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Summary: Bull's-eye!!! ¿ This one hits the target dead center!!
Review: This is the real deal folks! I probably have read just about every major diet book that was ever written but very few, if any, have been able to address the root causes as to why we are overweight much less how to overcome the obstacles that cause failure. This book has it all; however, one caveat to consider is that it should be read several times to gain the full benefit from its content. I recommend that you do all the exercises outlined in the book and keep a journal. I did and I learned a great deal about myself and what it is that keeps me from fully reaching my weight loss potential. It's inspirational, motivating and packed with information. I truly believe that if you follow Dr. Phil's approach you can't possibly fail! I also liked the diet plan outlined in his book - it's very simple to follow. There's no weighing or measuring and very healthy. I've finally found a practical, meaningful, no nonsense approach that makes sense. Thanks Dr. Phil!
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Summary: This book gave me indigestion
Review: I got bored halfway through the 1st chapter. I found Dr. Phil more compelling on the "Today" show with Katie Couric, much easier to digest than the long book form. There is some sound advice in the tome, but it is buried beneath a lot of sentences that start with "You can." If I had time to edit on this book, not only would it be a best seller but also easier to read and understand. There are some tables and charts that are choppy and a "Dr Phil's body weight table" that he has concocted from different sources and labeled as his own. As a PhD, he should know to cite his sources and references!!! There is one good tidbit in here and that is that people create/ stay in/ live a lifestyle that supports their current weight and to change that you have to "do a makeover." Final advice: its not the ultimate
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Summary: This books rocks!
Review: This books rocks! I have read almost all of Dr. Phil's books and this
new book falls right in suit with the others. Good advice,no excuses,and
a clear plan everyone sound be able to follow. I purchased this book
knowing that it would be good and it is.
If you really want to lose weight buy this book. You won't be
disappointed.
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Summary: Get Real about your weight!
Review: Getting Real means that you have to READ the book. I am one of the many people who have gone on and off the Atkin's Diet. I still believe that Atkin's works- i have lost a lot of weight but i don't seem to be able to stay on the diet for longer than six months. i have not been able to figure out why i cannot stay on a diet. Dr. Phil has helped me to realize that i have the will-power but not the staying-power because of something that is stopping me, something sub-conscious that i have to deal with before i can go on with my life.
The eating program in THE Ultimate Weight Solution is also very fair- i say fair because so many of the diets seem to make you deprive yourself of something essential. Dr. Phil doesn't leave anything out really for me, but i cannot wait for his pocket food guide to come out so that i will have that as well.
so, like Dr. Phil says, "Get Real" to get fit.
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Summary: A clear plan to follow¿
Review: It seems to me the more I read reviews the more I see people who seem to think that there is no clear plan in this book and there is. I have included a very simplified version, but it is clear from page one that this book is going somewhere and you can either sit back and do the same things you have been doing (which are not working) or you can try Dr. Phil's way and improve your life. Dr. Phil's program will work because it is so simple and knowledgeable. All you really have to do is follow these three easy steps:
The Process:
Ready: Get your mind prepared to take on the next big step in your life. Read and begin to prepare your environment, your thoughts and yourself. If you are not prepared then you will not be able to succeed- it takes an open mind to try and an open heart to succeed.
Accept: Understand why it is you are overweight and accept that the shield that you have created will be gone once you shed the weight. You need to decide whether you are worth it or not.
Go: Get started. Start substituting activity, giving yourself smaller portions, and make the right choices that will help you to weight loss freedom.
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Summary: I got a lot out of this book.
Review: I got a lot out of this book. I am in college therefore I have the opportunity to watch Dr. Phil's show everyday. I have been overweight my whole life and with this book I see hope that maybe I can change my lifestyle choices and lose weightI am 21 years old and I have never had a boyfriend. I am miserable and I am desperate to change my life.I feel like with this book Dr. Phil is in a way there for to me giving me the support I need to to accomplish my goals.
Yes,I have heard the things in this book before ,but never in this way.
I recommend this book to anyone that needs support and clear advice to help them get there weight and life in order.
This book is very clear and to the point which in consistent with Dr. Phil's nonsense style.
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Summary: Self Matters Yes, Diet No
Review: Dr. Phil's earlier works offered us a new way to look at life. This diet book is basically just another diet book to add to the shelf. I want to learn a lot more new information than this book offers. I recommend The South Beach Diet and The Last Horizon if you really want to learn more about yourself and your weight problem.
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Summary: This book is just what the Doctor. ordered!
Review: Once again, Dr. Phil gives great advice in a way that totally makes sense in his direct to the point maner. My friend and I read the book over the weekend. I am a big fan of Dr. Phil ,but my friend was very leerly of a diet book from the doctor of self help. When we got together after the weekend to compare notes she had a very different attitude. Now we are both going to try this together to support each other. We both have husbands that are on the rather large size and we hope to incorporate them in our efforts to make this a family thing.
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Summary: Dr. Phil Zealots.
Review: I am not what you would call a Dr. Phil fan. I am not a self-help reader. I do, on the other hand, actually like The Ultimate Weight Solution. I hope that doesn't make me a zealot but there it is. The work makes sense. I was not looking for a calorie counting, weight counting, or anything else kind of diet but one that is practical for every day living. I get things like Shape Magazine and Fitness Magazine so I know enough about weight loss to know that it is usually the simplest plan that works- ones that you have to work for (as in carry around gram counters and scales) do not last long. I also know enough to know that I will never be skinny, but I would like to be skinnier. I don't mind working at it either- but I will not go to the lengths that some people seem to think are necessary to lose weight. Dr. Phil gives a simple plan with a simple message and a solution to a problem that complicates so many peoples lives so much that it takes someone, maybe him in particular, to clear the air. I think it is time we stopped criticizing those people who are being helped and start looking at how much good Dr. Phil is doing for so many.
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Summary: Wow! Excellent book!
Review: (Has anyone who gave the book only one star actually READ the book?!) I read it cover to cover, and it definately hit the nail on the head as to why I've tried so many diets and yet failed to lose the excess pounds. Usually when I'm done reading a diet book (and I've ready many of them in the last few years), my attitude is "I probably can do this". After reading Dr. Phil's book (AND completing all of the quizes and doing the personal work required - those are integral to the process!), I have the attitude of "I can't NOT do this". The main thing is, I already know how to eat right and exercise (I've read enough books and studies to get that part right), I just never knew why I couldn't seem to get myself to actually DO just that. Now I know what my weaknesses are and how to prepare myself in advance to avoid the bad behaviors and replace them with positive ones. Amazingly, most of what I learned about myself and my eating habits were fairly simple revelations (I need to throw away leftover birthday cake so I won't be tempted to snack on it day after day), but still I was not able to realize or understand them until I analyzed myself and my eating habits in depth. I am looking forward to the upcoming months of weight loss, which I now believe that I CAN do. I am also looking forward to being a role model for my children, as someone with healthy eating habits (not a constant dieter) who no longer uses food as a fix for stressful, boring, and even celebratory occasions.
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