If the name of the book Superfast Weight Loss for Women doesn't catch any would-be female dieter's eye, then what will? This is one of the latest diets programs to be brought out in 2008 and it introduces some well-known diet concepts in a new way. Despite its gimmicky name, the book's author; Dean Geddes from New Zealand, insists that the Superfast Weight Loss for Women regime is not a fad diet, but a lifestyle program that seriously works.

Back to basics
Geddes presents the theory that, given the choice, our bodies will more readily and easily burn carbohydrates for for energy rather than fat and that the job of a successful weight loss regime is to trick the body into tapping into our fat store, rather than our carb store, for energy.

Fuel Tanks System
In his book, Geddes introduces his very own 'system' for weight loss – the 2 Fuel Tanks System. Through thorough explanation, Geddes reveals the two fuel tanks in question are those fat and carbohydrate stores and in order to make the body use the fat 'tank' for energy, dieters need to keep the carb 'tank' nice and low by eating lower energy foods and exercising in such a way that maximises fat burning.

No food off-limits
Geddes advocates a diet where nothing is off limits, but food is segregated into three types: foods that promote weight loss, foods that prevent weight loss, and restricted foods that you can still eat, but less often.

In keeping with the theory that it's essential to keep the carb 'tank' low, carbs and high-energy foods are on the last two lists, however as Mike Howard from www.diet-blog.com believes, the program is easy to follow as there are fewer rules and regulations imposed. His opinion is, "the advice allows for flexibility. As an example, he allows for wine, cake, etc. in modest amounts once in a while. He also has a "10th meal off" rule, whereby you eat 9 healthy meals and splurge some on your 10th one. There isn't much in the way of "forbidden" foods or nonsensical rules to follow."

Former Mr New Zealand (1996)
So can this former body builder turn the diet industry on its head? Has he introduced a new diet to beat them all? Geddes has actually tried and tested his own philosophy throughout his years as a nutritionist and experienced personal trainer at Les Mills Gym in Auckland. In 1996 he was crowned Former Mr New Zealand, so he must be doing something right. Just one question – if it worked for him, why is it targeted at women?