The Ultimate Pocket Diet Journal (Plastic Comb)

~ Alex Lluch (Author)

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Product Description

This books begins with nutritional information and fitness guidelines to help users develop their personal goal. The journal provides space to record daily food and beverage intake including nutritional values such as calories, grams of fat, protein, carbohydrates and fiber.

Product Details

• Plastic Comb: 224 pages
• Publisher: WS Publishing (January 25, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1887169563
• ISBN-13: 978-1887169561
• Product Dimensions: 5.7 x 4.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #297,192 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best of the dozen diet journals I've tried, January 29, 2006

By	M. N. Betancourt "freelance critic of everything" (Miami Beach, FL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have tried many journals over the years, since I know that it's the best way for me to lose weight - it helps me tell the difference between hunger and boredom. This one is by far the best, although the DietMinder and BodyMinder journals are also good, and the Outwit Your Weight journal helps identify causes of overeating. This one is small enough to fit in an purse, and has several very useful features - a fold-out weight tracker, motivating "I Did It!" stickers for every page, places for your goals, nutritional info on many foods, and duplicates of "my plan" pages in case you change diets, e.g. if one isn't working for you.

Lluch skips the stuff you probably already know, and gives you enough space for what you need to write without crowding the pages with superfluous (and tedious) journaling. Each day spans two pages, with space for 3 meals & snacks (cal., fat, protein, carbs, fiber), fitness activity & calories burned, vitamins, and notes.

I'm using the journal on the South Beach Diet, my sister is using it with WeightWatchers, and my dad is using it for general food-habit-observation under the guidance of our nutritionist. The journal is really that versatile.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars compact, easy to adapt to your diet plan, May 16, 2006

By	Stephanie Roberts "animate5" (los angeles, ca) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Whether you're on South Beach, Weight Watchers, the Zone, or a diet of your own creation, this is a good little journal to supplement it. I would not recommend this as a stand alone book, only as an add-on to another diet program. It has 2 pages a day that cover all meals, snacks, activities, vitamins, and a little spot for notes. You'll love this journal if you have smaller than average handwriting. But I find myself squeezing information into the margins and writing over columns.

The information about diet and health changes is very basic, hence the suggestion to use this book as a supplement. The most annoying thing is the mostly useless nutritional facts in the back. I thought it would be handy to have the information with me at all times, so I could look up meals and shopping items on the fly. Though it covers over a thousand items, it is missing some of the major foods in any american dieters plan. No nutritional info on broccoli, cauliflower, and most meats are listed in their raw state, not cooked. No regular butter, or salmon, but it includes deer, squab, foie gras, raw skinless leg of pheasant and 11 entries for veal?!

The serving sizes also force you to make more calculations than you already have to when keeping any food journal. Meat is in 1 oz (raw) serving sizes, while lemon juice is 1 cup. Not very intuitive when figuring out your food values.

At 4.5" x 5.5", it's the great size for leaving in your purse and for travel.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Bet, May 27, 2008

By	Carol Rondeau "Book Worm" (Florida) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This has been a great tool for weight loss. I have lost 25lbs using this book and simple portion control. Its a life tool that I will always use.