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Summary: It Works, but it is a lifestyle change
Review: Honestly, this diet works. I stumbled upon this book at the library, I had heard great things about The Zone, but found it rather complicated to follow, and since this book was based on the same theory, I decided to check it out. I read the book that night and bought it the next day. I experienced mild headaches for about a week or so, I think it was sugar withdrawals. Anyway, I started dropping weight and inches within the first week, this kept me modivated. After 3 weeks and 9 lbs. I plateaued for a week, then started dropping again. I lost a total of 23 lbs. in 2 1/2 months. I kept it off for a few months, but like any other diet once you start eating normal again, the weight creeps back on. So, here I go again, only this time I hope that if I continue to exercise 3-5 times a week and stick to the diet most days, I'll have better success. In a nutshell, even after you've reached your goal weight, it's not over... you must change you lifestyle to be truly successful.GOOD POINTS
- yes it works
- see and feel results within the first week
- energy levels increase
- sleep more soundly, and feel great in the morning
- better concentration
BAD POINTS
- expense to eat well (fresh fruit, lean meats, etc.)
- again, if you don't stick to it for life, you'll gain the weight back
Hope this has helped the skepics out there. Good Luck!!
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Summary: Realistic, Effective yet So Simple!!
Review: I am a hypnotherapist who specializes in weight loss. Anything I talk with my clients, I try first on myself, so I tried many weight-loss methods; Atkins, low-fat with complex carb, fasting, you name it. Emperically, I believe this book offers the healthiest way. I did not become animic, craving was easy to control because of the great balance, and so many easy-to-fix menu never bored me. Very do-able.
Now along with my hypnosis, I offer this book to many clients, especially who seemingly have some kind of reaction to wheat and starchy food. They are losing weight very steadily!!
There is no magic or miracle in weight management, but this book most effectively puts together information and demystifies diet. It has become a great tool for my hypnosis practice.
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Summary: This program really works!
Review: I bought "The Formula" three months ago and started the 21-days fat flush plan. Within one week, I could feel a difference in my energy level and I lost 8 pounds. So far, I've lost 35 pounds! I recommend this book to everyone whether you want to lose weight, control your blood sugar level or improve your health in general. This is the first time a nutritional program really works for me. My family and I will keep eating a balanced diet for the rest of our lives...
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Summary: Absolutely amazing book!
Review: I bought this book and began using the recipes in March of 2003. I have lost 5 inches from my waist and 40 pounds. My fiance has lost 25 pounds and 3 sizes. The food is good and the recipes are easy to follow. I recommend the Taco Soup and the Beef Stew.
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Summary: Not much new from the '97 Daoust book
Review: I bought this book because I already owned a copy of 40-30-30 Fat Burning Nurtrition, published in l997 by the same authors, and was wanting more recipes. I found this book, published 4 years later, was basically a rehash with very few new recipes, so I am disappointed. However, if you are a newcomer to the 40-30-30 way of eating, this book will tell you what you need to know.
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Summary: Not much new from the '97 Daoust book
Review: I bought this book because I already owned a copy of 40-30-30 Fat Burning Nurtrition, published in l997 by the same authors, and was wanting more recipes. I found this book, published 4 years later, was basically a rehash with very few new recipes, so I am disappointed. However, if you are a newcomer to the 40-30-30 way of eating, this book will tell you what you need to know.
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Summary: FINALLY! A DIET I CAN LIVE WITH!
Review: I HAVE TO TELL YOU IF YOU FOLLOW THE GUIDLINES IN THIS BOOK YOU HAVE TO LOSE WEIGHT! I PURCHASED THIS BOOK ABOUT A MONTH AGO,I HAVE LOST 18 POUNDS SO FAR, MY HUSBAND HAS LOST 6, AND MY DAUGHTER 4! AS THE BOOK SAYS FAD DIETS DO NOT WORK! THEY TELL YOU WHY. EVERYTHING IS EXPLAINED CLEARLY AND MAKES ALOT OF SENSE! THERE ARE LOTS OF RECIPES TO GIVE YOU IDEAS FOR MEALS, INCLUDING LOTS OF MEALS KIDS LIKE(SO FAR MY DAUGHTER HAS LIKED EVERYHTING I HAVE MADE!)A SHOPPING LIST IS EVEN INCLUDED. THE SMOOTHIE MADE WITH THE WHEY PROTIEN WAS GREAT! I HAVE TRIED ALOT OF PROTIEN DRINKS THAT I FORCED DOWN, THIS ONE I COULD DRINK ON A REGULAR BASIS BECAUSE ITS HEALTHY AND TASTES GREAT!!AND THATS THE WHOLE POINT OF THE BOOK, ITS HOW TO EAT HEALTHY FOR A LIFE TIME. EATING A BALANCED MEAL,EITHER TO LOSS WIEGHT OR TO MANAGE YOUR WEIGHT.I CAN LIVE WITH THIS ONE! I DON'T FEEL DEPRIVED! I HAVE SEVERAL FAMILY MEMBERS AND CO-WORKERS ON IT NOW, AND HAVE PURCHASED THIS BOOK. YOU WILL LOVE THIS BOOK!
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Summary: Formula for Success
Review: I never had a weight problem but after turning 45, age, gravity and a lifetime of careless eating began to take its toll. For seven years I tried to lose 10 pounds that I thought would make a difference. I had no idea how difficult that could be. Whether it was metabolism or ineffective diets, I don't know, but nothing worked. On a cruise last summer, the nutritionist suggested The Zone for my age, body type and goals. I got the Barry Sears Zone books and started the diet, with immediate weight loss as a result. I loved the idea of the Zone but found the system difficult to follow. Finding The Formula was a stroke of luck. The pounds melted off and I never "dieted." I have a new way of eating and I love it. I had fifteen pounds weight loss (141 pounds to 126) with no effort. I love the healthy, balanced meals and can't thank the Daousts enough for making a great diet even better. It is way of life for me and something I want to pass on to my kids and grandkids. A friend of mine just told me of her 22 pound weight loss and credits the great recipes in The Formula book that made it so easy for her. Don't hesitate to try it--what you will lose is weight and what you will gain is a balanced and healthy way of eating that makes more difference than just weight loss!
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Summary: This Book Is Fantastic !!!
Review: I won't go into all the details but here is an honest opinion. This is not a miracle diet. I was hungry, but because the diet worked so fast, my willpower was sky high !!! In the first month I lost 20 lbs, without ANY exercise. I found that I had to always reduce the calories lower than what the book called for to keep the weight loss going, but it just kept going. For anyone who believes all peoples bodies work exactly the same (including doctors) YOU ARE WRONG !!! People like myself who were morbidly obese have defective bodies... They just don't work right. I am 10 ½ months into this "Life Change" and have lost 98 lbs. I am presently at 218 lbs. And feel FANTASTIC !!! I walk and jog and lift weights now... TONS OF ENERGY !!! My 14 year old twin sons cannot keep up with me on my bike. My shirts are not 4XL anymore... they are XL.
My inseam is now the same as my waist (32").
I can find cheap clothes now. You have got to try this !!! Because of my success, another very large man I work with started this diet. In four months he's lost 47 lbs.
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Summary: I loved it!
Review: I've been trying to find a diet that helps me drop some weight, while maintaining muscles. I'm 5'5 and was 118 lbs. In order to fit in my wedding dress in October, I wanted to lose some fat and gain some muscles to look better on the big day. The plan was easy to follow, and it's a no guilt system. I only follow the book for breakfast, lunch, and snack. I kind of just watch my portion with dinner, and guess what, in one month, I've lost 4 lbs. I know it's not much, but to me, it was quite difficult since I wasn't overweight. Now I'm looking better (since I work out 3-4 times a week), and I have energy, and I feel stronger. This diet doesn't leave me hungry or feeling dizzy. Besides, the zone diet also emphasizes on "Portion". It's about time for America to down-size a bit, and remember, by the time you feel full after a meal, you've already eaten more than you need. Hence, extra calories will be stored as fat. Besides, the book offers many recipes are easy to prepare and great in taste. I think everyone will benefit from this diet even if one doesn't need to lose any weight. It promotes a balance meal, which I believe it makes more sense than following the Atkin's diet.
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