[.ca] The Hilton Head Over-35 Diet (ISBN 0446358614)

finally something that works:
I lost 16lbs. & 27inches in 1996 by exercising & 1200 cal. diet I quit too soon and gained the weight back but kept inches off by exercise alone. I guess you would call it a plateau. I started this diet on Mon. & lost 4 lbs. in 3 days., wow. I do not like fish and get tired of chicken. I've tried the menu thus far & it is really flushing out my system. Recipes are good and if I think they are too complicated and nobody else wants them I am using the frozen variety. Same results, they work. How hard can that be. If I'm too hungry I'll adjust the protein because I go to the gym 5 days a week.

Most Successful Diet I've Ever Done!:
I have been on numerous diets, only to feel terrible while on them, and only to gain back my weight within months of going off of it. This diet has been absolutely amazing! I've lost about 50 pounds in 4 months, almost effortlessly! The diet is very well-balanced; you don't cut any major food group (e.g., carbs). The portion sizes are a little hard to adjust to, and I found myself frequently hungry, but I adapted quickly. The exercise you must do is merely taking a moderate walk after two of your meals. I didn't even do the weight routine he suggests and still lost! The only drawback to this diet is that it takes a LOT of preparation time to make the recipes. There is also a great section on the psychology of weight loss and body image, which includes advice on how to avoid going off the diet. I highly recommend this book!

It's a good diet, but.....:
This is an excellent diet for people who have plenty of time to prepare the menus and have the time during their day to get out and walk!! I am a busy executive who has only one time a day to get in a workout, and absolutely no extra time for the food preparation (especially the lunch menus) --the menus are a bit unusual, in that most are not available in restaurants, and therefore most times you are forced to bring your lunch (which again requires some preparation)!! Again, being in the business world doesn't allow for a lot of the necessary preparation. I have used his "Hilton Head Diet" a few years ago & it was very successful. Try it if you have the time!

A complete, balanced and delicious way to lose weight.:
I lost 9 lbs. my first week on the Hilton Head Over-35 Diet, 6 lbs. the second week and 4 lbs. the third week. The meals were delicious. I did follow the menu plan. I felt wonderful: Light and full of energy. I was very much impressed with the immediate results and they are long-lasting. You will not gain back the weight you lose when you resume normal eating. He includes a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and some meat in this well-thought-out plan. Exercise is also key in this diet, but all you have to do is walk...The menus and recipes are a little tough but they are well worth the effort. My family and friends love me for introducing them to the diet.