Set for Life: Eat More, Weigh Less, Feel Terrific [Paperback]

Jane P. Merrill (Author), Karen M. Sunderland (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0962116831 | ISBN-13: 978-0962116834 | Publication Date: April 1991 | Edition: Revised

Two books in one--Set for Life offers proven guidelines for losing weight and keeping it off. Plus, 350 recipes for fast, delicious, low-fat foods. You'll eat more, weigh less, and feel terrific.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Sunrise Pub; Revised edition (April 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0962116831
• ISBN-13: 978-0962116834
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #792,864 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Look no further! You've found the treasure!, June 22, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Set for Life: Eat More, Weigh Less, Feel Terrific (Paperback)

My mother-in-law introduced me to this book, and now, my husband and I are hooked. The recipes are healthy, practical, and delicious. Along with the recipes, the authors give sound advice on living an all around healthy life. I found the chapter for expecting and nursing mothers especially insightful. If you want to eat healthy, feel healthy, and look healthy without sacrificing the joy of a scrumptious meal, this book is for you. Make it your treasure book of sound advice and delicious recipes.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A book about living, November 16, 2001

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Carrie Horejs (Phoenix, AZ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Set for Life: Eat More, Weigh Less, Feel Terrific (Paperback)

This is not a book about dieting. It is a book about living. It is a realistic, timeless approach to exercise and eating. Fads come and go, set-for-life will stand the test of time. The recipes, though whole grained based, are very mainstream and easy to make. Unless I want to grind my own wheat (which is actually a lot of fun), I can purchase most the ingrediants at a normal grocery store. I have also learned to quickly recognize recipes from other sources that adhere to the set-point lifestyle, or that can easily be adjusted. The chapter on breads, rolls and muffins has literally changed my life. I did not grow up with fresh home-made bread. My kids will. The authors teach you step-by-step how to make large batches so that you can freeze some of the dough. The frozen dough is so easy to pull out of the freezer and bake. I believe if people only realized how delicious bread could be, and how enjoyable it is to make, all those wimpy grocery store bread companies would be out of business. By adhering to the guidlines set forth in this book, I have sacrificed nothing and gained much. Thank you Jane Merrill and Karen Sunderland for sharing your wisdom and recipes in this book.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I have had this book since it was published..., February 13, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Set for Life: Eat More, Weigh Less, Feel Terrific (Paperback)

and when I need to lose weight, I always end up back with it and it works. It's not an all protein diet, it's not a no carb diet, it's the diet that your body needs to be nourished - low-fat, high fiber, low sugar, adequate protein. It's a tasty, easy and satisfying way to eat.

I would never call this a "diet", it's just a healthy way to eat for life.