Elana Lyn Gross
When I agreed to try out Physique 57 - the viral diet and exercise plan that's been gaining momentum among celebrities like Kelly Ripa, Mindy Kaling and Chrissy Teigen - I had no idea what I was getting myself into.
$4, designed by Tanya Becker and Jennifer Maanavi, targets muscles throughout the body to the point of fatigue and then stretches them out for optimal toning results. The accompanying diet plan restricts foods such as milk, wheat, corn, processed sugar and soy.
To insure I was supercharging my two-week experience, I checked out Becker and Maanavi's book, "$4"
The book promised I could lose up to 10 pounds and that "in just two weeks' time, you are going to see remarkable changes in your body from head to toe."
Ready for some Kelly Ripa biceps, I dedicated myself to the workout plan for two weeks and hit the ground running. Here's what it was like: