To be honest I wasn’t really sure whether to include this product in my reviews since its aimed more at straight forward weight loss than developing abs or getting rid of tummy fat. But, after reading it, I decided that it was actually well suited to people who don’t necessarily want to get fit, but rather just want to lose some weight and generally feel healthier. The Top Secret Fat Loss Secret (whew! Quite a title) is written by a real genuine doctor – Dr. Suzanne Gudakunst to be precise, and really takes quite a novel approach to weight loss. The good doctor has been researching the human digestive system for the past 10 years and has become something of a recognized expert on the subject. Good credentials then.
The first thing to notice about the Top Secret Fat Loss Secret is just how much information is crammed into it. Dr Gudankunst is, however, a little obsessed with the role of the colon in our general health, still, that is her area of expertise so it’s only to be expected.
She certainly doesn’t hold back with the graphic imagery either, as her sales page demonstrates and the guide is filled with more of these lovely images – I actually thought it went a bit over the top, but the images of parasitic worms and plaque certainly get your attention.
As I said, in the intro it was difficult to make a direct comparison between this and the other products as they essentially approach the problems of weight loss and fitness in different ways. However, that doesn’t mean that the Top Secret Fat Loss Secret is without merit, and it certainly has a growing number of followers if the Clickbank stats are anything to go by.
Where it is easy to compare with the other guides is in the area of nutrition, and it fares very well here. All of the basic dietary information and advice covering eating plans, the amount of fiber intake required, protein intake and the importance of water to name but a few are covered in very high detail. Dr Gudankunst’s scientific background is evident and one small complaint I have is that it’s not always an easy read for the complete layman as she tends to use medical terms quite liberally.
One part I found particularly interesting was Dr Gudankunst’s advice on identifying your metabolic type. Your metabolic type, she explains, is basically like your fat-burning fingerprint and everyone has a unique one. Most people’s metabolic type can be placed into one of 3 broad classifications, and here Dr Gudankunst once more calls on her medical training to advise on the correct macro nutrient ratios i.e. the ratios of protein, carbohydrates and fats that you need according to your classification. Just to make sure you are paying attention, she has a little quiz for you ate the end – that’s how important she deems this information to be!
One of Dr Gudankunsts pet theories is that your liver and colon are directly related to your ability to burn fat. This, she claims, is why some people literally watch the weight drop off while others are forced into years of trying with little or no results to show for their efforts. To combat these issues she has formatted a detailed detox plan to help cleanse your colon in a natural and perfectly safe way. This information is essentially what makes the Top Secret Fat loss Secret so successful.
According to Dr Gudankunst, if you stick to this detox plan you could immediately lose between 20 lbs to 50 lbs in a month! How’s that for fast results. My own personal experience is limited here as I have to admit I just read the guide, but I have contacted several people who swear by her program and they have confirmed to me that the weight loss is indeed substantial in the first few weeks. Don’t, however, expect to maintain this rate of weight loss in subsequent months as you will find that the rate of loss decreases dramatically.
Like many such weight loss programs the initial weight loss can be dramatic and while its impossible to maintain this for a sustained period of time, the initial progress acts as a great spur to many people.
Physical Exercise the Top Secret Way
Once again, like many of the guides I have reviewed Dr Gudankunst recommends a form of interval training to raise your metabolic rate, work out less and achieve greater results. Unfortunately, this is where the real differences are evident in her background as I found that the guide merely plays lip service to the physical exercise aspect of the program. For example, she neglects to mention anything about strength training in the guide, something that I feel is a major omission.
So What’s The Verdict?
Well, for an all round weight loss program you could certainly do a lot worse that The Top Secret Fat Loss Secret. The author clearly has a scientific background and is definitely something of an authority figure in her field. Those are both big plus factors. However, if you are after a set of ripped abs or want to get strength as well as weight loss then there are many more focused and ultimately better guides available. Its good value for money and, as a backup to some of the other products I have covered it would be a great addition to your weight loss arsenal but on its own I cant really recommend this guide over my number 1 choice.
