Life changing!  Look at review update to see results & cholesterol !!!
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This book has changed my life.  It works.  It works.  It works.  I was addicted to sweets and compensated by eating low calorie, tasteless meals.  I was hungry all the time and had no energy.  No amount of dieting or exercise could keep the weight off if I ate enough to feel satisfied.

I saw this book and bought it on a whim because I thought it was a funny title.  Oh my goodness!  Following this plan, I have lost 8 pounds in 10 days.  How is that possible?  Even more, I feel GREAT.  I have more energy, I am not hungry all the time, and I don't crave sugar at all.  As a matter of fact, sugar almost makes me sick now.  I realize that my sluggish behavior, tiredness, slight dizziness and nausea were all from too much sugar.

Eating this way gives willpower like you would not believe, because you simply aren't hungry.  When I do eat, it is delicious food. No more tasteless fake mayonnaise and low fat sour cream;  I use the real thing!  Favorite snack:  sour cream with a little cocoa powder and a packet of Splenda.  It is yummy, and only a little satisfies me.  This is quite different that eating a cookie or piece of pie. . . . no matter how much you eat, you still want more.

My favorite restaurant is Mexican food, and I can devour chips and salsa by the pound.  On this plan, I was able to leave the chips sitting, order a giant taco salad (without shell) with plenty of meat, cheese, sour cream, and guacamole, and dump my salsa on top of that.  It is more than I can eat, and I had the willpower to leave the chips alone.  I have never had willpower before.

And best of all, this is just easy.  No fancy receipes or calorie counting;  just start eating as described. Within a few days, you will absolutely stop craving carbs and sugar, and the weight FALLS off.

I don't feel that this is a diet at all, and I know I can stay on this plan indefinitely.

Update:  2 months later. . . I have lost 20 pounds in exactly 60 days, almost effortlessly.  I just had my annual bloodwork done, and my cholesterol is down 54 points (with no meds at all) and my triglycerides (the bad cholesterol) are down 172 points !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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This book has been life-changing so far. My wife and I started the 20-day (and counting) plan on Jan 1, 2018 and we've both lost some weight (still in progress), but most importantly, we FEEL GREAT!! We are getting more in touch with our own bodies and our own body chemistry.  We are discovering the wonderful taste of real food and our cravings have really decreased. We are enjoying cooking together, food shopping and prepping, and watching the benefits of Lyn-Genet's research.

We recently ordered the Plan Cookbook, and I would say this is a must-have companion to The Plan. The Plan has recipes, but it doesn't always give exact amounts. It will say "add cinnamon to taste," etc. That may be fine for lots of people, but we weren't very skilled at that, so our first couple weeks were a bit rough because the food was so bland!!! Not gonna lie: the first 3 days were brutal because we were in the detox/cleanse phase, and didn't have the full recipes for some of the things. Now that we have the full recipes in the Cookbook, we are happy campers.

Lyn-Genet appears to be a genius! :)  I am turning 50 this year and have been dealing with menopause and all that comes with it. While my hot flashes got more frequent during the first week or two of the Plan, they are completely GONE NOW!! Maybe it's a coincidence, but somehow I don't think so. My body feels good and I'm starting to fit back into my clothes.

Lastly, if I'm going to be totally transparent, I was a big fan of fast food, at least occasionally. While I have an occasional craving, I am mostly really happy with the food that I'm eating. Very rarely do I get hungry, and if I do, it's because I didn't have time to eat all the food I planned for that particular meal. I've never been a breakfast eater, but I have become one now. I am eating a lot of food, good food, and I am losing weight steadily.

I enjoyed reading the book (it really made sense to me--it made my brain happy), and following the Plan has made my body happy.

Warning: there is one downside that my wife and I have experienced. We have started talking almost obsessively about the Plan! It's so life-changing that we can't seem to help ourselves. I try not to even bring it up, because once I do, I can't stop talking about all that we are learning from our own bodies, about our own bodies!! So cool!!

Lastly, I think, I love that Lyn-Genet is teaching me how to eat the right foods FOR ME, rather than telling me what I should or should not be eating. Again, I think she's a genius.
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I have been a nutritional "hobbyist" my whole life....I have taught bodybuilding, martial arts, plyometrics and conditioning classes....In 1987 I went from sitting in a wheelchair with almost every major bone in my left side of my body broken to being photographed in top bodybuilding shape 14 months later...my doctor recently told me I was "un-American because I have the heart of an athlete ....there is a point to this...the human body is an incredible machine....anyone who takes the time to treat it right can have a very healthy life and lifestyle....I will be 60 in less than 24 months and have employees in their 20s who wonder "what are you ON???" because I have so much energy....

What I DO is constantly research my health...I mean...people will spend more time on this site researching a microwave oven than they will researching what is good for their health..instead they allow a very misinformed allopathic medical world tell them how to "be healthy"...hey gang...if you stood all your doctors and nurses in one long line you would not see a whole lotta healthy ones standing there in front of you....

I have been doing my best to keep my family from being sold on the cholesterol myth for many years now and have only been semi successful....but I keep on doing what I can to inform friends and relatives about health issues....THIS BOOK is absolutely fantastic...not only for its "easy read-ability" but for the data that he uses to refute any thought about whether statins are good for you

I recently finished Wheat Belly (purchased from Amazon) and the Omnivore's Dilemna (amazon) ....these kinds of books are all one needs to stay abreast of what is the single most important thing we own...our health!!

Great stuff...
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This was a wonderful book! The authors systematically demolish the belief that high cholesterol is this evil thing that must be avoided at all costs. They use study upon study to prove their point. Just as in so many other areas of our health, we've been hoodwinked into believing things that hurt out health and put untold billions into pharmaceutical companies' pockets.  Why have we forgotten that just eating whole, natural, unprocessed foods and our health will take care of itself. It's liberating to know that I can eat grass fed beef, eggs, chicken etc. and not have to worry about the cholesterol or saturated fat. This book, along with "Wheat Belly" has transformed the way I eat.
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Dr. Ravnskov is my hero. His courage and intelligence enabled me to tell 'Truth' from 'Hocum'. My Kaiser doctor thought my cholesterol levels were too high @ 228. He wanted me to go on Statins. I hate pills and elected to reduce my cholesterol via diet. What followed is a harrowing journey of increasingly debilitating health conditions, as my cholesterol levels dropped with my mighty 'successful diet'. All the way down to 180. Four years and a killer bout of the flu later, I woke up weak, 105 lbs (I am 5'4"), wasted and foggy headed; and realized something was seriously wrong with what I was doing. I don't know what possessed me to google "cholesterol good for health". But once I did, I never looked back. I eat two egg yolks daily and thank Dr. Uffe for his work. My brain is razor sharp again, and I never get sick. After this life lesson, I have also learned to take our current medical establishment with a BIG grain of salt. For one thing, I've ditched my doctor. Doctors are not out to get you exactly, but their main goal is not human health any more. For folks who are on statins, WAKE UP. You are slowly dying from these. For folks who are trying to reduce their cholesterol levels, please realize that high cholesterol is an adaptive mechanism and you need to review the underlying cause of cholesterol levels above say 300 - before you neutralize them with statins. You also need to look at your racial profile and see what your ancestor's cholesterol levels were. Among different healthy world civilizations, averages have ranged from 130 all the way to 275. Coconut country people (tropical populations) for instance tend to have higher cholesterol and live long, healthy, heart disease free lives. If I could give this book 10 stars, I would. Dr. Ravnskov, I hope I meet you some day and have a chance to thank you personally.
1979993
This book was life changing for me! I was diabetic and had a fatty liver - after eating according to this book for two months, I am no longer diabetic and my liver enzymes are normal. Added bonus that I lost 20 pounds in the process! Don't let the high fat content scare you off - per my blood work, my cholesterol levels decreased and my healthy fat increased! My doctor was amazed.
1187856
This is my first and probably only book review I will ever write.  This  book could very well save your life.  I lost 50 + pounds, and it has been a  year since that time and I haven't gained a pound back, dropped my  cholesterol from 270 to 190 and improved my health beyond belief.  Hard to  imagine that a $5 dollar book could do all of that!
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I now own the Audible version (really excellent, almost as good as hearing him speak in person, which I did. Fascinating speaker) I listened to it first, then attended when he spoke in Tucson, AZ. Then I purchased & read the hardback, which is essential to use for reference. I also purchased one for my dad & my sister. I am now thinking of getting the Kindle version for travel!
I did go on this plan as soon as I listened to it, Dec 10. Within 3 weeks I had lost 3 lbs. Then a couple more pounds since. Without trying to lose weight, it was just a side effect, but a welcome one, though I was not overweight. After one month on the plan I had my cholesterol checked, wonderful results, no longer need statin. I feel great. Best of all, I feel I have made a serious commitment to my health. I do not feel deprived at all as I am always full. I love vegetables, so that is easy. I was already a pesco-vegetarian so all I gave up was fish & dairy. Not that you have to, but I wanted to see the difference it could make and so glad I did. This is a permanent change for me. I love his free videos also, on his website nutritionfacts.org. Very short little daily news. Dr Greger is doing the country a great favor...if only more people would follow his advice, we would have a lot less heart disease, diabetes, and obesity, just to name a few illnesses this can alleviate.
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I read this book, tried the diet, and lowered my cholesterol level from 280 to 170. I experiment with food and dietary regimes just for fun and this is the only one i found that seriously affected my blood chemistry.  I've tried other diets and my cholesterol is back up, so it's time to pick  up a new copy of the book and get back on the plan!
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Other reviewers have stated it's all online and it's true but for you paperback readers pick this one up.  It's truly changed my life, how I view myself, how others view me and things that I'm able to do.  I currently find myself with a gym membership (that I'm using) and picked up a personal trainer.  Several malady's I acquired over the years have simply gone away.  I'm consistently shocked during hikes or other physical activities how well my body performs I'm no health nut but find myself doing things I didn't want to do before.  The other day I was carrying a 35 lb cat litter container to the front of the store and I was shocked that I had lost twice that amount off my frame!

On to the Lose it! part, it's not a 'diet' but a lifestyle change.  I still eat cheeseburgers, heck I had a bowl of ice cream with chocolate syrup twice this week.  This method helps you learn to properly estimate your nutritional needs and recording / measuring things you eat helps you change the way you eat.  It's really interesting how your tastes change over a period of time, pretty soon it's just old habit but old habit is healthy.  There is an excellent online support community Lose it! has forums, also reddit has r/loseit.  Can't say enough for this process, I really hope it works as good for you as it has for me, just remember you didn't gain it over night so don't lose it over night.  Good luck, you can do it :)
1599315
This book changed my life for the better  I love Jasinda Wilder, such a wonderful and caring person! If you are having trouble finding the right way to improve your health, read this book.
Update March 3rd: I have went down 2 sizes since writing my review. My whole family is healthier and we all have more energy. It feels so good to know that I can feed my kids healthy food that they will eat! I can't wait to read Big Girls do it Stronger!!!
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This stuff helped lower my bad cholesterol numbers and raised the good.  Along with moderate exercise, I take this and l-arginine, l-citrulline, and beet root extract, and my cholesterol numbers are now right in the nominal range with very low total cholesterol.  My doctor was a bit stunned how much my numbers improved in about 3 months.  I couldn't be happier.  No statins for this 56-year-old, thank you :)  Yes, this stuff will give you the "flush" if you take two or take it on an empty stomach,  but that means it's working and your arteries are clearing out.
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THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN LIFE ALTERING AND SAVING TO ME!!!! MAKE SURE YOU GET THE SUPREME SUPPLIMENTS FROM NEURO GENETICS SOLUTIONS . COM!!! MARY BETH THERE IS A LIFE SAVER AND KNOWS EVERYTHING YOU NEED AND THIS BOOK WILL HELP YOU KNOW ALSO HOW TO GET OFF THE JUNK!  I AM HAVING NO SIDE AFFECTS AND I HAVE LOST 96 POUNDS!! YES!!!! I FEEL CLEAR, ATTENTION IS AT HIGH ALERT! I AM AMAZED!!!! GET YOURS NOW!!!
I AM EVER GREATFUL FOR THIS BOOK!!!! TY TY
VALERIE :)) THERE IS A SOLUTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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This book along with my Doctor saved my life! My total cholesterol was 293 and it is now at 152. My triglyceride level went from 625 down to 230 and is still improving. The quiz section in this book is right on. It fit myself and my sister to a "T". If you are serious about feeling younger and improving your all around health this is the book. Check out the "Younger You" book also.
1307603
This book is full of very interesting studies and evidence on the effects of the modern American diet on our mental and physical health, as well as what we can do to combat it.  While I am still processing much of the information, I have started cutting out gluten as much as possible, and making sure I get enough healthy fat as part of my daily regimen.  It's easier said than done, but so far, I have lost several inches around my waist without cutting calories (and I was already a normal weight).  On another note, Dr. Perlmutter has given me some important facts about the possible fallacy of the high-cholesterol/heart disease connection.  Since I have high cholesterol, I have been pressured by my doctor to take statin drugs, (even though a recent echocardiogram showed my heart to be "disgustingly normal" as the cardiologist put it).  Now that I read that cholesterol is actually essential to healthy brain function, and that statins block it, I am saying "no" to statins!  Heart disease does not run in my family, although high cholesterol does - and my family members tend to live well into their 80s and 90s (one even reached 103!).

So all in all, I would highly recommend this book for anyone who is interested in finding out how diet and exercise can revolutionize your overall health and take you into advanced years with a sharp mind and trim waistline.
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I purchased this book for my google tablet and family ipad.  I purchased the book for my sister.  When I tried to loose weight in 2011 I lost the first 20 on my own.  I cut out sugar and carbs.  I couldn't loose anymore.  In 2012 I tried Weight Watchers for men and lost another 10.  Keep in mind I originally weighed 299.5lbs on my home digital scale.  A work friend gave me a suggestion to try this diet out. I purchased the ebook and read it twice.  Started in feb of 2013 and at the end of December lost 55lbs.

This book changed my health and my lifestyle and feel great overall.  My cholesterol went from 160 to 106.  I was pre-diabetic and now normal sugar levels.  Size 44 to 36 and getting close to 34.  My confidence is coming back in spades, sex appeal too.  A few girls that turned me down at work now get to stare at the new me.  Just love the new me.  A lot of my co-workers have bought this book and trying the diet and are loosing weight.  Thank you Dr. Fuhrman.
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This book has saved my life!! I was diagnosed with high blood pressure after tipping the scales at 425 and I was a size 30/32 (which was getting snug)!!  My doctor basically wanted to schedule me for bariatric surgery ASAP!  I refused surgery but I was desperate for a solution!!!  I was listening to the Steve Harvey Morning Show and he was giving praise to the GSC and sharing with viewers how much it changed his life!! I had nothing to lose but weight so I decided to purchase this book and it was the best decision I have ever made!!  No, the cleanse is not easy because initially your body will crave the bad foods that you normally eat but once you progress through the cleanse the cravings will go away.  This cleanse will jump start your weight loss and get you on the right track!  I started this cleanse in March 2014 and coupled with exercise I have lost a total of 60 pounds and can now wear a size 22/24 and sometimes an 18/20!!!  I have not worn jeans in 10 years and for the first time I put on a pair of my "when I lose weight " jeans and they were too big!!  I can now walk without my back, knees, legs and feet hurting and most importantly I am no longer winded!!  It is so exciting to see my body change and my face is no longer adorned with a double chin!! I have proved my doctor wrong because he said I would NEVER lose all this weight on my own.  Well, when I went back to the doctor for my check up his mouth fell open and he was in total shock!!  He couldn't stop congratulating me and he was happy that my blood pressure was becoming regulated and even hinted that soon I won't need my blood pressure meds!! I love eating but I love living much, much, much more!!!  Food is all around me and I do get tempted but I refuse to be 425 again!!  If you get off track and mess up on the cleanse start over and keep trying because you are worth it and life is worth living!!  If you have struggled with your weight and you feel all hope is gone don't hesitate in purchasing this book it will FOREVER change your life!!  Thank you JJ for composing this book but most importantly THANK YOU LORD!!!