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Summary: 26 LBS and 4 Inches Gone in 2 Months
Review: Another month goes by and so does more weight on this terrific diet. The book is incredibly easy to read and follow. Highly recommended.
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Summary: GI Diet Makes Weight Loss Easy
Review: Dr. Gallop's "diet" is an excellent way to lose weight and keep it off without going hungry. I read about the general principles of the GI diet in the Houston Chronicle in April 2004, and lost 5 pounds just by following the suggestions in the article -- egg whites instead of whole eggs; strawberries, oranges or grapes instead of cantaloupe, bananas, pineapple and honeydew. I was breastfeeding (always hungry) at the time, and was still able to fit back into most pre-pregnancy clothes within three weeks! The book is easy to read, and Dr. Gallop's website provides updates. I will be buying Living the GI Diet when it's released.
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Summary: Finally, a diet that works!
Review: First, I just have to say thank you to all of those who wrote reviews before me. It was reading through all your comments and that helped me decide to give one more diet a try.
Now, regarding the books (I got both books) and the diet: The books are set up in such a way that they are extremely easy to follow. I love the red, yellow, and green light idea for the various foods listed. The only part that is a little confusing at first is the portion size, but once you get used to not having to measure everything you eat, it is great! This book lists portions as how much of the plate it fills: 1/4 for meat, 1/4 for pasta, rice etc, and 1/2 for fruits and veggies. Now how much easier can that be? Sure, there are some things that you have to be more precise with, but not that many. The recipe sections are set up by categories that are very easy to follow. So far I have tried only a few of the recipes. I work very late hours, so there isn't time for serious cooking on work nights. Mom and I do meat and veggie meals, or a little wheat pasta with veggies and cottage cheese usually on those nights. But on my three days off we cook. Most recipes make enough servings that we can have leftovers the next day, or freeze the extra for meals when you need something quick. The recipes we have tried so far are fantastic! They don't even taste like you are on a diet. Three of our favorites are the Lazy Cabbage Rolls, Hunter Chicken, and Meat lasagna. Makes your mouth water just remembering how good it all was.
So, how is it working, you might wonder? Mom and I have been on the diet for three weeks. So far Mom has lost 8 pounds and I have lost 10. We have both lost over 2 inches from our waist measurements. Sure, we are just beginning, and most people can stick to a diet for that long, but honestly,this is the easiest diet I have ever done, and by far the most effective. I don't feel deprived of anything (with the exception of a nice big Hershey bar <G>), but I am learning that I don't need one. My energy level is higher and doesn't flucuate through the day like it did before when I had sudden peaks and dips in my blood sugar. Now, it stays level all day, and I don't feel like I am going to fall asleep at my computer at work.
Anyone who is considering starting a new diet should consider this one. You'll be glad you did!
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Summary: Healthy Diet for Life
Review: Having lost 35 pounds in 8 weeks, I can strongly recommend this book/diet. It's easy to follow without ever feeling hungry. Very realistic for anybody to implement. It does not put your health at risk, like most diets do. And is something you can easily follow for life (where most diets fail).It reduces fatigue, stress, and I feel great. Rick Gallop is obviously a health expert and does not put your general health in any type of jeopardy. If you' re serious about losing weight in a healthy way, or simply want to improve your overall health, this is the book.
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Summary: Look at Credentials!!!!!
Review: I don't see an "M.D." behind the presumptive by-line of "'MISTER' Gallop"--unlike the THREE (count 'em!)"M.D.'s" and a layman who gave us "Sugar Busters"!!
Admittedly, I didn't thoroughly read Gallop's book (like I have with "Sugar Busters"), but after a quick skim-read and making a few comparisons, I quickly decided that I'm gonna stick with the doctors!!! They convinced me that they know what they're talking about--at least more than Mr. Gallop!!
No offense to Mr. Gallop, but that's just the way I see it!
Incidentally, I have absolutely no connection to any of these people! I'm just an "ordinary Joe" who tries to pay attention to what's going on!!!
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Summary: A great approach to healthy eating
Review: I have never bought a diet book before and have never tried a specific dieting approach. The book is laid out in a way that is very easy to follow and provides lots of practical choices. I followed the G.I. Diet to bring my cholesterol down - not only did I completely surprise my doctor by bringing my cholesterol to a healthy level by my next checkup but I also lost 12 pounds and have lots of energy. I think one of the best things about this diet is that it is a sensible approach to healthy eating, not just a short term approach that will help you achieve a specific goal.
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Summary: Okay, I've just started, but...
Review: I just started this diet today, but I would not have started it at all if I hadn't read through the whole book and agreed with everything. I took a nutrition class a few years ago, and this totally flies with everything I learned there. (Especially about the importance of eating fruits and veggies, which you can't even eat on Atkins.)
In fact, it is very different from Atkins. They actually scientifically analysed the foods, instead of lumping them into categories such as fruit=carbs=bad. You don't get to eat unlimited fat, which is just so bad for your heart.
I am writing really in response to another reviewer that heavily criticised the book. Gallop says no to Chinese food, but he clearly means American-style chinese food (which is right up there with KFC in terms of healthiness). This reviewer acts like he meant what they eat in China, and then follows that incorrect premise to say he's all wrong. (We all know what they eat in China is healthy. We are not in China.)
Further, what Gallop says about being able to drink non-sugar sodas or whatever instead of water is largely true, and not to be critised like he's saying "fish can fly" or something. Gallop recognises that some people need substitutes (even if they are not completely perfect)...
This person pointed out the most minor details, and critised Gallop with stuff that doesn't even relate or is just wrong. If you read that review, don't believe him/her!!! This book is so solid and significantly healthier than most other diets out there.
Finally, although this book was written by a non-doctor, it was based on years of scientific research about blood sugar for diabetics. I brought it home and my diabetic boyfriend said "Oh, G.I.? Just come to one of my diabetes information sessions." G.I.'s effect on blood sugar (which has a pretty obvious connection with hunger/weight) has been long established, but is just now getting into the commercial diet field.
Best of all, you can do it and be vegetarian (you don't have to be vegetarian, though). I can't do Atkins.
I'll update in a month and tell you how its going...
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Summary: The GI Diet even worked when I was on vacation
Review: I leafed through this book at a bookstore on my first day of vacation and spent the rest of vacation roughly following the diet (what I could remember, anyway). I came home from vacation 2 weeks later and 4 pounds lighter, and needless to say, I got the book and plan to stick with it. Simple, easy, not gimmicky, just gives you a list of the foods you should eat and foods to avoid.
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Summary: The GI Diet even worked when I was on vacation
Review: I leafed through this book at a bookstore on my first day of vacation and spent the rest of vacation roughly following the diet (what I could remember, anyway). I came home from vacation 2 weeks later and 4 pounds lighter, and needless to say, I got the book and plan to stick with it. Simple, easy, not gimmicky, just gives you a list of the foods you should eat and foods to avoid.
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Summary: Excellent Book
Review: I purchased this book in Feb. and I immediately read through it and began the diet, I lost 20+lbs within the first 2 months of trying this diet. The book was easy to follow and was filled with useful information and recipes.
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