Yeah some of the ideas in his book are extreme but his diet regime is not. He recommends a diet he calls "The slow carb diet." In a nutshell he gives you 5 rules.
1. Don't eat white carbs or anything that could be a white carb. (No rice, no bread and yes that includes Brown rice and wholemeal bread.)
2. Don't drink calories
3. Don't eat fruit
4. Eat the same meals over and over again.
5. Have a cheat day.
I would also add don't eat any sugar.
The thing with grains, starches (such as fruit) and sweets is that it gives your glucose levels a nice jolt and decreases insulin sensitivity. It makes you crave more of this shitty food. Anything that spikes your glucose levels is a sure way to get fat.
The diet is not that hard especially with the cheat day where you can eat anything. He also gives you some nice pointers to stay focused.
[quote]1. Weighing yourself daily - Guess what? YES I DO THIS DAILY AND WILL CONTINUE TO DO THIS DAILY! No, if a half pound was gained, it does not mean you give up. If anything, if you have the right mindset about it, it can serve as a great motivator. "Hey, I'm up a half pound from yesterday, I need to work harder today and pay extra attention to what I eat". That's like saying if you go out one day and shoot a 79, then the next day you go out and shoot an 83, you're just gonna give up. It's all about how you look at it and what motivates you.[/quote]
Agreed. Nothing wrong with tracking your weight everyday, just don't get all emotional about it when you don't lose more than expected.