FEATURED ARTICLEJust in Time for Spring: The Latest Diet and Lifestyle Books Reviewed for Members by MembersThe 4 Day DietThis book claims that continually readjusting to new foods and exercises prevents the body from getting acclimated to any specific eating or exercise plan, which in turn will help to burn more calories and prevent plateaus. Of course, there is no scientific evidence to support this theory. Also, the diet is often too low in calories and skimps on key nutrients such as calcium and vitamin D. Trying to follow seven modules–each with different meal plans and exercises–may be too cumbersome for some readers, while other readers may not respond well to the diet plan’s restrictive inflexibility. Could this diet help someone lose weight? Yes, just as any diet that reduces calories and increases physical activity. But at the very least, readers who want to... Current subscribersLogin to download this issue as a PDF |