The Lean Belly Prescription: The fast and foolproof diet and weight-loss plan from America's top urgent-care doctor was created by well-known Travis Stork, MD, along with editor of Men’s Magazine – Peter Moore. Together these two men created a 6-week diet plan that boasts eating the foods you love while losing pounds by adhering to simple Lean Belly laws each day.
Examples of lean belly laws:
3 servings of calcium-rich foods per day
Switch all refined carbohydrates with whole grains
8 ounces of water per day
choose 2 fruits to consume per day - along with at least 3 servings of vegetables per day
eat a breakfast rich in protein
The exercise component promoted in The Lean Belly Prescription is non-exercise activity thermogenesis, more commonly referred to as NEAT. In other words, you don’t have to run miles or join a gym to burn calories. NEAT refers to daily activities such as mowing the lawn, or walking the dog – something that has you moving, but doesn’t necessarily mean lifting weights or running on a treadmill.
Foods to increase:
Whole grains
Vegetables
Fruit
Low-fat meat (optional)
Beans
Foods to reduce:
Refined carbohydrates
Trans-fats
Pros:
Allows dieters to make small changes to diet that they may find easier to adhere to
Promotes whole grains and dark, leafy greens
Discusses the benefits of achieving healthy weight and lowering risk of associated conditions and diseases
Promotes long term lifestyle changes rather than quick-fixed to drop pounds
Suggests tips on how to incorporate exercises that are easier for beginners
Cons:
Book claims you can continue eating desserts and foods you love - rather than give potentially healthier suggestions
Sources:
Travis Stork's Lean Belly Prescription
Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis Shapefit.com