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Change One

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I bought ChangeOne by John Hastings almost a month ago and it has been a lifesaver! I poured through the book section looking for something that would help me to permanently take off the extra weight I have been carrying for years. Every book out there, had a gimmick. Protein diets, the Hawaii diet, Sugar Busters, Atkins, etc. I wanted to skip the diet and go straight to maintenance so that I could change my lifestyle to become healthier and thinner. ChangeOne contains the basic information that you need to learn about eating healthier, portion control and how to deal with eating out, family pressure and social gatherings. They have meal suggestions and calorie guidelines. Everything in this book makes sense. Eat healthy. Watch your portions. Exercise. The weight comes off slowly, but surely. I have lost almost 30 lbs in 13 weeks, which is not slow, but I went on the "Fast Track" by incorporating the entire program during the first week instead of one meal at a time. When you understand what size portions you should be eating and begin to follow that routine, you will feel satisfied after eating. I love the website that supports the book changeone.com and I have had no problems accessing any part of the website. I have 20 more pounds to lose and I'm looking forward to losing it and maintening it with ChangeOne!

Change One is a breath of fresh air. Finally, I've found a diet book that is not based on bogus science or the fad du jour. It's based on common sense. It's based on eating a balanced diet and mixing in a little exercise. The problem with any diet is sticking to it, and it seems that the whole point here is that Change One gives me the tools to make necessary changes in my own life patterns to eat well and keep unwanted weight off. With the kind of balanced approach described by Change One, I've been able to get my weight down to a trim 167 pounds for the first time in many years. I recommend the Change One approach to anyone serious about health and weight loss.

Daniel H. Adler, MD
Weston, Connecticut

I've explored a LOT of weight-loss programs, and what troubles me most about them is that they are built on a gimmick -- eat extra peanut butter, gorge on meat, drink weird oils, guzzle this, deny yourself that. ChangeOne is really the first program that seems 1) thoroughly sensible and 2) truly sustainable. Rather than changing you overnight, it teaches you step by step how to eat healthy and smart for the rest of your life. No calorie counting, no points, no protein or carb gram tallying, just sensible portions, healthy foods, and a positive, energetic approach to life. The portion-specific food photos are wonderfully instructive, and the quizzes, success stories, recipes, and tips are fun and motivating. I'm off to great start, and believe that Change One will be the last diet I'll ever need.

This is the perfect weight-loss program for people sick of gimmicks, weird science, and yo-yo dieting. Highly recommended!!

There are no magic tricks here, just sound nutritional principles. I've wasted too much time and pain on fads in the past and this diet is the perfect antidote. Good food, taken in moderation with strong behavioral guidelines to help you. I'm a month in and I've lost 17 lbs and it feels like I will keep them off. The balanced diet has eliminated the hunger and cravings which have haunted me in the past. The book is a joy to read and so easy to follow.

I am so excited that I decided to order this book. I am already into week 3, and feel that this will finally be the catalyst to help me change my eating habits! This is an easy-to-follow, no-nonsense plan for easing into a healthier lifestyle. Everytime I've gone on a "diet" I usually last about 3 days, before all of the food I've labeled "forbidden" begins to tempt me. By using this book, and taking necessary changes step by step, instead of "all or nothing", I am on the way to eating healthier, and am losing weight as well. The info in this book certainly isn't "new," but is laid out in such a way that success seems much easier to attain.

This is a carefully thought-through way to change the way you relate to food. It's based on the simple idea that you're not going to change your habits overnight, so you're asked to make changes over the course of time. You lose weight by paying more attention to what you're eating, and not eating too much of it -- it's not a typical diet program.

Independent of the book, the program is also offered on the web at changeone.com -- which may be a unique tie-in with a book of this kind. They're offering a free trial week there now.

This book by John Hastings puts an important issue in it's proper context and provides thorough and complete steps to achieve one's goals. The focus is to go slow yet also be comprehensive. Our bad habits can't be shoved under the rug in a day. The initial enthusiasm for those partaking in other "new" programs and fads wanes if one denies themselves of this-and-that, and forces one to eat or drink that-and-this. How long does that usually last? You can answer that yourself. The purchase price of this book will help you if you're serious, and save you a lot more than videos, "new" workout equipment or everyday gimmicks we're bombarded with by the Diet Industry.

Focusing on sound, proven, and common-sense nutritional principles, Change One offers the healthiest and most wholistic guide to health AND weight loss that's been produced in some time. In contrast to those who advocate ramming fat and protein down our throats, not eating before noon, or spending money on the "Hollywood diet shake."

Under Change One, a person doesn't have to deny themselves everything of what they like, but moderation is important, like everything in life. One can eat out in restaurants at times and there are recommendations on ordering a variety of things so as not to sabotage your progress. There is also a self-assessment guide to give you a look into what your habits are. Hastings takes a not-at-all-boring-approach to caloric intake, portions, adjusting the kitchen to good eating, stress relief, and exercise, which are all components to healthy living. If being healthy and of optimal weight is important to a person they should take it seriously. Other programs sell quick-fixes, gimmicks, and defeatist magic tricks that only focus on one aspect of weight-loss and often times are detrimental to our health rather than helpful.

First, let me say I am so glad I bought this book, and I highly recommend it. I am following the suggestions in the book for changing my way of eating and thinking about food. The plan eliminates the overwhelmed and famished feeling normally experienced at the beginning of a diet, because the changes are made so gradually. The book is the best way to learn about the new plan, although I was a little disappointed because I think some questions are unanswered. This may be on purpose, because there is an effort to keep things simple, and addressing every issue in detail would detract from that. I am also a member of the website, and that has been disappointing. Although I am not having problems with my computer and can access other message boards, for two weeks I have been unable to access the message boards at the Change One website. Customer Service has been disappointing. BUT, if they can fix the problems, I think the book and the website will be awesome resources for those of us trying to change our lifestyle.

This book is for you if you are looking to make a lifestyle change. The recipes are simple, quick, and yummy. I liked that the authors used many national research studies to explain the why of this program and explained the reasonings behind conflicting research studies that support more fad type diets. It's very easy to follow and simple. Don't try to move too quickly through the steps. Even though the authors state that you shouldn't have days off, I did have at least one a week and found I still lost weight. Since starting this "program" my weight has slowly and steadily been decreasing. Which is fantastic since the only changes I've seen on my scale in 6 years have been a steady increase.

When I picked up this book, I knew very little about nutrition and fitness. I read this book and followed the advice. Four months later, I'd lost 40 pounds without exercising! As a gift for myself, I joined Gold's Gym. That was four months ago. I've lost another 60 pounds! I'm now within a few pounds of my healthy weight and I know what/how to eat.

I wish I could buy a copy of this book for every American. It has changed my life.