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Summary: Seems dangerous to me!
Review: When I began using this diet, it didn't seem too hard to follow and I really loved the idea of the reward meal but it caused me to develop dumping syndrome (sudden diarrhea after eating), which took a while to clear up. Also, this diet seems like it would be dangerous for diabetics. It has been a while since I read the book, maybe they address that topic.
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Summary: It really works!
Review: I have always loved carbs of any kind. If you eat breakfast and then feel hungry again in an hour, you need to check out this diet. Even the experts in nutrition have begun to say the food pyramid should be turned upside down. I have lost 25 lbs with this diet and seldom feel deprived. When I have it was because I didn't stick to the guidelines. This diet or should I call it a new way of eating can be adapted to any lifestyle. If you are truly serious about losing weight and keeping it off, this is the plan to use. This plan has improved my weight, my health, and given me renewed energy.
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Summary: Working for me...
Review: I was on the Atkins for months and began to stray because it was just to restrictive. With the Carbohydrate Addicts program, I"ve been able to stay with no problem...the reward meal is the key. I"ve been losing and not feeling deprived.
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Summary: No one way of eating is for EVERYONE
Review: I weighed "a little more than I should" when I came across this book as a result of reading the Carbohydrate Addicted Kids' book. I began this the weekend of Easter, and slowly, over months, lost 25 pounds. I DO NOT eat protein all day. I follow the guidelines in the book and eat low-carb veggies as well as meats. The only problems I ever have are when I decide that I don't need to follow the way of eating anymore, and then I begin to gain again. The "restrictions" are not oppressive, and make sense.Always remember, though, that NO ONE DIET is right for everyone. There are many kinds of diets out there, and many people succeeding on each one. The goal is to find the one that works for YOU. This one may or may not be the right one for you. Read the book, try the diet, then decide for yourself if this is working for you, and if it is something you can live with long-term.
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Summary: Everything in Moderation
Review: It's hard for me to fault the book for delivering what the title says, I just don't believe it's terribly healthy. I think you need a healthy amount of all macro-nutrients in your diet and a good amount of exercise. Changing your short-term actions are only going to result in short-term gains. Eating nothing but proteins is no more healthy than an all sugar or fat diet.
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Summary: Life Saver
Review: More like saved me from being too embaressed at my HS reunion. I lost about 20 lbs in 2 months just following this diet. and have maintained it since. I am trying to go back into it 100% but my lifestyle has changed quite a bit so it is a bit more difficult to maintain this diet. However, doing some of the points offered i have been able to maintain my weight.
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Summary: Great text, horrific diet!
Review: I absolutely hated this diet. From the homemade cottage cheese bread to the non-stop protein made me feel sick. I lasted 2 days on this and now the book has become one in my dusted collection. As others recommended, TAKE THE TEST. If you are a true addict to carbs, this may work. But if you can't stand eating meat all day, this book isn't for you.
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Summary: Starved, Stuffed and Cranky
Review: I was very disappointed with this plan from day one. First of all, I was so hungry by the end of the first day that I could not enjoy my Reward Meal: I had developed a horrendous headache for the lack of nourishment. Then the logic kicked in. I realized that I was doing just fine with my exercise routine and by not eating anything after 6pm. Hey, if it ain't broke, why fix it? It might work for some, but not for me. Good luck.
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Summary: I liked it at first
Review: I tested really high on the scale as a "carbohydrate addict", I really did. I followed the diet properly. It got tedious after a while though. The "reward meal" idea is a real teaser. Read "Rachael's story" about her first reward meals, when she first discovered the diet. I quote: "I had soup, salad, bread with lots of butter, veal parmigiana, pasta, and coffee. I ate my crullers on the way home.". Then the next day she had "half a long sandwich, a giant slice of pizza with pepperoni and anchovies, and a Greek salad. I polished the meal off at home then turned to my crullers" (she ate one). She goes on to say that she lost 150 pounds eating one meal of this description, a day. Then, go on to read about the reward meal that me, the purchaser of the book is supposed to eat. It's further back in the book after the endless descriptions of how adapting, and rewardable and wonderful it is. It's supposed to start with 2 cups of salad, then a plate 1/3 meat, 1/3 low-carb vegetables, THEN 1/3 carbohydrates. Close examination of those meals against the meals described in the introduction, and it's not the same. If the kind of reward meals described in the introduction worked for the authors, then it should work for me, the lowly dieter. Either it worked for them as described, or it didn't. Also, I discovered that I am not a TRUE carbohydrate addict. It's the refined carbs and fried potatoes and desserts which had got me. I simply don't eat those things anymore, and I find I am satisfied after every meal like I should be. I tested this out several times. So beware, carbohydrates come in many shapes and forms. There are good carbohydrates, so consider the source of the carbohydrates you eat before declaring yourself an all-out carbohydrate addict There are nuts, legumes, carrots, fruits, whole grains like rice. I discovered that consuming these things more than once a day does not "set off cravings", nor does it send the hunger signals that the pasta, bread, and potatoes used to. Also, having to balance out all the carbs you want with that much meat gets not only tedious, but expensive. I find I can cut down on the amount of meat I eat, but as long as I make it the last thing I eat, I feel fuller much quicker and don't feel the need for a second helping. If you're new to the Heller's programs, and feel this type of diet is for you, then stick to this one, because the list of acceptable "Complementary Meal" foods (foods to be consumed outside of the reward meal), in the subsequent books, shrinks faster than your waistline will. That's supposedly because the more foods you start to eliminate, the more you become sensitive to other foods, and so on, and so on, and pretty soon your repertoire gets smaller. I found myself unable to enjoy my reward meal. Not that it would take me longer than an hour to consume it, but you wait all day for your tiny serving of healthy carbs. I want to be able to eat my lentil and carrot stew, over a bit of rice, AND, if I want to polish it off with a piece of fruit. Just like in the reward meal described in the "introduction! I gave this book 3 stars because I think it's a good starting point for someone wanting to find their way in what is healthy for them, but even as the authors themselves say, this diet is not for everyone. It doesn't seem to be right for me. I've eaten "off plan" several times, because I wanted to snack on carrots, or an orange, between meals, and it's done me no harm. I'm still losing the weight at a steady pace. The scale is still only going in one direction. AND I feel good and healthy, that is what counts.
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Summary: May not be for everyone, but...
Review: Anyone who has ever been on a diet knows that there is no "one-size-fits-all" solution to weight loss. Doctors Heller and Heller have included a questionaire that helps determine if this program will work for you. The most important thing to remember is that this really constitutes a life-style change, not just a quick fix and forget about it. The basic idea of this plan is that many people are sensitive to carbohydrates and as a result their bodies produce an excessive amount of insulin. By regulating your carb intake, (only having carbs with ONE meal a day) you give your body the chance to process the insulin and to burn fat. My own personal experience has been that I can have great 24 hour control over my cravings, and this program allows the dieter to eat what they want one meal a day. You really can't beat that!
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