[.ca] The Rotation Diet (ISBN 0553276670)

Best diet ever:
I have tried pretty much every diet that ever existed, so whenI saw this book while visiting my endocrinologist, I decided to give it a shot. I have done the diet three times, and even though I haven't been perfect, I am down from a size 14 to a size 10. The recipes are great, I feel fantastic, and never fell deprived. Plus if you get the urge to cheat, you know that the diet is over in three weeks, so it's easier to resist the temptation. I totally recommend this diet to anyone who has tried every other diet without seeing results

It worked for me!:
This diet worked for me 5 years ago (I lost 20 pounds!). You are only hungry the first three or four days when the calorie intake is lowest. After that, your calories are not as restricted and you won't feel much hunger if you remember to have the three snacks a day. I use fruit or one cheese stick as a snack. If you follow the book's advice, you will be eating 6 times a day, spaced out every few hours so you never feel too hungry. I am doing this diet again and I am already, after three weeks, at a weight I have not seen on the scale in two years. I am also eating much healthier than I usually do - and enjoying it! I am very happy with my results. This diet is nutritionally sound, satisfying (except for those first few days), and easy to follow. This is really the sanest way to diet! I feel healthier, my skin is clearer, and I am very encouraged at losing some weight that I was not too proud of!

Good and effective, but.....:
This is a diet that really works, but you must follow the plan to the letter. The back portion showing the calories in various foods has no standard portion measurements, making it imposible to compare apples to oranges (If you'll pardon the play on word) The diet requires tremendous willpower because you will be very hungry on this extremely low calorie diet. It is important that you read the entire book so that you understand the priciples that make this diet work. If you aren't willing to make a permanent( although not terribly difficult) lifestyle change, don't try this diet. If you are serious about loosing weight and keeping it off, this really works. Because of the exercise and very low caloric intake, you might want to consult with a doctor before undertaking this diet.

Good Book, but I Didn't Lose Much Weight:
I'm glad I bought this book. The well-designed menu really made me feel healthier & more energetic--even on 600 or 900 calories. I think everyone should consider eating a maintenance version of this diet for a couple of weeks just to see the difference that a good, well-balanced diet can make. I also liked his maintenance tips on exercise. UNFORTUNATELY, I lost three or four pounds the first week, then quit losing. And I wasn't cheating, I promise! It's a pretty tough diet to stay on if your not seeing the scale change, and I think some of us (you know who you are!) really have a hard time losing weight. Still, I learned some things that I will apply to my future weight-loss attempts and my long-term maintenance program.

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