Old Bodytrim Diet Review (Updated 2025)

How the Plan Worked

The Bodytrim Diet was created by Geoff Jowett, an Australian personal trainer, and Dr. Vicky Hillier, who specialized in weight loss. Their whole pitch was teaching people the “3 Ws” of weight loss: what to eat, when to eat, and why. Sounds simple enough, right?

The program had three distinct phases that were pretty typical of low-carb, high-protein diets:

Phase 1: The Detox (3 days) This was basically protein hell. For three straight days, you ate nothing but 50-100 grams of protein every 2-3 hours. We’re talking eggs, chicken, fish, and more eggs. You also had to drink 2-3 liters of water daily and walk for 60 minutes. The idea was to eliminate sugar cravings and “flush your system,” though let’s be honest, it was mostly just getting you into ketosis quickly.

Phase 2: Weight Loss This phase centered around proteins and low-carb vegetables. You could have one serving of fruit or another carb like oatmeal at breakfast, but it had to include protein too. You continued the water drinking and 30-minute daily walks until you hit your target weight. The key rule was never going more than three hours without eating, which meant about six small meals a day.

Phase 3: Maintenance Similar to Phase 2, but now you could add up to two portions of fruit or other carbs at breakfast and lunch. Still had to keep up the water and walking routine.

What You Ate

The Bodytrim approach was heavily focused on protein. During the detox phase, you were basically living on eggs, lean meats, fish, and maybe some protein shakes if you were desperate for variety. I remember reading reviews where people said they started dreaming about bread by day two.

Once you moved into the weight loss phase, you could add low-carb vegetables like broccoli, spinach, and cauliflower. Breakfast might be scrambled eggs with spinach, or oatmeal with protein powder if you chose the carb option.

The program came with a starter kit that included DVDs, a reference guide with over 100 recipes, food diary, pedometer, and supposedly lifetime phone support. People paid around $149 AUD for this back in the day, which was pretty steep for what was essentially a low-carb diet with extra steps.

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Why It Worked (When It Did) in Its Time

Bodytrim wasn’t revolutionary, but it had some solid principles. The high protein intake definitely helped reduce appetite, which is why people could stick to lower calories without feeling like they were starving constantly. The frequent eating schedule kept blood sugar relatively stable, and the walking requirement added some basic exercise without being overwhelming.

The three-day protein detox was probably the most effective part for quick results. While the creators claimed it “flushed toxins,” what it really did was deplete glycogen stores and cause rapid water weight loss. People would lose 2-4 kilos in those first three days and feel super motivated to continue.

The educational component was actually pretty good for its time. The DVDs explained basic nutrition concepts about protein, carbs, and metabolism in simple terms that most people could understand.

What I Liked About It

The simplicity was appealing. Unlike some diets that require you to calculate macros or count every calorie, Bodytrim had clear rules: eat protein every few hours, add some low-carb veggies, drink water, and walk. Even my technologically-challenged aunt could follow it.

The frequent eating schedule meant people rarely felt truly hungry, which is a major advantage over diets that leave you fantasizing about cheeseburgers all day. When you’re eating every 2-3 hours, it’s easier to stick with the program.

The walking requirement was realistic for most people. Thirty minutes of walking daily isn’t intimidating like “hit the gym for 90 minutes” would be. It got people moving without scaring them off.

Results were generally good for people who could stick with it. Reviews showed people losing 10-20 kilos over several months, which is solid and sustainable weight loss.

What to Consider (And Why It’s Gone)

The biggest issue was how restrictive it was, especially in the beginning. The three-day protein detox was genuinely difficult, with people reporting fatigue, headaches, and constipation. About 17% of users in some reviews mentioned constipation issues, and for people with digestive problems like diverticular disease, this could be dangerous.

The cost was significant for what you got. $149 AUD for DVDs and a book when similar information was becoming freely available online didn’t age well. By 2020, you could find better low-carb resources for free on YouTube.

Social eating became nearly impossible. Try explaining to your friends why you can’t eat the pizza at their birthday party because you’re on day two of your protein detox. Many people found it isolating.

The program also had some customer service issues. Multiple reviews mentioned problems with unauthorized credit card charges and difficulty accessing promised online support. Some people bought the kit expecting online resources that turned out to cost extra.

Weight regain was common once people stopped following the strict rules. Like most restrictive diets, Bodytrim worked great while you were doing it, but didn’t necessarily teach long-term sustainable habits.

Final Thoughts

The Bodytrim Diet was basically a well-packaged version of a high-protein, low-carb diet with some smart marketing. It wasn’t groundbreaking, but it wasn’t terrible either. The fact that it’s been discontinued probably says something about how the market has evolved.

If you were interested in Bodytrim’s approach, you can get similar results with any number of current programs. Intermittent fasting combined with a higher protein intake will give you many of the same benefits. Apps like MyFitnessPal can track your eating schedule, and there are tons of free resources for low-carb meal planning.

The walking component remains solid advice. Getting 30-60 minutes of daily walking is still one of the best things you can do for weight loss and overall health.

Looking back, Bodytrim was probably most valuable for people who needed a structured, paint-by-numbers approach to weight loss. If you’re someone who does better with clear rules and phases rather than flexible guidelines, you might want to look into current programs that offer similar structure.

Modern Alternatives to Bodytrim

Since you can’t buy Bodytrim anymore, here are some current approaches that offer similar benefits:

Intermittent Fasting + High Protein Combine a 16:8 eating window with high protein meals. You get the blood sugar stability and appetite control without the extreme restriction.

Programs with Structure Weight Watchers, Noom, or other app-based programs provide the structure and education that made Bodytrim appealing to some people.

Low-Carb Programs Atkins, keto, or even just following a basic low-carb approach will give you similar results to Bodytrim’s phases 2 and 3.

FAQs

Can I still buy the Bodytrim program somewhere? Nope, it’s officially discontinued. You might find old kits being sold secondhand, but there’s no customer support and the online resources are gone.

Is there a newer version of Bodytrim? The creators launched something called “Bodytrim+” around 2010, but that appears to be gone too. As far as I can tell, they’ve moved on to other projects.

What happened to the Bodytrim products in stores? Some Bodytrim protein bars and snacks were available in Australian stores like Woolworths for a while after the main program ended, but these seem to have been phased out as well.

Are there any risks to following the old Bodytrim plan if I have the materials? The three-day protein detox can be harsh, especially if you have digestive issues, diabetes, or other health conditions. The high protein intake can also stress kidneys if you have existing kidney problems. Always check with a healthcare provider before starting any restrictive diet.

Did Bodytrim actually work for weight loss? Yes, many people lost significant weight on it. But the same could be said for any structured low-carb, high-protein approach. The success had more to do with the calorie deficit and protein intake than anything unique to Bodytrim.

Why did Bodytrim get discontinued? The company never officially explained why, but likely factors included increased competition from free online resources, customer service complaints, and the general shift toward app-based diet programs.

Citations

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