This phase, called the Temple, is all about maintenance and what to do if we happen to slip back into old habits. At this stage of the game, nothing is off limits. But life is all about balance and moderation. You can have that piece of cake once in awhile, but it cannot become a habit.

The part of this book that I found of great value was the information concerning breaking through a plateau. Plateaus can be quite discouraging. You work so hard and nothing. I recently experienced a plateau and this is the method I used. According to the book, if you increase your exercise by 20 percent and decrease your calories by the same amount your body should be shocked out of its comfort zone. They recommend doing this for 7-9 days. It was only a few days before I saw a weight loss.

There is no reason why you should not be able to maintain a healthy lifestyle by following the Fat Smash Diet. This plan is balances and is one of the easier food plans I have come accross.