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The Nautilus Diet: Ten Weeks to a Brand New Body

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This is a great book. I have lost many pounds using the methods in the book. But I replace his Nautilus routines with my own free weight and other routines. The only quibble I have with the book is that there may be too much sugar in the diet. Darden states that the diet is not for everybody but I believe there is too much sugar for anybody. It doesn't seem to harm anything for the normal individual but it does encourage a sweet tooth.

I first did the Nautilus diet about 3 years ago, and lost the first 20 lbs during the 10 week regimen, then 20 more lbs after the regimen ended because I kept up the healthy eating and exercise routine. I kept this weight off for 2.5 years until I moved home for 6 weeks before my wedding! Since then I have probably gained 15 of the lost pounds back, but it is b/c I stopped exercising and eating properly. I have just started the diet again, and know (REALLY KNOW) that in 10 weeks I will look fantastic again. This book gives you a menu for each meal, recipes to follow, and a grocery list. It really couldn't be easier. When you think about it, 10 weeks is only 2 1/2 months. That surely isn't long to wait for a new body and a new lease on life. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this book to anyone needing an easy and effective diet.

I have used this method to lose weight and get into performing shape twice in the past and it is working for me now. Follow it, this man did some great research.

I originally checked this book out from the library in the mid-90's. At first I was skeptical. As someone focused on calorie deficits and excessive exercise as the only ways to control weight I wondered, "How could I lose weight eating all that food?". After one week, however, the scale proved otherwise. I kept renewing my checkout for months as I religiously followed the eating plan and reading the information within. Eventually, I returned the book and incorporated much of what I had learned into my lifestyle. Fast-forward 15 years as I began the P90X fitness program. I told everyone, "P90X is The Nautilus Diet before the technology existed." I called my library to see if they still had my 'old friend' however, the book had been retired from their shelves. I turned to Amazon and bought a used copy for my personal library, for nostalgia reasons. When it arrived I chuckled as the book I had just bought, through the worldwide web, held a library label from a local library. Maybe it's the exact book I had checked out so many times, so many years ago. Either way, I recommended it to a friend, who also bought a used copy. The recipes are great, the diet is balanced, and the knowledge shared was pivotal in my life so many years ago. I would like to thank Mr. Darden for giving me that.

I did this diet and didn't feel it was a diet. I got lots to eat, recipe's were great. I didn't lose the weight I should've because I cheated but still lost 20 lbs. and I'm still following this menu as it is good and easy to do. I'm hoping to lose another 10 lbs. yet. I highly recommend this book. Bob

I went on this diet about ten years ago, and went from a dress size 12 to a size 6. I know it works. I am planning to get on it again after my child is born. I want my old body back!

Ellington Darden makes fitness plain and simple. Dieting is futile without exercise to develop muscle. The exercise regimen fits all levels and goals , including every thing down to the grocery list! If you can't succeed here, go home!