Eat Stop Eat Review: Discount and Bonus for Positivity Readers

This spring I first heard about intermittent fasting as a method to lose body fat and, at first, it sounded unusual. Then I remembered that fasting has been part of many religious and cultural traditions for thousands of years, so I decided to look into it.

I read several articles and fitness blogs where intermittent fasting was discussed. One influential voice I found was Craig Ballantyne of Turbulence Training, a program I use regularly that helped me lose 26 pounds earlier in the year. That endorsement made me curious, so I read the short, focused book Eat Stop Eat by Brad Pilon. It’s a concise 91-page ebook that reviews the science and practical approach to occasional fasting.

In the book Pilon addresses common concerns about fasting—slowed metabolism, loss of muscle, and overwhelming hunger—by summarizing research and presenting more than 50 references to scientific studies. The core idea is straightforward: perform one or two 24-hour fasts each week to create a calorie deficit. When you consume fewer calories than you expend, you lose weight. The method is deliberately simple and designed to be flexible.

My Four-Week Challenge

Before trying intermittent fasting, I followed Pilon’s own recommendation to consult a physician if you have medical issues. Assuming you are a healthy adult, the protocol is intended to be safe and manageable. Over the past four weeks I completed two 24-hour fasts per week. I avoided extra cardio during this period to see what fasting alone would accomplish, but I did two 25-minute resistance workouts with free weights each week to preserve muscle. The result: I lost around 4 kilos (about 9 pounds) and did not lose strength.

How it felt

Overall it was surprisingly unobtrusive. One of the appeals of intermittent fasting is its simplicity: you don’t have to plan special meals or track every bite. On fasting days you simply skip eating for 24 hours, then resume normal eating on non-fasting days. Hunger pangs appeared around normal mealtimes but faded fairly quickly as I kept busy with work and daily tasks. A practical upside I hadn’t expected was increased productivity—without cooking and cleaning to break up the day, I found I could get more work done.

There were a few downsides. For about three to four hours before the fast ended, my focus and mental clarity were reduced—writing or other cognitively demanding tasks felt harder. This is easily managed by scheduling fasting days on lighter workdays or when you don’t need peak mental performance. The flexibility of choosing any day of the week makes it simple to fit fasting around exams, important meetings, or social commitments.

Benefits and science covered in the book

Pilon not only debunks myths about fasting but also outlines potential physiological benefits reported in research: reduced insulin levels, improved insulin sensitivity, and increased growth hormone production. He also provides a practical how-to guide and a helpful frequently asked questions section to make adopting the Eat Stop Eat approach straightforward.

What I liked and what could be improved

• Simple, evidence-based approach: The book is concise and focuses on research-backed points that make intermittent fasting easy to understand and adopt.
• Practical and flexible: The method fits into busy schedules and does not require complicated meal plans or calorie counting on non-fasting days.
• Design and presentation: The ebook’s plain formatting is functional but could be more engaging. A slightly more polished layout or visual aids might help readers navigate the material more easily.
• More guidance on meal choices: While the fasting protocol reduces the need to micromanage every meal, a few extra pages with food suggestions and strategies to avoid overeating on non-fasting days would be helpful.

Offer and package details

At the time of my reading there was a special discount, but that promotion has since ended. The program is still available in several formats. Besides the main Eat Stop Eat ebook, there are expanded packages that have included additional resources such as:

• The Eat Stop Eat ebook — the core 91-page guide to occasional 24-hour fasts.
• How Much Protein — a 121-page guide that explains protein needs for preserving and building muscle while dieting.
• The 10-Day Diet Solution — a shorter 25-page guide focused on rapid dietary changes to eliminate bad habits and reduce overeating.

Brad Pilon has offered a 60-day money-back guarantee in the past, which reduces the risk for people curious to try the approach. If you’re considering intermittent fasting, remember it’s designed for healthy adults and consulting your healthcare provider before starting is wise.

If you want to explore this approach, look for Eat Stop Eat by Brad Pilon and read the FAQ and implementation tips to see how occasional 24-hour fasts could fit into your lifestyle and weight-loss plan.