good bookJanuary 1, 2009 This is a good book with great pointers. Another great 6 pack ABs program to look into is at physicallyfitandhealthy.wetpaint.com
Great book and recipesDecember 28, 2008 Great book with good rationale for why the diet works. Has some great recipes - wish it had more.
Book Review: The Abs Diet for WomenDecember 21, 2008 [...]From: www.BasilAndSpice.com Author & Book Views On A Healthy Life!
The Abs Diet For Women is authored by Mr. David Zinczenko, the Editor-in-Chief of Men's Health Magazine. Published by Rodale, the bright green color attracts immediately the eye of any potential dieter browsing the Health book aisle.
Here's the scoop-- following The Abs Diet for 6 weeks will encourage your belly to flatten up and your body to firm up, for life. Numerous photos of exercises targeting the abs, legs, stress reduction, and postpartum delivery are the key to proper form. More muscle means more fat burning.
The Abs Diet For Women strives to bring out the latest scientific data and relate it to the woman. An entire chapter is devoted to the transitions a woman and her hormones make through PMS, Menopause, Pregnancy, and Postpartum.
The Food:
Powerfoods/Superfoods--12 are cited and described in detail. You'll learn what each one: does for you (fights cravings, builds muscle), has inside (protein, folate, etc..), prevents (cancer, obesity, wrinkles), has for related foods, has for imposters (foods you think may be good but aren't--ie. salted/smoked nuts rather than raw almonds/walnuts).
Meal plans and recipes include smoothies, breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks. Yes, you do eat, and you eat well. Studies of the benefits of foods are referenced and lengthier explanations are provided for the Powerfoods. Foods to avoid are considered key as well.
The Abs Diet For Women aims to help the reader strengthen her body, improve her life, and provide the necessary vitamins, minerals, and fiber for optimal health.
4 Stars
Doctor Recommended BookDecember 16, 2008 Upon my asking my physician how I can lose weight and if there's anything he could give to me he highly recommended I read this book. This book was easy to read and it's a easy plan to follow. I just began it so I can't really say how it does with the weight loss but I've enjoyed reading the book and everything mentioned in the book makes since to me.
Great Reading AdditionDecember 15, 2008 A combination of a good diet and exercise always does the trick, and I was looking for some good recommendations on what and how to eat. I have a good idea generally, but something new always helps.
There are good tips about what to eat and why with a good common sense straight forward approach, plus some great pictures of how to focus on parts of your body.
A very good addition to whatever workout program you are doing if you need some help (or just another view) on eating as part of getting and staying in shape.
