You can lose up to 20 pounds—safely—in just 2 weeks!
Want to curb your appetite? Need to boost metabolism so you can successfully lose weight this spring?
With 67% of Americans overweight or obese, most people need to shed some pounds. Even 18% of today’s teens are overweight. But losing weight can be dangerous if not done right.
The good news is that high-fiber drinks—especially when you add nutrient-dense berries—help you do just that! New Finnish research reports that a diet rich in berries can reduce inflammatory markers for metabolic syndrome, resulting in belly fat, blood sugar imbalance, and high blood pressure.
This study also shows that berries support liver health. Linked to overweight and obesity, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease currently affects between one quarter and one half of all Americans. But eating at least 150 grams—or about 0.6 cup—of berries a day lowers alanine aminotranferase (ALAT), a well-established marker for fatty liver by 23 percent.
Dr. Ann Louise’s Take:
The Fat Flush Smoothie Shakedown is exactly the kind of easy, flexible plan you need to turbo-charge successful weight loss this spring—for less than $15 a day, including your food!
The April issue of FIRST for Women highlights how several women reset their own metabolism and shed the pounds they wanted to lose. Here what they said to me about safe, healthy weight loss:
• Alicia from Seattle, WA, dropped 120 pounds and 8 pant sizes—and finds the Smoothie Shakedown a big boost to her two-year weight-loss efforts. In her 20s, she had battled mysterious weight gain—putting on 60 pounds in only 6 months. When the doctor who diagnosed her with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) said nothing would work, “I was very frustrated,” she admits, but Alicia did not give up. Instead, she read The Fat Flush Plan, got good advice on the Fat Flush Forum, and then tried the Smoothie Shakedown. “I really like Fat Flush Body Protein—unlike other protein powders, I don’t feel hungry using it.” Because Alicia is allergic to dairy, corn, and wheat/gluten, this plant protein powder has been especially beneficial. “This is a way to restore your health, not just lose weight!”
• Christine from Ogunquit, ME, lost 7 inches of belly fat in just two weeks. “It’s a miracle. And it’s not about the food, which every other diet is. Dr. Ann Louise’s plan is about metabolism and organ function.” Not only did Christine eventually drop 139 pounds, but also her physician says she no longer needs diabetes or thyroid meds. People think this 42-year-old is a 20-something. “My whole life has changed—my skin, my hair, my cheekbones are popping out, and I’m happy! I can wear little dresses—and love getting compliments on my legs.”
• Nikki from Post Falls, ID, shed 75 pounds, “I finally lost my baby weight!” Her secret is carrying a slimming smoothie with her when she runs errands. A former Fat Flusher (who lost enough weight on this safe detox plan to conceive her son), she loves the convenience of the Smoothie Shakedown. “I have so much more energy and motivation. That’s what everybody wants—to look and do their best.”
For their readers, FIRST for Women created a mix and match smoothie chart. But I want to share the actual recipe that the women profiled used:
Berry Delicious Smoothie
Prep time: 3 minutes Serves 1
8 oz water or Cranberry H20
1 cup fresh or frozen berries
1 scoop Fat Flush Body Protein
1 Tbsp flaxseed oil
1 Tbsp chia or flax seeds, optional
Ice cubes, optional
Combine ingredients in a blender until smooth, then add optional seeds, if desired.
Central to Smoothie Shakedown success, Fat Flush Body Protein contains hypoallergenic yellow pea and brown rice protein to keep you energized and sustained for a full 4 hours. Lysine (an amino acid in yellow pea) helps regulate cellular metabolism—and perfectly balances the sulfur-bearing amino acids in brown rice for complete protein.
While you may be tempted to skip the oil (cutting calories) in this recipe, healthy fats (2 Tbsp a day) are essential for satiety and effective weight loss. It’s also important to drink half your body weight—in ounces—of water throughout the day, but not with meals. (This usually means 10 to 12 8-ounce glasses a day.)
During the Smoothie Shakedown, you’ll enjoy two fiber-rich smoothies plus one healthy meal a day: 4 to 6 oz of lean protein (fish, grass-fed meat, or poultry), grilled or broiled, with one large salad (dressed with 1 to 2 Tbsp of fresh lemon juice or apple cider vinegar), and unlimited veggies.
Because variety is the spice of life, mix up your meals and have your big meal for lunch with a smoothie for dinner. Still hungry? Have a serving of fruit, extra veggies, or a third smoothie.
For Added Support
If you have 50 pounds or more to lose, you can get started on the Smoothie Shakedown for a month and then move on to The Fat Flush Plan or Fat Flush for Life. For healthy, long-term weight loss, you may also need extra support.
The Fat Flush Kit offers a one-month supply of supplements to jumpstart metabolism —especially when you hit a weight-loss plateau—without using harsh stimulants:
• Dieters’ Multivitamin and Mineral is a one-of-a-kind formula containing all the nutrients you need every day—but not in amounts that will burden detoxification.
• GLA-90, with the essential fatty acid gamma linolenic acid from anti-inflammatory black currant seed, helps stimulate metabolically active brown fat for added weight loss, while keeping skin moist and vibrant during dieting.
• Weight Loss Formula contains 400 mcg of chromium and 500 mg of Acetyl L-Carnitine to increase your energy and enhance fat metabolism.
Sources:
Fat Flush for Life
The Fat Flush Plan
Smoothie Shakedown
“Ultra Fat Flush,” FIRST for Women, 4/12/10
www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/overwt.htm
www.nutraingredients.com/Research/Berries-may-reduce-risk-factors-for-metabolic-disorders
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20167786
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19857627
Yes u can follow the smoothie shakedown provided by first magazine. I lost 14 lbs in two weeks go for it and good luck.
I always find the unsweetened cranberry juice in the organic aisles/sections of the grocery store.
Can I do the smoothie shakedown if I am diabetic?
Hello, you may have found your answer by now, but I will throw out a couple of names just in case- you can usually find pure cranberry juice at stores like Wholefoods, Trader Joes, YES!, and even Harris Teeter for starts…
I’m confused. I am new to the Fat Flush Plan and want to begin the Smoothie Shakedown. On the shakedown plan, are you still having the long life cocktail in the AM and before bed , as well as the warm lemon H2O in the AM? Thanks!
Katelyn- The Long Life Cocktail and lemon water are not parts of the Smoothie Shakedown. But as you can see from the recipe in the blog, unsweetened cranberry juice and flaxseeds can be used in the shake and it’s certainly wouldn’t hurt to use the hot lemon water in the morning.
Hello, I really want to start up the plan, and i was just wondering if anyone really did lost those promising 20 pounds, and what about the two additional week for another 20 pounds, thank you
Hi Niki- This Smoothie Shakedown Program is amazing! I take testimonial stories every week from the happiest customers that have lost up to 20 pounds a week and some have lost more in inches the first week. You can check out Smoothie Shakedown.com for those success stories and see their results.
How many tablespoons is the scoop of the protein powder
This diet os the most amazing thing I have ever done! I went down from 165 to 135 in less than two months! Just in time to look fantastic, healthy, and thin before being in my sister’s wedding!
I did 2 rounds of the smoothie regimen. The first time I did it for 2 weeks straight and lost 12 lbs and 2 inches off my waist! Then I took a break for a week and continued to lose pounds by eating healthier meals/portions before doing it for another 3 weeks.
I’m not going to lie. I did hit a few bumps along the way (craving unhealthy refined sugars and fatty, greasy foods), but once my body acclimated it was a breeze!
My advice:
Start your smoothie diet and add in some cardio 4 or 5 days a week.
The weight and inches will melt away!
I started the shakedown diet 3 weeks ago. i did it for 2 weeks straight then took break and now I am back on it . i have lost 13.5 lbs and I love the program. I take the YC cleanse as well and I read that that you can stay on 2 shakes and one meal for up to 4 weeks . I have 50 more lbs to loose I wanted to stay on this I think for more than 4 weeks. also how long do you recommend using the YC cleanse. Right now I use it every morning. The YC cleanse really helps fro sugar cravings! I have not had any processed sugar or flour since aug 25th yippee. When I was off for a few days I had some bad foods and alcohol it was a special weekend but it was fun.
I really believe in thisprogram and I am committed to lose the rest of my weight.
Hi Janet,
Great job! The Smoothie Shakedown can be done for 4 weeks with a week break after 2 weeks. After week 4 you can move to Phase 2 of the Fat Flush Plan or the Smoothie Shakedown Succession Plan and continue until you have reached your goal. If you continue the Smoothie Shakedown for more that 4 weeks you risk a slowing metabolism making weight loss even more difficult.
The YC Cleanse can be used indefinitely. It is great for weight loss as well as over all GI health. Again congratulations.
Can I sub olive oil for the flax oil and get the same benefits?
I have been trying to lose weight for months with no luck I have about 20-30 lbs to lose. I eat pretty good and work out 3-5 times a week will i be able to keep the weight off if i only do the two week shake down
Hi Adrian. I did the 2 week shakedown and lost 12 pounds! I have maintained that, plus lost another 5 pounds over the last year just with the maintenance phase of Fat Flush.