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Summary: This program WORKS! My energy is back! No sugar cravings!
Review: This book, and its author, Julia Ross, are teaching me a new way to eat. I've been on the food plan she recommends, and the supplements, for 8 days, and I feel so much better than I ever have before. I used to get really hungry 2 hours after eating, and start to *crash* within an hour after that; my whole life revolved around making sure that I would be able to eat something every 2 or 3 or hours. Most meals would make me fall asleep or get cranky. With the help of the suggestions in this book, I've learned what types of foods I can eat that don't cause any bad reactions. When I walk away from a meal composed the way this book tells me to -- 1-2 cups of vegetables, a little bit of rice, 4 oz of lean protein, a tablespoon of olive oil -- I feel full and satisfied, but not bloated or sleepy. I thought bloated and sleepy is just the way you're supposed to feel after eating! I can eat a meal and not feel hungry for 4 or 5 hours afterwards. If I do get hungry, I have a snack of raw nuts and seeds, or fruit. I don't have sugar cravings, my digestion is normalized, and I need less sleep than I used to. I'm getting reacquainted with my kitchen, and learning to create wonderful things in there, especially luscious vegetable dishes. It's definitely challenging to learn a completely new way to eat, but the rewards are worth it. This book supports your efforts with a really clearly spelled out eating plan and supplement program. If you're having trouble with your energy, digestion, mood, or weight, (or all of the above), read this book.
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Summary: A must for those interested in diet and health
Review: This is quite possibly the best book on nutrition I have read so far (which is a lot). To frame the issues of over-eating / incorrect eating from the perspective of the chemical and physiological reactions of the body, really demonstrates how looking just a caloric intake is only a small part of the equasion -- and can't lead to long-term success. And it is written clearly and simply. I read it like a mystery novel, getting clues to how my body responds to things, and trying to piece together a picture of my own overall imbalances.It is likely that people with food issues have multiple layers of imbalances that need to be addressed, and this book explains how to test yourself (or access a lab) to identify imbalances, and how to fix them. The eight steps she addresses are brain chemistry, low-calorie dieting, unstable blook sugar, low thyroid function, addictions to foods you're allergic to, hormonal havoc, yeast overgrowth, and fatty acid deficiency. All in all, an excellent primer on the REAL nutritional factors that effect your weight, mood, and cravings.
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Summary: Maybe there's some good info in here somewhere
Review: I was intrigued with the possibility that this book might have some interesting new slant on nutrition, and perhaps some valuable advice about how to counteract symptoms with supplements. Instead I was constantly distracted to notice that Ross relies on information of psuedo-science nutritionists. She references the blood type diet, and some of her information seems to come from Weston-Price. Her erroneous information on soy seems to come from the latter source. Her understanding of vegetarian diets is faulty, as she either is unaware, or prefers to ignore, the bulk of scientific evidence points to the superiority of vegetarian diets over those heavy with meat. Her understanding of carbohydrates seems to come from Atkins. As another reviewer mentioned, she mainly references other pop diet books rather than scientific studies. So, given that she relies on unscientific sources for some of her information, how credible can I find the rest to be? Maybe there's something of merit in here. I surely hope so, but my confidence in the author is shaken. I'm interested in advice based on sound nutritional science, not gimmicks and quick-buck trends. I wonder if there is another book out there which addresses the same questions, but is more scientifically oriented?
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Summary: This book should get 100 stars.
Review: After trying all the fad diets i.e. low fat, zone, atkins, etc and losing weight and then gaining it back..feeling sick and tired most of the time..I discoved this book. The whole problem of being overweight is not in the diet but in the brain chemical imbalances...I started following the progam and lost my appitite and started eating "normal" to small portions, because I WAS NOT HUNGRY, not because I was using willpower. I feel much better emotionally, I am much more alert and have achieved my correct weight without "dieting" I am actually angry that the "diet' books actually make you ill physically. When I read that you can mess your metabolism up to the point that you can gain weight on 700 calories a day...thats insane, but true. Dieting as we know it doesnt work and is insane. This is the ultimate book for a person who has weight problems. One understands the real reasons that your overweight instead of another new way to starve yourself and get weaker and sicker. A hundred star book.
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Summary: Excellent, Common Sense Approach
Review: I was really impressed by this book... and I've been reading and researching nutrition and health for over 15 years. Julia does offer a lot of advice on how supplements can help with certain problems... like sugar cravings, PMS, thyroid, etc. Ordering the supplements was rather expensive (200 dollars), but you need most of them very short term... and I can't believe how different I feel. For those of you who either can't afford the supplements or don't want to take them, buy this book anyway. Her approach to eating is so sound, that I'm sure that will do a lot in helping you to feel better. General advice... lots of fruits, veggies, low-fat protein, smaller portions of starchy carbs/grains, nuts, and oils. Probably eating more calories than you're used to.... yet you feel so healthy and you still lose weight. I also recommend Nikki and David Goldbeck's book, "The Healthiest Diet in the World".
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Summary: Almost Atkins
Review: This book is basically a rework of the Atkins diet with a few added features I find dangerous. The author suggests taking all kinds of supplements and though available at a local health food store, we need to be careful with how many supplements we take. The author suggests that we consult our Doctor, many people will not and just self-medicate themselves. I believe the author's intention is to benefit others with this information, I just wish she put out a stricker warning or more information on supplements.
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Summary: This book can change your life - not just another diet book!
Review: I've read more than my fair share of diet books. They don't work! The reason you eat too many carbs is because you are addicted to them. Why? The carbs change your brain chemistry and your brain no longer makes the same level of neurotransmitters. When you stop the carbs, your brain is still not making the neurotransmitters, so it craves foods to replace what it is missing. The answer is amino acids. You can take simple amino acids, 5-htp, glutamine, etc. and cure your problem. In about 3 months, your brain chemistry will be normal and you will no longer have the cravings. It is not about willpower. You are ADDICTED. There is no point in being hard on yourself. This author found that amino acids could help 90% of drug addicts overcome their addictions. They can help you overcome your addiction to sugar and carbs. Finally a natural method to stop addictions.
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Summary: I have a whole new life! ;)
Review: I have struggled with my weight my whole life. I'm forty three years old. When I recieved the book "The Diet Cure" I was drinking eight or more FULL water goblets of wine a night. I didn't admit to being addicted since I "only" drank at night. I was tired and weak all day. I would be all out of breath if I had to walk further than three feet. I had perimenapausal symtoms such as hot flashes and a pounding heart. I was miserable and felt miserable. My moods were irratic..I had negative thoughts all the time. My self esteem was shot. My aunt(God bless her!) sent me "The Diet Cure." At first I thought..Oh this is crazy! I was in denial. I was so use to feeling awful that I thought there's no way this is going to help me! But, I decided to give it a try since my aunt was nice enough to send it to me. I am so glad I did! I took my time as the book suggests and read everything until I understood. I set a date (one week before Christmas) to start on the plan. The first day had amazing results so I decided to continue. I will tell you I have never been so surprised in all my life...I feel like a new person! I use to lay down most of the day, never go out and I couldn't wait for 6:00 to come so I could start drinking!
I no longer drink, I walk moderately for thirty minutes on the treadmill daily, I no longer have naps during the day. I won't get on the scale because I don't think a person should be weighed like meat..but my size 3X clothes are looser and the best part for me is I feel GREAT! Thanks Julia! I could go on and on! I highly reccomend this book! ;)
Marcia
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Summary: Way too much information to absorb easily, BUT
Review: given a little time and focus, there is a ton of valuable nutritional information in here... well worth the effort!!!
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Summary: Alot of good information
Review: This book has a lot of good information on how to supplement yourself correctly. I am definitely going to add some of these suggestions to my eating and living habits. I would have liked more information on the supplements they suggested but in all I would recommend reading this book.
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