The Plan

The Fat Flush Plan is aimed at weight loss and detox. It was started by Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD. She is a former nutritionist at the Pritikin Longevity Center. She says it will melt away fat in just two weeks while also detoxifying your body.

How Might This Plan Work?

Dr. Gittleman thinks we need to detoxify our bodies, mainly our livers, to lose extra weight. Dr. Gittleman says that getting rid of some foods and adding others can help the liver work better, flush fat, and speed weight loss.

What’s Do You Need to Do?

Dr. Gittleman thinks that there are five hidden causes of weight gain: liver toxicity, waterlogged tissues which cause bloating and cellulite, fear of eating fat, too much insulin and swelling, and stress.

There are three phases:

What Does the Research Say?

There is no strong research that says we can detoxify our livers to lose weight. Flushing fat away is also misleading. Dr. Gittleman also thinks that bouncing on a mini-trampoline will help clean your lymphatic system so you bounce off fat. There is no proof of this.

Are There Any Concerns?

There are many concerns. You will need to stop eating many foods and take many supplements. The first two phases are so low in calories and carbs that they are not healthy. They may even be harmful. It should not be used by certain groups of people, such as women who are pregnant or nursing, older adults, teens, or athletes.

You will not have the energy you will need to workout. Not drinking caffeine and alcohol also makes it hard to stick to.

The use of supplements is a worry because many are not well researched. The US also does not have laws for them. They can also cause problems with medicines you get from your doctor or those you get from the store. Talk to your doctor before taking them.

The good parts of the program are that you will eat lots of fruits and veggies, eat whole grains, drink plenty of water, workout each day, and get enough sleep.

Bottom Line

You may want to try this program, but there is no proof to support that it will detoxify your liver. It is not right for people who are looking for a healthful weight-loss plan. You will lose weight because you will be eating fewer calories. The plan is hard to stick to and studies show that the most helpful diets are those that you can stick to.

Research supports that eating a balanced diet works just as well at weight loss. Take time to do some research and talk to your doctor before starting any weight loss program.