Eat To Win: The Sports Nutrition Bible (Signet) [Paperback]

Robert Haas (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Signet (February 1, 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451155092
• ISBN-13: 978-0451155092
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,155,136 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, May 22, 2001

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Yas - See all my reviews

This review is from: Eat To Win: The Sports Nutrition Bible (Signet) (Paperback)

I've used the information in this book for a very long time, and it is the most effective diet i've found of maintaining correct body weight, and increasing physical and mental performance. Although the book is old, the advice is solid and I don't beleive it will ever become outdated. I only have one small complaint, and that is at times Dr. Haas comes across as too strict on sticking to the eating plan. Ocassional deviation from it, I think is necessary to stay balanced! No need to worry _too_ much about fat consumption. Nonetheless, it deserves 5 stars

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It really works!, August 16, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Eat To Win: The Sports Nutrition Bible (Signet) (Paperback)

My family and I have periodically brought our nutrition intake into line by following the nutrition guidelines in this book.

Dr, Haas' program is easy to follow, flexible and brings results! There are recipies, levels that reward results, and some common-sense dietary changes that can really do you good!

For me (male, age 50), most recently (over the past 90 days) I enjoyed 20 lb. weight loss to my weight of 25 years ago (from 180 to 160), total cholesterol from 193 to 151, HDL (good cholesterol) from 29 to 36 and LDL (bad cholesterol) from 129 to 101. Moderate exercise before and throughout (no significant increase). My doctor's office even asked for my copy of the program!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Eat to Win is tough, but worth it, December 30, 2003

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Neal Brenard (Milwaukee, WI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Eat To Win: The Sports Nutrition Bible (Signet) (Paperback)

I've "done" this diet three or four times over the years to get back on track nutritionally and physically. Following its four-week menu, the results are amazing. If a user begins by getting the blood chemistry profile Haas recommends at the beginning of the book and a follow-up profile at the end of the four-week period, the improvements are undeniable. My doctor was impressed.

I'm not sure what some of the other commenters below are talking about when they complain about processed foods or insulin levels. The only problem with the diet is that most of the food isn't very tasty. It lacks the fat, salt, and processed sugary foods that so many Americans are addicted to, so some folks may experience something like withdrawal during the first weeks of the diet. There's only one way to look at this though: getting out of the habit of eating these unhealthy foods is probably exactly what your body needs (as more and more Americans do all the time witness the epidemic of overweight, sluggish people in this country).

Bottom line: this is a rigorous diet. If you're tough and determined, and follow the instructions properly, you will look and feel years younger. You will discover you have more energy. Perhaps more energy than you will know what to do with. I'm not a jock either. I'm a computer programmer, but I've done this diet. I know it works.