ProLon

I did the entire 5-day ProLon diet to the letter. I lost 3 lbs. The diet is incredibly salty, which I'm guessing is needed during a fast. I will say that I did experience an energy burst on day 4 and 5, but it came at a very high price. I could not sleep at all while on the diet, the joint pain I experienced while on the diet and for days afterward was intense. I also had a horrible eczema flare up, as the diet is not derived of anti-inflammatory ingredients at all. So I as mentioned in my title, this diet might work for some, but definitely not for the masses. I would not spend money on another cycle. I'm still trying to undo the damage it created in my body.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I just finished my first go with the ‘starvation box,’ and if you can believe it, I gained 2 lbs by the end of it. I normally fast once a week for religious reasons, so I wonder if intermittent fasting does not any have the same effect on someone who can tolerate a 24-hour fast. I maintained my normal (rigorous) workout routine with no issue. In conclusion, I’m frustrated that I wasted $250 and my energy on this useless plan.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I really like the approach (I'm on day 4) but there are things I don't like about the program.

First, I am a large guy with a physical job and this is a one-size-fits-all program. My girlfriend (also on the diet) weighs 80 pounds less and has the same meal plan. I was literally out in the heat with a chainsaw while she worked in an office.

Secondly, the bars provided seem too sweet to my tastes. I generally don't eat such things. The challenges of being hungry might be easier with meals comprised of real food.

Lastly, the price is ridiculous. I wish he just put out a second book (in addition to the Longevity Diet) for the FMD with real food options. I will put together my own program next time.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I just finished and it didn't really live up to my expectations. I look thinner and lost a couple of pounds, but of course, that's going to happen when you restrict calories and don't eat sugar for five days. The food was OK...bars are bars, dinner soups were decent, lunch soups eh.

On days 4 and 5 ProLon says most people feel less hungry, an energy surge and increase and mental clarity...I did not experience this, and in fact felt extra hungry and tired on day 5 and could not focus on anything!

On top of that, customer service told me originally that I could get a replacement for the tomato soup if I wrote it in the order notes (which I did). The box came with three tomato soup packages. I emailed customer service and they said they would overnight them. However, that was three days ago and they're still not here.

I didn't get blood work or anything to measure results other than how I look and feel, and this is also being written right after completing the diet, so I don't have an opinion on any lasting effects yet. But after looking more into the allowed substitutions and calorie and nutrient breakdowns, I think you could recreate this yourself without wasting the money and have better food.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Sustainable and easy to do, but no health benefits noticed. Felt lighter on day 4-5, slept well, but did not experience an increase in energy or mental sharpness.

Pros: Saves you time to count calories and makes life easier for 5 days.

Cons: Not sure if there are any health benefits, any other fasting or simply 5 days of veggies and gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free will do it.

You are eating processed foods like bars and artificial powder soups, instead of having fresh and raw crunchy veggies.

Would not repeat.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I have tried many products for weight loss and this is way far beyond! They use clean ingredients and it detoxed my system in the blood level! People who are writing negative reviews because they probably didn't have health providers to guide them through!

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I had been struggling with losing my stubborn visceral fat for some time. I'm active and eat relatively healthy foods, but I somehow couldn't get rid of these last few inches from my stomach.

I found out ProLon from a friend of mine who said she had success with it. She did the meal plan for about three months and she's at her goal weight now. She told me that she even feels healthier, more productive, happier, and just generally better.

So I too have used ProLon now once a month for two months and I'm happy to report that I'm doing very well with it. Not only have I trimmed down the hard-to-lose fat, but I also just feel better overall. I can tell that my mood and energy level have increased, and even on my non-fasting days, I feel fuller on less food. The fasting mimicking diet has really changed my life and I'm so grateful for what it has done for me.

I highly recommend this for anyone who's struggling with a diet and needs some discipline and guidance to achieve their goals. I, too, was wary about the idea of a prolonged fast, but the ProLon team and community have provided so much support through this.

Thank you again, and I can't wait for my next month's kit!

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is my third time using the ProLon plan. I need the discipline of having everything in daily boxes. I enjoyed the food - always wished there was more, but, this third time I am realizing that I don't even want to eat everything that is in the box each day. It's a combination of not being hungry and not caring about it - quite amazing for me. Each time I lost about 5 pounds and kept 2 or 3 off. It has helped me to be more aware of what, when and how I eat. I wish it wasn't so expensive!

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

In addition to not being terribly effective or causing any weight loss, thus duet gave me aches and pains and heart palpitations. The piece of $250 is also absurdly expensive for the bars, soup mixes, and tea. I noticed a distinct worsening of my health during this program, and no weight loss. Ditto for my boyfriend who also tried it.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I'm a 71-year-old female who completed R1. D2 was hardest for me due to headaches and the beginning of bowel discomfort. D3 felt great, good sleep, but over the course of 5D, diarrhea worsened.

Results: lost 2.5 lbs, "reset" my awareness of eating habits to motivate better nutrition; however, doubt I'd retry due to the bowel hassle. Don't see how that can be good for the body. Is that a cleanse?

Some of the food is tasty, e.g. tomato soup. Some of the other soups were NOT (for my taste buds). Appreciated the "reset" the most, although pricey.

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This company is a scam. They don't advertise what they are selling correctly and only after I ordered did they email saying the product contained food I am allergic to (nuts). I emailed the company as soon as I got the email with the food info and they LIED and said they shipped the product when they didn't. My UPS account shows me the item was not shipped yet, only a label created.

Even knowing I have anaphylaxis to their products and canceling before they shipped the item they are still playing games with me via email and refusing to help me at all! Now they say they will refund me once I ship it back, even though it has not shipped. Just trying to charge me to be petty and waste my time.

This company has horrible customer service and is so thirsty for a sale they will try to ship a canceled order to someone who could die eating their products. Do not give this company your money!

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend