Cliff Sheats' Lean Bodies: The Revolutionary New Approach to Losing Bodyfat by Increasing Calories [Paperback]

Cliff Sheats (Author), Maggie Greenwood-Robinson (Author), Linda Thornbrugh (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 1995

The author of The Lean Bodies Cookbook puts an end once and for all to the insanity of low-calorie and starvation diets--with a scientifically-proven, healthy eating program on which anyone can eat up to 3,500 calories a day and still lose weight. Includes 100 recipes for five meals a day, shopping advice and a list of restaurants that participate in the program.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing; Rev Rep edition (February 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446670308
• ISBN-13: 978-0446670302
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.9 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #354,551 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I felt GREAT, and lost weight eating a lot of food!!!, October 18, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Cliff Sheats' Lean Bodies: The Revolutionary New Approach to Losing Bodyfat by Increasing Calories (Paperback)

Lean Bodies made losing weight more comprehendable for me. The author, Cliff Sheats, was able to explain WHY certain foods, sugars, simple cabohydrates, etc., were making it almost impossible for me to lose fat. I kept losing, then gaining, and losing and gaining... the typical roller coaster. I had never really had a problem with weight before the the birth of my son, and did not have a CLUE as to what was good, and what wasn't. A year and a half later, I had to do SOMETHING!! Everyone had different advice for me, but nothing was consistant, therefore, nothing worked! After only a couple of weeks on the Lean Bodies program, I could actually SEE the weight coming off! At the peak of my weight loss, I was losing approximately 1/2 lb A DAY! And I had so much energy, I couldn't believe it! In 4 months time, I had lost a total of 25 lbs, and had reached my goal. And I didn't even follow the diet exactly to the "T". Maybe if I had, I would have lost more weight faster, but I was able to go at my own pace. I recommend this "way of life" to everyone I meet.

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars More than just a pep talk, March 1, 2002

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This review is from: Cliff Sheats' Lean Bodies: The Revolutionary New Approach to Losing Bodyfat by Increasing Calories (Paperback)

Lean Bodies is one of the best "diet" books that I have read. It is no nonsense and to the point. The author basically has the following message: If you want to lose weight and lose it fast, eat only lean protein, complex carbs and vegies. No sugar, no fat, no white flour. You don't get "cheat days". You either eat right and lose weight, or you don't. The choice is yours, but the information in the book is so complete that you WANT to follow the 7 week plan simply because it makes sense.

This book is absent of pep talks, which I personally found refreshing. It is full of information on how you body processes different food to effectively burn fat. He is not pushing pricy GMC products (unlike his Body For Life cohort) and does not have any cheesy before and after pictures of people who have finished the program. I found this book appealing because it spoke to my intelligence. I want to eat this way because I understand how the food will work for me. Ultimately, my eating habits will change for good thanks to these logical explanations.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I lost 40 pounds and my husband lost 55, April 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Cliff Sheats' Lean Bodies: The Revolutionary New Approach to Losing Bodyfat by Increasing Calories (Paperback)

Easy to read, and the meal plans are written for you. No guessing on what to eat and how much. Ciff Sheat has it all written down for you, for 7 weeks. And if you don't like the food he picks for this meal plan, you can change to what you like to eat. I lost 40 pounds, and hit the beach. I had plenty of food to eat. You must follow the recipes and drink 8 (8oz glasses of water)important. Also exercise, to burn fat. This is the only book that worked for me. Thanks Cliff...I don't like oatmeal so I would change that to eggs w/salsa.