An easy way to get started on weight loss
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An easy way to get started on weight loss.  We do know how to gain weight but this is a great way to lose weight.
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If you're looking to implement a healthy diet as part of a wider weight loss plan, then this book is just what you need. I've been using the recipes mentioned and have easily managed to reduced excess weight. These recipes along with physical exercises should make you fit and proper in no time! The author makes sure that while the recipes are low-fat and highly healthy, they are also very tasty. And, you should have no trouble in preparation as the instructions shared are pretty clear cut and easy to follow.
1628300
What I like about this book is that it tells it like it is. If you want to lose weight and get in shape, it's going to take time and effort. Nothing comes easy. It's also has very humorous relatable stories that make it a quick easy read.
4527608
After reading several other motivational books and finding them boring and their solutions too much work, I had just about given up ever losing the weight I gained on my summer cruise.  (All that good food, y'know!)  And then a friend told me about this reader-friendly book: An easy read and the advice is simple and easy.

I've only had the book about two weeks and already I'm back to my normal weight, but the best thing is that I'm now so motivated I have my exercise regime down to a routine part of my day.

Thanks, Mr. Blakely for making it so simple.  i highly recommend your book.
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This book was given to me free for my review. This is a self proclaimed "clutter free" book by the AARP and NIH that outlines the latest conclusions as to what constitutes a healthy diet for weight loss and health. The emphasis of the book is on the Mediterranean diet, and the writing style is simple and easy to understand. At times I found it to be too simple, but I read a lot of books on health and nutrition. This is the sort of book I would imagine handing someone, i.e. my husband, who has never really had to worry about his health and weight before, but now with middle age, does. The sections are short enough that even the most reluctant reader can get through and digest the information. What I found particularly helpful were several weeks worth of simple menus because they give one a place to start. There are also tips and tricks on how to eat well without counting calories and percentages for those who choose not to do so, or for those of us who would like a break from that once in a while. For what it is, it is a decent book. It is the kind of book a doctor could hand a patient and say, "Start here." However, for someone who does read about diet and nutrition on their own (which would be most of my women friends), then it might not be anything new.
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Lola provides the bases for eliminating certain foods from our diet. The information is written in a form that is easy to understand for the average person.  She's Australian so some of her terms I have had to look up. Her YouTube site is great and shows her weight loss progress which is motivating. She also demonstrates how to make some of the recipes.  This shift in eating will take e some time for those who don't have access to a coop, trader Joe's or whole foods store, since the average grocery store won't carry the breadth of foods required to eat this way.  look as this a change in lifestyle rather than a diet.  Some of the recipes seem complex, but can be easily simplified.
119639
this book is loaded with useful tips to start a weighloss program.  i got started right away and am on my way to a more healthier body
1770118
I really like this book. It is simple and explains the reasons for everything. If you follow this you surely lose weight.
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I was looking to lose a few pounds and identify some foods that are generally allergic to the population. I caught the episode on Dr. Oz one day and saw the potential of identifyinng foods that have bothered me through the years. I have always had food  allegies since I was a child; I am now 65 and needed some alternatives for my diet. The food recipes are simple and non inflammatory items that are easy to make. I did not follow the plan in detail. However, I tried the recipes and have lost six pounds in that last two weeks when I started the program. I do exercise every other day with weight machines, elliptical, and tread mill but wanted a more freindly way of eating for me. This book offers a way of introducing and explaining foods that cause weight gain even though they are considered good for you. Was worth the cost and I use the recipes every week for me and my Rugby playing son who is graduating with his Masters degree this spring.
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This is a good way to jump start eating healthy and losing weight. ...give it a try you won't be disappointed. ...
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I feel like I've been dieting for years and while I've gotten a bit of diet fatigue, I'm still interested in reading well recommended diet and fitness books.  Dr. Cohen's The Parisian Diet: How to Reach Your Right Weight and Stay There seems like a sensible guide, it reinforces much of the advice that I've come across through other programs and through Weight Watchers.

First, Dr. Cohen makes a point of suggesting that instead of following a table with your suggested weight based on your height, he recommends computing your "Right Weight" based on your weight history and current weight.  First add your healthy and light weight at age 18 to your heaviest weight then divide this number by 2 (A1).  Then add the lightest weight you'd ever been after 18 years of age and your current weight then divide this number by two (A2).  Add both A1 and A2 and divide this by 2, this is your "Right Weight".  When you've gotten used to this weight and maintained it for at least 6 months, you can then use the same formula again to come up with your next "Right Weight" and so forth until you are at a healthy weight and are happy with your weight (and it also follows the healthy BMI listed in the table).  This Right Weight then tries to get you to lose the weight slowly, encourages you to change your behavior and to be able to maintain the weight loss.

The book includes a list of spices and herbs with different ways to use them,  suggested ways to pair the particular spices with various vegetables, fruits, poultry, fish, meat and dairy.  I found this section interesting as I'm always looking for new spices and ways to flavor my food without falling back on butter or oils, etc. For instance, I'd never considered pairing cloves with cabbage and haven't used cloves on meat or soup much and am looking forward to experimenting more with the spice.

There is also a food equivalency section that I found interesting/helpful.  For instance, 4 oz of fish = 4 oz of chicken = 2 eggs = 4 oz of shellfish = 4 oz lean meat = 2 oz hard cheese = 3 oz lean ham = 1.5 cups (12 oz) nonfat yogurt
Through the Weight Watchers program, I've gotten used to using equivalencies and points instead of specific calories and it was easy to start using Dr. Cohen's equivalency system.

The diet has 3 phases which he calls "Cafe", "Bistro", and "Gourmet."  Cafe kickstarts the diet and is expected to bring about a loss of 1 lb/day and shouldn't go beyond 10 days.  Bistro period lasts for 2-3 weeks and is expected to bring about an 8-11 lb weight loss.  The final phase is Gourmet which is expected to bring about a 8-11 lb weight loss in the first month and 6-9 lb per month for the next 3 months.  It looks like the diet mainly relies on portion control and gives tasty recipes and menus.  Dr. Cohen stresses eating mindfully, appreciating the food, savoring the entire experience so that you feel more satiated with your smaller portions.  Also, quit snacking between meals, eating on the run, etc.  Drink more, eat more fruits and vegetables, have lighter dinners ("eat breakfast like a prince and dinner like a pauper"), and exercise regularly - all familiar advice and helpful habits.  The lifestyle changes that he suggests will likely lead to weight loss if you're willing to stick to the actual diet.

Here are a few of the meals that I thought particularly interesting/tasty:  3 oz of cod, 2 cups winter squash for lunch followed by vegetable soup for dinner; apple pork and carrots, beet and apple slaw; scallops and capers; porteugeuse-style baked fish fillet and green beans; grilled flank and vegetables (eggplant), apple meringue, artichoke salad and yogurt.  You can't eat all these items at the same time, but each dish looks flavorful and satisfying.

I'm wiling to give the Parisian Diet a try - and will definitely make use of the recipes.
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Monica Smith has written a great little "get to the point" guide for anyone wanting to jumpstart a weight-loss program or to lose a significant amount of weight quickly. This crash-diet is easy to follow and it makes sense. Best of all, Monica starts right out with a three-day plan for you to follow, and then gives you all the reasons and background for the diet and how it works. Thus, you can start immediately without having to wade through chapter upon chapter of background. That is one of the best things about this plan: Start right away, and as you're doing it you can read the details about why it works so well and how to maintain the weight-loss you have just jump-started.

Along with the simple three day plan there are chapters on other weight-loss strategies and also how to maintain a healthy weight. As we all know, there is no magic bullet for losing weight and there is no diet that does not require discipline and work. That said, Monica has created a simple diet plan that will have you losing weight if you follow the three day meal plan. You can even speed up your weight loss by following some of her other suggestions about increasing water intake, walking daily in a structured way, and fighting cravings. Cravings were always a problem for me when I tried any diet plan, but Monica includes a link to a YouTube video on a technique to fight cravings that I found very helpful.

So how did the diet work? Fantastic. I just moved to Hawaii when I got this e-book and had a job interview coming up a two weeks after arriving. Over the holidays and with moving I'd eaten out way too much and put on a lot of weight. My clothes didn't fit well and I felt bloated. I read over Monica's e-book and committed to following the diet and the other suggestions in the book for weight loss. The result was that I was able to drop eleven pounds in just about two weeks and I felt better going into my interview than I could have imagined.

Lastly, if you think the diet is all cottage-cheese all the time that is not the case. There are real, balanced meals in the diet pan, to include salmon steaks, salads, fruit, and vegetables in a non-boring way. The bottom line is that this diet is not about starving you but about a fast strategy to lose some weight and jump start a more healthy way of eating, exercising, and losing weight. Once you do this simple to follow diet you can start on a healthier path and continue losing weight and becoming a more fit person.

I highly recommend this e-book to anyone who wants to jump-start their weight loss in a healthy and well thought out way.
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Easy read, great tips and helpful. Looking forward to losing weight and becoming healthy .

 Disclaimer: The manufacturer provided a free or reduced rate sample for an honest review. I have no personal or financial interest in the company or in anyone employed there."
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With so many weight loss books out there it's hard to choose wisely.  What drew my attention to this book was the premise -- it's a lot easier to lose weight and become fit with a partner.  I really enjoyed reading Shafran and Kantor's book and hope they continue to develop their program.
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I can't believe I've lost 8 lbs. already.  I've only implemented 2 of her tips so far, numbers #4 and #43.  And it is was easy. I don't even realize that I'm dieting -- it's that simple.  I love all the tips in this book, especially the ones for emotional eating.
This book is very easy to read.  I'm a busy mother of two 3 year olds and it is one of the few books that you can just pick up and read a page or two and come away with something to implement.  I would receommend this book for anyone trying to lose weight and who doesn't want to change their whole household and whole lifestyle at once.  You can ease into it gradually!!
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This is a short book but is packed with useful content you can actually use.  It gives you some very unique ideas for conquering the mental aspects of losing weight.  I came away with 3 or 4 different ways approaching my self-talk around weight loss that already has proven very successful. If I had a dollar for every weight loss book I've read, I'd be close to Bill Gates in net worth. This little book really gives some approaches to overcoming typical weight loss obstacles like going to the gym and dealing with cravings, that I'd never considered.before.  Well worth it and a quick read.
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Good start to weight loss - easier to understand than many other books.  I've had success and the foods suggested really sate hunger.