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The Schwarzbein Principle II: The "Transition" - A Regeneration Program to Prevent and Reverse Accelerated Aging

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I am a nutritionist and personal trainer and I am giving this book to every one of my clients! Finally someone has put it all together-Dr. Schwarzbein explains in detail the steps to getting healthy(diet, tapering off toxic chemicals, handling stress and getting sleep, exercise and hormones). As an exercise physiologist I really appreciate the innovative way she has prescribes exercise. She also explains how you must be healthy to lose weight and NOT vice versa-if you follow this book's plan you will be able to be your healthiest ever, and more importantly, you will be able to maintain it. This is one you will read, highlight and reread!

I bought The Schwarzbein Principle and found it to be a great book about health and nutrition. When I heard she had a second book out there, of course I ran out to buy it. This book is similar to the first one and the only major difference is that she goes more into depth about the subjects she covered in the first one and she added some other subjects. There is one chapter in this book that makes buying this book worthwhile, that is Chapter 11 - Healthy Nutrition. This chapter has so much information regarding do's and don'ts of a well balanced nutrition, that if I had to pick one chapter out of the whole book, this would be it. With this chapter, you will be happy to find out that there is a vast array of healthy foods so that you won't feel like you are on a diet while trying to get back on track with your well-being. One thing about the Schwarbein Principle, it is not a diet, it is a way to healthy living. I also bought her cookbook and was very delighted to find some tasty, easy to prepare recipes. Way to go Diana............

I just finished the this book and really loved it. I thought that although it rehashed the basics from the first book (which I expected, for new readers) it was much more thorough. The five steps were great and breaking it down into programs for different metabolism types was also great. One size does not fit all. I was frustrated because I wasn't losing and sticking to the plan. Now I know why. Her explaination about cortisol was particularly revealing for me. I would recomend it to anyone. I had been recomending the first book but my advice now it to skip that one and read this one.

I love Dr Schwarzbein's first book - it has quite literally changed my life, resulting in vastly improved health. (It is certainly not "Atkins with a twist".) It's hard not evangelize! This second book has its merits, especially in showing us that one approach does not fit all. But it's not written as clearly as the first book, it's complicated, and it requires us to get tested to know what quadrant we fit into. I recommend the first book, and only this second one if you really want to dig deeper.

I really think that Dr. Schwarzbein is on to something here. I've been battling the bulge for 10+ years and trying to get some advice from various primary care doctors. Bottom line, the doctors didn't know why I was gaining weight and could never help me take it off. I had one doctor offer to "up" my thyroid medicine to help me loose weight, another offered diet pills, and yet another suggested a draconian 1000-calorie a day diet (water and bread, I think). The one word that never came out of any of their mouths was "metabolism," and that's what got me interested in Dr. Schwarzbein. I know patients of hers, through family and friends, who say that she's changed their lives and, in some cases, "saved" their lives. I've read both of her books and disagree with reviewers who say the second book is a redux of the first. The second book has much more detailed info and breaks metabolisms into four distinct groups. She then details diet and exercise plans for the four metabolism types. My only gripe about her book is the fact that she tells you to go to her website to find out how you can be tested to determine your metabolism type. Well, her website is useless in that regard -- and it has been since the book came out last fall. I've called her office and I get the same answer every time -- "The site will be up next week." Well, it's been 4 months and still no website, no test kits, nada. I REALLY believe in her plan, but without testing, I can't be sure which of the 4 metabolism types I fall into, so I punt. Honestly, I have friends who have gotten websites up in a couple of weeks, so I'd think a published author and respected physician should have some access to a decent webmaster that could help her out. In the meantime, I remain a hopeful, if frustrated, believer in the Schwarzbein Principle.

This book really makes sense. It's kind of a mix between Atkins, Zone, and natural eating. The thing that makes it different than Atkins is that she talks about how toxic certain foods and additives can be, such as artificial sweetners and caffeine. She also allows more fruits and veggies than Atkins, and advocates more of a balance in your meals with carbs, protein, and fat at every meal. It's like the Zone in that regard.
I love her approach to exercise. It's revolutionary. She talks about cardio, weights, pilates, and yoga. She suggests a very healthy exercise routine.
It's a very comprehensive book and way of life. You won't be sorry you bought it.

Great book for diabetics, of course, and anyone else with chronic health issues; your answer may be in this book. Amazing how many different things can turn your health into a constant problem.

Concise descriptions of the delicate balance of the endocrine system. Now the conundrum: do I really have a thyroid problem, like I thought I did, or do I have exhausted adrenal glands, as Dr. Schwarzbein suggests? Not anything I ever considered; will have to get blood tests done eventually to find out, but for now I'm considering myself insulin resistant with exhausted adrenal glands. VERY glad to have that issue raised, and I now know that I need to leave the Nordic Track alone for a while and conentrate on weights and Pilates instead of aerobic stuff. While I'm still Somersizing, I wasn't ingesting enough carbs and doing "Level Two" so I can get more carbs, like brown rice and whole wheat bread (especially after I get a breadmaker in here.) And LOW on the sugars!

Thank you for the info, Dr. Schwarzbein. It's greatly appreciated.

I purchased Diana Schwarzbein's first book (THE SCHWARZBEIN PRINCIPLE) a few years ago when it first hit the shelves and LOVED it. It is a fabulous book - I consider it the best health book out there. It is very well written and FULL of useful information that actually works! And it's not a diet book...it explains how to completely revamp your eating for better health and to increase your energy. So of course, I picked up Dr. Schwarzbein's second book when it came out just a few days ago. But, I feel like I'm reading the same thing again. It has the identical information as her first book. I returned The Schwarzbeing Principle II because it has very much the same info as the first copy. Don't waste the money if you already have the first one.

I've read the both of Dr. Schwarzbein's books, and I think the second book is a much more complete look at diet, anti-aging and health. If you're going to buy just one of her books, buy the second one.

I was directed to begin this diet on the advice of my naturopathic doctor. I was amazed upon reading this book how much damage I was doing to myself. I am only 30 years old, yet felt like I was 50. I felt so burnt out. That is what led to my visit to my doctor. She figured out that I am a step away from becoming diabetic, which runs in my family. Upon her advice, I restructured my lifestyle and eating habits with amazing results. I never realized how vicious the cycle was that I was in. I would stay up too late, drink too much alcohol at night to relax, and then literally have to drag myself out of bed, usually waking up much later than I should be to get myself and my daughter ready for the day. I found myself addicted to caffiene merely because it was necessary to get through the day. My job requires me to be alert, so that's where the stimulants came in handy (Vivarin). Then I would go home and have a drink to relax, go to bed too late, and wake up and start all over again. Since beginning this diet, I am amazed at how much more real energy I have from getting a good night's sleep and following Dr. Schwarzbein's Principle. The book is full of information and a bit overwhelming at first, but it all makes sense. I suggest taking it in small doses to let it all sink in. It's really a terrific book.