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Although Ferriss draws upon the collective wisdom of many people, including elite athletes, his advice is mainly taken from his own experiences.
It will get pretty boring. Ferriss recommends finding a few meals you enjoy and eating them over and over again. He states that this is a habit that the most successful dieters follow, but if you’re a food lover and enjoy experiencing different cuisines, textures and flavours then this will be difficult.
If you struggle with binge eating, this isn’t the diet for you. Following the diet plan means cutting out a lot of food – there’s no carbs (white or wholemeal), no fruit, no dairy apart from cottage cheese and no drinks apart from water and the odd glass of wine. In short, prepare to feel very restricted. This is supposed to be countered by a weekly cheat day where you can eat whatever you want, but this can be a slippery slope for some.