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

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.

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.

She does highly encourage exercise!!! But what do I know? I've only lost over 30 lbs and counting by following her advice. I don't sell for her, either. I just stumbled upon her plan a few years ago. When I stopped following her advice and cut back my calories, I actually gained (my family was going through tough times and had to eat mac 'n' cheese a lot, etc.). Eventually I learned where to go to get affordable whole food, so now I have no excuses. I never paid for the BD program, I just follow the free advice on her site and get her free emails. If I want more support and full access to the site, I will gladly pay the ONE TIME, LIFETIME FEE. Everyone that I know who has cut out processed food, began only eating whole food, and yes - stopped counting calories (gasp!!) has not just dropped weight successfully, but they have created a lifestyle that they (myself included) want to continue for the rest of their lives. Plus, they have KEPT the weight off, because they are in the habit of practicing awesome NUTRITION. Calorie counting does not teach you how to eat healthfully. You will stop counting after reaching your goal and then gain again. If you eat whole food, this is not going to be an issue. By the way, just because YOUR nutrition class teaches something doesn't make it correct. My husband took a college nutrition class that teaches that GMOs are good for the world. I disagree with that, too! In my opinion, worrying about restricting calories sets people up for an eating disorder! That said, I believe that each person should do what works for THEM, as long as it is not dangerous, doesn't stress them out, and they can stick to it. I'll bet you're paying for your college, but everyone says that the correct info is free. So why are you paying to learn it? If someone paid for a gym membership, a personal trainer, and a nutritionist, would anyone here tell them that it's a waste of money? NO! But I'll tell ya, those cost far more than a one time fee of $47. I'm tired of the way the fitness and nutrition world has become. Everyone is suddenly an expert, and everything is a scam if it goes against the norm, even when it is common sense advice! Beyond Diet is about wellness, period. Not just about getting skinny quickly. Unlearn, people!!!

Anybody have any current news on Beyond Diet?
I paid some fee to join and get a book or two.. I received nothing.
I emailed Isabell ,the woman who is behind it .Though, I have not heard anything .

Any news? Anyone else with this problem?.

Thank you
Debra Leffe