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weight loss. The program is designed so that you can eat food once every 4

hours, so there is definitely no starvation involved.

The dieter commences the diet by buying the book for advice on how to

proceed with the diet and then begins a 4 day detoxification program

designed to “clean out” the body and kick start the diet. The dieter then

continues on a month of eating meals selected from the book and based on
healthy food choices aimed at changing previous bad habits and encouraging

good habits.

Though the diet continues for approximately 32 days, the choices make
continuing it through life a simple process and one most people tend to

adopt into their lifestyle.

The Flat Belly Diet will cause weight loss but most experts believe this is due
to water loss not actual weight loss. It is not supported by available research.

The diet however is an excellent approach to a healthy life style and the

program is easy to follow and will produce weight loss.

The Weight Watchers International Pro Points Diet is the latest in a range of
diet plans offered through the program over the years. Each revision of the

diet is based on the latest scientific research on best weight loss practices.

What Is the Basic Philosophy behind the Diet?

The basis of the Pro Plan (diet) is that you should burn more calories than

you eat. The dieter is eating only a certain number of calories, (converted to

a points system). The points allocated are based on the carbohydrate fats
and protein component of foods.

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