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You: On A Diet: The Owner's Manual for Waist Management
You On A Diet The Owner's Manual for Waist Management
Author: Michael F. Roizen, Mehmet C. Oz
For the first time in our history, scientists are uncovering astounding medical evidence about dieting -- and why so many of us struggle with our weight and the size of our waists. Now researchers are unraveling biological secrets about such things as why you crave chocolate or gorge at buffets or store so much fat. — Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780743292542
ISBN-10: 0743292545
Publication Date: 10/31/2006
Pages: 384
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  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
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3.6 stars, based on 171 ratings
Publisher: Free Press
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Audio CD
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reviewed You: On A Diet: The Owner's Manual for Waist Management on + 26 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 14
I've read several different "diet" books, and this one is by far the best. The plan outlined is based on biology, and I thought the book does a great job explaining what to do, and also WHY it helps. Giving me a biological reason not to eat certain foods, and to eat particular foods, really helps get me motivated. The biological explanations are not too complex, and the illustrations and humor are helpful too.
reviewed You: On A Diet: The Owner's Manual for Waist Management on + 287 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 12
Once I got past the cartoons and the annoying pop culture similes, the information found in this book is incredibly helpful. It really explains how your body works and how it uses (or doesn't) different types of food. I understand my body and eating (and exercising) so much more now. I've been on the YOU diet for three days and have already lost 3 pounds and 1/2 inch on my waist. The best part is that this "diet" is something that I know I can keep up with - it's not about deprivation but about eating smart. And I can do that!
reviewed You: On A Diet: The Owner's Manual for Waist Management on + 17 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 11
There is some very intersting information in this book, especially stressing the need to control waist measurement, not weight. There is humor throughout the book and even the biological sections were easy to understand. Even if you do not follow the plan exactly, it will help you to live a healthier life
reviewed You: On A Diet: The Owner's Manual for Waist Management on + 15 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 8
This is a good book even if you are not on a "diet". It is about how everyone can eat in a better way. Explains the need for whole grains, what is a trans fat? etc.
I recommend it. SOme funny parts also.
Farmerswife avatar reviewed You: On A Diet: The Owner's Manual for Waist Management on + 52 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
Very informative. Focuses more on waist size than actual weight. Outlines a plan to follow to reduce waist size.
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reviewed You: On A Diet: The Owner's Manual for Waist Management on
Very informative in helping me to understand what is going on inside our bodies.
reviewed You: On A Diet: The Owner's Manual for Waist Management on + 25 more book reviews
This book follows conventional wisdom & standard American diet (SAD). As I read and study more, I question whether the SAD is really the diet (read "what we should eat") that we should be following. I'm convinced more & more that we need to eat what our ancestors ate in order to turn ourselves back to "fatburners" instead of the SAD "carb burners" that we are. After all, how can we burn fat if we fuel with carbs?
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A must have for healthy living


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