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Greenwich Diet: Lose Fat While Gaining New Health and Wellness

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The Greenwich Diet is another take on today's popular low-carb diets. It is similiar to many low-carb diets, but addresses some of the concerns associated with those diets. The diet involves consuming a fair amount of high quality protein. Unlike other low-carb diets, animal fats are restricted. Colker seems to feel that saturated fats are a health risk and concentrates on consuming healthy fats -- fish oils, etc. The only carbohydrates allowed on the diet are incidental carbs that occur in vegetables. Direct carbohydrate sources such as breads and pastas are off limits. Vegetable consumption is very high and is used as a source of fiber and other nutrients.

On the downside, I was disappointed with the lack of detail in the book. Colker describes the processes that cause a low carbohydrate diet to result in fat loss, but doesn't give the detail I was hoping for. After reading the book I found myself purchasing additional books to help understand how these diets really work.

Since Colker was a former bodybuilder and powerlifter I was hoping for more information about how this diet relates to athletes. Exercise is covered in the book and he emphasizes how important exercise is to include with any diet, but he doesn't discuss the issues of athletic performance and this diet. In particular I was looking for information about energy and muscle growth in carbohydrate restricted environments. For this information you'll need to look elsewhere ("The Ketogenic Diet").

Finally, other reviews have complained about the many references to a particular supplement company in this book. On my initial read I didn't think too much of these, especially after reading the note at the end of the book which states that Colker receives no money for promoting these products. However, on subsequent reads I think he could have de-emphasized this company a bit and talked about the supplement industry as a whole. The repetitive plugs have made me a bit more skeptical.

One closing note -- I tried emailing the address given at the end of the book with my questions and was pleasantly surprised to receive a reply from the author within a couple days.

This book, The Greenwich Diet takes the best of Atkins with the best of The Zone, while avoiding both the weaknesses of Atkins and the Zone and privides a easy to implement plan for lifestyle enhancement. I found the book well written with a cognizant and logical approach to why we should minimize the "simple carbs" and increase both protein and fiber in our diet. Additionally, there appears to be great benefit to getting the right types and amounts of fat in our diets. I recommend this book to those of you who are trying to lose weight, want to eat healthier and question the Food Pyramid as sound nutrition advice. The author, a frequent contributor to Muscular Development Magazine is very consistant in his writings and personal approach to wellness. Dr Colker walks the walk when it comes to eating and training in the manner described in his column and this easy to read book. I personally liked the tips on dining in and out, sample menus, recipes and lifestyle tips.

I'm a professional writer, specializing in health, medicine and fitness. I've also tried just about every type of diet available. My personal experience, and those of others, tells me that the principles outlined in this book will work very well in promoting fat-loss while also maintaining lean mass. But the book does have some notable flaws. I don't agree with the total ban on ever eating foods such as potatoes and pasta. While such foods must be controlled in this type of diet, they are perfectly okay to eat on "cheat days." I also agree with others who point out the blatant advertising for TwinLab vitamin products. However, this is understandable, since the book was published by Twinlab, and the author is a regular writer for the Twinlab-owned Muscular Development magazine. This does detract from the book's value, and will probably turn-off people to an otherwise good diet plan.

The Greenwich Diet, while not such a diet appears to me to be more of a lifestyle approach rather than a diet. There is the reduction in carbohydrates, especially the negative "simple sugars", while the author recommends to eat more of the healthy fats (i.e., cold water fish). I especially enjoyed the sections linking evolution, Sumo wrestlers and Thanksgiving (you have to read the book to understand the reference). I do liken Dr Colker's approach to a cross between the better aspects of the Zone with some Atkins thrown in, but with many real scientific references (I checked some of them) which help give the author's theories credence.

In short, if you are looking to learn about healthy eating, obtain an energetic lifestyle and do not mind taking the occassional supplement (vitamin, etc.), this book is for you. It helped me lose 15 pounds in one month.

Colker is the best of Sears and Atkins combined. He writes with humor (Bears Don't Bake Biscuits) and having met him he certainly is an awesome physical specimen. The diet started working for me immediately and I have lost 12 pounds in just three weeks since finishing the book. The products recommended truly work, and I feel fantastic. Quick, easy read. Go for this one and you won't be sorry!

After trying a multitude of diets, finally one that really works. The concepts in Dr. Colker's books are basic, scientifically sound and applicable. This book is understandable, easy to follow and the diet plan and recipes can be utilized in everyday life. The diet plan is easy to follow and enjoyable - and most importantly, it works - great reading, too!

Finally! A diet that makes sense and easy to follow. After reading the Greenwich Diet I was relieved to find out that there is hope. I have been an athlete my entire adult life and I was beginning to wonder why my regular eating habits weren't producing the same results as in previous years and I began to give up. I followed the Greenwich Diet for two months, cutting out simple carbohydrates and eating more fish and I have yet to stop this lifestyle change. I am leaner now than ever before and I feel less tired throughout the day. Thanks Doc!

I first heard about this book a few months on Fox News Channel and heard such great things from the host. I just recently went to purchase it and after about two weeks on The Greenwich Diet I lost 7 lbs. I hardly even crave carbs anymore. The best part is that I can eat 6 meals a day. Thanks Dr. Colker, I feel better that ever and can finally start thinking about getting back into that bikini.

I would definitley recommend this new diet book!

Finally, a diet that makes sense and helps you manage what you eat without retooling your lifestyle. I feel like The Greenwich Diet was designed for me a woman on the go who loves to eat. I cannot believe that with having six meals a day I can lose weight. With only being on the diet for 2 weeks I can already tell that I am losing weight and feeling great. Thanks Dr. Colker!

I'm an active male in my early 30's. At first I was a bit sceptical about lowering my (starchy)carbohydrates and increasing the amount of certain fats in my diet. Among other things, I thought my energy level would suffer the most. Boy was I suprised! While I find myself losing fat, I find my energy levels to be higher than normal. I specifically point out that I am losing 'fat' and not so much 'weight' due to two facts: (1) the mirror (2) I notice that my strength in the gym is increasing (to be able to have a decrease in my overall bodyweight and actually get stronger in the gym is a combination that I am loving). Dr. Colker's simple, yet scientific, advice on how fats yield more energy than carbohydrates was very helpfull for me. (Why haven't we been told of some of these simple truths in this manner before?) I highly recommend reading the book. Although some of Dr. Colker's recommendations seem to make perfect sense, such as making sure you get enough fiber or fibrous carbs, some of them might not be so easy for you to accept at first. This is definately not the "same old diet". Keep an open mind and give yourself a chance...You'll be glad you did. I was.