"Beyond Diet"...have you tried it? Looking for opinions

Out of curiosity I looked up reviews on this, and I must say, after looking through the information provided in the "Beyond Diet" I find it funny that so many people were "going off" on how big of a scam they think this is. There is nothing wrong with the information provided in the "Beyond Diet." The things she addresses are facts that have been available for some time now. She has simply provided one more place for people to easily access information, derived from numerous studies, in one spot. It's a proven FACT that eating processed foods can contribute to weight problems; it is a proven FACT that eating too few calories CAN in some cases put your body into starvation mode (not to mention, cutting way back on calories makes it far more difficult to maintain the weight loss after your goal is reached); and it is a proven FACT that eating more often throughout the day can increase your metabolism and make a big difference in weight loss. Those are the highlights. The Beyond Diet just breaks it down into layman's terms for people and helps them recognize some of the foods that contain the "bad stuff" that can potentially cause problems. It's not a scam. She merely put some of the facts together and is giving people easy access to them for a profit. That's the way the world works. Regardless of which foods are chosen, everyone's gotta have a way to put that food on the table.

Well said andrea

@marsha3x LOL... settle down would ya? Before you attacking me please do some research.

The point of my post was how common it is for people to sign up just to reply to posts so that they can promote the products, when someone with 1 post says how great the product is, is usually a sign of one of those people from the company itself self-promoting.

I work as a programmer and I know companies are contracted out to do exactly as I mentioned above and unfortunately these "companies" hire people in the 3rd world countries who will do this for pennies. It is truly sad.

Okay....she's not a certified nutritionist. Here are some information on the certifications she listed on her video which I deeply regret stumbling on because I was just dumbfounded.

Her certifications:
1.C.H.E.K. is an institute "implementing the art and science performance and well being." Their institute offers the following certifications:
a. C.H.E.K. Practitioner
b. C.H.E.K. Exercise Coach
c. C.H.E.K. Holistc Lifestyle Coach
d. C.H.E.K. Performance Coach

2.NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) - she didnt't give a specific ceritification, but NASM specilizes in SPORTS medicine.

3.NSCA-CSCS - (CSCS) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialize

All her certifications specializes in MOVEMENTS, with the exception of her NASM certification which includes both sports and nutrition. Now you have to ask yourself, "why is someone who claims to hold certifications in SPORTS/EXERCISE saying that you don't need to count calories and you MUST MUST MUST EAT LOTS OF FOOD IN ORDER TO FINALLY SHED SOME POUNDS?" (Tip number 2: http://www.beyonddiet.com/l/th1-v1-st15-ofr1-c2?utm_expid=54222004-18&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=ads_dco-us&gclid=CL_jnaHDlrYCFeZFMgodugYAeQ)

She's teaching against the rule that was taught to her and thats, Diets that emphasizes no exercises are fads; they are trying to sell you something; IT'S ALL ABOUT THE MONEY. The tactic she is using is to make you say, "OH!! I don't have to work out to lose weight." The information she gives on food are probably true but the fact that you can eat without exercising, or in other words as she hid it in the message "you don't have to count calories" is...bogus. The way she marketed herself is telling you that you don't have to do any work. She's offering you an easy way out. Now....admit to yourself...you like the easy way out don't you? Who doesn't like the easy say out?? Eating and no work?? In fact, as her number two rule states, "you must must must eat more to finally shed the pounds." It sure sounds good doesn't it. See how she emphasized "MUST EAT MORE?" Anyone who is serious enough to lose weight will have to WORK WORK WORK! I can guarantee that she didn't just eat her way out of those jeans - I mean....she's a certified SPORTS AND CONDITIONING coach; they desing workout programs to increase sports performance!!!! I bet she worked her *kitten* off in the gym to lose that weight she use to have.

Here are some tips I hope will be helpful to some.
1. 1lb = 3,500 calories. Cut your calorie intake by 500 everyday and exercise, and you will lose 1lb in one week.

2. Carbs (good OR bad sugar), fat, protein are all good for you.
Carbs provide 4 calories. It's your body's main source of energy for work.
Protein provides 4 calories. It's what your body uses to restore itself (e.g. hair, fingerhails, muscles)
Fat provides 9 calories. Are used for specific cell functions; as well as any long physical activity (e.g. walking, jogging, gardening, sitting (yes sitting), etc...)
SATURATED FAT = bad because of it binds on to your body (vessels, arteries, veins, etc..) that's why people get clogs in their heart (among other reasons).
TRANSFAT = worst than saturated fat
MONOUNSATURATED FAT = good for you (one of the reasons some olive oils are good for you)

3. Calories = energy. It's a unit of energy. You NEED CALORIES TO FUNCTION.

4. Don't go in the gym and walk or jog at 5 miles per hour for one hour. Once your body adapts to that work out, it will burn less calories. Many people waste countless hours jogging and walking in the gym.
Look up circuit training or high intensity training
Do this equation: (220-age) x .65. This is heart rate beats per minute. Keep your heart rate at this number or above (consult a doctor before starting this or any work out program because if you are sedentary or have a medical condition, working out will cause you harm and maybe even death).

5. Some physical acitivity is better than none.

6. It's okay to eat "JUNK FOOD." Don't deprive yourself of a burger, cake, ice cream, etc..the problem with deprivation is you're going to crave it so much that when you do eat it, you will most likely binge.

7. Have a balance diet. Eat nutrition dense food and don't deprive yourself of any of these food. Deprivation in a certain a nutrition leads to problems. You can look up the nutiriton info yourself.

8. Fasting/food reduction/starvation leads to binge eat. That's why you may hear some people say that it's actually bad to eat small meals. You just have to be smart about it and not constantly be starving. When you're starving, not only will you be consuming a lot of calories then but you will expand your stomach. Constant expandion of your stomach means you will require more food to become full. MORE MORE MORE food = MORE MORE MORE calories. Remember, 3,500 CALORIES = 1lb.

9. Healthy weight lost is 1 to 3 pounds per week. FACT: losing a signifcant amount of weight, say...40 lb in a month is not good for your health and you are very likely to gain that weightback very quick.

10. Try to always stay positive, plan, and work. Nothing is free.

The rules I follow: have a balance diet, reduce calorie intake, and be physically active (exercise). I'm 5' 5", weight about 148lb and take in about 3,000 calories a day. I do high intensity training 3 hours a day, 6 days a week, and have a yoga class twice a week. I squat 290, bench 250, latpull down 190lb, barbell row 290 lb, barbell shrug 300lb, heal raise 476lb, and I can jump on a 5 feet tall box. I eat a lot but I'm very active. I understand some people may not have the leisure time like I do to work out but all you really need is 30 minutes a day and dumbbells. You don't need a gym membership so don't be discouraged by the fact that you may not have the time or money for a gym memership.

I hope these tips are helpful to some and that I don't get bashed by anyone. Have a good day.

check these linksout:
choosemyplate.gov
http://www.calculator.net/weight-loss-calculator.html
http://www.nutrition.gov/
http://whfoods.org/nutrientstoc.php

***I'm not a nutritionist or have a degree or certification in any health field (yet), or affiliated with any organization. I'm just a health student taught by high caliber professors and all these information are some of the things I've learned. Always proceed with caution when beginning a health or workout plan and consult a professional, especially if you are not very active / sedentary, or currently have or have had any health / medical issues.

Hi, I actually joined beyond diet because the lifetime cost is only $40. It's not a fad Isabella is a trained nutritionist all her information in the program is cited and referenced which is very important to me as a doctor. She does her research on everything. I think the value of joining for me has well paid for itself in information and the biggest thing is the recipes. There is an endless supply of recipes posted by those that have joined and by Isabella. The diet isn't dangerous like those no carb diets or shake diets. It is great for diabetics and the types of food you eat really plays a role in digestion, and really how you feel overall. I actually joined not to lose weight but to control my digestive issues without medication and it has been wonderful. It is a change in lifestyle and a change in thinking, but it educates you on what you should and shouldn't be putting in your body. You can make your own decisions on how deeply you want to dive into the program and that's the wonderful thing is that Isabella gives options for vegetarians, gluten free, grain free. Start with just a few things and you'll notice a difference.

@kbable, correct I am not certified in anything yet but watching her video, a lot of the things sure goes against the things that I'm learning while in the process of getting certified. A lot of the things she mentioned in her video are misleading. I'm just against her marketing tactic - but who am I to say? No one really cares because I'm not certified right?

This site has changed my way of food thinking for the better! I do not follow her diet plan but I do follow her recipes and my whole family enjoys these meals. This makes it alot easier to than having to make two different meals for dinner. I have changed from eating chemicals to organic and the biggest change was switching from sweet n low to stevia and I cant remember the las time I had a soft drink! I highly recommend this site for healthy eating and support!

I found this website called "Beyond Diet" and was wondering if anyone has tried it out. It cost around $50 to join and they give you tips on proper diet and lots of recipes to try out. They advocate "clean eating" and explain how fat burning happens in your body and what foods you have to avoid that hinders fat loss. Just wondering if its worth it or not? Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks.

For me personally, I'd stick with the free resources - MFP, google, youtube ect. I'm of the opinion that the only food that hinders fat loss is 'too much food.'

I would like to know more about this diet but have not joined. What about dairy products and bacon? What kind of protein is the best to eat everyday? If you know more about it please share it here.