QuestionI know you participated in Banta development. Now, I see Banta discussion all over the place on forums, recipes are shared, people brag abiut their progress. Are you happy with this kind of "success?"
I can imagine that Banta is more than this sharing. What's your position?
AnswerHi Alice,
Thanks for asking :) -- it's really a bad problem for Banta. Let me reply by quoting Banta's press release:
Bantadiet.com Comments on "Banta" Texts Posted on Low Carb Forums, Warns About Dangers of Copycats, Announces Free Trial For Qualified Applicants
Because of the dangers of using separate parts of the Banta Diet plan shared by Banta dieters among low carb forums' participants, Bantadiet.com decided to offer free access to the dieters who can not afford to pay $25 for its online program.
(PRWEB) November 16, 2004 -- Banta Diet's popularity grows by the day, resulting in a broad spread discussion among lowcarbers online. On one hand, it pleases the Banta Diet team, on the other hand, a thorough analysis of forum threads shows the beginning of a practice that is potentially dangerous. Here are the main points that are missing in the posted copies of Banta texts while being very important for a safe and efficient "Banting:"
1. High Fat Burning Index food lists should be used as a temporary tool only
2. Recipes can be useless or dangerous while used separately from the Banta planning algorithm
3. Fitness tests and subsequent choice of exercise programs are crucial for Banta dieters' progress towards a nutritionally sound way of eating
4. Maintenance planning is completely missing in the postings indirectly indicating that the authors of posts are novices in Banta dieting
5. Banta provides unlimited individual support for its customers while forums' questions and especially answers often indicate a lack of understanding of healthy dieting basics
After discussing these issues, the Bantadiet.com team decided to prevent the potential harm that can be done by Banta Diet copycats. The team agrees that the only measure that can be considered positive, safe, and efficient is offering a free trial for those in need.
"Our free trial is a limited version of Banta plan and does not include many of its features including the knowledge-base and bonus eBooks, but it is safer than using Banta folklore and it does work as shows our trial in 2002," commented Dr. Zilberter, the program author, "And limited as it is, it offers much more information than the low carb postings on the forums."
To qualify, one has to do a simple "weigh in" test. By applying to this trial, you agree to share your dieting history and report your dieting progress weekly. Bantadiet.com respects your privacy and will use your nickname or case number in our research, statistics, and for public information.
All graduated participants will receive a free copy of "The Banta Diet" printed book (in process of publishing.)
The test tools and instructions can be found at http://bestlowcarbs.com/banta
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