Boot Camp Diet

So I've been on a Gillian McKeith kick lately and have been completely enthralled by anything that has her name stamped on it-her show, "You are What You Eat", her books, her site, you name it, I'm on it.

The one book of hers that I thought I'd share with my readers is her, "Boot Camp Diet". I wouldn't consider her boot-camp a diet per se, but more of a guide toward making a healthy lifestyle change.

So What is Gillian Mckeith's 14 Day Boot Camp Diet?
Gillian's Boot Camp Diet, is a 14 day program to help kick-start weight loss and assist you in making the necessary changes toward living a healthy lifestyle. Gillian guarantees that if you follow her program to the letter, you will succeed in losing weight. If you're a person just starting out or one looking for the motivation to stay focused on your goals then this book is a must have.

The book is pretty much broken down into 3 parts with the first 14 chapters geared toward helping you make the necessary changes needed to help you lose weight. You start off the program with a brief orientation and by completing a "Declaration of Intent" in which you declare what you hope to get out of boot camp. You then complete a personal health assessment to assess where you're currently at with your health, and then Gillian has you weigh in and take measurements in order to compare your progress from the beginning right down to the end of the program.

To get really get the ball rolling with weight loss, Gillian provides you with an action plan that includes tips for healthy eating, a complete food list, and strategies to help you stay motivated while following the program.

Part two of the book is for those who have graduated from the 14 day challenge and are looking to deal with specific health factors that they may need help with. These include but are not limited to stress, blood sugar, digestion and female hormones. Each health factor starts off with a questionnaire to rate your current health states and offers a detox plan to help combat whatever health issue your dealing with.

And finally, Gillian wraps up the book in part three with a recipe section to help guide meal planning while on the program.

All in all, I think Gillian McKeith's Boot Camp Diet is a great starting point for those beginning or even those struggling to get motivated enough to reach their weight loss goals. I don't think I'd recommend the book to those who are a little at the more advanced stages of a program, even though some of the tips and advice may be beneficial. Then again-you be the judge!

To read up more on Gillian McKeith check out her website at:

http://www.gillianmckeith.info/