Well to start I am a 27 year old male and have been slightly overweight or FAT if you prefer since I can remember. In the past I had tried the latest high protein diet with not much success, I also tried the protein drinks, and the good old starvation diet. Still I only lost a pound here and gained two or three there! So I surfed the internet and found the Fat Vanish site. I had to have read the site on five or six different occasions and I finally decided I would try it. I must admit I was very skeptical, but I agreed the money back guarantee could not be beat. So I received the book and I began implementing the information from the book around two months ago. At that time I weighed 230 lbs. By following the system and implementing all of the information I received, the weight literally started vanishing! At first people that did not know what I was attempting called it water weight etc. Whenever I ran into people that said this I informed them of what plan I was on and told them a little bit about it. I also joined the gym and started working out, for the first month I did cardio (running). After the second week on the plan my pants started to loosen up and I was starting to get a real good feeling about this.

Well three weeks turned into four and I had lost around 23 pounds. Everything on the site was right on and at that point when people asked why I didn't just copy the book and send it back I informed them that Francesco had worked a long time on this and the results I was getting couldn't be better, so in my mind he lived up to my expectations and I wasn't going to rob him of all of his hard work on the best self help book I have ever read!!

Well here I sit typing this and its been a little over 2 months and I now weigh 180 pounds that's a 50, that's right 50 pound loss and I feel great!! I had to go clothes shopping and everything, My mother told me she hasn't seen me this thin since I was six! And everyone else I run into can't believe it either, I am always getting compliments and everyone wants to know how I did it and I tell then all about the program and where to get it! I have been told I look younger, completely different etc. Now I'm at the point where I don't know if I need to lose more or what, I never thought I would have that problem, although I still need to do some additional toning etc..!! So to make a very long story short, the book is great, Francesco is a huge help with any questions and the first step is to order it and find out for yourself, if you follow the book you will lose that unwanted weight and you will feel better. Thanks!!

Steve [Last Name Removed By Request]
Connecticut, USA

I have lost 20 lbs and 4 1/2 inches in 1 month. It is easy to follow and I still get to eat my favorite foods. My 14 year old daughter has been doing this with me and she has lost 15 pounds. Thank you for the awesome plan.

I finally have pictures for you. I lost 38 lbs and went from a size 14 to size 6 in 4 months. Thank you so much.

Jennie Witt
Benton, MO

The following experiment was conducted by a freelance author who lives in the United Kingdom, and she wrote the following summary of her findings:

I am Emma Powdrill, a freelance writer residing in the United Kingdom, and as the world's popularity soars into an overweight frenzy, we decided to try out some popular diets that claim to help you shed some unruly pounds.

One of the ones we decided to test was the Fat Vanish program written by Francesco Castano. This diet claims to help banish the fat without any hard exercise and diet pills. Our tester Amanda Delallio is an average UK housewife whose weight soared after the birth of her 3 children.

No matter what I tried, I just couldn't lose the excess weight I had gained during my 3 pregnancies, so I was happy to be a tester for this particular diet. I have a very busy lifestyle caring for my family and needed something that was easy to follow, this seemed like just the remedy," says Amanda.

We put Amanda on the Fat Vanish program for 3 months, with thanks to the author who kindly donated the plan for our experiment.

"I started the diet program with high hopes and promised myself that I would stick to it word for word! When I received the book, it looked complicated, so I was a little worried I might lapse."

Although once Amanda started, she soon found the program really easy and was able to stick to it, even with her busy schedule as a mother of 3.

"The first week went by very quickly and I was surprised at how I was finding it easy to stick to! With my children I have chocolate and crisps everywhere I look but I found I was satisfied with what I was eating, and didn't feel the desire to snack on all the unhealthy food I once craved."

Amanda managed to lose an incredible 3 and a half stones (49 pounds) in the 3 months and is now a svelte size 12!

I have never felt sexier and healthier; I am so glad I took on the challenge offered to me. I want to thank Fat Vanish for a well thought out diet plan, without that, I would still be the size 18 I was 3 months ago, maybe bigger."

Amanda kindly allowed us to use her before and after pictures (shown above) so others can witness her achievement.

Emma Powdrill
Freelance Writer
Nottingham, UK

Evelyn Rhines Loses 93 Pounds
With Fat Vanish!

225 Pounds: 132 Pounds:

I was a three-sport athlete on my way to a Division one school until I blew out my knee in the summer of my senior year, which resulted in seven knee surgeries, including Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) and Lateral Meniscus reconstruction, infections, two torn tendons and right femoral nerve damage. My most recent surgery just occurred last month, for reconstruction of my Left Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) and I am still on Fatvanish keeping the weight off. I tried to play at the colligate level, but it was just too much for my knee to handle. I started to gain weight because of not being on a sports team and not being active or taking care of my body, adding a total of 30 lbs in college. My weight continuously increased year after year until I gave up the battle.

Several years ago, I found FatVanish.com and I became excited again about the potential to lose weight. I was doing great on the Fat Vanish Life change until I had a major life hiccup and fell into some depression after a bad break-up. (You know how some of us women can be.)

Three years ago I was involved in a major car accident, which resulted in a herniated disc and annular tear in my back, but I found my way back to Fat Vanish regardless. I restarted on the Fat Vanish program, at the time weighing a hefty 225lbs with a 45 inch waist. I am proud to say that by changing my lifestyle to match the Fat Vanish recommendations, I lost 93 lbs and now have a 25-inch waist.

Because of the Fat Vanish Program, I not only am far healthier, but I also reversed my most recent health issue of High Blood Pressure, chronic anemia and a high glucose level (Diabetes, High Blood Pressure and Cancer run in my family.) Best of all, I have no High Blood Pressure and my anemia and allergies are almost non-existent.

With the grace of God, I followed Fat Vanish consistently, and have seen my body go from Flab to Fab!

Evelyn Rhines
Richfield, MN

Dear Francesco,

This is my first testimonial and I'm truly excited to let you know! So here goes...

When I first received the book in October last year, I read it thoroughly a few times and I must admit, I was indeed very skeptical. The plan sounded easy and I was really having doubts. After all, I have tried all sorts of diet plans out there with either no result, or with only temporary result. I always ended up getting fat again in the end.

When I was a teen, I was slim, I could wear whatever I want, my body looked good, even my face was slim. I'm 31 now, and I get disgusted and hate it everytime I look in the mirror. I was fat, my face looked like a watermelon, and when I went shopping for clothes, God knows how sad I was since all the good and nice clothes out there didn't carry my size. Each and every time, I came home from shopping depressed, upset and I ended up hating myself even more.

That's when I decided to give your Fat Vanish plan a try, and I took the first photo (dated October last year) where my weight was 75kg.

Since I was really, really skeptical and actually convinced that I would end up fat and ugly until I get old anyway, even though I was on Fat Vanish plan, I wasn't strict with myself and I "cheated" a lot during meal time.

However, in February this year, people started asking me if I had lose weight. Before this, everytime people opened their mouth to me, it would either be "Wow you're FAT now!" or the least harsh ones would say "You have gained weight!". Whichever it was, both meant the same - "Linda, you are FAT now". So when they started asking, "Have you lose weight?", I just laughed it off, as I was pretty sure that they were just trying to be nice.

In March this year (still on and off with Fat Vanish), all of a sudden I decided to take a photo again. Needless to say, I was surprised to see the difference when I compared this second photo and the first one taken last year.

So I started reading the Fat Vanish book again. Together with my sister who also wanted to lose a bit of weight, we started to plan our meal carefully since she and I had different goal (she's 21 and only wanted to lose a bit while I wanted to lose a lot). And since I'm vegetarian and she's not, my meal plan was different than hers so I took quite some time planning it.

Exactly one month ago (May 15th), I decided to go all out and to follow the diet strictly. At that time, I still weight around 71kg, just like in the second photo.

*ONLY* last week, I started exercising, following your simple exercise plan and doing cardio 3 times a week.

Tonight, I just took another photo and boy was I amazed. I now weight 67kg, a vast difference from the 75kg I once was.

Now, people around me no longer ASK me if I have lost weight. They SAY so. They TELL me so.

"You've lost weight!", "You look better!", "Wow... You look prettier nowadays!", and I have you to thank for.

So thank you, thank you, thank you so much for the amazing plan. I've got my life back and I am continuing with the diet and exercise to reach my goal of 55kg, and I will take more photos of my progress later and email them to you.

So watch out for my next testimonial!

:-D

I truly feel motivated now and I'm really eager to continue with this plan and witness the amazing transformation! You are most welcome to post my photos and testimonial on your website, I feel honored! I'd love to let the skeptical people out there know that Fat Vanish does work, even for vegetarians!

You can post my Hotmail email address with my testimonial should there be any skeptical people out there who would like to communicate with me directly, so people who may wanna ask me anything about the effectiveness of your diet can contact me at my Hotmail address. Thanks again, I'm very happy and like I said in my previous email, I'm going for my 55kg goal and I'll send you even more photos later!

Happy, happy, happy!!!

Linda
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Francesco,

I have been on your fat vanish diet for many months now not following it to a tee though. I still have to work out with wieghts too. This program really tones up your body and helps you get in excellent physical shape. Lost about 15 punds in 12 weeks and have stuck with it. As for your course I put it into practice with my swimming, and with the bc specail olympics and won three medals. a gold a silver and a bronze. Your helpful tips in the course and my willingness to put it into practise with my Lord as savour, also helped out.

Pictured are three of the medals I won at the BC special olympics Provincials. I won a Gold in the 50meter backstroke at a time of 56.890, and a silver in the 50 meter freestyle at a time of 44.180, and a bronze in the 4 x 50 relay. That's the fruit of your fat vanish diet.

Thanks for the course.

Michael Archer
Vancouver, BC, Canada

Francesco,

Dennis (my husband, age 62) and I (age 55) started your Fat Vanish program 2 weeks ago and are very happy with it. At the 2 week mark, our fat pinch was down 4 marks (I don't know what the increments are), we both lost 5 pounds and 2" off the waistline. I know that the results will get even better as we go along. We both have 30-35 pounds to lose.

In the past, we were doing very heavy resistance training, tons of dif exercises for each muscle group with lots of reps. Aerobics was at 1 hour + each time also. We did not change our eating habits although we have always eaten healthy, we thought. Well, we were wrong! We were fat, fat, fat and heading for serious health problems. With your diet plan, which is much easier to stick with than the Provida diet (on which I lost 20 pounds but could not stick with it), meals are fast and easy and I think reasonably healthy. My husband doesn't have all the allergies I have and he gets a lot more protein choices but I am happy with those I can eat.

I am looking forward to a slim, toned, healthy body again. Thanks very much for sharing your ideas with us!

I thought I'd drop you a line to let you know about our continuing success at the 2 month mark using your plan. I have dropped a total of 13 pounds so far and my husband has lost 18. He had surgery 2-3 weeks ago and was not able to do any resistance or aerobics other than short walks daily. Everything is going well.

Here is the 6 month update for my husband and I. Dennis has currently lost 45 pounds and is at 180 and looking very trim. He says he hasn't weighed that since he was 16 or younger, (that is over 50 years ago). I have lost 30 pounds and feel that I can still peel off 3 more inches of fat from my waist. So, I am being really good and working hard at my aerobics and resistance training and sticking to the diet. The diet is very simple, satisfying and easy to follow for the long term. I'd advise anyone to start now and kick the fat habit.

Thanks again!

Kathleen Race
Brookfield, WI

I just wanted to give you a quick update on my progress. So far, after being on the plan for 4 weeks, I've lost 17 pounds and about 3 inches. I'm not too sure on the inches part of it, but according to Curves, that's the decrease in inches. Anyway...I am so very happy and thank you so much. I'll be sure to keep you up to date.

I know it's been some time since an update so here goes....my total weight loss is up to 33 pounds and according to Curves, my total inches lost is somewhere in the low 20s. I thought I had an update sheet handy, but I do not. Also, at Curves, they are holding a Biggest Loser competition in which the winner gets 2 months free. According to one of the owners I am shoe-in! I can't tell you how happy I am with the progress I have made with my life change and I can't thank you enough for sharing your knowledge...I am forever grateful. I would love to see more people get involved with fatvanish. This is coming from someone who had to exercise vigorously for at least 60 minutes to lose even 2 pounds in one month. I am so incredibly happy with the success I have had with your plan. I truly can not thank you enough, and and God Bless You.

Robin Ard
Hudson, NH

Hi, Francesco,

I'm Linda Lenau. I've been on fatvanish for about 3.5 months now and havn't let you know how I'm progressing. I have lost 16 lbs. I have been measuring for years many parts of my body so I just kept on even though you say only waist and calipher. My waist is the last part to lose on my body so I'm glad that I saw improvements elsewhere on my body. Most of it came off on my neck and back. People noticed soon because my face also was thinner.

I noticed that the weight isn't important (havn't dropped a size yet either because of big waist measurement) but my clothes fit different. Almost at the place now where my body doesn't have much choice now but to take it off my waist! Yea! That means lower size also. I have had 6 children and have had a big stomach and waist with appearance of cottage cheese. Have tried repeatedly through spot training to get rid of it. Have also had trouble with low blood sugar and was aware of insulin control - your method helped my to fine-tune that. My stomach is looking more firm and feels less jiggly.(first time in many years) I have told many people about this. I think most aren't willing to try this hard. I think I was ready for I have tried through diets without exercise for years. I'm 55 yrs old now and it was becoming a losing battle as metabolism was slowing worse. I knew it was metabolism related but didn't know what to do. Neither do doctors. My mother died from diabetes. You are right about the glycemic index. I was following that and eating a lot of fruit because of that index. I now do it only for pre-post exercise. So thanks so much. I found your site by accident. I no longer looked for diet info, however, I did use protein powder and I was looking for egg protein that was affordable and I got directed to your site off someone else's site for the egg protein. Thats when I read all your stuff. I believe it was God directing me as I was praying for HELP! I give up, God -Help!

I have been to the doctor's since your program and had full blood work, and total cholesterol was like 217 last year but I had a good ratio of low to high. This year, my total cholesterol was 167 and the ratio was even better.

I lost 4.5 inches in my waist but still need to lose another 3 inches.

Will update again when I have acheived all my goals.

Linda Lenau
Pierson, MI

7 weeks into it....lost 20.5 lbs and 5.25" off my waist...down 4 sizes!!

I have been having trouble getting to the gym to do aerobics and I found a great solution which has led to great workouts!! I am a very busy mother of three kids. (6yrs, 3yrs, and 8mo. old) I started incorporating my kids into my routine. I pop in a workout cassette (which you can find cheap on ebay) and we all just start dancing!! I do some of my favorite moves from aerobic classes or I chase the kids up and down the hall, skipping, hopping, etc... This is great fun for all of us!! My 8 mo. old giggles and hops in her bouncy seat and if she starts getting cranky I pick her up and carry her with me..that really intensifies things!! Occasionally I use my baby as a workout tool as well! She loves when I bench press her or do my squats while holding her ( she's a great counterweight for balance!) This has led to great memories for all of us, as well as great naps for the baby!! If you ever come across a frustrated mom feel free to share this idea, or share my email address with them. I hope this helps someone else achieve their goals, too. Thanks for sharing such a great program!!

Amy Flores
Elida, OH

Francesco,

HI! I have been on the Fat-Vanish plan for 10 weeks now, lost 20 pounds and 3 inches! I love it that my clothes are very loose now!!!

I am in my 18th week of this diet! I have lost 30 pounds and 5 inches! I have had to buy smaller clothes!!! YES! I love to work out and watching what I eat has really helped some health issues I have had. I joined a gym in April and I go 3 times a week. THANKS SO MUCH!!

Kasey Coffey
Cincinnati, OH

I just wanted to let you know that after following the diet for one month with no exercise, I have lost 16 pounds and two inches. I will keep you updated of my progress.

Sherry Hubbard
Lexington, SC

I was searching through the Internet looking for fat loss programs when I came across Francesco's web site. After reading about the Fat Vanish™ program, I felt some hope that I could get back into shape. I will admit that I am skeptical about weight loss programs. I've tried a few and did lose some weight quickly, but in time, whenever I would go back to eating a normal amount (not a lot), I gained back the weight I had lost, and then a few pounds more. It was so discouraging! This program offered a money back guarantee, which gave me the chance to try this without fear of wasting my money. I tried it and I am so thrilled that I did! Having Francesco available via the Internet for my questions and concerns makes a lot of difference. He has always been quick to answer my questions and concerns. Since I travel often with my work, I am not able to get to a gym or bring weight-training equipment with me, but by using the body weight resistance training instead, I am still getting good results. I have lost 11 pounds so far, and feel great about continuing to lose the fat, gain more muscle, and reach my goals. I'm never hungry with this program. It seems that I eat more than ever before. I just eat properly now. This is not a miracle program. You have to eat right, exercise and be committed. But if you do that, you can get some miraculous results!

I was just looking over your site again. I haven't looked in a while, and I saw you had my testimonial up. I thought you should know that I have now lost 23 pounds, beyond the 11 pounds when I wrote the testimonial. I am so happy with your program. I am still making progress, and everything in the testimonial stands as true today as it was then! Thanks so much for your program!

Debra Fox
Cincinnati, OH

Francesco,

My daughter and I have reached our first measurement day (2 weeks). WOW! I lost 2 1/2 inches at my waist and 7 pounds. My daughter lost 2 3/4 inches at her waist and 8 pounds We are so excited! Your program is so easy to follow and satisfying it's hard to believe it works (until you take measurements). I will keep you updated on our progress and will send you pictures when I've reached my goal. Thank you so much. :)

After my measurements yesterday, I have lost an additional 1 1/2 inches at the waist and 3 lbs for a total of 4 inches and 10 lbs in four weeks!!

Lori & Amanda VanderPloeg
Plainwell, MI

Dear Francesco,

I have been on your program for 7 weeks now to lose the excess fat from having a baby. It has worked super. I have lost 4 1/2" from my waist and ten pounds. Also I have lost 2 inches from my thigh! I am so glad I found your program.

Kristina Veon
Boise, ID

I just wanted to tell you that I feel GREAT.. my pants are feeling a bit looser and I just feel pretty good.. I've lost about 9 pounds so far and it's only been like 3 weeks.. Thank you so much.

Heather Gartland
Wallington, NJ

I purchased your book about three weeks ago and started on the plan two weeks ago. I measured and weighed myself yesterday at the two-week mark after I got up and was ecstatic to discover I lost five pounds and three inches! In just two weeks! Wow! This plan really does work! I had weighed over 140 pounds about a year ago and went on Family Fitness' program and lost nearly 20 pounds, but couldn't get the rest of the weight off no matter how I tried. Using this program really simplifies things for me, and although I do sometimes miss my old eating habits, I will never go back to being a fattie again!

Thank you and God bless you! You're wonderful!

Theresa A. Nixon
Whittier, CA

How are you doing?? I must say I'm going fantastically! I had my first genuine compliment today, one of the instructors at my gym asked if I'd lost weight because I was looking thin! It's really easy for me to see the progress as we must weigh ourselves, take our blood pressure etc... at the gym here every time we go.

To anyone considering this program, just do it!

I had been going to the gym for about 6 months trying to lose weight and working out in a way which I thought was right. However, the weeks would pass and nothing changed I was getting nowhere! Then one day when I saw photos of myself on vacation I knew I had to do something. This is when I found Francesco's site. At first I was a bit skeptical, but the testimonies, and writing to Francesco convinced me that this was something that would really work. I was really impressed with how quickly he personally replied to me too.

So far I have lost 7 kilos (15.4 pounds) on this diet, and people are starting to really notice the change and comment. I am never hungry and always satisfied with what I eat on the program, I think I eat a lot healthier too! I feel a lot happier these days about the way I look.

Thanks again Francesco

The weight loss has gone really well and I'm down to 63 kilos which is pretty close to my goal now (about 9 kilos lost in total).

Jennifer [Last Name Withheld By Request]
Perth, Western Australia

I just wanted to drop a note to say that I'm 2-weeks into your plan. Sunday was a grand day!

I'm a female who has lost 1-1/2 inches from my waist and 4 lbs! This has been pretty easy for me to follow. Will keep you informed!!

I have another wonderful report at the 4-week mark. I have lost another 4 pounds and 1 more inch from my waist!! I was able to wear an outfit to Church Sunday that I haven't been able to wear in over a year!! I'm sticking to this. It's working great!!!

Last Sunday I celebrated my two month anniversary of being on your Fat Vanish program! Great news, I've met my first big goal! I have lost 26 lbs. and 3 - 1/2 inches from my waist!! I haven't been hungry, and have much more energy. This is a difficult time of year to be watching what goes into the mouth so intently, but I've made up my mind - I'm going all the way this time!! Besides, your system of eating really makes it easy.

Thanks again and will keep you informed!

Had a great Doctor visit today! My blood pressure is great and he's definitely pleased at the weight loss and the method I'm using!

I am down 31 pounds now!! Praise God! I can see the glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel! As I am into the second stage of my weight loss adventure, I'm starting to feel pretty good about myself!

Mrs. R. Walker

Francesco,

I want to thank you so much for your assistance and support with your Fat Vanish™ program.

I found your site at a time in my life when I was looking to make changes after a breakup with a boyfriend. Many of us know too well how an experience like this can affect our confidence and image of ourselves. I admit I was very skeptical and almost returned the package after receiving it. Before doing so, I e-mailed Francesco and the support he gave to me from that moment on made a huge difference. Now I had become determined to succeed. I wanted the athletic body back that I had before the relationship. More importantly, I wanted to do this without fad diets and supplements.

Now, 5 weeks later, thanks to your program, wonderful, quick and professional e-mail support and my determination, I have reduced my body fat from 23% to 18% and have lost 1 1/2 inches off my waist and dropped a size in clothing. The confidence and strength I've gained has been worth all the effort the last few weeks and I am motivated more than ever to make this program a new way of life for myself. The compliments I receive and the happiness I feel inside now radiate to the outside.

Thank you, Francesco, for giving me my life back.

Sincerely,

Julie Neubauer
Eden Prairie, MN

Hello Francesco,

It has been a LONG time since I wrote to you, I think. I wanted to write and tell you how things are going for me and Fat Vanish.

This is about the 6 week mark for me. I have to say I am very pleased. I had a couple of weeks where I was on the road unexpectedly and that SERIOUSLY complicates the regimen... but I was thrilled to see that in that time while I didn't make new progress, I also didn't lose ground - phew! I am beginning week 7, now and have the following to report:

Total weight loss: 5 kilos (11pounds)
Loss of 18cm on my "baby belly"
Loss of 14cm on my waist!

I am so happy - FINALLY I am taking off the fat! My husband is THRILLED!! ;)

Blessings to you, and I"ll be sure to keep you updated

Smiles,

Emma Barnhart
Ukraine

Dear Francesco,

I just wanted to give you a quick update on my progress. I weighed myself at the 2 week mark, and I have lost 5 1/4 pounds! And to be honest with you, I have "cheated" a few times, and haven't been exercising as much as I should . . . so I am thrilled with my progress so far! Your program really does work! It's very easy to follow. Now I've got the motivation to keep it going. I can't wait to get into my "skinny" clothes again! Thanks so much!

Sincerely,

Nikole Sokoll
Manchester, MI

Hi Francesco,

It has been 14days, and i did enjoy cheat days every sunday (2 cheat meals). my results are 8lbs lost, inches in waist went down from 30 to 28. and I took measurements around my tummy as well it measured 35 now its a 32. the plan works well for me. Im excited to see what the next 14days will bring and so on. Im hoping to lose another 20lbs of fat, and gain some muscle. Im sure I will make that goal, thanks again for your help, your response and assistance thru email really made a difference for me.

Thanks again & God bless you,

Gemina Kaeha
Honolulu, HI

Dear Francesco,

I have been on this program now for 8 days and I have lost 10 pounds!!! Within the 8 days I lost not only 10 pounds but also an inch off my waist and an inch off my hips!! I also lost 1/4 inch off my arms! As soon as I can get some before/after pictures made, I will send them to you.

I am just excited that I am actually seeing results!! I am down 1 pant size and I look forward to dropping more. I really appreciate the support and feed back to any of my concerns that I might have. Thanks again!!!

Cindy Compton
Seminole, OK

Francesco,

Thanks for your supportive emails and valuable information. First you sent Dan the muscle building book. We were impressed enough that we ordered Fat Vanish. I did reach my goal.. An inch and a half from my waist and hips. Like you said, the results are addicting. I've started another 6 weeks of the program. I'd like to see how low I can get my body fat. I wish I would have taken a picture before I started. I didn't think a couple of pounds would be noticeable enough. I can defintely see the difference though. I wiil take a picture this time and will be happy at any time to leave a testimonial.

Thanks for providing a great fat loss program.

Alyson Tovey
Highland, UT

Francesco,

My experience with your program has been absolutely great and worthwhile! I am very thankful for your program for several reasons: One, I have blood sugar problems, and the program has helped me control my blood sugar levels. I no longer worry about what to eat or when. Two, your program is easy to follow but gives great results. Even though I'm a very busy college student who lives at the dorms, I have had no problem following your program. Along with this, there are no restrictions on what can be eaten. Third, the help you offer via e-mail has been terrific!. There are no doubts or unanswered questions, only straight, clear replies.

Thank you very much Francesco!

Name & Location Withheld By Request

Hi Francesco,

Hard to believe but have more or less lost my sweet tooth and am turned off by most junk food (have negative impressions of them). If anyone is disbelieving my diminished chocolate craving, well I use Dutch cocoa with skim milk as a chocolate hit if i need one (it's the cocoa butter in bar chocolate that's fatty and greasy). I guess the main thing is that you learn to indulge in good quality food, but in smaller quantity/moderation.

I just want to say that Francesco's advice + guidance are genuine and his help is priceless in a time when there is so much misinformation. I am a recovering overeater/binge/emotional eater, and my mum is one too (though she doesn't think so). I'm still living at home so my environment hasn't changed (and my mum still binge eats) but with Francesco's guidance I definitely have a better understanding of the relationship between food and our bodies. I don't weigh myself but hey clothes don't lie and are very good indicators! Bottom line is that there are definitely no quick fixes, but Francesco's plan makes sense and works.

Kitty
NSW, Australia

Hi Francesco,

I started your program 16 days ago. I am a mother of two teenagers. I am 42 and I must say, since I have been on your program, my husband and my kids have noticed a change. I am not overweight in the sense that most people would categorize being overweight, just a little puffy. Since I was 13 years old, I've always worked out. But over the years, due to parenthood, wifehood, working, and whatnot, I let myself go. I mean out of shape, flab, and slowly growing out of my size 4! But I am happy to report that, after only three Mondays ago, I am back into my size 4. With the weight resistant training that I follow like Dogma according to your rules, I am getting tighter by the day (even with just the two-day workout!). I have never been so enthused about anything. Everything is so delicious! I feel totally satisfied with the food, not to mention completely healthy!

My facial features are sharpening and because my hair is down to my back, my kids said I look like a teenager! The energy I have is unstoppable and it's done wonders for my self-esteem.

Most people fail with other programs because face it...most people cannot commit to such a rigid routine or schedule. They might go gung-ho at first, but then it's easy not to do it any more. Your program slides easily into one's daily routine.

Thank you, Francesco, for giving me back my youth.

Lorelei Garcia
Sacramento, CA

Well, I really like your diet plan - feels right, food's great, TOTALLY lost sugar cravings, in tune with body's fuel needs. I see terrific results in the 6 weeks since I've started. I get so many compliments when I wear short sleeved shirts. You've got a great program - awesome tools that take the guesswork out of creating a terrific body.

Take good care,

Michele C.
New Jersey, USA

Dear Francesco,

It is time to share my progress with you:

In only seventeen days (I started immediately after having read your book, on Thursday, and took measures on Sunday) I eliminated 7 cm from my waist and 3 cm from my thighs. My weight dropped 8 pounds and is still dropping. I am indeed very, very satisfied and grateful to you and I intend to stay on your program for a very long time.

Thank you for being there.

Ivana Bogunovic
Belgrade, Yugoslavia

So far, I am loving your program. I have never felt so free to be able to eat and enjoy my food. I have always felt guilty about even eating, it was embarrassing (I felt everyone was looking to see how much and what I ate). Now I don't care. I know I am doing what is good and right and healthy for my body, and by the way, I can see results just after the first week!! You are a life saver!!! Thank you for your book and for your ministry. Your proclamation of faith is why I choose your program to begin with.

I have to be totally honest, I was skeptical of your claim of "personal" responses to questions and such at first. I was expecting a "standard" letter reply to each e-mail I sent you. I have been delightfully surprised. Your answers are question specific and not a generalized comment, thus letting me know that you in fact do read and answer each mail personally. Thank you again for your help and your ministry. You are a awesome inspiration to me both physically and spiritually.

Lisa McElwain
Georgetown, IN

Francesco,

Here are the results of the first 2 weeks: 1 inch from my waist - 27" down from 28", 1 inch from around my abdomen - 34 inches down from 35 and 2 pounds on the scale.

I love the diet plan. It has been the easiest 2 weeks. I don't feel deprived, have no sweet cravings and really enjoy all the foods I am eating. I have been very happy so far!

Linda Schmidt
Clark, NJ

Dear Mr. Castano,

I have been on your Fat Vanish program for exactly two months and have lost 5.5 lbs. and 3.75 inches. I am very pleased with the program and with the results and plan to continue on it! Thank you.

In Christ,

C.F.
Arlington, VA

Francesco,

I have to say that the fatvanish program worked great for me. I'm 35, and got into a "Biggest Loser" contest with some friends and relatives and in 9 weeks lost 45 lbs. I was working out hard and was very faithful to the diet (other then an anniversary dinner and a trip to Hawaii) but even with those distractions the diet plan worked wonders. I went from a 44 pants to 38's. I only wish I had taken before and after pictures to send you. I went from 278 to 233. Needless to say losing that much weight has caused some fun dilemmas like getting new work clothes and bothering my pregnant wife who is 8 months along and only gaining while I got semi-skinny again.

Speaking of work, everyone has noticed the loss and are curious to find out my "secret". I thought there was some kind of referral program but wasn't sure how that worked or if I should just send them to the website. Thank you for the plan because I am sure losing the weight will add many years of healthy living to my life.

Trevor Hansen
Mesa, AZ

Francesco,

I recently went for a glucose tolerance test and passed with very good numbers. The fasting glucose before ingesting the sugar drink was down to 103 this time. I have to assume that the 127 reading 2 months ago was somehow flawed and my actual glucose level dropped from it's usual 110 - 112 to 103 which is what I expected with the diet, exercise and resulting weight loss.

From the first of the year up until the first week of May I was following the Fat Vanish #6 diet, doing aerobics 5-7x/wk and doing biceps,triceps,chest press, chest flies and stomach crunches 2x/wk. This resulted in a 28-29 lb loss and about 5" in the waist. We did a lot of vacationing in May. While on vacation I didn't exercise at all, ate whatever I wanted, and drank much more alcohol than usual. In between trips I would get back to the diet and just now am getting back to exercising. I'm surprised but elated to say that even though I gained a pound or two here and there, they came right off once I got back on the diet/exercise routine. This is a true testament to your methods.

Darryl Widmaier
Lake Worth, FL

Francesco,

I have been on the Fat Vanish™ program for 1 month. I am very pleased with the results. I have lost 17 lbs. and 2 inches around my stomach. The meal plan is very satisfying, and I know I am eating much healthier. I enjoy it and it seems to be working great.

When I started the Fat Vanish™ program, my beginning weight was 268 pounds and my waist was 45 inches. After only three months I now weigh 219 pounds and have lost 6.5 inches off my waist. I have already exceeded my goal weight by 6 pounds and I did it in half the time I expected. I have adjusted my goal weight down to 200 pounds, and I know that it won't take me very long to get there. I have been very consistent with your instructions and I believe it has paid off tremendously.

I think my favorite part of the whole program is that I can implement it on a permanent basis. The problem with "fad" diets is that no one spends the rest of their life drinking only grapefruit juice and weight loss shakes while eating scarce amounts of food to starve themselves down a few pounds. Your program works for people who truly desire to lose fat and adopt an all around healthier lifestyle. I'm really convinced the program works and I give God all the glory.

Brian Wolfe
Montevallo, AL

I'm a 19-year-old college student, and I've been overweight since the day I was born. With your course, I'm finally able to turn my life around. As a student, I don't have much money lying around, so I didn't bother buying a scale. I weighed myself for the first time at the gym today, and I was amazed with what I saw. In the 8 weeks I've been on your program, my waist has dropped from 37 to 33.5 inches and my weight has declined from 190 to 174 lbs. I've actually lost more fat weight than that, however, because of the muscle I've added to my body. I've been overweight for 19 years, and one of the most gratifying things about losing weight is watching the fat melt off of everything -- my face, my arms, my chest, my legs. My clothes are becoming looser and looser... You get the picture. Sorry to ramble on, but it's very cool to be getting thinner. I'm really looking forward to impressing my family when I see them in two months!

Thanks for everything. Every time I look in the mirror, I look better. I hope everything is as good for you as it is for me.

I just wanted to let you know that I'm down to 148 pounds (from 190) and I've gone from 37 inches around the middle to about 29. I hope you can keep helping people like you've helped me. I'm so much more self-confident now, and I just look SO much better. Of course, the downside is that I have to buy lots of clothes, because I look like a clown in the stuff I was wearing before. Oh well -- that's one expense I'm grateful for.

John Bohman
Madison, WI

Francesco,

I never did send you an update of my progress in Fat Vanish. When I started six and a half months ago, my waist size was 40, and my weight was 189. Currently, my waist is 29 3/4, and my weight is 157. Other than my Krav Maga martial arts classes, I really haven't been working out. Although I need to if I ever expect to move to the next level and have an actual beach body-caliber physique. But your diet by itself has worked wonders. I didn't think I could ever fit into size 32 pants again, and now I am fitting into size 30! Thanks again, and I will send you another update when results warrant.

In Christ and His Church,

Jay Young
San Marcos, TX

Francesco,

I started your program about a month ago, and have achieved results I never thought possible in that amount of time! I never knew i could eat so much and lose weight. But after reading the part of your program about how the body goes into starvation mode, it all makes sense now. So far I have only followed the diet portion, but now I am ready to start a workout.

Let me start by saying your program has helped me greatly. So far I have lost 30 pounds, without taking a single pill, or drinking a single shake. I've been eating real food, and now I see that this is possible without supplements.

Thanks again for the help!!

I meant to write a while ago, but have not been able to. I wanted to let you know that your program is helpful far beyond the realm of fat loss. For years I was a smoker. I know, the worst thing anyone could ever do. When I started your program, I smoked, but because of the words you wrote on pages 3 and 4 of the fatvanish book, I was able to quit. Particularly the phrase 'exercising the virtue of patience-it's a virtual key to success'. For the past 6 months I have been smoke free, and again, without the use of any supplement. All by myself. The right inspiration is the most powerful tool.

Unfortunately recent family matters have occupied so much of my time that I was unable to follow the program. (illnesses, deaths, other matters of emotional distress),. But today I am jumping back on board to continue my success. while off the program I noticed a gain in fat, and I will not settle for this! For so many years my friends were cigarettes, beer, and whiskey. Now my friends are chicken, fish, oranges and oatmeal.

One last thing. I found a way to not only incorporate cardio into my day, but also brighten my day. I got a dog. Every day we jog for 30 minutes, and on weekends we run around the park for an hour or so. This is such a great form of exercise. Plus, it's been said pets tend to put people in more positive moods, therefore making it easier to achieve their goals. I've noticed an incredible difference.

Fell free to post my message on your website. If so much as one of your clients is able to use it for motivation, then it makes it well worth the time it took to write it, and the time it takes for you to add it. Like you said, your words were a mere catalyst, as mine will hopefully be. Without a catalyst, there will never be a fire.

I hope business is going well for you, and I wish you luck in all future endeavors.

Kevin Brown
Woodridge, IL

Francesco:

Just wanted to give you an update on the progress I have made thus far. It has been 4 weeks since I started your program and so far I have eliminated 2 inches from my waist and dropped 20 pounds. Needless to say I am very enthused with the results so far. I plan to continue to my ultimate goal of 5 inches and 45 pounds reduction.

A little history just so you know how I found your web site. I like yourself, am a Christian and give praise to God Almighty every day. When I first saw your site I knew God led me to it. I admire your conviction and honesty towards recognizing the Lord in your literature . In this day and age more of us should do the same. Anyway, thank you for the start towards a new me, keep up the Good work and Good fight. God Bless.

Tom Bazow
Platte City, MO

Happy to let you know that results are showing after my first 30 days on your program. I have lost 3 inches off my waist and dropped 11 pounds of FAT. I'm feeling great, and have more energy than I know what to do with.

Thanks to your plan, vision, and motivation, I'm on the way to a new me!

I just completed my 8th week on your program. To date, I am happy to report the following results: 5 inches of fat have vanished from my waist. I have lost a total of 19 pounds of fat, and can't tell you enough how great I feel! People are starting to notice the difference.

Dale Kelley
Clifton Park, NY

I just want to thank you. I have been overweight my whole life and since starting Fat Vanish™ I am seeing results. I have been on it approximately 3 weeks and lost around 13 pounds. Due to having a newborn baby at home I have to help my wife a lot, but if I dont go to the gym, I swim for half hour. I have more energy and actually feel lighter.

I hope other people will read this and see that it DOES work!

Paul Lawrence
Staten Island, NY

Francesco,

I received the Fat Vanish™ program about 1 month ago, and am now in the 5th week of practicing it. When I began, I weighed 280 lbs. At my first measurement (last Sunday) since beginning I now weigh 268 lbs. I also have much more energy, sleep much better, and perhaps most importantly, have a hope that at long last I have found the right path to permanently regain my health and appropriate weight. For that I thank you, and I thank our Lord Jesus Christ for leading me to your website. You are literally the answer to my prayers.

In gratitude,

Dean Hopkins
Pasadena, CA

Your Fat Vanish program has helped me so much. I've gone from a 43 inch waist (6'0 tall) down to 37 1/2. I'm guessing I've still got about 3-4 more weeks to go before I'm the way I want. I recently bought a bathing suit about a month ago and it was somewhat snug. Now, its barely staying on. Im seeing results every two weeks as Im supposed to.

Your system is THE ONLY ONE that I've EVER been this dedicated to. I tried using some personal trainers plans, some "quick reference" style eating plans on the net, and even looked at Atkins. With your plan, I now actually look forward to getting up 2 hours prior to going to work and running/jogging for 30-45 minutes. Even when I'm finished with my 8 hour work day, I'm anxious to go running/jogging. I would have NEVER done that or been so enthusiastic about doing that come 3-4 months ago. Your eating style has become so natural to me now that I turn down foods that I would normally stuff my belly full of because it was sooooo good. Granted, I still do drive thru once in a while but I don't feel guilty about it and I eat a fraction of the amount that I used to (I cant even finish a meal anymore when I do go for drive thru!). I've even got a story about Atkins plan that I heard from a friend just recently. A lady & her boyfriend (friends of mine, heard about this 1st hand) went on the Atkins plan (who only needed to lose maybe 10 lbs each, they weren't overweight at all) and they CONSTANTLY complained about feeling very hungry, dizzy, and lack of energy. Needless to say, they were on it for like 3 days.

Once again, thanks sooooo much for this AMAZING plan. It has changed my whole attitude on life. Soon I'll actually be going to the beach, public pools, friends pools without feeling self-conscious about what people think of my appearance.

Chris McGuinn
Port St. Lucie, FL

It is with great pleasure that I advocate the Fat Vanish program.

I managed to shed 3 inches off my waist in the first month, a further three inches off in the second month and now having just finished the third month have lost a further inch, my waist size is now 32.5 inches....and needless to say I am very happy with the results !!!

At 28 years old and standing 5ft 11 inches tall I had developed a rather ugly mid section over the space of two years. Very unhappy with this situation and at the end of my patience with fad diets and exercise programs I turned to Francesco, suddenly all the dietary and exercise advice made sense....I had to give it a go.

Thanks Francesco, finally a program that covers all aspects of fat loss truthfully and thoroughly, and does get results.

Craig Anthony Price
London, England

Francesco,

My name is Kedar and stumbled on to Franceso's Fat Vanish program's website around middle of last year. Just like many out there, I was searching for an effective way to lose weight and keep it off. I had tried the fad diets, supplements, pills, etc. to lose weight to only yo-yo and have it come back or lose mostly water weight. I was drawn Franceso's program because the wealth of information that he provides on the website about nutrition and food intake along with the importance of excerise. The information seemed real, pratical and it made sense of how we're disillusioned by all so hyped weight loss programs that we are bombarded with, which don't really lead to a sustainable long-term healthy weight/fat loss. However, still being not completely sold and being vegetarian, I decided to email Francesco to get more information about this program and confirm if vegetarians can also use this. I got a prompt and very informative email from Francesco outlining many things and how I can also use this program to acheive fat loss.

So, I had gone ahead and ordered the Fat Vanish Program. Let me tell you, this was one of the best investments of my life. I went through the manual and composed my meal plan accordingly based on the samples provided. The program is just awesome as it makes you so much more knowledgeable about nutrition and exercise and of course what you have to eat! I ended up losing around 20 (fat) pounds within 1-2 months on this program and that was with minimal exercise! The results are very much real and I had to get my dress pants altered as I lost inches off my waist. If you follow this program, you'll see the fat melt off your body, increase your metabolism and see noticeable results. I felt great, full of energy and got compliments from others as they noticed the weight reduction too. I would HIGHLY recommend this program to everyone wanting to lose weight, whether its 20 pounds or 200 pounds. Thank you Franceso for helping my family and I transform our lives.

Kedar U.
Tampa, FL

I wanted to drop you a line telling you the results of the system. So far, in one month, I've lost 6 pounds! It was utterly difficult for me to lose fat before, but it seems to be melting off now. I never realized how much fat one carries on their body. At this rate, I will have reached my goal in 10 weeks ... that's amazing! Your course is everything you say it is!

In about eight weeks I've lost 11 lbs. of fat using your course! I dropped from over 16% bodyfat to 11.5% - my abs are finally poking through, and the beer belly has shrunk dramatically. People are starting to notice that I've lost weight, even when I'm wearing clothes.

Richard Stokes
Boulder, CO

Started: 286lbs
Now: 230lbs
Goal: 199lbs (my initial personal goal)

By the way Francesco - before you add my comments to your site, you may want to add that, as well as losing 56lbs so far - I’ve also lost 9 inches around my waist!!!!!!! - People seem to always say "wow" to that stat hehehe :) Here in the UK, you tell them "i’ve lost 4 stone" and they say "oh very good" then you say "and 9 inches around my waist" and they all go "wow" hehehe!

Just to let you know that I had my heart health assessed today by the doctor and in the 7 months I have been on the Fat Vanish plan, my resting heart rate has now dropped an amazing 21 beats per minute (74 bpm to 53 bpm)!!!!!

Now, If God determines that you are only getting so many heartbeats in your lifetime - then i’ve just extended my life by years!!!!!! - How can you put a price on that?

Thanks mate - don't know what to say - im almost speechless!!!!

Craig
Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Francesco,

I couldn't devote fully to the plan, but keeping the concepts in mind and taking things day by day, I went from 250+ pounds to 223 pounds making it 2 months this past week that I actually started watching what I ate (27+ pounds lost). I can't thank you enough for that. I've got more expenses headed my way, as I can't keep my pants up at all. One thing I'm particularly proud of is my belt. Before I used to just squeeze into that last notch, now I'm on the very first notch and will most likely be needing a new, and more importantly, smaller, belt. People have taken notice and the compliments and overall feeling of being healthier has made me happier than anything else. I'm hoping to break the 200 lbs. barrier but I don't mind where I am right now. 223 lbs. fit my 6'2" frame better than 250+ lbs. and even though I'm just 18 years old, I feel like I'm starting a new life. Thanks again.

Jorge G.
Clovis, CA

TO ANYONE THINKING ABOUT PURCHASING "FAT VANISH": I am an 18 year old sprinter and therefore require low body fat for optimal performance. A fairly lazy diet gave me a bit of unwanted body fat for a few years and I was determined to shed myself of it and feel better about myself, appearance wise and for general self esteem. Francesco's program did this for me and due to this I will always be very grateful. Probably the two most influential factors in this course are the practicality (and making it adaptable for long-term weight control), and the email option. Being able to ask any question you have regarding nutrition and fitness and knowing you are getting honest answers from a professional and a great person, just adds to an already unbelievable course. Don't hesitate to start the program, you won't regret it.

Sorry to bother you Francesco, but I just wanted to let you know I've reached my goal weight of 75 kilograms, and to reinforce my thanks to you. I owe you a lot more than the small amount of money I sent you a few months ago. I didn't predict it quite right because the old six pack isn't exactly bulging yet, so I'm gonna lose maybe another 3 kilos or so, and then worry about putting on a bit more muscle for my sprinting. Speaking of which, I'm running the best times of my life due to being lighter on my feet, I can't put into words how grateful I am to you. Francesco, if there's every anything you need help with, or advice on, or just someone to talk to, I'm here for you man. Thanks once again Champ.

Ryan Eamer
Western, Australia

Hello Francesco!

First of all, I feel GREAT on your Fat Vanish™ plan! I even have my roommate reading the information. The meal plan you sent me was a great tool to help me get started, and I'm really looking forward to losing the last 7 or 8 pounds of fat that I have. You have even inspired me to buy an aerobic (elliptical) exercise machine which I use every morning when I get up. I've never exercised in the morning before and I love it! It feels good to get it out of the way. Now when I go to the gym I just lift weights, do my abs and go home. Simple and workable... that's what I like! Thanks again...

Anthony Masi
Lake Hiawatha, NJ

I've started your program, and it's been a good start for me.

I've lost an inch and 7 pounds in 2 weeks, and I'm moving into the eating habit phase of your program.

Thanks for making fat loss "real".

Lost 11 pounds in 4 weeks. I love this program! I eat what I want following your guidelines, and am never hungry.

I've hit 239 pounds from 254.50 in less than 6 weeks. The difference in 6 weeks, I think, is very amazing. I owe it to you, and your great program. Thanks again!

I'm at 233 so far, and have lost 4 inches from my waist. Thanks for the program. It WORKS.

Lance Wright
London, England

Francesco,

First of all, let me say that your Fat Vanish™ program is bar none the best thing I've ever seen! After wandering in the maze of darkness for a year, I stumbled upon your website. Anyway, I just want to tell you that you have absolutely changed my life. You opened up my eyes and after 3 and 1/2 weeks I'm looking more lean than ever before. Thank God, my abs are beginning to emerge! YOU HAVE GOT A WONDERFUL PRODUCT AND YOU HAVE LITERALLY CHANGED THE WAY I WILL LIVE THE REST OF MY LIFE. THANK YOU SO MUCH AND GOD BLESS!

David A. Evert
Richton Park, IL

Just to let you know that I just followed your plan for one week and saw great results, I'm working out every morning and I managed to loose 6 pounds in one week, I realized some of it was water but it is the first time I see the scale go down on a diet...I'll keep you up on my progress.

Marco Jimenez
Chula Vista, CA

Francesco,

I had an angioplasty recently (my 3rd since 1987 - I'm 56), and have started applying your principles. I'm happy to say I'm down from 191 to 181 so far, with 10lbs or so to go. Faith (like you I'm a practicing Roman Catholic) and consistency of approach/effort seem to be paying off.

I appreciate the ideas thorough coverage you provide in your manual.

John Aragona
Naples, FL

Hello Francesco,

It's been since August that I emailed you last and from that time until December I went from a 42" waist to a 37.5" waist. I have also lost about 20 pounds, although this is hard to measure because I have also gained muscle since I have weight trained consistently in the past and I returned to it upon starting the diet. The results are incredible and the diet is remarkably easy. Even when I cheat, I don't binge because I don't crave junk as strongly, and I don't like the feeling afterward, physically and psychologically. I am actually enjoying it! Thank you for your wonderful plan!

Christopher Plant
Houston, TX