Suzanne Somers' Get Skinny on Fabulous Food

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Summary: Easy, Easy , Easy
Review: When I find that I have put on a few extra pounds, this is the diet I return to again and again. I have never needed to stay on the diet strictly (Level one) for more than a couple of months because I get to my optimum weight within that time. Unfortunately, I give myself permission to sample too many starches and then the weight comes back. Now when I see the scale go up, I jump right back on this diet and I don't have to continue the neverending cycle of going up and down. The food is delicious, the recipes are like simplified versions of classic cuisine. I don't agree with the criticism about this diet making you eat too much saturated fat. I've gone for days on this diet without having eaten meat or butter. Fish, seafood and lean poultry dishes are perfectly acceptable on this diet and healthy olive oil is the main "fat" in many recipes included in this book. In addition, the carb recipes give the dieter much needed fiber and nutrition from whole grains and beans. I think this balance is lost on many of the ultra-restrictive "carbs will kill you" diets. And the bottom line is that it works!

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Summary: This is the Food Lovers Diet!
Review: I learned about this diet in the proverbial check-out line in the supermarket. Having tried several "high protein-based" diets, I thought this one might be on the right track. I literally drove straight from the supermarket to the bookstore and bought the book. And I have been enjoying weight management while eating fantastically ever since. (And I DO love to cook and eat! Why not! ) I was "Somersizing" and maintaining 125-130 lbs. (I'm 5'6") before having two beautiful children in the last two years. After our first baby's birth, I lost 40 lbs. in 4 months, and I've lost 50 lbs. in about 5 months following our second baby's birth, all the while confident and relaxed that it would work and it has. All of her delicious recipes work, they're simple but tasty, and I cannot think of one food I can't eat on the diet, except that you must avoid high-glycemic carbs (potatoes, white flour, a few other foods) and substitute whole grains, etc. You also must avoid sugar especially at first. Later, on Level II she shows you how to modify your desserts to fit the diet and use a little sugar. I've written Suzanne myself to thank her for the first diet that ever really worked for me! And I've tried Atkins, Protein Power, Carbohydrate Addicts, Scarsdale, G-Index, and low-calorie/low-fat (yuk). I urge you to try it if you are the least bit interested. It really works, and has taught me how to stay fit and trim with confidence, and without counting any calories or working out like a madwoman.

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Summary: Suzanne or Marilu--who will be your guru?
Review: 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!

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Summary: Making sense of eating right at age 18
Review: I originally got this book from my (very fit) mother's closet after I realized I had gained a few pounds and wanted to lose it for the winter formal. I needed some plan to lose weight, because at the time I ate miniscule amounts of food, yet I found myself gaining weight! After reading the book I realized it was WHAT I was eating. I lost the weight right away,while eating more in a day than I could remember. (and the food was great, too) Best of all, I learned how evil sugar and white flour and potatoes are, and how much better it is to cut back sugar and increase vegetable and protein consumption. Even when I cannot stay strictly on the plan or I am at a function where I cannot plan/bring my own meal, I know which items to avoid/cut back on, and which ones are safe. With this outlook on eating, I know I will do my best to avoid the "freshman 15" when I start college this fall. After all, why not have a fabulous body while I am young enough to enjoy it? I am healthier than I have ever been, I feel more in control because I know why I tend to gain/lose weight, and I can still enjoy cooking and eating delicious, simple, and quick meals. (which, in case your wondering, are not that expensive.Be creative with what you have in your kitchen!) One of the most important moments of my life was when I read this book and decided to try a remarkable plan that helps one to lose the weight and keep trim. Susanne, you did a great job.

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Summary: Everything in moderation...
Review: My husband and I have enjoyed eating this way. We read this book with no illusions and did not read between the lines. She stated in both books not gorge oneself on fat, to use healthy fats in their most natural states, and to continue choosing lower fat meat options. We aren't consuming much more fat than we used to. We are enjoying a wider range of foods. I'm vegetarian (well, pescetarian--I eat some seafood), and that's been a little restrictive. However, I do make killer salads and grilled vegs, and I use olive oil with beans occasionally for bean salads and soups because beans are low on her "glycemic index". So far, every recipe we used has been good. The sense of well being is very noticeable, and we have lost weight. Neither of us need to lose more than 10#;we bought the book to find a healthier way of eating. The book is well written and easy to read. Her stories of how the "plan" fits into her entire family's lifestyle show how it works. It seems to me she did her homework, but I continue to research food combining on my own. I am a plain ol citizen who doesn't jump on every diet bandwagon. I am concerned about my health and body size but want to enjoy food at the same time. Food combining, eating whole foods, and lowering simple carbohydrate intake have all been around for a long time, so Suzanne is not doing anything new. However, I truly think she put it all together in a very user friendly program.

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Summary: Get Skinny by Suzanne Somer
Review: The work explores the positive and negative aspects of dieting.
The author explores ways to reprogram the metabolism.
The first important food group is pro/fats consisting of meats/
poultry, fish and eggs. Next is the low starch veggie group
followed by carbs which consist of pasta, cereal, bread and
non-fat dairy. The author recommends eliminating all kinds of
junk food; such as, sugars, starch, caffeine , alcohol and
processed foods in general. She tells us to eat fruit on an
empty stomach. Foods should be eaten in combinations.
For instance fats are to be eaten with veggies or carbs
should be combined with veggies. The objective is to promote
hormonal balance. Meals should never be skipped. In fact,
the protocol calls for 3 meals each day. Stage 1 aims at
losing weight while the subsequent stages are weight
maintenance. The author recommends utilizing generous portions
of herbs; such as, ginger and extra virgin olive oil in place
of heavier oils. Many sample recipes are supplied.
Finally, the author speaks of a glycemic index and provides
sample food statistics. For instance, high glycemic foods
are in the 60-110 range. These foods consist of beer, white
bread, potato, jam, popcorn, pasta and brown rice. These foods
should be avoided or minimized. Dairy (non-fat), fresh fruit,
soy and green vegetables are in the 15-35 or low glycemic
category. This book is a good purchase. It will assist in
formulating and maintaining a diet which is manageable over
the long term.

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Summary: Just plain delicious!
Review: Whether or not you follow the somersize program, you will love the recipes from Suzanne Somers! They are very tasty! And for anyone looking to find delicious ways to include more vegetables in your diet you'll find lots of ways to incorporate them.

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Summary: Not good for the long run!
Review: I am an American living abroad and like many other people I loved this book initially. I dropped all the pounds I wanted to in about 2 weeks, around 15 pounds. I loved feeling thin and felt justified arguing with my husband over whether or not this was a healthy plan. Things went great for almost 4 years. In the beginning I ate cereals for breakfast with no problem. Then as the years went on I found myself having to eat fewer and fewer pasts, toast, cereals and so forth, in order to maintain my weight. Even if eatten exactly as Somer's recommended (which I had done for 4 years very effectively) I began gaining weight. It would take over 4 weeks to lose one pound of a four pound weight gain from one meal of truely whole grain pasta with no other added fats of any sort. At first I thought I was not following the plan properly because it had worked so well in the past. So I was careful not to cheat in any way. My food was properly combined. Still I was gaining weight. Why? I really believe that my body became unable to process any carbos after following this plan for so many years. Healthy? This plan? I think not!!! I would not recommend it to anyone interested in long term health or weight control. It is a short term solution and a very dangerous one in the long run. I had all the negative symptoms of being obsessed with food, watching the time of when I could eat again, my hands would shake from hunger along with other physical problems and literally gorging on 3 eggs with 5 pieces of bacon and still not feeling full, and slowly gaining weight. This plan wants you to eat all proteins because it is the only way it works in the long run. When I read other reviews of this book all I want to say to them is give me your review in 5 years and I highly doubt it will be so positive. I would rather live with my 10 pounds than do this diet again. And I love having fruit with my yogurt and not watching the time of when I can eat again. It makes me sick to think that so many people are still falling victim to the quick promise of losing weight and eatting what you want. If I could I would put my face on an advertisment and shout to everyone, "don't do this diet!!!" If you want to lose weight fast (all muscle and important parts for your body) and eat beef jerky all day than by all means do this diet. But if you want a long term solution, eat a low fat diet with lots of fruits and veggies. It is much more healthy. Please, do not do this diet!! Your body deserves better!!

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Summary: susan somers get skinny
Review: I think this book is a wonderful way to loose wait. But not to become a healthy eater. My girlfriend is using the weight loose tecnique explained in Susan Somers books, andis loosing weight.
I thought it was great at first until I saw what she was eating, eggs, alot of high fat dairy products alot of high fat meats. All foods high in saturated fats. She is now hardley at all consuming enough bran and fibre she would need to keep her body in a healthy shape. Eliminating alot of vegetables that have important nutrients for the body.
I know this way of eating is sucessful for wait loss, but at what cost. Her heart is taking a toll, and her colesteral level is probably skyrocketing.
I'm sure there is a way she can loose wait with whole foods, "good" fats and excersise.

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Summary: Another good book
Review: I went to the libray and got this one out. I am reading them backwards this is unfortune. However I will probably purchase her new book on HSN because they are offering it with a video for a low price. I am a sugar junkie and I really need to be detox. I read this book and her Cheat and lose weight book too. Today I will be going to the library to see if I can get the first in the series. What I like about this system is I understand the concept. What I don't like is how to implement it into my life. I am very busy and time is scarce. I did go into the health food store and I fought some of the products like the pastas and the sugar-less cereal and I went on line and purchased the somer-sweet(not mentioned in this book she was still developing it ) So I wrote down what I should and shouldn't have and how to eat the fruits and I am going to honestly give it a try... I will say that in the past when I didn't eat as much sugary things I didn't have mood swings or anxiety attacks and athough I have alot of weight to loose my goal is more of let's just get the sugar out of the diet... I won't be doing this to the exact letter.... but I am going to try it as best that I can.....