The Tortoise Diet - Win The Race To Lose! [Paperback]

Patricia S. Church (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2, 2006

The Tortoise Diet uses the old fable of the Tortoise and the Hare as an analogy to expose the fallacies of quick-weight loss "hare-brained" diets. Quick weight loss always results in the loss of a huge amount of muscle tissue, which is the calorie-burning machinery of the body. This loss of muscle always results in a slowed metabolism, a weight-loss plateau, discouragement and eventual re-gaining of any weight that was lost! The Tortoise Diet teaches the reader a new way to look at weight loss by providing a series of step-by-step assignments to learn twenty-five essential habits to lose weight slowly, but permanently.

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About the Author

Patty Church is a Registered Nurse who has lost 120 pounds, and kept it off! She developed a weight loss system filled with "real-life" solutions, based on her medical knowledge as well as personal experience.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Phyto Publishing; 1 edition (January 2, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 097735380X
• ISBN-13: 978-0977353804
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,808,621 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The diet that isn't REALLY a diet, May 14, 2006

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Joanna Daneman (Middletown, DE USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Tortoise Diet - Win The Race To Lose! (Paperback)

Here is a collection of life-changing ideas that alter your eating habits forever. You get a series of training assignments, such as eating more fiber, jotting notes in a notebook (it's surprising if you do this; how many meals last week did you grab in the car because you were rushed? And were they salads and water and a small burger or were they double-quarter-pounders with extra fries?) How much do you really drink? Is it one glass of wine (a small one?) or is it two big beakers a night? These things add up.

Some of the habits are really helpful, not only to dieters but to the poor eater; case in point, eating protein along with carbohydrates at each meal. I know someone who is skinny and always hungry. A hardboiled egg or a slice or two of meat with a starchy snack replaced his endless empty munching of cookies.

In the appendix are meal plans graded by how many calories. Not everyone should be eating 1100 calories a day, so it helps to know what constitutes a 525 calorie meal, for example. Here's a 550 Calorie meal:

275 Calorie serving of whole grain, high fiber cereal, 8 ounces non-fat milk, 1 slice whole grain toast, 1 tbs no sugar all fruit jam spread, one orange.

Interesting; this meal is very high in fiber, and it isn't particularly low in calories (300 and under.)

The author also gives hints on taming the craving monster, if you want something creamy (no-sugar pudding versus fatty ice cream, crunch--carrots or peapods versus chips.)

Finally, there are charts for progress and a discussion of alternative methods like pills, surgery and liquid diets, with their pros and (mostly) cons.

This is probably the most complete eating book I've ever read. You might never need another. Big thumbs up here to Pat Church.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent and "user friendly" compendium of weight-loss ideals, May 7, 2006

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This review is from: The Tortoise Diet - Win The Race To Lose! (Paperback)

Very highly recommended for health and weight conscious readers, The Tortoise Diet: Win The Race To Lose by Patricia S. Church offers a series of outstanding weight-loss techniques for an effective and healthy way to loose significant weight. Introducing readers to and extensive set of step-by-step assignments, The Tortoise Diet engages readers in a permanent weight loss program with twenty-five essential habits, realistic solutions, and a wealth of attractive menus and compatible recipes. The Tortoise Diet is an excellent and "user friendly" compendium of weight-loss ideals from the writing of a woman who experienced significant weight loss first hand.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing results!, March 18, 2006

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This review is from: The Tortoise Diet - Win The Race To Lose! (Paperback)

I was given the opportunity to be a part of the development of this book. As we worked on it I adopted the ideals and the smart approach to slow, steady weight loss. Through using Patty Church's steps and thoughtful guidance I have lost the weight I have been struggling with for years. The idea is just as the title suggests...slow and steady, and the results are permanent. I think differently about food, I am able to chart my progress and the online membership gives me the support I need to stay on track. Finally a smart and practical way to manage my weight and know I wont just gain it all back after I start eating normally again, because this has taught me a new way to eat. This is normal now. No more yo-yo dieting. I'm thrilled. Oh, and the recipes are wonderful, it's the only cookbook you'll need to stay thin and healthy.