A Flat Stomach ASAP

Rating:
Summary: ASAP WORKS!!!!!
Review: As a long time reader of this author, Ellington Darden puts out another book that gives the reader a very practical and simple guide on how to sculpt your body that goes against the dieting guidelines proposed by these "fad diets". I've been on the ASAP diet for 4 weeks now and the results are amazing and most importantly, YOU DONT FEEL HUNGRY!!! Incorporating a calorie reduced eating plan, super-slow weight training, and a superhydration schedule, Darden does it agian in this book, "A flat stomach ASAP" Get the book, it really works!!!

UPDATE:

I've been on the ASAP routine since late February (it's now late June) and lost a total of 31 lbs and my bodyfat percentage went from 22.2%(49.5 lbs) to 14.5% (28 lbs). I still feel that Darden's workout and eating plans are on mark and even though I may slip occasionally, it's easy to get back on the right track. I still reccommend reading the book. As I said before ASAP works.

Rating:
Summary: This program really works.
Review: Ellington Darden's program for a flatter stomach is highly effective for those who have the discipine to follow it. When I started the program I was the heaviest I have ever been at 250 pounds. I was unable to wear most of my clothes. Within two weeks of starting the program, I was able to fit into most of them. I was actually able to go to the beach and not wear a shirt without feeling self-conscious.

The five "mini-meals" a day plus drinking a gallon of water a day really made a difference. Everything Darden explains is very logical and has given me new perspective on how the body burns fat. It wasn't easy at first, but over time I was able to not feel hungry. The results achieved made everything worthwhile. After 6 weeks, I was down to 210 pounds.

Rating:
Summary: This program really works.
Review: Ellington Darden's program for a flatter stomach is highly effective for those who have the discipine to follow it. When I started the program I was the heaviest I have ever been at 250 pounds. I was unable to wear most of my clothes. Within two weeks of starting the program, I was able to fit into most of them. I was actually able to go to the beach and not wear a shirt without feeling self-conscious.

The five "mini-meals" a day plus drinking a gallon of water a day really made a difference. Everything Darden explains is very logical and has given me new perspective on how the body burns fat. It wasn't easy at first, but over time I was able to not feel hungry. The results achieved made everything worthwhile. After 6 weeks, I was down to 210 pounds.

Rating:
Summary: Excellent plan - documented results
Review: I liked this book and would recommend it for a few reasons.
(1) There are documented results here (pictures and measurements of real people). That was highly motivating to me, and gave me inspiration that if they could do it I could too.

(2) The workouts are real. In other popular book published workout programs, the results of the participants shown in the book may or may not be related to the actual workout the book publishes, in Flat Stomach ASAP, the workouts were carefully monitored. I could duplicate the results and be certain that my results would be similar, without having to try and "figure it out".

(3) The whole plan works. Yes, it does take some getting used to, but so does any workout plan. With patience, each part of the book carefully applied does work together to bring you the best body you can personally get. AND, it is very time efficient - a huge boon to anyone with a busy schedule or not.

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Summary: Very Good Guide for Effective Exercise with Gimmicky Title
Review: I liked this book despite the "ASAP" part of its title (ASAP being an acronym for some principles the author presents). Darden presents a program that lasts for 6 weeks but can then be adapted over the long term to improve overall muscular strength and weight of all muscles, not just abs. The key to the exercise component is to do a small number of exercises (some with weights, some without) at a very slow and controlled pace until individual muscles are fatigued. I have had good luck with this approach in strength training and think it works well to develop muscle without causing you injury.

As a book on using the "super slow" strength-training approach to exercise, it is quite clearly written with good instructions. I found the diet parts less interesting, in that there really isn't anything new there, though recommendations for diet are clear. It basically says you need to cut calories by eating certain types of food to lose weight, and can do so most efficiently in combination with exercise.

This is a very good exercise book that is effective, easy to understand,and that comes at a good price. I would recommend it highly.

Rating:
Summary: Keep The Following In Mind
Review: The Darden books are typically aimed at people with a significant amount of exercise experience so there is an underlying assumption that the reader is not a novice or dilletante relative to workout programs. The point is that the program described in the book WILL work though its not often that a beginner to exercise could stick to it during the six weeks and maintain the restricted diet described in the book.
On the other hand once you get the hang of eating 4-5 smaller meals a day then you can carry this habit with you for a long time and get a lot of mileage out of it whether or not you stay on the exercise regime.

If you are a new to exercise and dieting then you probably want a more introductory program and work your way up to more targeted
forms of exercise. Newcomers to exercise need to focus on a holistic approach which will yield results though in a longer time frame than six weeks. Unfortunately in our quick fix society lots of people bail out of their regimes long before they
have had the chance to realize the better results. Thats a shame since exercise combined with a reasonable diet WILL ALWAYS yield results. People who claim that it doesn't "Work for them" usually
aren't complying with their program.

In any case I think this book is probably good for the person
with experience in exercise especially those who might have been
out of they gym for extended periods of time and are looking to get back into their personal zone so to speak. For those who haven't exercised in years then perhaps you might want to just get back in the gym for a few months before attempting the program described in this book. I think lots of people want a six-pak without really working for it but with discipline you can
get there

Rating:
Summary: Very good in the short term, not so good in the long term
Review: The program in the book is easy to understand and if you have the necessary discipline, easy to follow. There are no complictated recipes, no expensive supplements (though it does suggest a meal replacement product that is no longer on the market, you don't need to use it)and a workout that can be done at home with minimal equipment that doesn't take up a lot of time. The combination of low calorie, balanced dieting, intense strength training, lots of water and lots of rest does work very well when it comes to losing weight.
The problem with the program is that it is not a realistic one to follow for a lifetime. I don't see how somebody can eat like that for the rest of their lives. When I followed it, all I could think about was how I couldn't wait for it to be over. Then, unfortunately, I went back to my old ways of eating and gained the weight back.
To be successful at losing weight and keeping it off, you need to make a lifestyle change and find a way of eating and exercising that you can follow for the rest of your life. Exactly how to do that is a lot more complicated than following this diet or that workout, and probably requires some personal help from a trained professional, but it's the only way you can succeed over the long haul.



Rating:
Summary: Excellent program for people willing to work for results
Review: This is not an easy program, but it works. Both the scientific explanations and before and after examples are excellent. But can you drink a gallon of water a day? Two gallons? Seriously, anyone who thinks they can change their body in a few weeks without hard work is wrong. Ellington addresses the myths of lazy programs and describes a practical plan. But it is neither easy nor magical. If you're ready to spend a few months thinking about a flat stomach, and getting one, good luck. This book will help.