Fat to Fit Without Dieting (Paperback)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (April 1, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0809241587
• ISBN-13: 978-0809241583
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,210,559 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lost weight PERMANENTLY w/ great health benefits!!, October 5, 1999

By A Customer

So sensible and easy to follow!! Explains, in a way you can easily understand that the problem with over-weight has everything to do with biology, not willpower. Correcting body chemistry to end cravings is very important. I lost over 70 pounds and have kept it off for 7 years without a struggle. In addition I had severe health problems that I lost with those 70 pounds. This book has been on the market for some time now and it is truly way ahead of its time. I've never been so happy and felt this good--seems almost too good to be true considering that I had been a "seasoned dieter" for many years before reading this book. It saved my sanity and my life!!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This is a well thought out plan that is easy to follow., February 6, 1999

By	Tad Alder "Tado" (San Jose, CA USA) - See all my reviews

When I saw that I was getting a paunch I looked for ways to help me lose weight. I was turned off by diets that banned one thing or another. In this plan Jeanne Rhodes spells out in a very clear and understanding way why most diets ultimately fail. I saw that, in my effort to lose weight, I was cutting back in all the wrong places. The author lays out menus to be followed for the first few weeks and explains how you plan your meals after that. The menus that are presented are not much different from what I would normally eat. There were some small changes. (I developed a taste for yogurt, for one thing!) The exercises, which are necessary for long lasting weight loss, are relatively easy and are explained well starting from the warmup right through to the not be be left out stretching exercises at the end. Yes, there is a strong urge to want to cut back on the routines and the author addresses that point in several parts of the book. The results will not be fast. If you're expecting to lose 10 pounds a week look elsewhere. I found that I was losing two to three pounds per week and keeping it off. It's better to take six months or ever a year to lose the weight that stays off than to lose it fast and gain it back with interest. The one drawback in the book was in finding some of the supplements and mixes mentioned in the recipes. I couldn't find some of the items but was able to substitute newer products that are on the market today.As with any weight control plan, it's always advisable to check with your doctor to be sure that it's safe for you.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, January 25, 2000

By A Customer

I have used this book as a reference in my nutrition education classes at a large hospital center. It is easy to understand and gives the reader practical advice on reducing body fat healthfully. I highly recommend it for anyone truly serious about losing weight.