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I gave this book away, there was no way I could stick to the guidelines.... :(

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Not the best book for those experienced in dieting

This book was just okay. I've dieted many times before and would say I know a fair deal about the differences in saturated fats, monounsaturated fats, trans fats, etc. The first half of this book just gives very, very basic dieting information--eat breakfast, keep it lower on the calories, explains the different types of fats, why monounsaturated fats [what the book calls MUFA's] are good for you, etc. The basic concepts of the diet are that you eat every four hours, eat 400 calories per meal, and have a MUFA at every meal. The only part of the book I found particularly helpful was that they gave you specific recipes that included the MUFA's, a short list of specific meals at fast food restaurants to eat, and a list of MUFA's to choose from. The problem I had with their recipes, though, is even though they say they chose items that were popular and easy to find, I had a rather difficult time finding the exact items listed, so I ended up buying things close enough to it. They don't really explain in detail how MUFA's are actually going to make the belly fat melt away, and I have suspicions that it may help you lose belly fat simply because you are eating at least every 4 hours and eating only 400 calories per meal. I haven't been on the diet long enough to see any difference, so only time will tell. If you're a bit of a novice to dieting, then this book would be good for you, but if you're a bit more familiar with how the body works on diets, then you're better off just borrowing this book from the library.

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Lose that belly flab!

I think this was a pretty good diet for that problem area--the belly! I've been trying for years on this one, but I do think this wouldd work, if you wanted to go for broke and just do it. It's concentrated and a little intense, but most diets are, right? Anyway, I liked it and would recommend it, if you want this sort of commitment. If not, you can try this diet: Fatass No More! How I Lost Weight and Still Ate Cheeseburgers and Fries, which was one of the easiest ones I've ever followed and actually I did lose weight on it. But this one is good if you want to lose those last few pounds.

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Conquer insulin resistance. Reduce cravings. Eat your favorite foods. And lose weight!

If you have tried every diet and are still struggling with your weight, the real culprit may be insulin resistance. When you have more glucose than your body needs, your body responds by producing more insulin to stabilize your blood sugar level and store the excess glucose as fat. In The Insulin-Resistance Diet, Cheryle R. Hart and Mary Kay Grossman show you how to control insulin resistance and lose weight without sacrificing all of your favorite foods.

Overcome insulin resistance and lose weight with:

• The exclusive Link-and-Balance Eating Method, which balances carbs with the right amount of protein at the right time for maximum weight loss .
• Self-tests to determine your insulin resistance and check your progress with linking and balancing .
• Real-world strategies for eating at home and out on the town .
• Easy-to-make, tasty recipes and livable meal plans

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It works...

Went by the guide-lines in the book-found out stuff about some of my health issues and it is working for me-so far I have lost 10 lbs!

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Best book!

All my life I have struggled with my weight. I recently discovered what I had was Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and have insulin resistance. This book is very clear on what combinations of food work together, and which to avoid. I have lost 5 lbs so far without very much effort at all. In fact, I am eating more now, and enjoying it more.

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Finally an answer to why I couldn't lose weight!

After trying both Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig several times and losing only 5-8 pounds after months of dieting, I finally found out why I couldn't lose weight -- I had insulin resistance. I bought this book and started linking and balancing protein, fiber and carbs the way the book recommends and my weight is finally coming off. I totally recommend this book. :-)

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Diet works if you have insulin resistance

I was diagnosed with insulin resistance, PCOS, and chronic hypertension at the age of 19. I went on blood pressure medicine and metformin at that time. This year (seven years and many failed weight loss attempts later) I decided that enough was enough and I wanted to lose the weight so I purchased and followed the diet in this book. In 10 months, I have lost over 100 pounds, lowered my cholesterol 75 points, and have successfully stopped taking my blood pressure medication (under doctor supervision of course) and I have done all of this by following the diet outlined in this book coupled with moderate exercise. I highly recommend it if you have been diagnosed with insulin resistance. I can't speak to this diet's effectiveness if you do not have this condition, I just know that it worked wonders for me and drastically improved my quality of life.

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A good starting point

I don't want to just repeat what so many other reviewers have already said. So suffice it to say that I also enjoyed reading this book and have found a wealth of useful knowledge in it.

However, a few points that I haven't seen mentioned yet...

-- Insulin resistance increases a person's risk of heart disease. The authors awknowledge this and briefly suggest making food choices that reflect a "heart healthy" lifestyle. However, they also tell the reader not to worry about salt intake and many of the items on their food lists are very high in sodium. This is not at all heart healthy. Watching my salt intake is fairly easy, but it does add a layer of complexity to this plan that is not advertised.

-- The only focus of this book is weight loss. There is no mention of how to tweak the plan for weight maintenance. I am trying to reverse my insulin resistance (and PCOS), but I am not overweight. There isn't a single sentence in this book that addresses my situation.

-- There is a heavy reliance on artificial sweeteners. For those who do not use artificial sweeteners, a level of complexity is added to the plan.

-- One of the selling points of this plan is that there is nothing to count. That is technically true. But there is a lot of estimating to be done. Some people see great success with estimating and keeping things in their heads. I prefer to be a little more exact. Again, it's not hard to count carbs and proteins and keep track of calories (rather than estimating them), but it adds a level of complexity.

So, because I'm a bit of a perfectionist, I've made this plan a little more complicated than it was originally advertised. But I still enjoy following it and I hope to see my insulin resistance reverse over time.

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After Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook

This is a wonderful cookbook for people who have had weight loss surgery. It is hard to know what to eat, how much to eat, and to come up with appetizing dishes that are perfect for those of us who have had WLS. The receipes in this cookbook are wonderful - and not just for the WLS eaters, but for the whole family. Those are the kind of dishes that we all need. Also, many good ideas for those of us who go to family dinners, pot lucks, etc. No one would ever know that these dishes came from a WLS cookbook. I'm glad I have this book and know that it will be used a lot in the futture.

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Best High Protein Cookbook

Loved this cookbook! Recipes are easy to follow and can be eaten by the family who did not have surgery. I would purchase again w/no hesitation, way better than The High Protein book.

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I'm not a gourmet cook!

I found the recipes to be difficult and the ingredients hard to find. Also, the authors recommendations for when to advance from liquids to mush, to soft, etc did not follow my surgeons. One has to keep in mind her recommendations are more guidelines and you should always follow your doctor's. I did like that fact that she has had surgery and could relate to some of the difficulties.

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The best!

This is the best cookbook out there for post bariatric patients. There are wonderful recipes that are easy to prepare and you are given exactly how much protein you will be getting with each meal - which is more important than anything. I love the fact that it was put together by someone who has had the surgery and that she couldn't find a cookbook out there for herself. Face it there isn't much out there for us. This is a great example of a well put together cookbook.

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Perfect cookbook for weight-loss surgery patients

I was a little skeptical at first when I ordered it, but I became quickly happy as I initially browsed this book.

This cookbook, with numerous delicious recipes, addresses several concerns amongst weight-loss patients, whether you have a lap-band, gastric bypass. or BPD-DS:

1. It informs each type of patient how they should ingest the food depending how long it has been since their surgery. For example, if you're recovering from lap band surgery and it's been more than a week, it will inform you that you should puree your food. Beyond that, it will let you know what you should do incrementally. AS WITH ANYTHING, CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR ANYWAY - my doctor agreed with most of its recommendations, but you should always be knowledgable about the medical field's recent findings.
2. Nutritional data - calories, protein, fat, carbohydrates, cholesterol, fiber and sodium. These are all hot topics with weight-loss surgery patients and each recipe gives you a breakdown of each, per serving, to a ludicrous 2-decimal accuracy. This is helpful for ALL of us.

Contrary to another review that I read on this product that initially gave me pause, the ingredients are not too "exotic." I've been cooking out of the Joy of Cooking book for years and nothing within THIS book surprised me in the slightest. If you're used to Stouffers and Hungry Man dinners, you might be a little baffled by the ingredient list; however, casual cooks will recognize most if not all of the ingredients. I was able to find ALL the ingredients at a local Fry's grocery store and Costco as needed.

My absolute favorites in this book are the "asian turkey-filled cabbage dumplings" and the "un-pasta lasagna with tomato sauce" (which uses zuchinni strips instead of noodles). Both recipes make me feel like I'm cheating, but I'm not!!!!



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The Master Cleanser diet otherwise known as the lemonade diet has been around close to 50 years. It's the easiest, most delicious, effective cleansing and weight loss diet available. You can feel good and get rid of what ails you. This diet has been used for every health problem with great success . Read the reviews below.

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The great rip off!

I did, in fact order "The Master Cleanser". My credit card reflects the charge, but Amazon never bothered to send it. In an attempt to rectify the situation, I tried to contact Amazon electronically and telephonically. They have no record of my purchase, but now I've been solicited to review the product they claim I never ordered and was never charged for. Strange world, isn't it?

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easiest ever

this is the easiest most effective way to feel better and loose weight. a buddy of mine got me started on this and you can do it from 10 to 40 days..... i did it for 15, i lost 20 pounds, lost my heartburn trouble and got more energy for work. And NOT once did i feel like i was starving even thought that's all i had for 15 days. Everytime i was hungry i just drank more. And with work i am on call 24 hours a day and this was easy to keep up with and saved A LOT of money during the process (since this is all i had when i was on the go). Forget about pills and stuff.. i have tried them all...

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wonderful way to cleanse

I've been doing the Master Cleanser regularly for about 10 years now and I have to say that despite the nay-sayers, I find it to be a lovely way to give my body a break and allow some deep healing and cleansing to happen.

Is it easy? No. But now I actually sense when my body wants this little vacation from digestion and it feels really good. I've done this for 3 days (after an initial longer fast) for a weekend tune-up, I used to do this every Monday as a one day per week body rest, and I've done it as long as 21 days. Ultimately, I'd love to do a 40 day version sometime.

I always find that when doing the MC I have loads of energy, sleep deeply and need less sleep and feel terrific in general. The detoxing does result in some not so pleasant symptoms, but knowing it's a sign that you're cleaning house makes it a positive thing.

I don't, however, see this as a weight loss technique, because obviously once you resume eating, even if it were to be obscenely healthy, you will certainly put some weight back on. Most likely all of the weight you lost, but I've observed a lot of these fasts and it seems that people with lots of excess weight to begin with are so loaded with toxins that when they do this some of that weight loss is permanent. A healthier person or someone for whom excess weight is more of an emotional shield might not see the same result. Still, I've seen many people do this purely for weight loss and they are almost always really disappointed at the end. This is, first and foremost, a cleanse.

I must also advise that like others, I can't even stomach the idea of the salt water flush so I turn to the use of Triphala, a gentle but very effective (and not habit forming) nutritional supplement you can take as capsules or tea to move the bowels during the fast. Most of the teas designed for that purpose are habit forming and downright uncomfortable. Triphala solves that dilemma for me because you don't feel any cramping but it does keep things moving.

I also highly recommend going out of your way if need be to find the Grade B maple syrup because I felt a huge difference between doing it with that and with the standard Grade A, which is lighter and has fewer minerals. I just felt less energetic and stable with the lighter syrup.

I've seen a lot of controversy about this cleanse but the bottom line is that there are many paths to wellness and not every path is for every person. if this doesn't appeal to you, chances are that's your body telling you something. Or you might not be ready. Believe it or not, major food cravings seem to diminish or outright disappear by day 3 or so and I've always been able to maintain full work energy and even continue to do yoga and run on this fast.

It's also worth doing this before making any major dietary changes to prepare for the shift. For example, if reducing your intake of meat, sugar, dairy, etc. The sugar part might seem counterintuitive, but on this fast you consume less sugar still than the average diet consists of, believe it or not.

All in all, this is a really great booklet to read and keep on hand. Trust your body's wisdom and when this calls to you, answer. ;)

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Feel better than ever!

I will admit, I tried it at first to lose the weight. What I didn't know that my mood would change within the first few days. I was happier than ever, more energized than ever and felt healthy. I have Multiple Sclerosis, and I have to say, no drug a doctor will give me to feel the energy to wake in the morning compares to the Master Cleanse. I was on the Master Cleanse for a total of 14 days... I also lost almost 20lbs. When I started, I didn't think I would make it to day 3, but I didn't want to stop! I recommend it to everyone I know now. TRY IT!

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The Master Cleanse Works

If you want to detox your system and feel great then get this book and follow exactly what it tells you to do. I am in day 18 and I have never felt better in my life. The weight is melting off, my skin is soft and I sleep more soundly than ever before. If you are serious about changing your eating habits and your lifestyle then start with this book.

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