Beyond Pritikin : A Total Nutrition Program For Rapid Weight Loss, Longevity, & Good Health

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Summary: It can change your life if you're ready to change
Review: Beyond Pritikin is well written and educational, while not being preachy nor judgemental. It simply explains how to eliminate body damaging fats with life enhancing fats. The diet is easy to stay on, and the two week fat flush was simply amazing; although harder to adhere to over the 14 days. I would liked to have seen the authors elaborate just a little more on "why" these changes are beneficial. However, the book reads fast, is easy to understand and enlightens. Having personally done the programs contained within the book I can atest to it's success if followed properly. Not always easy in the two week fat flush, but the results could not be denied.

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Summary: Great research for a way too general diet
Review: I applaud Dr. Gittleman for her extensive research and painstaking explanations of the many elements and nuances of nutrition. It becomes obvious, even to the most ardent student of nutrition, that she knows what she's talking about. Her explanation of the role of essential fat is quite possibly the simplest and most complete that I have ever read, and I have read volumes regarding this.
My only critique would be that the diet does not take into consideration some very key factors, such as Lean body mass or basal metabolic rate of the dieter. A one-size-fits-all diet is not appropriate or effective for anyone. Consider the caloric needs of a 120 pound sedentary female vs. the caloric needs of a 210 pound male construction worker, and you begin to see my point.
In the Authors defence, I'm certain that she would agree. I'm also certain that it was never her intention for everyone to follow her portion guidlines to the letter.
I feel that overall this is a valuable book. I only suggest that care be taken when calculating the individuals need for macronutrients.

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Summary: Great Flush!
Review: I have lost 14 pounds in 12 weeks on this program. I lost several inches during the flush then followed with her weekly plans. I don't follow her menu suggestions, but I do follow her recommended amounts and food/fat types each day.
To date, I've lost 22 pounds using exercise and this eating program. I'm getting ready to start my next flush in a week and can't wait to see the results! The flush is worth the cost of the book.

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Summary: Great Book About Fats and Weight Control
Review: I thought this book was great..I learned so much about the right kinds of fat and why we are all so overweight in this country. This author has amazing credentials and hands on experience which makes her writing so easy to read. Her Two Week fat Flush is my new diet secret that I will do every three months to get myself on track. I recommend this to every teenager, woman and man who want a timeless book that works no matter what the latest diet fad may be.. Bravo.

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Summary: Thinner Now Than I Was at Sweet 16
Review: The diet program in this book is sensational..I not only lost weight but I feel good and all of my friends have noticed the difference. This woman sure knows her stuff and I hope to read the rest of her books some day, too.In the meantime, I am the most svelte I have been in years and plan to stay that way with the Two Week Fat Flush Diet Plan twice a year.