Michelle’s first group of 4Real members just completed the 4-week reboot and she has received reports of 4-5 pounds of weight loss from women and up to 10 pounds from men in just 4 weeks.

If you desire weight loss, you are in good hands.

Michelle Dudash, creator of this program, is a registered dietitian nutritionist (which requires a bachelors degree in dietetics or nutritional science, 1,000 hours of internship, passing a nationally credentialed exam that people study months for, and at least 75 hours of continuing education every 5 years). Michelle has undergone supervised training that includes weight management and has helped many clients lose weight.

Michelle is also a Cordon Bleu-Certified chef, having cooked in five-star restaurants, as a private chef for the wealthy who also wanted to eat healthier, and as a personal chef where she helped clients lose weight.

And Michelle follows what she preaches, having lost and kept off 20 pounds since going from a diet that was somewhat healthy, yet still “processy,” to going whole foods and “clean eating,” while never feel deprived or guilty.

Additionally, national media continuously tap Michelle for her weight loss advice, including Yahoo! and Yahoo! Beauty, Women’s Health, Woman’s Day, Shape, SELF, “The List Show,” and she was even a finalist to compete in “The Chew” Search for the Next Weight Watchers Chef.

Of course, results will vary by individual depending on your starting point weight. People who weigh less and are trying to lose the last 10-15 pounds can expect 1/2 to 2 pounds weight loss per week. People who weigh more will likely lose pounds at a faster rate and can expect to lose 2 to 3 pounds per week within the first month. 

What members report as benefits of the program after 4 weeks:

• Learned new food pairings they wouldn’t have thought to try before
• Discover which foods help them lose weight
• How to decrease sugar cravings
• How to kick a long-standing soda habit
• Expanded food palate

By following the weekly meal plans, over time, you will learn how to build your own healthy plate and develop food freedom. The meal plans, recipes and grocery lists are all laid out for you, so you can just shop, cook and enjoy delicious real-food meals. If you take it a step further and follow the recipes and watch the videos, you will learn to become a better cook. Your food will taste better, look better.

Absolutely. Most of the dinner recipes are ready in 30 minutes or less. Breakfasts and lunches are ready in 5 minutes or less.

One 4Real member said, “When you say 30 minutes, you mean 30 minutes! I love that!”

We know you already have a busy lifestyle, so we aim to keep the ingredient lists short–usually between 3 and 10 ingredients. And we are so over washing piles of dishes, so keep dish dirtying to a minimum in our recipes. Ingredients can be found at most well-stocked mainstream grocery stores. We use methods like one-pot, one-pan and slow cooker to streamline things and make our lives easier in the kitchen.

Almost all of the foods and recipes provided in this program are naturally gluten free. You won’t have to search for things like xanthan gum or rice flour, though. I stick to my trusted busy person pantry with whole foods that most of you already have on hand, whether you’re GF or not. For bread, pasta, crackers, and such, that’s where you can decide to gluten free or not. Either way, we provide brands we trust for nutrition and taste. Why did I make so many recipes GF? Partly because my recipes are based on vegetables and fruits, proteins, certain grains, and other foods in their least processed state, which simply don’t contain gluten. And because I know lot of you are looking for GF recipes. That’s why.

Yes. 4Real offers two different payment options: an annual subscription or a monthly subscription.

For those of you who previously purchased lifetime memberships to Michelle’s Clean Eating Cooking School, your membership includes the 4Real Program. Lucky you! It’s Michelle’s way of saying thank you to loyal clients and giving you more of what you want.

The meal plans breakdown to about:

• 20% lean protein to preserve muscle mass
• 35% good fats to keep you satisfied
• 45% high-quality carbs to keep your muscles and brain fueled and tastebuds satisfied; from fruits, vegetables, legumes, and some whole grains, yogurt, and milk (dairy-free or dairy–you pick)

If you’re reading this and have no idea what we are talking about, don’t worry, we take care of translating this into balanced meal plans for you. You don’t have to count macros (macronutrients) in this plan.

You get to enjoy your favorite food groups in their least processed state. If you’re a vegetarian, there are still plenty of great recipe options, in fact, we have an alternate completely vegan plan available to those who want it. If you don’t eat dairy, you will be all set. If you love dairy, you can still use your trusted and true dairy milk and yogurt. If you like following a Paleo plan, there are some whole-grain and legume recipes in this program, so you can swap those out with your favorite Paleo-approved substitutions. We recommend sprouted-grain for bread products and only use a few flour-based (but whole grain) products.

Bare minimum: You’ll need to print off the weekly packets and then can start using the meal plans and recipes immediately. Online grocery shopping can be done on the weekends in 15-30 minutes per week.

If you cook: Most of the meals can be prepared in 30 minutes. Some recipes are slow cooker or sheet pan, which are easy to prep, but need to simmer awhile as you go about your day, or roast in the oven while you can tend to other things.

After the first few months, if you want to keep learning: The seven core video modules average about 20 minutes each. You can watch the videos at your own pace–you can binge watch or go slowly.

No way! You will not need to purchase special diet foods and we don’t recommend artificially sweetened foods or foods that are science experiments. The foods in the program are wholesome and those that even little kids can eat. If your kids don’t like it, there’s always cereal. (Kidding not kidding)

Many of our 4Real members have families and cook these meals that everyone will eat. For children, we do not recommend limiting portion sizes or quantity or putting children on a diet. We recommend encouraging healthy foods like the ones in the 4Real program paired with playful physical activity.

We already have one Canadian in Toronto who signed up for the program and has successfully completed the 4-week reboot. She reported no problems with finding ingredients.

For those of you who want to cook, definitely! I’ve been a culinary instructor at an accredited school, have taught cooking classes and have done hundreds of cooking demos–both in front of live audiences and even on national television. I will teach you how to cook. In the video modules, I demonstrate and discuss specific techniques. In the recipes, I explain what to look for while cooking, what not to do, how you know when it’s done, and so much more. In the past, I’ve charged hundreds of dollars for single, private in-home cooking classes for just a handful of recipes. In other words, you are getting a smoking deal. And if you still can’t figure something out, you can call or email me. It’s that simple.

• People who aren’t willing to put a little time into grocery shopping (or just do online grocery shopping, like Michelle!)
• People who aren’t willing to try new things