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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.
This food is fabulous!
My husband had bariatric surgery in June.When we arrived at the solid food stage, I was in a panic as to what to cook.Moist low fat and tasty food was quite an order.
100 down and 100 to go
I purchased this book months before my surgery.Once I had my surgery in June, I started going through the book and picking out the recipes that I could have as soon as could eat.This book actually gives you suggestions as to whether or not you should try the recipe depending on what week you are in as well as breakdown of 3 kinds of surgery. I have tried about 20 of the recipes and have loved each of them. I have learned so much from this book.I hope that someone somewhere puts out another cookbook for us post-ops.BTW at 11 weeks post-op I am 100 lbs. down. ... Read more

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Eat Your Way to a Better Life
Dr. Agatston developed the diet for his chronically overweight heart patients. Soon, thanks to his patients' results, Dr. Agatston's diet became all the buzz in Miami.
Great recipes
Eat less calories and burn more of them through exercising.It sounds simple, but it's not easy to do.So I turned to South Beach diet. I've found this to be a very practical diet. After the initial first two weeks (the strictest) I've lost about 5 pounds. But, I've done no exercise whatsoever and have eating quite a bit which accounts for the lower than the average weight loss.Check the net for more FREE info.

Lots of tasty recipes
Amazing amount of tasty recipes. You can lose weight and get to enjoy delicious meals with this book. ... Read more

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Book is for Vegans or people thinking about becoming Vegan
Granted, some of this book made me laugh out loud and reconsider some of the things I was eating.But overall, is a book telling you to go Vegan.The book doesn't talk enough about organic foods and free-range meats.It is all about meat, eggs, and milk = being fat...no matter if it comes from organic free-range sources or not.

Somewhat useful, but not what I had in mind.
I have long suspected that most of us are poisoning ourselves with food.I have noticed that many food products which used to be wholesome have quietly changed over time, incorporating chemicals and cheap substitutes to increase profit margin.This book certainly supports my suspicions.I purchased Skinny [...] hoping to find easy-to-read advice on selecting food products which still ARE healthy to eat, as well as information on the benefits of certain foods.This topic is covered to an extent.What I did not expect was the vegan manifesto.In the back of the book, the authors state that their primary reason for penning this text was to promote the vegan lifestyle.This information would be best included on the cover rather than at the end.If you read the information in the book through the appropriate filter, it is much easier to glean a little more fact, in my opinion.I did appreciate the lists of suggested menus and products; however, I was unable to locate any of the products either on health food store shelves or on the internet.The product suggestions may be outdated or too regional in focus.Overall, there is some good information in there, but realize that it has a definite slant.

I'm going to keep this short and sweet...
I will be honest, and say that the only reason I bought this book was because I thought it was cute. After taking it home, I quickly realized it was more serious than the title let on. I had no idea the brunt of the book was about veganism. I was a huge meat eater when I bought it, but let me tell you, as soon as I read about the USDA and the mistreatment of animals, I never touched meat again. It was THAT easy. I will also say that I loved their writing style. No BS, no hand-holding. It was solid (and sometimes scary) facts.So if you want to lose weight, and have a healthy conscience to boot, buy this book.
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Easy to use
This book explain the GI diet in quick easy terms.It also offers a food guide list of foods which has been very helpful in beginning to use this diet.Plus all the recipes I have tried so far have been easy and so delicious that my family asks me when am I going to make them again.

Great and easy to follow!
This book is a great diet book to use when you don't want to feel like you're actually dieting!The "traffic light" concept is great and so easy to follow.The recipes are delicious!I only hope they come out with more!

Nothing New
I was expecting a greater insight into how the foods we eat affect us and was very disappointed. There are some new insights but overall I found the concepts to be very similar to those promoted in food combining. The only difference I saw was that in GI you combine foods that will keep your sugar level at an acceptable level longer. While food combining focuses on combining foods so that your digestive system can efficiently remove the nutrients and release the energy. ... Read more

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Not for a typical student
This book might serve the purpose of an athlete, but may not be good for a typical student or non-student. Excellent textbook
I highly recommended "Nutrition for Health, Fitness and Sport" to exercise science and nutrition students. It�s comprehesive yet not too technical. Tons of information that you can understand and apply
Melvin Williams has written a great book on sports nutrition.He takes a chapter to cover every nutrient including supplementation and athletic performance in regards to that nutrient. He also covers fluid and electrolytes. He also includes weight loss, weight gain chapters that arevery useful for any athlete of any level. ... Read more

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Barry Sears looks at why Americans still have dietary problems in spite of following the advice of experts. Challenging the current recommendations for a high carbohydrate diet, Sears looks into man's history as well as the diets athletes succeed best on, to build a new dietary picture.Anyone looking for better health through an improved relationship to what they eat should put this book on their list. ... Read more

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This Works!!
This diet changed my life! I didn't need to lose a lot of weight, but could never get to my 'ideal' weight from college. I lost 8 lb in 8 weeks and feel like a teenager. I simply followed the principles in the book - I did not weigh and measure everything - I cheated and had pizza and dessert once a week or so, and still lost the weight! I am getting this book for my mother, my aunt, my friend who is trying to lose 10 lb after having a baby, it's great!
A very worthwhile study.
The Zone introduces the concept that it is best to eat our calories in the ratio of 40% carbohydrates, 30% protein and 30% fat.It is also called the 1-2-3 diet because for each gram of fat, two grams of protein are eaten and three grams of carbohydrates.
This is the the answer to the diet roller coaster
This book is a very clinical read, but is well worth it, because it holds the answer to weight loss.I went from 209 pounds to 151 pounds with the principles of this book. Once you understand how insulin works against you to store fat,and learn the right amount of protein and carbs your body needs to maintain your ideal weight, you can begin your journey to eat in the zone and lose weight.It has been my eating guidelines for almost 10 years. It is well worth the trouble to learn to treat food as a drug.
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Good Diet Book
Compared to most other diet books, this book is great.It's a healthy, balanced approach to losing weight.But I didn't find any new information in this book.I thought I would learn something from the authors, but was surprised to find that wasn't the case.It's really a conventional approach to eating and exercising.(I liked Mollie Katzen better when she was "changing the world".)

A Research-Based Diet and Eating Plan That Really Works!
As a public health researcher, I am always interested in what Dr. Walter Willett has to say about diet and healthy eating. His recommendations are based on research, not on fad or fashion.Now, teamed with Mollie Katzen of "Moosewood" fame, Willett has created a workable plan for helping Americans not only lose weight, but eat a healthier diet.My husband and I have tried out the 21-day plan for the last 3 weeks, and we are losing weight and we are not starving in the least! The recipes are excellent, most of them taking only a short time to prepare.One has to be committed to stick with this eating plan, but the results are very worthwhile. Congratulations to Willett and to Katzen for a job well done!

Hello...losing pounds is each person's responsibility
I am trained in nutrition, but that does not mean that I can/want to do what I know I should. This is a great book; it sets out changes in behavior. No, I cannot cook special menus for every meal, but I can modify what I eat. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

The idea that blood type plays a role in health, wellness, andpersonality wasn't exactly new when Dr. Peter D'Adamo came out with Read more

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Not very well organized book
Bought it out of curiosity and didn't like as a book. If you were to follow their sugestions, you would need to make a lot of notes trying to make sense out of it.

You only need to read a fourth of the book
One great advantage of a book like this is that you only need to read the fourth with your blood type.That way you will not be jealous of the other three fourths.
MAKES SENSE ..LIVE RIGHT FOR YOUR BLOOD TYPE
THIS IS ACTUALLY THE 3RD COPY OF I HAVE GOTTEN OF THIS BOOK... LOAN IT OUT AND THE LAST ONE FORGOT WHO TO...SO GET ANOTHER ONE. PRICED RIGHT...BOOK IS PHENOMENOL HEALTH RESOURCE IF U ARE REALLY LOOKING TO BE WELL ... YOU GOT NOTHING TO LOOSE AND THE WORLD TO BE GAINED BY TRYING IT. GOT THE BOOK FAST AND WAS IN GOOD SHAPE TOO ... Read more

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A GUIDE
This is a great guide if you can stick to it. It contains over 200 pages of restaurants across the map. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Applebee's Grill and Bar and Pizza Hut just to name a few. You just have to make sure you remember what phase you are on before selecting your menu choices and this guide will let you know what food you can have in your phase. This is a good reference guide when you go out to eat. I started by taking the book with me then I just started writing down things that I might enjoy from the restaurant that I was going to. I think for long-term weight loss, you have to be mentally prepared to commit to a change of life. You should also research as many diet plans as you can, this way you can find out what works for YOU, and not what works for majority of people. You have to see yourself as a unique individual and remember; what works for someone else may not work for you. I gave this book 3 stars because unless you are clear of how the South Beach Diet works you may get frustrated with this guide.

South Beach Diet is Now Even Easier!
My husband and I gave South Beach a try, but we gave it up about a year ago.The recipes were just so time consuming and the ingredients seemed pricey.We did experience some wonderful results, though.Well, now that more microwave meals are available and meal replacement bars, as well as a 30-minute meals cookbook and this guide, we've decided to give it another try.
Handy book
I love the South Beach diet since it is so similar to "normal" food that I grew up on but the restaurants are not. This guide shows you before you have to pick it from the menu what is available and what might be the best choices. ... Read more

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Good Book
The book gives details on every food group for your blood type.You can look at all four blood types at a glance in the charts given.I just wish there was more information about how to tell if you were a non-secretor or a secretor.Otherwise, good book to have in your library.The husband and I have changed our eating to be according to our blood type as suggested, and within two weeks we could both feel a difference.More energy, less bloating or indigestion.It's a good book!

Physical Results May Vary!
I was considering adopting a vegitarian diet due to my many health problems and my mother told me about this book and the benefits her friends have had. So I bought the book and the information was quite facinating. It was like reading my physical autobiography, so I started the diet and I've been on it for 4 weeks and I have had no weight loss. Why..I don't know, but my energy levels have dropped significantly although I must say that my overall shape has changed. It appears that either I'm toning or I'm loosing muscle mass. The books were an easy read, but the thing I find most confusing is this concept of using herbs for ailments and overal health, there are sooooo many herbs out there for every kind of physical issue good or bad and I'm confused as to just how many pills can one person take?! I want to buy the right kind of vitamins and minerals for my body, but even on the website there are 5 or more kinds of pills that I should take, not to mention the shakes, bars and extra health meds that they recommend. I'm sorry to say that I have learned why I am sensitive to certain foods and why I've gained weight, but as to how to fix the problem, there seem to be too many pills and sometimes conflicting pieces of advice. In all, I'm more confused than I was when I was in the dark. So to all of you who have been successful with this diet, BRAVO to you, but for those of you who have bodies that are far more complex than diets and "all natural" foods, I feel you and maybe we'll find the REAL solution someday together.

it was okay
I bought the book thinking that it would help me learn how to eat for my blood type but I find it very difficult to follow and difficult to read it. This is more like an index for health problems and if you are susseptible to them by what your blood type is. ... Read more

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YES LETS DO LUNCH!!!!!!
REPEAT AFTER ME.......I WILL NEVER DIET AGAIN!!!!! I have been on every diet known to man and nothing ever stuck.Id lose for a short time and gain it right back.In six weeks both my husband and I have lost 13lbs and have never been hungry!!!!This is NOT a FRUIT DIET as some have claimed.My husband doesnt even LIKE FRUIT but he enjoys the smoothies every morning in fact he makes them himself!!!!You have to READ THIS BOOK not just glaze over it and expect to understand it.IN fact the author even recommends you read it 3 times in order for it to become second nature.Once you've tried this way of eating, even if you stray off the path once in a while (say Thanksgiving Dinner) you wont be able to wait to get back to eating from the acceptable choices again.I feel my health improving daily as the pounds continue to slip off my body without any exercise as well.I will exercise one day soon, one day when I dont have this additional 50lbs to drag around the track!!! Do yourself a FAVOR and give this a try, I promise you wont be dissapointed!! GOD BLESS

It Works
I am on my way of being that small lady again. This works and makes sense..
EAT HEALTHY CARBS UNTIL FULL, AS WELL AS ALL THE LEAN RED MEAT AND ALL THE SWEETEST FRESH FRUITS AND FRUIT SMOOTHIES YOU WANT!
Diets fail for one of two reasons...you end up being hungry all the time, or you end up craving something. With Let's Do Lunch, you are never hungry because you eat until you are full whenever you ARE hungry, and Let's Do Lunch eliminates all of your cravings. For example, Let's Do Lunch is full of healthy carbohydrates that you can eat until full and lose weight, and you don't have to count carbs, calories, fat grams, points or anything else.
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The Diet Changed My Life
As I approach the age of 60 my health is failing.
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.
Great Plan to Study & Follow
Everyone wants to lose weight, lose wrinkles, and stay young. But how?
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Editorial Review

The message of this book could be a blessing or a curse, depending on your perspective. There is no hard science, no clearly-defined plan, and no lists of food to have or have not; instead, you'll find simple tricks that boil down to eating carefully prepared seasonal food, exercising more and refusing to think of food as something that inspires guilt. It's both a practical message and far easier said than done in today's "no pain, no gain" culture. Read more

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Great ideas, wonderful writing and inspiring life-style advice
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I am foreign and when I moved to the U.S. I was shocked by the prevailing attitude toward food and by the thousands of diets and low-fat/low-calorie products that you see everywhere. Nevetheless, it is difficult to live here and not fall into the trap of viewing food as an enemy rather than as nourishment and a sensual pleasure.
Secrets of Hedonistic Eating
A great guide book for eating while staying healthy and still losing weight.
finally, a diet and lifestyle book with delicious recipes
As mentioned in the other reviews, this is a lifestyle book -- with some common nutrition sense and recipes.Following the portion control advice only, a reader would certainly have a healthier lifestyle, but in my opinion I think this book is best implemented as an overall lifestyle plan for a better quality or life and a better relationship with food (and one's wardrobe possibly).WHICH MEANS READ THE WHOLE BOOK FROM BEGINNING TO END!!!A year ago this book would not have worked for me -- I lived in a rural area.Walking everywhere was not an option.Since then I moved to the downtown area of a city.It's been easy to integrate all of Guiliano's "tricks" and tools into my daily schedule (this is a superb plan for those who live or work in a city, which is why I'm giving this review four stars instead of five).Plus, as I mentioned in the title of this reveiw, the recipes are delicious.I've read a lot of diet books and many have punishing recipes straight out of a Siberian gulag.So I'm not at my goal weight yet, but I'm getting there.This book has made a huge difference: I'M NO LONGER HUNGRY AND MISERABLE.Best of all, there's a Godiva boutique down the street and as part of my "French Women Don't Get Fat" lifestyle, I make sure I stop by a couple times a month to indulge in my favorite chocolate.
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Greatweight loss book
My mother read the book and lost 10 lbs.Great book, but you have to follow the book plan for life. If you stray away from the book, the weight will probably come back on.

strict program -good results
The book is well designed and very clear about how to progress through the program.The first time I tried it I lost about 50#.I have a hard time maintaining the low carb lifestyle...so I guess the title is misleading for me...but when I start to put on the weight,I know I can pull out the book and drop it quickly.

Works if you follow directions
I lost 35 lbs on this diet and have kept it off for 3 years.The most important point is to follow the time limit - 4 weeks on the strict diet and 2 weeks on the metabolism speed up part.I was able to eat a lot of food without gaining weight after finishing the metabolic raising diet.It gave me more awareness to reach for something like yogurt, edamame, an egg, jerkey, protein bar, instead of pretzels and other low fat carb snacks.I've always have eaten a lot of veggies so I ate even more than the portion control recommended.I had trouble losing weight by cutting back because I always exercise and don't a lot of calories anyway.Making myself eat more often and eating more balanced meals gave me a lifetime way of eating.I would recommend that people try to eat more vegetarian protein.I can't eat large portions of meat and at first had stomach aches.I ate more veggie burgers, edamame, wheat gluten products, etc. and did much better. Like any diet you have to go through a difficult period of cutting out empty calories and reducing your portions.I'm now a size 4 and have a plan to keep the weight off for life. ... Read more

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Good book, BUT all that glitters....
I first read this book 7 years ago and still refer to it from time to time.It has brilliant no-nonsense and practical advice for anybody who wants to transform their body the only way possible (that is, diet, weights and cardio).However, I have taken away one star for two reasons: Firstly, there is this constant advice for you to take the authors EAS supplements as part of the successful 12 week program which is annoying if you are an international reader who does not have access to the stuff.Perhaps if he had suggested generic equivalents to his products for those who can't access or afford his expensive stuff then it wouldnt be an issue.Secondly, as the wife of a bodybuilder and as a person who has been weight-training for seven years, I know for SURE that some (not all) of those bodies used in the success stories were transformed partly through the use of steroids.Sure they trained and dieted to get to such low body fat and muscle-gain, but those of us who live in the gym and are experienced past the beginner stage, know what it takes for someone to change from "fat beer gullet" to "six-pack hunk" in twelve weeks.I still recommend the book though, I just didnt want someone struggling with their weight (as I once did) to think it is completely possible to get so much muscle in such a short space of time without drugs.But having said that, I have watched many people in the gym follow this program and lose a lot of fat in twelve weeks.

A MUST HAVE FOR PROGRAM SUCCESS
My husband is currently doing the Body for Life program for the 2nd time.The first time he started before Christmas and lost 35 pounds of fat.We bought the second journal to help him gain more muscle because the discipline of journal helped him reach his first goal.Easy to use, and the testimonials are inspirational.You can do it!!!

Like having Bill Phillips next to you as you get healthier!
If you've read the book Body-for-LIFE and are ready to complete a 12-week Challenge, the Success Journal will be your best tool.With it, you'll have the peace of mind that you are following Bill's exact recipe for increasing your physical and mental strength.The template for every workout, every meal and every mindset exercise is carefully and simply laid out.For each of the 84 days, there is a relevant message from Bill and an inspirational story from ordinary people who completely transformed in 12 weeks.I used it for my first Challenge and I am convinced that it helped me transform the way I did.It's been 2 years now and every 12 weeks, I set new goals; I've used the Journal for 6 of my 10 Challenges.
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was a Zoner before
I have learned alot from reading this book. I was doing the Zone before and was getting good results, but was tempted to do a straight protein diet to loss weight faster. After reading the schwarzbein Principle, it reaffirmed the idea that I had read in Dr. Sears book the devastating effects of a very, very low or almost zero carbohydrate diet. The illustrations in the book easily described the actions your body takes in response to eating certain foods. also, I never considered sarotonin levels. I am on the diet now and I am believing that I will continue to loss weight by taking in a little lower carbohydrates than Dr. Sears suggests, but still not too low to start ketosis; I am trying to gain muscle not lose it! I also have the Schwarzbein cookbook which I am enjoying greatly! Thank you so much for writing this book, and I would suggest it to all who are desiring a 'true' education in nutrition.
Coming Off Of A Decade Of Low Carbing
I have been a low-carber through the Somersizing program for a very long time.My husband was the one really---who wanted to incorporate more fresh fruits and vegetables into our diets.We were quite concerned about gaining weight back at accelerated speeds.(Anyone who has done Atkins knows what I mean by that).We gave the Schwarzbein Principle--The Program one week to see how we felt.We added back whole grains in moderation, potatoes, yams, brown rice and other starches.We also added back more fruits, remembering to eat them in combination with proteins and fats.We both got on the scale this morning.My husband has lost 5 lbs and I have lost 3 lbs. in just one week.This is an extremely balanced approach that we are enjoying immensely.

It Really Works!
I've been trying to loose some weight and get healthier for so long.This book was suggested to me by my Dr. I tried it and it really works.I have lost 17 pounds in 2 months, and it wasn't even that tough.It all has to do with watching the type of carbs that you eat and keeping a balance with protein.
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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.
Feel Better, Look Better, Live Better
I learned some great new things about nutrition, food combining, digestion & more. After 8 weeks on the program(eating raw at Breakfast & Lunch & a healthy dinner including cooked fish or meat) I feel so much better, my digestion/intestinal sluggishness is GONE and I lost 2 sizes.
There is a unprocess to everything
I found this book to very informative. In a nutshell, it tells you how food is processed throughout your system and it's reaction. Like, fresh vegatables can be eaten with anything but starches don't digest well with meat. There are stages to going *Raw* that Ms. Rose has honestly and clearly put out there. Our bodies just can't go Raw over night. Yhere is a change in the digestive system. I know from my experience how my body feels when I eat raw for several days and then introduce the wrong combonation of foods. I feel like I'm suffering at the toilet.Sorry. Natalie gets you through the stages of developing this life style. It's a Detox program not a cookbook. It has recipes for all the stages to going *Raw. Ms. Rose hershelf claims it took several years for her to go completely Raw. The recipes are for those various stages. I don't find anything wrong with this book. As far as enzymes. All foods have them, and yes our body has them too. When cooking foods you are breaking down the enzymes that are packed with nutrients. That simple. We want to incorporate more enzymes or natural living food into our bodies.