Fit for Life II [Mass Market Paperback]

Harvey Diamond (Author), Marilyn Diamond (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 5, 1989

The Diamonds expand Fit for Life and offer a complete health program that includes all areas of life, including sleep, stress reduction and relationships.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 512 pages
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing; 1 edition (April 5, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446358754
• ISBN-13: 978-0446358750
• Product Dimensions: 4 x 1.4 x 6.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #71,792 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

131 of 133 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Afterwards you'll know how to get and stay healthy, for real June 6, 2001

By Elisa VINE™ VOICE

Format:Mass Market Paperback

I'd like to start by saying that I think everyone should read Fit for Life first and then Fit for Life 2 - Living Health. This second books summarizes well the facts illustrated in the first book, but you will get a much better picture if you start with the first book. Also, it will probably be hard for most people to make a lot of changes in their lifestyle together, while it will definitely be easier to somewhat change your eating habits first and then expand your healthy habits adopting some (or all) of the suggestions you'll find in this 2nd book.

This book is not only about losing weight, as a thin person is not necessarily healthy. It's not just about looking good, it's about feeling good and treating your body how it deserves and then seeing the results on the outside, as well.

This book gives a very good understanding of how everybody, no matter their age, can be healthy and feel great and have a better life, and it explains it all very simply, so everyone can read it and understand it.

I also found that the recipes in this book are much better than the ones in the first book. A few days ago I made "ice cream" using frozen mango, bananas and strawberries and my whole family loved it! Only afterwards I told my husband that there was no milk nor any sugar added, and he could not believe it! My husband is also starting to get over the common view that "healthy things don't taste good", and believe me, I am a picky cook. I am Italian, I love cooking and I was always convinced that a meal should leave one satisfied.

And the book really gives you the awarness you need that WE ALL NEED to do something to keep healthy, because IT'S WORTH IT! Now I am eating well (that means I am eating healthy but I am also satisfied about my meals), I have enough energy to take care of my house, my 2 years old daughter and my numerous hobbies, and exercise, I am feeling better than I had in the long time and I am losing weight! What can one ask for more?

91 of 94 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A great HEALTH book, not a diet book March 30, 2000

By "gmbuus"

Format:Mass Market Paperback

If you want to know the TRUTH about health, food, nutrition, and the food giants, read this book. I was born with poor health and have suffered with it all of my 42 years of life. Or I should say, until I started living by the basic principles of "Living Health" several months ago. I have tried diets, doctors, and just about everything else one can imagine, and nothing did anything, but make things worse. The principles of "Living Health" in combination with another great book, "Eat Right 4 Your Type", have changed my life. After experimenting a little with the two books, I have lost 25 pounds in 3 weeks, my eyesight is clearing up, my joints feel 10 times better, my acne is 90% gone, and I feel almost as strong as I did when I was 18! I will add that I eat a small amount of meat (fish, chicken, and liver), lots of fresh, including raw, veggies (especially Kale, Broccoli,Celery, and lettace), and fruit for breakfast. These changes weren't easy for a "Southerner", but I feel great, and finally have good health due mostly to this wonderful book. Thank you to the Diamonds.

71 of 81 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Sound Information Accessibly Presented September 5, 2000

By A Customer

Format:Mass Market Paperback

I first began the Fit For Life program (using the first Fit For Life book) 13 years ago and have continued using the dietary principles ever since. My problems with weight, acne, body odor, fatigue and mental sluggishness were all eliminated within several weeks of implementing the dietary recommendations alone.

In addition to the dietary suggestions presented in Fit For Life II, there are sections on menu planning (including a large section of recipes), aerobic exercise, yoga (for back health and overall flexibility), breathing exercises (for stamina and mental clarity), colon health, resources and much, much more.

Some Christians may find the inclusion of yoga off-putting...if you cannot bring yourself to buy a book with this type of thing in it, I highly recommend God's Way To Ultimate Health by Rev. Malkmus (The Hallelujah Diet), which is both free of new ageisms and scripturally based.

The only other weakness in this book, as I see it (and the reason I give it four stars instead of five), is that the authors have sacrificed presenting clear scientific evidence for the sake of making this book accessible--but it is because of this that the book has sold so well, I suspect. The bottom line, however, is that this program is not only effective, but life changing. If you are interested only in losing weight, you will find many many other benefits along the way.

For those who are facing cancer, heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, severe allergies or other immune diseases, the Fit For Life program is a jumping off point to juicing, sprouting, raw foods, etc...Please investigate the work of Dr. Day (who cured herself of invasive breast cancer www.drday.com), Rev. Malkmus (The Hallelujah Diet, visit www.hacres.com ) and many others who are working in this area with great success, helping thousands of people find healing.

Easy to read, good information and easy to stick with! A worthwhile purchase.