The Turbo-Protein Diet: Stop Yo-Yo Dieting Forever [Paperback]

Dieter Markert (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1998

Stop Yo-Yo Dieting Forever! The book that explains how an initial plan of liquid nourishment composed of primarily vegetarian proteins cleanses the body in preparation for the moderate exercise program and healthy meal plan explained in detail. This diet ends the frustration of repeated failure, bringing a healthy, slim body within anyone's reach. Powder sold separately.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Biomed International (October 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966728513
• ISBN-13: 978-0966728514
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #222,810 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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142 of 145 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hats off to Dr. Markert, February 21, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Turbo-Protein Diet: Stop Yo-Yo Dieting Forever (Paperback)

The book is fast reading and to the point. This is not the kind of diet everyone can handle, but it worked wonders for my husband and me. We are in our 50's and I have struggled with my weight most of my life. I expected minimal results but was pleasantly surprised that I lost 11 lbs. the first two-week fast and 14 lbs. the second with the recommended three weeks in between fasts. There was no yo-yo effect afterwards. We are just entering our third fast and look forward to utilizing this method to achieve and maintain our ideal weight.

Not having solid food for two weeks at a time is a major deal to many people. But think about how much time during the day is taken up in planning, purchasing, preparing, eating and cleaning up after meals. Fasting is almost a vacation to a busy person. Also, the savings in food more than makes up for the cost of the supplement. I'm familiar with other liquid diet programs that have comparable if not higher costs associated with them. To skeptics, I would have to say "Don't knock it until you've tried it."

147 of 151 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't knock it until you try it, May 4, 2000

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"dkress1" - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Turbo-Protein Diet: Stop Yo-Yo Dieting Forever (Paperback)

I really tired of reading the reviews of the people who have never tried this diet and were bashing it. You who are so worried about whether it tastes good or not do not have the intestinal fortitude to begin with to attempt to lose weight on any diet. I have tried this diet and have lost 20 pounds successfully in 2 weeks with only a gain of 1 lb. Sure it was difficult for the first two days, but after the third day it was smooth sailing. The powder tastes like soy milk and if you are really serious about losing weight, you can deal with it and drink it. It is not a life-long diet so two weeks is not alot to ask to give it a try - that is if you aren't too busy bashing it due to the lack of courage to try it. Many of my friends waited to see how it worked for me and now are trying it because they can't believe the speed of the results. For those of you who are looking for an honest, first hand account - IT WORKS WONDERS - and of course you need to eat healthy at the end of the diet. You are not hungry and do not crave food so there will be no urge to run out to McDonalds and gorge yourself. Many people have asked me if I had the urge to cheat just once and my response was NO. Once you realize that every day you wake up there will be a noticeable difference in your weight, you are more motivated to stick to it more than ever. Those who really want to lose weight and have the inner strength - try it - and then share your reviews with others. Those who don't, keep following the Atkin's diet until your cholesterol goes through the ceiling and then, after you've gained more weight than you started at, try this - it works.

74 of 74 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Read the book - Enjoy the diet, January 9, 2000

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Peter Scheytt (Munich, Germany) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Turbo-Protein Diet: Stop Yo-Yo Dieting Forever (Paperback)

While the book might lack some details and explanations, the diet itself definitely works. I lost 10 pounds in 5 days and didn't suffer from any problems during that period or afterwards. I haven't regained any weight, I even lost another pound after I finished the diet. Having to buy a fairly high-priced protein powder might look like a marketing trick, but on the other hand you save money, because you don't eat as usual... And since the diet worked for me, I didn't really bother too much.

PS: My father dieted for 7 days and lost 15 pounds, gaining only 2 pounds afterwards.