5 Factor Diet

Squeezing in an effective fitness program for a busy individual like a Hollywood celebrity is quite an achievement.

How can "stage divas" keep up with a consistent stay-fit-and-lean routine when they are always pressed for time and their hectic work schedule demands for specific nutritional standards?

That's what Hollywood celebrity fitness trainer Harley Pasternak had to find out. He came up with a weight loss and fitness program called the 5-Factor Diet that was originally prepared for his Hollywood clients and was later made available to the general public due to its success.

It is a simple diet plan designed for the busy individual who barely has time to take a break from the daily grind.

Combined with specific exercise sessions it takes less than half hour to complete per day and is just what a busy person needs to get lean and fit.

Overview:

Members of the 5-Factor Diet get online access to diet tips, advice and tools as follows:

- 5 Factor system
- Meal planners
- Recipe box
- Activity journals to log exercise progress
- Weight-loss inducing Recipes
- Weight tracker
- Message boards which participants use as a forum to discuss best practices, experiences and seek help from other 5-Factor practitioners.

Testimonials from celebrities offer proof that this plan has helped them lose weight and stay fit even when they were busy putting on their next show. Due to its success the plan was then released to the general public.

Here's what the Five 5's all stand for:

- 5 week diet duration - short and easy to stick to daily routines that can become part of life even long term.

- 5 meals per day using the provided "5-factor recipes". No need to starve or even skip meals

- 5 ingredients per meal - recommended are those with low effects on blood sugar level; lean protein, complex carbohydrates, fiber content, good fat and a sugar-free drink

- 5 minutes to prepare a meal

- 5 cheats in a week. Allow yourself one day of indulgence each week on any food you want

Food & Recipes:

5-Factor online members get access to various weight-loss recipes. A typical meal consists of lean meat that contains protein, vegetables high in fiber with acceptable Glycemic Index.

Exercise:

5 minutes of 5 different exercise sets everyday is manageable even during a short break on a busy schedule. People can put in 25 minutes of exercise no matter how busy they feel they are.

Pros:

- Exercises takes no more than half hour (25 minutes is recommended)
- All natural approach - no supplements or artificial foods required
- Simple diet guidelines
- Cheat days make the diet less rigid and allowing to indulge once a week
- Online support group

Cons:

- The area of emotional eating is not covered which could prevent some from reaching their weight loss goal