[.ca] Foods That Cause You to Lose Weight:: The Negative ... (ISBN 0380807971)

Become a vegetarian:
All I can really say about this book is that it tells you to become a vegetarian. If you think you can do that, then you should get this book. All of the negative calorie foods are vegetables and fruits. If you can live off of that then you will lose weight.

Well, big fat duh! (pardon the pun):
I saw this book online and borrowed it from the library. So very glad I didn't purchase it! When I read on page 12 that "your metabolism is like the rate at which a car uses up gas; an idling car uses some fuel, but when it runs, especially uphill, it burns more. Our bodies work the same way", I slapped my forehead. No kidding! Basically, as long as you're a vegetarian, you can follow this diet. It berates the effects of animal protein and fats and lauds complex carbohydrates as the secret to weight loss. I guess it all depends on how your body responds to carbs. If you can fill up on rice or potatoes with legumes as your source of protein without having your bloodsugar plummet, maybe this book is for you. Personally, I do better on a diet that is balanced with lean protein, fruits and veggies, and a minimal amount of monounsaturated fats (such as olives, macadamia nuts, natural peanut butter, avocados, etc.). If you want to know more about a vegan diet, then get a book that deals specifically with that topic. Skip this one.

LOSER - That's a good thing, right?:
Unlike the Atkins diet, which made my breath stink, gave me constipation and a number of other unmentionable symptoms, this diet worked great for me. I didn't give up meat entirely but was able to incorporate more plant foods into my diet after reading this book. Not only did I lose 20 pounds, I also quit getting sick! Everyone at work was getting the flu this past winter, but I didn't get sick once. I didn't even take the flu shot. Everyone I know who is still trying to go on the Atkins plan (and getting on and off of it consistently because they can't stick to it) is getting sicker. Whatever their ailments before, they've gotten worse, and that includes arthritis and asthma. Meanwhile, I'm feeling better and better and looking great. Have started an exercise program and looking forward to improving my diet even more. By the way guys, if you are a Viagra candidate, then I suggest you try this diet first. The same foods that cause your arteries to clog up will cause you problems in other areas as well. Try it. If you are not too stubborn.

It worked for me:
I used to be 12 stone. I tried various diets to get my weght down, including the low carbohydrate diet.The only diet that worked is the one promoted in this book: namely a low fat vegan diet plus 30 minutes of exercise each day. I got my weight down to 8 stone 11 pounds using the ideas in this book. There is far more variety in my diet now than there was when I ate animal foods.

Foods that Cause you to Lose Weight:
Loved it! I can eat plenty, not starve myself and I actually lose weight in the right places: stomach, hips and thighs! I also feel like a 9 year old full of energy (I am actually 42), strong, healthy and happy. I have the feeling carnivors won't like this book because once you are set in your meat eating ways, it takes the force of an earthquake to change. But I have been a vegetarian for 17 years and in the last few years I had been putting on weight regardless of how little I ate or how much I exercised. Well Dr. Barnard had the answer: No fat, no dairy, and great new recipes to try. That's all I had to do. And I only spent 6 bucks for this. Highly recommend this book to those open minded enough and/or desperate enough to lose weight without going hungry, and without having to follow dumb diets like the "peanut diet", the "Atkins diet", the "sushi diet", etc...