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The Fat Flush Plan Hardcover – December 6, 2002
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Kiss cellulite goodbye!
The Fat Flush® Plan melts fat from hips, waist, and thighs in just two weeks and re-shapes your body while detoxifying your system.The Fat Flush Plan is a groundbreaking low carb/detox diet and fitness program. Fat Flush is known as the only diet program that gets rid of bloat, supports the liver, cleans up the lymph, and helps to eliminate the appearance of cellulite for good.An international best-seller with legions of devoted followers, The Fat Flush Plan has been featured on "The View," as well as in cover articles inTime, Glamour, Self, and many others. It is based upon essential fats (such as flax seed oil and flax seeds), balanced proteins (including eggs, meat, fish, and moderate soy) plus low-glycemic healthy carbs from fat flushing fruits and vegetables. The Plan also features cleansing tonics such as unsweetened cranberry juice and water, the Long Life Cocktail, and daily hot water and lemon juice as well as a delicious array of fat burning, water regulating, and insulin controlling herbs and spices (think cayenne, mustard, cilantro, parsley, cinnamon, and cloves).
- Print length261 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherMcGraw-Hill
- Publication dateDecember 6, 2002
- Dimensions6.25 x 1.25 x 9.25 inches
- ISBN-100071383832
- ISBN-13978-0071383837
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The Fat Flush Diet's unique, groundbreaking program targets cleansing the liverthe largest, most versatile organ in the bodyand the one most essential to maintaining optimal body weight. Based on a satisfying, healthful, and cleansing combination of essential fats, balanced proteins, and quality carbohydrates, this detoxifying process boosts the liver's ability to function at its highest level, accelerating weight loss while improving your health. Simple safe, and highly effective, this plan:
works via a process of detoxifying the liver thereby increasing metabolism provides an excellent way to begin dieting as well as to continue weight loss is the only diet program that can successfully break through the stubborn weight loss plateau every dieter faces, and "flush out" stubborn fat, while retaining crucial nutrients The Fat Flush process also sets off a domino effect of health benefits, including:
Increasing your metabolism
Giving you more energy
Helping you get a more restful night's sleep
Stabilizing your moods
Here, at last, is a diet that combines common sense and sound science, making it the perfect choice for both first time dieters and those who have had varying levels of success on other programs.
FINALLY, A DIET PLAN THAT BUILDS A BRIDGE BETWEEN BEAUTY AND HEALTH !
"Ann Louise Gittleman once again leads the crusade for better nutrition. She exposes the pervasive myths that all fats are bad and that unlimited carbohydrates are good. Sensible and thorough, her Fat Flush Plan is a terrific primer for anyone wanting to lose weight and regain vitality. We recommend it enthusiastically!" Michael R.Eades, M.D., Mary Dan Eades, M.D., Authors of Protein Power
"What a great program! Whether you're starting a diet with a bang or trying to budge the scales after a binge or just tuning-up your body and hoping to lose some stubborn inches, this is a great, safe way to do it." Fran McCullough, Author of The Low-Carb Cookbook and Living Low-Carb
"Ann Louise's Fat Flush Plan is dietary common sense for all the right reasons it's balanced, it's a program you can safely stay on for life, and it works." Dr. Barry Sears, Author of The Zone
From one of the Top 10 Nutritionists in the United States, according to Self magazine, and one of the most influential healers of the 21st century, according to Total Health, comes a revolutionary diet plan. Based on a delicious and healthy combination of essential fats, proteins, and carbohydrates, Ann Louise Gittleman's Fat Flush was first popularized on iVillage.com, The Women's Network. Thousand of dramatic testimonials later, the Fat Flush message board has become one of the most popular diet and fitness boards in the history of iVillage. Now, Gittelman shares her complete Fat Flush Plan with dieters everywhere. This phenomenal plan is worth its weight (loss) in gold.
From the Back Cover
If you're like most people, you're probably thoroughly confused when it comes to choosing a weight loss plan. You've been bombarded by new miracle diets, yet constantly alerted to the health risks associated with these fads. Are carbs bad? Is a high protein diet good? How much fat is really healthy? Should you follow the Mediterranean diet or the Asian diet? Finally, there's a way to ease your concerns and meet your goals: The Fat Flush Diet Plan will show you how to shed unwanted pounds while actuallyimproving your health, and building a bridge between beauty and vitality.
The Fat Flush Diet's unique, groundbreaking program targets cleansing the liverthe largest, most versatile organ in the bodyand the one most essential to maintaining optimal body weight. Based on a satisfying, healthful, and cleansing combination of essential fats, balanced proteins, and quality carbohydrates, this detoxifying process boosts the liver's ability to function at its highest level, accelerating weight loss while improving your health. Simple safe, and highly effective, this plan:
- works via a process of detoxifying the liver thereby increasing metabolism
- provides an excellent way to begin dieting as well as to continue weight loss
- is the only diet program that can successfully break through the stubborn weight loss plateau every dieter faces, and "flush out" stubborn fat, while retaining crucial nutrients
The Fat Flush process also sets off a domino effect of health benefits, including:
- Increasing your metabolism
- Giving you more energy
- Helping you get a more restful night's sleep
- Stabilizing your moods
Here, at last, is a diet that combines common sense and sound science, making it the perfect choice for both first time dieters and those who have had varying levels of success on other programs.
FINALLY, A DIET PLAN THAT BUILDS A BRIDGE BETWEEN BEAUTY AND HEALTH !
"Ann Louise Gittleman once again leads the crusade for better nutrition. She exposes the pervasive myths that all fats are bad and that unlimited carbohydrates are good. Sensible and thorough, her Fat Flush Plan is a terrific primer for anyone wanting to lose weight and regain vitality. We recommend it enthusiastically!"
--Michael R.Eades, M.D., Mary Dan Eades, M.D., Authors of Protein Power
"What a great program! Whether you're starting a diet with a bang or trying to budge the scales after a binge or just tuning-up your body and hoping to lose some stubborn inches, this is a great, safe way to do it."
--Fran McCullough, Coauthor of The Best American Recipe Series
"Ann Louise's Fat Flush Plan is dietary common sense for all the right reasons it's balanced, it's a program you can safely stay on for life, and it works."
--Dr. Barry Sears, Author of The Zone
From one of the Top 10 Nutritionists in the United States, according to Selfmagazine, and one of the most influential healers of the 21st century, according toTotal Health, comes a revolutionary diet plan. Based on a delicious and healthy combination of essential fats, proteins, and carbohydrates, Ann Louise Gittleman's Fat Flush was first popularized on iVillage.com, The Women's Network. Thousand of dramatic testimonials later, the Fat Flush has been seen on The View, featured in Newsweek, and named by O magazine as one of the hottest contenders for "America's Next Great Diet Craze." Now, Gittelman shares her complete Fat Flush Plan with dieters everywhere. This phenomenal plan is worth its weight (loss) in gold.
About the Author
Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., C.N.S., is the award-winning author of over twenty books, including theNew York Times bestseller Before the Change. There are more than 3.5 million copies of her books in print. She has been seen onDr. Phil, The View, Extra, Good Morning America, 20/20, PBS, and CNN among countless television appearances. She writes a monthly column forFirst for Women magazine. Gittleman holds a Ph.D. in holistic nutrition and a master's degree in nutrition education, and is a Certified Nutrition Specialist. She lives in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
Product details
- Publisher : McGraw-Hill; 1st edition (December 6, 2002)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 261 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0071383832
- ISBN-13 : 978-0071383837
- Item Weight : 1.35 pounds
- Dimensions : 6.25 x 1.25 x 9.25 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #169,958 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #292 in Weight Loss Recipes
- #785 in Weight Loss Diets (Books)
- #1,336 in Other Diet Books
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About the author

Ann Louise Gittleman holds an MS in Nutrition Education from Columbia University, the title of Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) from the American College of Nutrition, and a PhD in Holistic Nutrition. The bestselling author of more than thirty books, Gittleman has also served as the Chief Nutritionist of the Pediatric Clinic at Bellevue Hospital and is the former Director of Nutrition at the Pritikin Longevity Center in Santa Monica, California. She currently sits on the Advisory Board for the International Institute for Building-Biology & Ecology, the Nutritional Therapy Association, Inc., and Clear Passage, Inc.
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Customers find the book informative and easy to understand, helping them lose weight healthily and providing clear explanations. The cleanse plan effectively cleanses vital organs, and customers report feeling great and having improved energy levels. The concept receives positive feedback, and while some customers find it priced right, others consider it very expensive.
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Customers find the nutrition information in the book helpful, providing a guide for healthy meals and assisting with weight loss in a healthy manner.
"...After 1 week, I had lost 8 pounds. Seeing the daily loss in weight was great. After two weeks, I had lost 13 pounds...." Read more
"...I have now been on the plan 20 months and still love it. My weight has stablized because I've been on and off it regularly due to lots of traveling...." Read more
"...As hard as it is, it works, and it works great, too. I lost 10 pounds and several inches from my thighs, hips and waist after 1 month on this phase...." Read more
"...Weight Watchers diet for years, and these have always helped me to lose weight healthily and keep it off...." Read more
Customers find the book easy to understand, with clear explanations and a quick read.
"...The latest is that I've had two major changes in my trifocals since starting, both for the better...." Read more
"...But as someone who's happy t eat the ingredients separately, modifying became quite easy...." Read more
"...I thought the info was pretty good, and easy to understand...." Read more
"I rather audio reading But it's a quick read It's font size is pretty good size so there's no eye strain and it's priced right ." Read more
Customers find the book effective, with quick results that provide positive reinforcement, and one customer mentions that the Lifetime Cocktail works well.
"...It cuts down on time and allows the week to be easy...." Read more
"...As hard as it is, it works, and it works great, too. I lost 10 pounds and several inches from my thighs, hips and waist after 1 month on this phase...." Read more
"...a cleanse, and not really a whole-life-diet change, this book worked well for me...." Read more
"A great healthy diet and it works. My husband followed the advice and system described in the book...." Read more
Customers find the cleanse plan effective, noting it helps clean vital organs and serves as a guide for detoxification. One customer specifically mentions its success in removing cellulite, while another explains how it helps understand toxin removal.
"...This is all about getting started on healthy habits and cleaning and nourishing your body instead of just satisfying your appetites." Read more
"...drinker, but enjoy guzzling the cranberry water, so it helps me stay hydrated and cleansed. Now the bad news: 1...." Read more
"...for a cranberry drink (8 x per day), and another drink that helps you flush fat. No beer, wine or other liquors...." Read more
"...THIS IS NOT A FAD DIET but rather a guideline for how to cleanse your body and establish healthy eating habits that will last a lifetime...." Read more
Customers report feeling great after following the plan.
"...I feel great and I am eating food I like. I sometimes miss the carbs, but I would never go back to where I was...." Read more
"...to repost I've lost 27 of the 43 pounds I need to lose, and I feel and look better than I have in years. This book is brilliant...." Read more
"...after about a week of FF I would wake up and be wide awake and feel very rested...." Read more
"...I feel better and even sleep better, The craving for sweet and salty things has gone away , I am on my third week...." Read more
Customers report feeling more energized after following the plan.
"...the things that are preventing you from being healthy, slim and full of energy...." Read more
"...We both felt energized, stronger, healthier and cleansed...." Read more
"...My face is no longer puffy, I have improved energy, and my clothes are already fitting better...." Read more
"...My partner and I have each lost about 7 pounds, with loads of energy to spare...." Read more
Customers like the concept of the book, describing it as a great plan with helpful ideas.
"...I think this is a great plan and I think it's the only way for many people to change their diet and overall health for the best...." Read more
"...common sense and stuff you've seen before, but it is nice to have a plan to follow. I'm a 'lists' and 'schedules' person...." Read more
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"...She received it on time, product as described. Good info and advice in the book...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the book's value for money, with some finding it priced right while others consider it very expensive.
"...The plan can be expensive, so I don't buy the extras. I also love my morning cup of coffee. I now drink it black and enjoy it. You can do it!..." Read more
"...After a while, the cost evens out and you're spending less on other health and nutrition-related items...." Read more
"...The organic produce and meat is very cost prohibitive in the present economy if you are on a limited income...." Read more
"...The supplements can be a bit expensive, but the rationale for them are sound...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2013I am a 29 year old male who never struggled with weight before until about a year ago. I was the skinny guy in high school and could eat whatever I wanted. Well that all changed and I ballooned to 198 pounds. I'm 5'11 and while definitely not too overweight, I felt slow and uncomfortable.
The first few days were tough. I was constantly craving food (carbs), but I resisted. My daily routine involved getting up and drinking the cranwater (which is actually pretty good), the hot lemon water and a strawberry smoothie with Whey protein powder. My morning snack was raw green beans. Lunch are eggs and carrots and I would have salad and meat at night. It was hard to adjust to not eating all the time, but it is well worth it.
After 1 week, I had lost 8 pounds. Seeing the daily loss in weight was great. After two weeks, I had lost 13 pounds. After three weeks, I lost a total of 14.5 pounds. I am losing less and less, but I am fitting into clothes I haven't worn in a couple years. I feel great and I am eating food I like. I sometimes miss the carbs, but I would never go back to where I was.
This program is definitely life changing. I have a great morning routine and now schedule out when and what I eat. I also find it important to plan ahead and have food ready to go for the week. It cuts down on time and allows the week to be easy.
Finally, if you are skeptical, I was too. I would have never tried the plan if my coworker hadn't been so successful doing it. If you stick to the plan, you will succeed. There are two things I haven't followed: taking all the vitamins and avoiding coffee. The plan can be expensive, so I don't buy the extras. I also love my morning cup of coffee. I now drink it black and enjoy it. You can do it! Buy the book for $4 used and you won't regret it!
- Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2002Everytime I visit my doctor my results are better. My eyes are even getting better. The latest is that I've had two major changes in my trifocals since starting, both for the better. My optometrist asked if I was "on supplements or something." This has not happened before and I've been wearing glasses for over 50 years!
And, I'm holding my weight loss.
I lost several pounds in the first week and lost at a steady safe rate ever since for the past seven months. I have now been on the plan 20 months and still love it. My weight has stablized because I've been on and off it regularly due to lots of traveling. But when I go back on seriously, the weight starts to move again.
I was amazed that I could actually stick with the plan, since I have been fighting weight for more than 50 years ... half a century! I won't say there have been no cravings, but they seem more and more manageable. This is the longest I have been with a plan. Plus, when I have "fallen" for a couple weeks while on vacation, yes, I did gain a couple pounds back, only a couple. And, they came off within days of getting back on the plan.
I have lost pverlbs. to date, which isn't bad for a semi-sedentary 63-year-old. On top of that a number of minor ailments have almost disappeared, including occasional joint pain. And, with doctor's approval, I have kicked Prilosec for a chronic acid stomach and Norvasc for high blood pressure. Oh, and that's not to mention shinier hair, healthier skin and stronger nails.
This diet takes some organization to succeed, but the effort for me is certainly worth it. The supplements are expensive, but well-thought-out and without stimulants. After a while, the cost evens out and you're spending less on other health and nutrition-related items. Not to say less on junk foods, fast food and expensive coffees.
One of the most wonderful features is that it continues to evolve in the caring hands of its author. While not as available as she once was before the diet gained massive popularity, she still will answer questions that can't be handled by the moderators on the Fat Flush board on iVillage or the Forum on her own web site.
I would definitely recommend this to anyone who seriously wants to lose weight or just eat healthier.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2002I have a very long list of diets I've been on, and none of them every worked, really. It was nothing I could stick to, I just didn't do well physically on them, and I never really lost much weight, anyway. Particularly, the most dangerous, longest-lasting fad of all, the low-fat, high-carb diet left me with an unstanble blood sugar, lack of energy, lots of cravings, and hormonal problems. On the other hand, when I tried Atkins I was so nauseated and physically uncomfortable after 2 weeks that I coulnd't stand the sight of eggs, cheese or meat for weeks after that. I thought there was just nothing for me; then I found The Fat Flush Plan - I'm happy to repost I've lost 27 of the 43 pounds I need to lose, and I feel and look better than I have in years.
This book is brilliant. It gives info you won't finy anywhere else about the importance of essential fatty acids, how much protein is needed, why not all carbs are equal, and what are the things that are preventing you from being healthy, slim and full of energy.
The regimen is divided in 3 sections, or "phases": phase 1 is the cleansing program, which goes on for a minimum of two weeks till a maximum of 1 month, where you'll have a somewhat limited choice of foods: the only spices allowed are those that are "liver-friendly", you are limited to 2 portions of low-glycemic fruit a day, and can have only poultry, fish, eggs and some red meats as your protein sources. You are also allowed no salt and no oil except for flax seed oil, that cannot be used for cooking, so you'll be cooking everything using salt-free broth. This phase of the plan is very strict and it will be a challenge for most. If you are a regular exerciser, you will most likely have to tune down your routine as you are not allowed very many carbs on this phase.
As hard as it is, it works, and it works great, too. I lost 10 pounds and several inches from my thighs, hips and waist after 1 month on this phase. I was particularly surprised to notice that a big part of what had looked like fat was instead bloating caused by water retention.
The next phase, the Phase 2, the "Ongoing fat flush" is the regimen you are supposed to follow until you have lots all the weight you need/want to lose. Here you are allowed to gradually add in some friendly carbohydrates, starting from some sprouted bread, followed by a small amount of peas, cooked carrots, and some other veggies.
Consumption of dairy, salt and other good oils, as well as strength training, are not included in the program until the last phase, phase 3, which is the lifetime maintenance plan.
The effect that the elimination of dairy had on me was a welcomed change, not to mention being able to conquer my cravings within only a few weeks on the plan - we are talking about life-long cravings for carbs and sweets, and they gradually disappeared, leaving me content to eat fresh fruit while the rest of my family was feasting on ice cream at a recent barbecue party. My skin is clearer and softer, my hair is shinier and generally healthier, my nails are stronger, and I'm still losing inches from my trouble spots!
I think this is a great plan and I think it's the only way for many people to change their diet and overall health for the best. I also believe that the info contained in this book is useful and applicable to some extent for anyone who wants to improve and fine-tune their eating habits. Therefore, even if making a lifestyle out of this plan doesn't seem like something you would be willing to do, I'd recommend you read the book anyway, do the 2 weeks fat-flush and reap the benefits of it, and then incorporate at least some of the principles in your lifestyle. You won't be disappointed, I promise!
Top reviews from other countries
- mystarmajesticReviewed in Canada on July 18, 2012
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic results
I was first introduced to this book by my eldest daughter. She lent her book to me and I thought I must have a copy for myself.
The information was fantastic. I have studied nutrition and found everything in this book to be true and logical.
I immediately started to apply this method and the results were astounding. I felt better and lighter. I lost inches off my body in no time at all and my skin has never looked so good.
The quality of my daughters nails and hair were so improved that others commented on it.
I would highly recommend this plan for anyone who is interested in improving their health and diet.
One person found this helpfulReport - Amazon CustomerReviewed in India on January 20, 2016
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
good book
- GeethalathaReviewed in India on September 7, 2017
2.0 out of 5 stars Equivalent foods not available.
I am not able to find equivalent foods in India and this book is of very little use to me.
- R.B. MorganReviewed in Canada on August 29, 2015
4.0 out of 5 stars Love this Plan
Love this Plan. It is written in a way that keeps you reading. More as she has discovered, she has shared. The only thing i do not like is that when you go through to set up your daily routine, the plans she gives includes her kit but not the details of what is in it so it if you don't buy her kit, it is a little convoluted and means backtracking! It could have been much better if it didn't seem like she was flogging a product!
- MaeveReviewed in the United Kingdom on December 6, 2012
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential reading for health conscious people
This is an important book for anyone who cares about their health and wellbeing, not just a weight loss program.
An essential for every home. You learn about the things no ordinary medical person will tell you.
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