The Pilot's Diet: A Belly-Blasting Bonanza!

The Pilot's Diet can be summed up in three words: retro, restrictive, and restorative. The origin of the diet is unknown, however, it is reminiscent of the 1980s. Designed to last only 28 days, this free diet claims to rely on the combination of certain foods instead of calorie-consumption to achieve weight loss.

Each day's meals are mandated and modifications are not allowed. At certain meals, the dieter is told to eat as much as needed to feel satisfied, but at other meals, one has to make do with as little as two hard-boiled eggs. At its core, it is a diet high in protein, but low in carbohydrates and sugar. If the dieter cheats or modifies the plan in any way, it's back to Day 1.

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For someone used to "volume-eating", The Pilot's Diet can be brutal the first few days. As often happens with highly restrictive diets, things become much easier by days 3 or 4. By then, excess fluid has been lost, the face is thinner, the eyes are less puffy, and motivation has finally set in!

I began this 28-day journey out of curiosity mostly, but also with the goal to prove that the claims of huge losses were false. I was determined to follow it exactly as written, but instead of eating unlimited amounts when allowed, I was determined to be satisfied with "proper portions." After all, it was "unlimited amounts" that got me in this fix in the first place!

What I discovered is that the body is an amazing machine! In very little time, I was satisfied with less, had significantly fewer cravings, looked and felt better, slept better, and had more energy. The biggest surprise, however, turned out to be the "belly-blasting" effects of the diet. I couldn't have been more pleased with the results!

While the diet purports losses of 30-60 pounds in 28 days, everyone I talked into trying it with me lost in the vicinity of 13-36 pounds. I personally lost 18 pounds, which is twice as much as I can generally lose in a month of dieting. That is no small accomplishment and I was not disappointed!

Everyone I know that endured the entire 28 days agrees that the greatest drawback to this diet is its restrictiveness. Alcohol is not allowed and eating out socially is almost impossible. However, if rapid weight loss is your goal, then check your social calendars, choose your 28-day stretch carefully, and enjoy the ride!

The Pilot's Diet: A Belly-Blasting Bonanza!