Fat Loss Programs: Comparison and Ranking

I’ve already compared the bodybuilding programs in a previous article.

Now I’d like to compare and rank the fat loss/weight loss programs I promote on my blog.

Before I start, let me say that I think all of these programs will “work” if you apply yourself. They are all based on achieving a negative calorie balance (burning more calories than you consume) through diet and exercise.

#1 Joel Marion and Craig Ballantyne's 24/7 Fat Loss

I think Marion and Ballantyne have put together the most effective fat loss program out there.   This one is the current gold standard as far as I'm concerned. 

The diet combines a manipulation of macronutrients (fats and carbohydrates) and a manipulation of your calories (cheat day, intermittent fasting, etc) to help you get the most out of all those carefully planned meals in terms of fat burning.

The workouts are equally impressive: they combine metabolic resistance training with interval training so you'll burn the maximum amount of calories while you train and after you have left the gym (yes, it is possible if you know what you are doing). 


You can read my 24/Fat Loss Review for more details.

#2. Vince Delmonte’s Your Six Pack Quest

Vince’s muscle building program wasn’t necessarily my “winner” when I compared the bodybuilding programs. But I think his fat loss program has several nice features:

*The video content (both motivational videos and workout videos) is a really nice touch that most other programs don’t have.

*This program has, in my opinion, the most balanced view on cardiovascular exercise. Other programs (like Truth About Abs) completely dismiss steady state cardio (like using a stationary bike) and only emphasize interval training (sprints, etc). Vince talks about the uses of both.

*Vince’s approach includes both basic and advanced approaches. One of the advanced techniques he mentions, for example, is fasted cardio. This works—I know this from experience. This program can take you from losing the initial flab all the way to getting you to the super-lean stage.

You can read my original review here:
Vince Delmonte's Your Six Pack Quest Review



#2. Mike Geary’s Truth About Abs

This is, by far, my best selling fat loss program. While it isn’t my personal “favorite,” there’s still much to like:

*The basic package only cost about forty bucks, making it very cost effective.

*The program dispels many of the myths about getting sick pack abs. Mike has done a great service by providing this no-hype program.

*It is a great starting place for those who want to lose weight and start getting lean.

You can read my review here:
Truth About Abs Review

NOTE:  I'd recommend Flavia Del Monte's Full-Body-Licious for WOMEN