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Book Review of Fasting: The Ultimate Diet

Fasting: The Ultimate Diet
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"Alan Cott, M.D., creator of this controversial diet plan, argues that fasting is the quickest, most convenient, and affordable way to lose fat. He accuses popular regimens, such as Dr. Stillman's "quick weight loss" diet and Dr. Atkins's "diet revolution" of being ineffective and potentially dangerous. He encourages readers to try fasting, claiming that, as long as they are under their doctors' supervision, they will enjoy numerous health benefits in addition to remarkable weight loss. Cott points out that people do not experience hunger during a fast or become confused with complicated calorie computations. According to his research, overweight people who follow his advice may lose up to 25 pounds in two weeks."
This is what he says. If you feel up to the challenge then you may find this book a handy guide. It tells you exactly what to expect when fasting and gives lots of advice on how to handle it and cope with problems that may appear. Very informative.