A Must ReadAugust 13, 2008 2 out of 3 found this review helpful
If you are trying to lose weight, or simply want to have a healthier lifestyle this book is essential. I have lost 10 pounds in 3 weeks, I have more energy, and I simply feel healthier.
Save your money, get this at the library so you can return it.August 11, 2008 9 out of 39 found this review helpful
Although recommended by a friend, this was a letdown. Bigger than most diet books.
I'll save you the money and reveal the plot: 1. Why all the other diets are no good, in gory detail - (3/4 of the book) 2. Why you should become a vegetarian (a chapter or so) 3. Some recipes in order to tolerate an all veggie diet
Go to a library to thumb through it. This book isn't a keeper.
Life changingAugust 6, 2008 5 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is the first "diet" book I've read (and I've read a bunch in the last year) that actually makes sense, is easy to understand, and easy to follow. I feel much more informed and able to make healthy food choices within the parameters of the diet instead of having to follow "eat this for breakfast, eat this for lunch..." I never thought I could be Vegan, but this is more of a lifestyle than a diet that has a long-term benefit of health. What's amazing to me is that I'm not hungry, I've lost 6 pounds (only 5 more to go!)and 2 inches off my waist and butt, my skin is glowing and I have much more energy - and I've only been on the "diet" for about 2 weeks (not including 4 days on vacation where I didn't exactly stay on the wagon - but didn't gain weight back). Can't wait to have my cholesterol checked. Have already sent this as gifts to 2 people and will continue to share. I also suggest Skinny Bitch in a Box - takes a very different approach to reach many of the same conclusions.
Life changing bookAugust 1, 2008 8 out of 9 found this review helpful
Here it is, im going to keep it short and simple. I was 260lbs in March, here i am in August weighing 210 lbs. My goal is 175, and for the first time in my life, i can actually know, not just hope, but flat out KNOW that I will reach this goal.
This book saved my life. Period.
If you are overweight, read this. End of story.
I was very hungry on this dietJuly 26, 2008 7 out of 13 found this review helpful
I tried incorporating some of the ideas in this book into my already vegetarian diet in an effort to reduce some of the health problems and joint pain I currently have. I do not need to lose weight, but ironically I gained weight on this diet because I was hungry all the time! Eating mostly fruits and vegetables was filling initially, but the sensation of fullness did not last long. I think that this diet as evidenced by the positive reviews may be very doable and benificial for some, but the extremeness of it, even on the most moderate diet plan was too much for me.
