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Suzanne Somers may forever be ingrained in American minds as the ditzy blond from Read more

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You've got to read this book!
I received this book as a gift. There are quite a few books on this subject on the market and this one is the best. I too could not put it down and finished it in 3 days. It's a huge book, a great resource that is well researched and written.. I have a few friends who've purchased this book and really loved it too. I can highly recommend this book.
Be diligent

Please Be Careful
Bio-identical hormones are not all they are cracked up to be.They have serious, dangerous impacts on the human body.Please, if you are going to try these, do your homework first.A growing number of women are experiencing lethal side effects.Some don't make it out the other side.I am one of the lucky ones - I survived the blood clots in my legs and two near-fatal, year-long illnesses connected with use of "natural" progesterone.Since that time, I have been contacted by scores of women who have suffered due to use of these hormones.I hope this information will be helpful to someone else, too.Please, safeguard your health - no one else is going to do it for you. ... Read more

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Menopause is a complicated business. Medical issues vary widely and treatment options seem endless--especially in the wake of bad news about hormone replacement. While Read more

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You've got to read this book!
I received this book as a gift. There are quite a few books on this subject on the market and this one is the best. I too could not put it down and finished it in 3 days. It's a huge book, a great resource that is well researched and written.. I have a few friends who've purchased this book and really loved it too. I can highly recommend this book.
Don't dismiss this book because a Hollywood celebrity wrote it.
As it says in the forward, yes, the medical community should catch up with Suzanne Somers. Hormones are a complex subject, and the author Suzanne is wise in the way this book is written and how the content is presented. She asks the questions (what we all want to know but were afraid to ask), and gives you her opinion. But the book is in a question and answer format where the professionals are giving their answers. You may not want to do it Suzanne's way, but she's asked the right questions, and used her celebrity to bring attention to a very important topic - one that professionals and patients should be more aware of, and that major pharmaceutical companies wish you weren't.

The Sexy Years:Discover the Hormone Connection
This is a great first book to read before entering in to perimenopause is possible. Easy to understand and helps soften the blow many women feel when told those dredded words "Your going into menopause" I tried other things on the market prempro made me swell up 60 lbs in two month. I was told I no longer needed a period..(don't let a doctor tell you that)it just speeds up the ride to menopause. I am becomming very knowledgeable about bioidentical hormones and shame on Ob/Gyn who don't know about them.after all they have been around the medical world since the 40s!! Drug companiest hate them becasue you can't patent them and they must be mixed in a special pharmacy called a compounding pharmacyI find myself educating Dr.s who don't seem very interested.. It is not easy to find the right combonation of homrones but when you do it's jackpot! You will feel great. If only we could educate Dr.s especially female Dr.s (they are going to be here too one day).everywomen should read ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Diet / Health / Fitness    3. Health & Fitness    4. Health and hygiene    5. Health/Fitness    6. Healthy Living    7. Hormone Therapy    8. Hormones    9. Men's Health    10. Middle aged men    11. Middle aged women    12. Middle-aged men    13. Middle-aged women    14. Popular works    15. Women's Health - General    16. Self-Help / Aging   

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"I got skinny on fat," claims Suzanne Somers. It sounds too good to be true--a weight-loss program that lets you "eat incredible, rich foods in abundant portions while the unwanted pounds effortlessly melt away." Most nutritionists would cringe at the idea that people trying to lose weight don't need to restrict their dietary fat, but Suzanne Somers and her "Somercizers" insist it works. Fat (even saturated fat) isn't the enemy, she claims--it's "products loaded with sugar, white flour, hydrogenated oils, and chemicals and preservatives that replace Read more

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This Book Changed my Life
At 16 years old, I was gravely obese at 330 lbs.I was depressed and desperate, trying things from cutting portions to, at one point, eating nothing but bread and water for two weeks.I still gained weight no matter what I did.
Suzanne Somers is giving middle aged women false hope
Suzanne Somers is partial scam artist. She claims that if you follow the advice in her books, prepare her recipes, use her skin products, etc. you can look as good as she does for her age. She never mentions all the cosmetic surgery and lipo suction she has had done. I know a number of Plastic Surgeons and Dermatologists, and they all claim that there is no way that her face and body can look as good as it does for her age without Cosmetic Surgery on her face and body and touch-ups along the way. However, her books with their beautiful pictures of her and her recipes are lovely to look at but she is giving women who are in their 50's and beyond false hope. She should really write a book about all the work she has had done, what it was like, the cost (which the average woman cannot afford), etc.

Suzanne or Marilu--who will be your guru?
I have just read this book as well as Marilu Henner's book.In some ways they are similar: both feature beautiful, healthy, glamourous, rich, 70s-sitcom-starring celebrities. Both claim to have discovered the secrets to health and vitality and slimness. Both are enjoyable to read and seem like someone you'd like to have as a friend. But the food...there's the big difference. Being an aficionado of the famous Eat Right 4 Your Type way of eating I have discovered that as a type O+ I feel much better on a protein/veggies/fruits regimen versus an almost vegetarian (fishaterian?) grains and veggies approach. I spent 6 years basically doing the Henner approach but found a much higher energy level and ability to maintain a healthy weight AFTER I quit eating so much starch and started eating meat again. As I read this book I couldn't help but notice that it is very close to what Dr. D'adamo recommends for Blood Type As in his book; lots of soy, grains and legumes, avoiding dairy and meat and keeping fat intake low. I am convinced that this is the best approach for some people, probably the Type As! Suzanne Somers' book which allows meats, dairy and fat (properly combined of course) works really well for me and probably other type Os who really do need protein to maintain their health and energy. Speaking strictly as a cook and an enthusiastic eater, the Somers book is much more fun. I found recipes in this book that I will definitely use. Therefore, my advice to these readers is: If you are a type O, then check out Suzanne's (and Peter D'adamo's ER4YT of course!) book and enjoy a tasty dinner!!!An aside--I saw Ms Sommers in person in Palm springs two years ago and she looks absolutely lovely.She must be doing something right! ... Read more

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Editorial Review

Years ago, Suzanne Somers lost the chance to appear on a hit television series because she was "too chunky." That missed opportunity started her on a "diet roller coaster," trying all kinds of diets. Now Somers believes that diets and deprivation do not help people lose weight in the long-term. In Read more

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Eat Great, Lose Weight (Miniature Edition)
I was very disappointed in this book even though it was a miniature.Some of the pages were blank, having not even been printed.I figure the book was a total loss of money spent.

Eat as much as you want.
Sticking to the diet in the book I lost 35 lbs in five months.I find, interesting the fact that I can eat as much, or even more that I need as long as I keep the named proteins and carbs separate.This is the second copy of the book I have purchased and did so for my son and his family. He needs to lose about 20 pounds. I suggested that he follow the book suggestions very strickly and he should attain his goal.

Eat Great, Lose Weight- It really is THAT simple!
I am about to get married in a year, and as usual, I am looking for any way I can to slim down for that perfect wedding dress.Just a few days ago, I was sluggish, and depressed after going on Jenny Craig and failing at it.I went on Jenny Craig at age 16 and was uncannily successful, almost 10 years later, I decided to try it again, but to no avail. It just didn't fit my life style anymore, and I had a REALLY hard time refraining from cheating, and incorporating resturaunt and "non-menu" meals to fit my plan.
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challange
This diet is a challange, you have to remember what you can and can not eat together.However, once you figure it out, it is a good diet. You never feel deprived, and are never hungry.The food is good and it is great to not have to count calories.
...A bit fiddly in my opinion...
Well, my wife and I tried this diet plan, and lost a little, BUT...
GREAT ONE TO ADD TO COLLECTION
I love this one, I have ordered almost all her books and this is a great read dont miss it.For all you doubters.I am convinced Suzanne and her people know what they are talking about!!!!!!!!!!!! ... Read more

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Great!
The book was in great condition, better than expected, it looked brand new. Fast shipping as well. Thanks

I was surprised that this is such a good book
When I see Suzanne Somers I just see Chrissy from Three's Company and all that snorting and dumb blonde-ing!I never paid any attention to any of the Suzanne Somers books because I figured this was just another celebrity attaching their persona to something.My library happened to have this on the shelf and since I had some time to kill while waiting for my daughter to pick out her books I decided to flip through the recipe section since I knew it was a low carb type of diet and I do atkins.I was very interested at what I saw so I checked it out.I have been totally shocked at how easy and terrific her ideas are and in fact her philosophy is quite interesting too.I am really impressed.I have a totally different viewpoint now of Suzanne Somers.I love this recipe book so much I had to buy it so I"d have a copy.

Great book, great recipes!!
My husband & I just started the South Beach diet.Since Somersizing is a very similar concept (similar to Atkins too), I thought I'd check out these recipes.The book explains the concept of cutting out sugar & sugar forming carbohydrates (anything containing white flour). I looked into the other somersizing books & this one really has the best recipes.So far I've only tried a few & they were very delicious.The cream cheese pancakes & balsamic dijon chicken are yummy.I also bought Somersweet, some of the recipes call for it, but you can use Splenda or other sweeteners instead.All of the recipes in this book are appealing as well as healthy.And they are fast & easy to make. ... Read more

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NOT UP TO STANDARD
I HAVE BEEN SOMERSIZING FOR ABOUT 5 WEEKS AND HAVE ENJOYED THE FOOD RECIPES IN SUZANNE SOMERS 3 BOOKS, SO I THOUGHT I WOULD TRY THIS DESSERT BOOK.SO FAR I HAVE LOST 10 LBS AND AM LOVING THE RESULTS WITHOUT STARVING MYSELF.HER PROGRAM IS TRUELY A WAY TO LIVE BY.YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PURCHASE HER PRODUCTS, BECAUSE SHE GIVES YOU MOST OF THE RECIPES IN HER BOOKS, I LIKE THAT!THIS DESSERT BOOK DID FALL SHORT THOUGH COMPARED TO THE OTHER WONDERFUL BOOKS.I HAVE TRIED THE CHEESECAKE WHICH IS OK, BUT WHEN YOUR EARLY ON HAVING THE SUGAR CRAVINGS IT LEAVES SOMETHING TO BE DESIRED, I SUFFERD THROUGH.WE ALSO TRIED THE ICE CREAM AND THE PREVIOUS REVIEW IS EXACTLY RIGHT, THE SOMERSWEET MAKES THE ICE CREAM HARD AS A ROCK, IT WASNT VERY GOOD.I HAVE YET TO TRY ANY OTHER RECIPES.THE ONES THAT ACTUALLY LOOK MORE LIKE THE DESSERTS I AM USED TO ARE ON LEVEL 2, SO I GUESS WE JUST HAVE TO SUFFER THROUGH.I HAVE MADE A GOOD MOUSSE DESSERT USING SUGAR FREE CHOC PUDDING AND CREAM, BUT I THINK IT WOULD BE AN ALMOST LEVEL ONE.I PERSONALLY WOULDNT WASTE THE $ ON THIS BOOK.

Great with a little help.
I have tried a couple of desserts and they worked great. I used Splenda as sweetner with no problem. I also substituted lower fat dairy products. I love this book.

Great for those who know what they want!
This book is great for those who know what they want, that is, desserts that fit into their Somersizing way of eating, as well as a love for baking.If you have given up sugar and are no longer craving the sickening sweet things you previously ate, then these recipes are perfect.The creme brulee is rich and creamy and just sweet enough.After all, aren't we supposed to be adjusting to a healthier lifestyle?If what you want is a rich ice cream sundae that makes your teeth ache, then this book isn't for you.But if you have given up sweets, and find the sweetness of natural fruit to be sweet enough and have a love of baking and cooking, then these recipes will do the trick.My family loved them, too. ... Read more

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Suzanne does it again!
Suzanne's recipes are always innovative and well thought-out.I never have any trouble concocting one of her recipes.Just to point out to the editorial reviewer--the "Level One" or "Level Two" is not a difficulty measurement.It is for the people who are following Suzanne's way of eating, where a food item is considered Level One or Level Two.I really hate it when people write reviews who don't do their research first. ... Read more

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Finally, some "almost level one" alcoholic drinks
I just recently purchased this book.The drink recipes look wonderful!I'm glad she has finally come up with some alternatives to red wine (which is allowed on level two). ... Read more

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Expected More
I have all Suzanne's book and I was so excited to order this one and I was a little disappointed as far as how much I spent.It is average in quality oh well I still love all her other ones.Maybe if you find this one for less money than it is worth it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cookery    2. Recipes    3. Reducing diets