The Life-Transforming Diet: Based on Health and Psychological Priniples of Maimonides and other Classical Sources [Paperback]

David J. Zulberg (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2007

Experience an inner and outer transformation with David Zulberg's The Life-Transforming Diet. This simple, practical and anything-but-boring program is more than merely a diet. It is a lifestyle that you can live with, because you are empowered to choose what to eat and when to eat it. Based on the wisdom of Maimonides (Rambam), one of the greatest Jewish sages who ever lived and the outstanding doctor of his time, the Life-Transforming Diet will give you the tools for optimum emotional and physical health, a more spiritual outlook and sustainable weight loss, no matter what your age, gender or occupation. The Life-Transforming Diet offers you: Gradual, step-by-step implementation of a new approach to eating: you don't go 'cold turkey'. Theoretical and practical information, including insights into how we form bad habits and tips for laying the foundation for new, better ones. A simple, quick and well-rounded exercise program that doesn't require a financial commitment. A do-it-yourself support system that takes only a few minutes a day. Advice for Shabbat and other dieting challenges. An intelligent and realistic maintenance program.

Editorial Reviews

Review

David Zulberg has taken Maimonides instructions for proper nutrition, accompanied by other suggestions for proper living, and made them...easily understood.... It is a major contribution to a field where there is so much controversy and confusion. --Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski, M.D., director of Gateway Rehabilitation Center, Aliquippa, PA

This book provides both the rationale and the practical advice needed to begin and maintain a sensible nutritional program to optimize weight control and general health. Highly recommended. --Rabbi Akiva Tatz, M.D., well-known lecturer and author of Living Inspired, Worldmask, and Letters to a Buddhist Jew

The Life-Transforming Diet has presented a program based on Maimonides teachings on health [which] addresses dietary, exercise and behavioral aspects of eating. The importance of gradual and sustained changes is emphasized in this book.... --Dr. Charlene Wolberg, medical director of Linksfield Med-Clinic, South Africa

About the Author

Zulberg was born in South Africa and spent six years researching and writing The Life Transforming Diet. In its fifth printing, it has been translated into various languages and has already produced dramatic life-changing results for thousands of people worldwide. Zulberg studied in Israel for seven years, has a Masters in business and marketing from Columbia University and did his publishing studies at Yale University.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Feldheim Publishers; 1st edition (September 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1583309411
• ISBN-13: 978-1583309414
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #277,846 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

David Zulberg was born in South Africa and spent six years researching and writing The Life Transforming Diet. In its fifth printing, it has been translated into various languages and has already produced dramatic life-changing results for thousands of people worldwide. He has a Masters in business and marketing from Columbia University and completed publishing at Yale University.

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Throw Away All Your Other Diet Books, September 5, 2007

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Thinker "Thinker" (Brooklyn, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Life-Transforming Diet: Based on Health and Psychological Priniples of Maimonides and other Classical Sources (Paperback)

This is it--The real thing!

Finally, someone has done the hard work and brought the revolutionary concepts of Maimonides into the modern world.

Make no mistake. Author Zulberg has done his homework. He has read virtually all of the existing literature on Maimonides' medical concepts, and he has personally interviewed Dr. Fred Rosner, a leading researcher into the modern applications of Maimonides' medical approach.

I know. I've been researching this area myself for two years. This is a major scholarly work. Don't underestimate it.

Zulberg brilliantly combines Maimonides' medical technology with the advanced concepts of behavioral science enunciated by Rabbi Yisroel Salanter to produce a diet system that will permanently change your relationship to food and exercise, with no backsliding and relapse.

Get this book now. There is nothing on the market that compares with it!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "The Life-Transforming Diet" has been approved by rabbis, doctors nutritionists., October 6, 2007

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Life-Transforming Diet: Based on Health and Psychological Priniples of Maimonides and other Classical Sources (Paperback)

Based on health and psychological principles of the Medieval Jewish philosopher Maimonides and other classical sources, "The Life-Transforming Diet by David J. Zulberg also incorporates contemporary health and nutritional principles from modern medicine. Zulberg presents a gradual, step-by-step implementation of dieting that does not require the trauma of 'going cold turkey' in terms of altering food consumption. Providing practical and applicable insights into how bad habits are formed, and presenting 'user friendly' tips for replacing them with good eating and health inducing habits, "The Life-Transforming Diet" includes a well-rounded exercise program that is economical, simple, quick and easy. Of special note is a 'Do-It-Yourself' support system that can be conveniently accomplished every day in only minutes. "The Life-Transforming Diet" also addresses the need for a realistic maintenance program so that the health and excess weight goals once achieved, do not regress. Especially appropriate and strongly recommended for those seeking to remain kosher while addressing their dietary needs, "The Life-Transforming Diet" has been approved by rabbis, doctors nutritionists.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lost over 60 pounds, September 11, 2007

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Osnat (RSA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Life-Transforming Diet: Based on Health and Psychological Priniples of Maimonides and other Classical Sources (Paperback)

What makes this diet different from all the other diets I have endured? I think it is the brilliance of the `Subconscious Accumulation Process' to form new positive habits in order to fight the old established ones. I didn't have to eliminate everything in one go. The emphasis is not on `willpower' the focus is rather on the gradual development of good habits. It is so clever to quietly cultivate positive habits and to help them grow until they are big enough and strong enough to `fizzle out' the former monster `masters'. Becoming aware of the ability of my `creative' mind to predominate my decisions has been very enlightening and I have never been so calm about food and food choices. I don't really feel like any of my old temptations and I'm not waiting for the opportunity to `break out'. I have not felt deprived or trapped - in fact I feel energized - and most importantly it took me 6 months to do it!