smash diet may be too rapid a weight loss for some
people.
Research and general acceptanceResearch
With its emphasis on fruits and vegetables, whole-
grain foods, lean meats, portion control, and physical
activity, the fat smash diet is considered to be scientifi-
cally sound. Tara Gidus of the American Dietetic
Association toldAOL Diet & Fitness:‘Ithelpspeople
eat more low-calorie, nutrient dense foods, exercise
more and get rid of unhealthy habits. I love that it
encourages so much aerobic exercise.’ Although the
fat smash detox is relatively moderate, there is no sci-
entific evidecne to show a person can detoxify their
body through diet.
Most research suggests that slow, gradual, and
consistent weight loss is the healthiest way to lose
weight and increases the likelihood of maintaining the
weight loss.
General acceptance
Although The Fat Smash Diet earned mixed
reviews among diet critics, Ian Smith enjoys a high
degree of credibility among his audience. He is a Har-
vard-trained medical doctor and on the board of direc-
tors of the American Council on Exercise. Before
joining theCelebrity Fit ClubSmith was medical cor-
respondent for theTodayshow and NBC News. Mil-
lions of viewers have watched celebrities lose as much
as 41 lb (19 kg) in a season ofCelebrity Fit Club. Thus
Smith’s legions of fans have been accepting of his diet
plan.
On April 7, 2007, Dr. Ian, as he is commonly
called, launched the ‘50 Million Pound Challenge.’
Aimed primarily at the black community, he called
on five million people to lose 10 lb (4.5 kg) each.Resources
BOOKS
Smith, Ian.Extreme Fat Smash Diet.New York: St. Mar-
tin’s Griffin, 2007.
Smith, Ian.The Fat Smash Diet: The Last Diet You’ll Ever
Need.New York: St. Martin’s Griffin, 2006.
Smith, Ian.The Take-Control Diet: A Life Plan for Thinking
People.New York: Ballantine, 2001, 2005.
OTHER
‘The Diet Channel Interviews VH1’s Celebrity Fit Club Diet
Expert Dr. Ian Smith, Author ofThe Fat Smash Diet.’
The Diet ChannelOctober 24, 2006.<http://www.the
dietchannel.com/VH1-Celebrity-Fit-Club-Diet-
Expert-Dr-Ian-Smith-Fat-Smash-Diet-Interview.htm>
(March 23, 2007).
Jones, H. K. ‘Fat Smash Diet Review.’Healthcastle.com
August 2006.<http://www.healthcastle.com/
review_fat_smash_diet.shtml>(March 23, 2007).
Neporent, Liz. ‘Get Celebrity Fit with the Fat Smash Diet:
90 Days to aCelebrity Fit ClubPhysique.’iVillage.
<http://diet.ivillage.com/celebprog/0,,962g6pll,00.html>
(March 23, 2007). Interview with Ian Smith.
Paturel, Amy. ‘Fat Smash Diet Review.’AOL Diet & Fitness
August 2006.<http://diets.aol.com/a-z/fat-smash-diet/
_a/fat-smash-diet-review/20060803120509990001>
(March 23, 2007).
‘Popular Diet: Fat Smash Diet.’fatsecret.<http://www.
fatsecret.com/diets/fat-smash-diet/
Default.aspx?cpc=true>(March 23, 2007).
Rose, Tracy, ‘Extreme Fat Smash Diet: Lose Weight with
Dr. Ian Smith.’Suite 101April 7, 2007.<http://diet-
trends.suite101.com/article.cfm/extreme_fat_
smash_diet>(April 10, 2007).
Rose, Tracy. ‘Fat Smash Diet Assures Success.’Suite 101
August 15, 2006.<http://weightloss.suite101.com/
article.cfm/fat_smash_diet_assures_success>(March
23, 2007).
‘Smash Diet.’Diet at Love to KnowOctober 6, 2006.<http://
diet.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Smash_Diet>(March 23,
2007).
Smith, Ian. ‘The Fat Smash DietPhilosophy.’FatSmashDiet.
com.<http://www.fatsmashdiet.com/>(March 23, 2007).
Smith, Ian,Which Fat Smash Diet is Right For You?<http://
http://www.doctoriansmith.com/health.html>(April 10,
2007).
ORGANIZATIONS
American Council on Exercise (ACE). 4851 Paramount
Drive, San Diego, CA 92123, (888) 825-3636.<http://
http://www.acefitness.org/>.
American Dietetic Association. 120 South Riverside Plaza,
Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995. (800) 877-1600.
<http://www.eatright.org>.QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR
DOCTOR Is the fat smash diet plan a reasonable approach
for me to lose weight?
How much weight do I need to lose?
Should I make any adjustments in following the
plan?
Should I take any vitamins or other supplements
while on this plan?
Is the exercise required by the plan suitable for
me?
Is the extreme fat smash diet a healthy option for
me?Fat smash diet