The Calendar Diet: A Month by Month Guide to Losing Weight While Living Your Life [Paperback]

Melina B. Jampolis M.D. (Author), Ami Jampolis MS (Author), Karen Ansel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2012

If you've ever been on a diet before, you probably noticed that life got in the way. Holidays, long weekends, summer barbeques, and vacations can derail even the most dedicated dieter's efforts. The Calendar Diet fixes that. In a month-by-month format, this book will help you navigate your biggest seasonal eating challenges as well as lulls in motivation. Using a three-pronged approach The Calendar Diet delivers easy-to-follow diet advice, delicious recipes based on seasonal ingredients and produce, and a season-by-season exercise plan that guarantees success all year long. Inside You'll Find: 

* A comprehensive, doctor-designed weight loss plan. 

* 52 delicious, healthful seasonal recipes to guide you through winter, spring, summer and fall. 

* Practical diet suggestions for every holiday and seasonal diet trap of the year. 

* Behavioral tips, strategies and exercises to keep you on track all year long. 

* A calorie-blasting, total body conditioning workout that you can customize to fit your lifestyle.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The Calendar Diet combines cutting edge research with real-life practical advice. These powerful tools will help you succeed through your year-round diet challenges."  Diets in Review

"This approach helps readers learn about diet and exercise from real experts. The recipes are simple and easy to prepare, and taste great so even if you are strapped for time you should still be able to follow the recipes in the book." Dietspotlight.com 

"Dr. Melina Jampolis, M.D. and Karen Ansel M.S., R. D. have an amazing new book out that's a must read in Hollywood called The Calendar Diet. It offers a month-by-month guide to help readers - celebs and regular folk - navigate the biggest seasonal obstacles and lulls in motivation." Style Goes Strong

The Calendar Diet goes beyond advice for losing weight, serving as a doctor-designed guide to weight management year-round, with research-based tips from Jampolis, easy and delicious recipes from Ansel and exercise routines from personal trainer Ami Jampolis, M.S., C.S.C.S. - Viv Magazine

About the Author

*Melina B. Jampolis, M.D. Dr. Melina is one of only several hundred board certified physician nutrition specialists in the United States. A graduate of Tufts University and Tufts University School of medicine, she completed her internal medicine residency at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, a Stanford University teaching hospital. She is a member of the American Society for Nutrition and the Obesity Society. She was the host of Fit Tv's Diet Doctor and has served as the diet and fitness expert for CNN.com since 2008. Her first book, The No Time to Lose Diet was released in 2007. She is a frequent guest on national television programs including Live with Regis and Kelly, Dr. Oz, Fox Business Network and CNN and is regularly interviewed for diet and nutrition related publications across the country. 

*Karen Ansel, M.S., R.D., C.D.N. is a nutrition consultant, journalist and author specializing in nutrition, health and wellness. She is a regular contributor to national women's, health and cooking magazines and is the co-author of Healthy in a Hurry and the 2011 IACP finalist The Baby & Toddler Cookbook: Fresh, Homemade Foods for a Healthy Start. She is a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and a contributing editor for Woman's Day Magazine. Karen is a graduate of Duke University and she received her Masters of Science in clinical nutrition from New York University. 

*Ami Jampolis, M.S, CSCS is the owner of Focus Fitness and a certified personal trainer through the National Association of Sports Medicine as well as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. She has over 17 years experience in the health & fitness industry. Ami holds a Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology and a Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology from Arizona State University. She spent several years working in physical therapy learning injury prevention & rehabilitation which she incorporates into her personal training.

Product Details

• Paperback: 188 pages
• Publisher: Wagging Tail Press (March 1, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0615576192
• ISBN-13: 978-0615576190
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #130,878 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Stars for Dr. Melina's Calendar Diet April 3, 2012

By anty di

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

5 stars for Dr. Melina's Calendar Diet. I have followed her since she had her TV series. I read her first book and loved it. Lost 70 pounds following her plan and am keeping it off. I would like to lose a little more so I hope this book will give me that boost. I love the approach she uses -- combiningthe food plan, exercise and simple recipes. This book is a little simpler than her first book -- no calculating carb sensitivity -- although I think I will stick to my 3 carbs a day. The focus on what is fresh each season and tips for overcoming seasonal challenges whether it's a barbecue or Christmas dinner. Can't wait to try some of the recipes. What's great is you dont have to read the whole book to get started...just focus on your season and read the exercise tips! Thanks for another winning book! I've also tried her protein bars and they rock! The Calendar Diet: A Month by Month Guide to Losing Weight While Living Your Life Dr. Melina Protein Bar, Chocolate Peanut, 1.58-Ounce Bars (Pack of 15)

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Tons of Info Packed in this Book!!! March 26, 2012

By Heather B. Rezowalli

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

This new book of Dr.Melina's is one of the best healthy eating guide I have ever read. In fact I keep this book next to my bed to review each evening for motivation...... I like reviewing my eating plan and the recipes are FABULOUS!!! Super, super easy and taste great. I love the Egg Whites Rancheros. Theres a lot of info that is so easy to read. I'm working on the exercises with weights. That is definitely my weakness and the pictures help.
I've gotten a few for friends and I'm going to buy a few more to share with friends who want to be into a healthy life style.
If you want to improve your mental and physical health, Dr. Melina is the one that can do it. I can't say enough(:

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Lose weight, any day of the year May 4, 2012

By EWardRD

Format:Paperback

When's the best time to change your eating habits? Any day! That's the gist of this helpful book. Life - holidays, birthdays, and other events - often trip us up when we try eat healthy. The Calendar Diet helps you choose wisely, no matter what the time of year. As a registered dietitian, mother and author of MyPlate for Moms, How to Feed Yourself & Your Family Better: Decoding the Dietary Guidelines for Your Real Life I give it two thumbs up!