresh veggies, or use them as I would normal tortillas when I cook Mexican food.As for the GG crackers, some great success I've had:1. With peanut butter and apple slices2. With dijonaisse, lunch meat and low-fat cheese and pickles3. As pizza crust: line them up on the bottom of a baking sheet, add your favorite tomato topping (or make your own by simmering fresh diced tomatoes, plenty of garlic, oregano and salt to taste), add the italian cheese blend you can find in the bags already shredded, and top with chicken italian sausage that you've taken out of the casings and cooked in a skillet (may need a bit of olive oil since the good chicken sausage is low-fat). Throw the whole thing in a 375-degree oven for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and getting to be golden. The crackers soften up a bit, but hold up to the firmness needed to hold the toppings.4. I've been adding a tablespoon of ground Flax Meal (you can find it at health food stores, or online) to my morning yogurt for an added boost of fiber, plus the great benefits of heart-healthy omega-3's.Flax has a wonderful, nutty taste and adds great texture.5. I make a home-made Chinese Chicken Salad with cabbage, shredded carrots, diced chicken or turkey breast, sesame seeds and whatever sesame dressing (I like Girard's Chinese Chicken Salad dressing--it's fairly high fat but I consider it my daily indulgence--the glass triangular bottle). Then, instead of the high-fat fried chow mein noodles, I'll add 1/2 cup of Fiber One cereal for crunch. The salad still tastes great, and packs a nice fiber punch.6. I have been very dedicated to preparing meals and setting aside "leftovers" or putting something together for lunch the next day at work. Because of this, my lunches are healthy and support my diet, and I save money because I don't eat out every day like I used to.Best of luck--if this diet resonates with you and you can work with it as a lifestyle change, I have no doubts that you will benefit from all the great things FIBER can do for you!

I thought it was the newer edition, that’s what was advertised! And that is what the picture was .. the newer edition , which by the way has been updated and is different!

Me hubiera gustado que trajera mas ejemplos de menús. Me lo recomendó una amiga.

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Having decided to try various ways of losing a little weight and keep it off I tried may books. This, unfortunately, was not to my taste but has gone to a good home where it has been put to use.

Very informative book and intresting reading on importance of the need of fiber for smooth running and healthy body. Zorica