The Flat Belly Diet is Not a "Fad Diet"
One of the great things about the Flat Belly Diet is that it isn't a "fad diet" or a diet scam. It's based on simple, scientific principals. There are no claims that you will lose 2 pounds a day, or other outrageous stuff. Watch out for other diets that make outrageous claims. Here are a few things to look for to spot a diet scam.
You see diet scams everywhere. In magazines, newspapers, TV, the Internet… you see them everywhere: Ads that promise quick and easy weight loss without diet or exercise. Wouldn’t it be nice if — as the ads claim — you could lose weight simply by taking a pill, wearing a patch, or rubbing in a cream? Too bad diet claims like that are almost always fake. Remember what your mom said: "if it sounds too good to be true, it is".
Doctors and other experts agree that the best way to lose weight is to eat fewer calories and increase your physical activity so you burn more energy. A reasonable goal is to lose about a pound a week. For most people, that means cutting about 500 calories a day from your diet, eating a variety of nutritious foods, and exercising regularly.
Think twice before wasting your money on products that make any of these false claims:
"Lose weight without diet or exercise!"
Achieving a healthy weight takes work. Take a pass on any product that promises miraculous results without the effort. Buy one and the only thing you’ll lose is money.
“Lose weight no matter how much you eat of your favorite foods!”
Beware of any product that claims that you can eat all you want of high-calorie foods and still lose weight. Losing weight requires sensible food choices. Filling up on healthy vegetables and fruits can make it easier to say no to fattening sweets and snacks.
“Lose weight permanently! Never diet again!”
Even if you’re successful in taking the weight off, permanent weight loss requires permanent lifestyle changes. Don’t trust any product that promises once-and-for-all results without ongoing maintenance. The Flat Belly diet promotes long-term habits, that everyone can maintain.
“Block the absorption of fat, carbs, or calories!”
Doctors and other experts agree that there’s simply no magic pill that will allow you to block the absorption of fat, carbohydrates, or calories. The key to curbing your craving for those fattening foods is portion control. Limit yourself to a smaller serving or a slimmer slice. Or, use techniques like those in the Flat Belly diet to reduce your cravings.
“Lose 30 pounds in 30 days!”
Losing weight at the rate of a pound or two a week is the most effective way to take it off and keep it off. At best, products promising lightning-fast weight loss are false. At worst, they can ruin your health. Diets like the Flat Belly diet allow you to slowly lose weight, change lifestyle habits, and keep the weight off.
“Everybody will lose weight!”
Your habits and health concerns are unique. There is simply no one-size-fits-all product that works for everyone. However, the Flat Belly diet works for most people, as it is based on sound eating and health principals.
“Lose weight with our miracle diet patch or cream!”
You’ve seen the ads for diet patches or creams that claim to melt away the pounds. Don’t believe them. There’s nothing you can wear or apply to your skin that will cause you to lose weight.

