From America's Cardiologist
Actual Weight Loss: The 2027 Edition
The weight loss bible, fully updated for 2027. Almost every kind of weight loss you can imagine, in one book, backed by the research.
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Written by Dr. Mohammed Alo, DO, FACC
Since 2003, Dr. Alo has spoken at medical conferences on proper weight loss, teaching physicians how to help their patients lose weight without fads or gimmicks. In this book he breaks the research down into simple steps you can actually use.
Board-certified internist and cardiologist
Certified personal trainer
20+ years teaching physicians about weight loss
New for 2027
What's new in the 2027 Edition
The research keeps moving, so the book did too. Here is what changed.
01
Every major diet, re-reviewed
Every major diet has been re-reviewed with all the new data, including carnivore, keto and the other fad diets.
02
Updated saturated fat and lipid section
The saturated fat and lipid section has been updated for 2027.
03
A refreshed longevity section
Much of the longevity section has been updated.
Why most plans fail
The 3 mistakes that keep people stuck
Research shows most people regain much of the weight they lost within 3 to 5 years. Studies show a third to two thirds end up heavier than when they started. In my experience, it usually comes down to three mistakes.
MISTAKE #1
Buying the marketing instead of the health
Many plans are more style than substance: a secret formula, a photogenic workout, a fancy meal prep routine. The science of losing weight and keeping it off is simpler than the marketing makes it look. If those plans have not worked for you, it is not your fault.
MISTAKE #2
Believing cardio alone is the answer
Cardio is good for your heart and it can help you lose weight. But on its own, it is not the answer. Without the basic foundations in place, even hours on the treadmill rarely add up to lasting change.
MISTAKE #3
Chasing short-term fixes
30, 60 and 90 day programs can take weight off fast. The trouble is what happens on day 91. Rules you cannot live with eventually fall away, and the weight tends to come back with them.
The 2027 Edition shows you a simpler approach, built to fit real life for years, not weeks.
My story
The weight loss doctor who could not keep the weight off
I was in my early 40s. I ate pretty well and played basketball and soccer every week. Then I saw a photo of myself with my staff. I was on the line between overweight and obese, and I was supposed to be the weight loss doctor.
Over the years I tried Atkins, South Beach, Sugarbusters, keto and nearly every diet out there. Each one worked at first. Each time, the weight came back.
What finally worked was not another diet. It was a simple, research-backed framework I could actually live with. I lost about 50 pounds in about 6 months, and I wrote this book so you can learn the same science.
*Individual results may vary.
Inside the book
Here is some of what you will learn
- The real secret to weight loss that almost everyone gets wrong, and why so many people lose and regain the same weight over and over
- How to lose weight without giving up the foods you love
- How one nutrition expert lost 28 pounds in 10 weeks eating mostly snack cakes, chips and cookies, and what that true story really teaches
- How you can still gain weight eating only home-cooked, wholesome meals
- Why you do not want to lose weight too fast
- The best kind of exercise for long-term results, and how to avoid the “skinny fat” look
- Why carbs are not the first thing you should count, and what to count instead
- The real role metabolism plays in weight gain, and why “my metabolism slowed down” explains far less than most people think
- What the North Karelia province of Finland can teach you about saturated fat and cardiovascular mortality
- Saturated fat, the “anti-inflammatory diet” and the truth about red meat
- A simple trick you can use to help control your appetite
- The easiest way to get out of a weight loss plateau
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Real stories
What people who used the Actual Weight Loss framework say
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But when I started to follow Dr. Alo's advice regarding healthy food choices and developing a healthy relationship with food - I finally began to see the positive changes I knew I could achieve. Based entirely on the Dr. Alo's advice I was able to lose 40 lbs in five months and get stronger. The most important part of my journey was the confidence I now have with food.
Anurag Tandon
Naperville, Illinois
*Individual results may vary. Results not typical.
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I was eating only 1200 calories and in the gym daily doing the stair climber, running on treadmills, and doing all kinds of things. Weight just wouldn't come off. [...] Dr. Alo taught me not to punish myself in the gym and with food. I learned to enjoy, take days off, have diet breaks, improve my mental health and self-care. All while still losing weight, getting better definition, and improving my confidence.
Melissa Speiker
Deerfield, Illinois
*Individual results may vary. Results not typical.
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I was 240 pounds and I could barely breathe and keep up with my boys. [...] I’m an attorney with a very busy national law firm with multiple offices in different states and I have 4 young children, I had no time for anything. [...] Dr. Alo showed me that I don’t need time to make these simple changes. [...] I followed Dr. Alo’s plan precisely and I got down to 175 pounds! And have kept it off for two years now!
Mo Idlibby, Attorney
Dallas, Texas
*Individual results may vary. Results not typical.
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30-day money-back guarantee
Follow the book. If it does not help you, email us within 30 days for a full refund.
FAQ
Questions, answered
What format is the book?
The 2027 Edition is an instant digital download. You get access right after checkout, so you can start reading on your phone, tablet or computer today.
Is this another diet?
No. Actual Weight Loss is not a diet. It is a framework you can use with the foods you enjoy, so it fits your life instead of fighting it.
Do I need a gym?
No. You will not be asked to join a gym or follow a strict workout routine. The book explains how exercise fits in, and you can apply it wherever you like to move.
Is this medical advice?
No. The book is for education only and does not replace your own doctor. Please keep working with your physician, especially if you have a medical condition or take medication.
I bought an earlier edition. What about me?
Email us and we will take care of you.
What if it does not help me?
You are covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee. Follow the book. If it does not help you, email us within 30 days for a full refund.
Makes a great holiday gift
Start your New Year with the 2027 Edition
The weight loss bible, fully updated for 2027.
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Actual Weight Loss is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your own physician. Individual results may vary.
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