6 Week Body Makeover. The truth about the infomercial diet.

The 6 Week Body Makeover is the infomercial diet based on the theory that everyone has a different natural body shape and metabolism. By tailoring a custom diet and exercise program to your metabolism type, your body can lose weight at maximum efficiency.

Pro: In order to lose weight quickly and transform your entire body, it is essential to chose a program that is customized to your personal metabolism and blood type. You fill out a simple questionaire, which will tell you your own metabolism type. You then match your body size and shape Blueprint cards in order to discover your body type and problem areas. It is quick and easy.

The program directs you to a customized eating plan that is designed to re-program your metabolism, as well a 18-20 minute body sculpting exercise program which specifically targets your individual problem areas. It is the customized approach which leads to faster results than most people can imagine. The program is safe and easy to use and comes with step-by-step instructions and a 800 number to answer your questions.

Commentary: We are all not as different as we may think. Our individual basal metabolic rates (metabolism) are determined by weight, age and physical activity and do not alter greatly between people of the same characteristics. This product is sold in a slick infomercial. That is never a good sign. This product was created with the marketplace in mind, knowing what emotionally appeals to frustrated, overweight people.

It is an expensive ($159 base), gimmick-based program that basically tells you to eat healthy and exercise. Keep your money and do just that. Try to avoid weight loss programs that promise fast, easy, or quick results. If long-term weight loss was this straight-forward, The 6 Week Body Makeover would be a house-hold name and sold in mainstream stores instead of obscure websites and infomercials.

Realize those who lose weight and keep it off almost always follow the same strategy: balanced nutrition with portion control, daily exercise and especially important, they find a long-term motivation to change their lifestyle. For weight loss and general fitness we are much bigger fans of lifestyle exercise activities such as tennis, hiking, walking, cycling, dancing, climbing, etcetera... These are the type of activities that you don’t think of as exercise and sustain themselves in the long-term. Add a basic food program or one of the simple and inexpensive online programs for structure and support, and you have the best possible option for success.