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Hot Hips and Fabulous Thighs: Look Great in Just 6 Weeks

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I did this program for about 5 months and I lost 35 lbs and 3 dress sizes (180lbs to 145lbs; size 14/16 to size 8/10). I was ravenously hungry at first, but the copious amounts of water recommended as well as the daily snacks took the edge off.

After the first month, I wasn't as hungry, I was acutally satisfied with the portions allotted. Sometimes, because of all the water I didn't even feel like eating and had to push myself to make up the minimum calories.

I stopped when I reached my goal weight, and then I actually had to work to gain a little weight back because I was too skinny. I gained about 15 lbs in the (almost) three years since I did the program. I'm looking to get back into shape again, but I don't think I'll use this program, the emphasis on calories is annoying and the work-out regimen is too intense. I think I'll stick with something that works better for long-term maintenance.

Ellington Darden is the greatest. All his books are the best. I have had the privilege of receiving strength training directly from Dr. Darden and he transformed my life and how I think about fitness and how to achieve it. Straight talk at its best. Don't waste money on all the voodoo advice out there.

This plan did make me lose weight and inches during the two+ weeks I was on it, but I almost constantly felt hungry, even with the snacks. When a friend came for an extended visit, I was relieved to have the excuse to get off the program. If you're willing to follow a strict eating plan to lose weight, try this: follow the G-index diet instead of Darden's, but follow Darden's guidelines for exercise and water consumption (during the two weeks before I started the diet, I lost about four pounds just from drinking the copious amount of water he suggests). I found that the G-index plan left me feeling satisfied even though the calorie count was the same as Darden's diet.