The Serotonin Power Diet: Use Your Brain's Natural Chemistry to Cut Cravings, Curb Emotional Overeating, and Lose Weight (Hardcover) (Hardcover)

~ Nina Frusztajer Marquis (Author), (Author) "Eating carbs and losing weight seem like opposites that never attract..." (more)
Key Phrases: new serotonin, minimal oil, oil cooking spray, Serotonin Power Diet, Serotonin Surge, Serotonin Balance (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Using this science-based plan, dieters will learn how to eat in order to boost serotonin, the brain chemical that shuts off appetite and turns on feelings of calm. This clinically tested program is also the first to offer antidepressant users an effective way to lose extra weight associated with their medication.

The Serotonin Power Diet is based on more than 30 years of pioneering research at MIT by internationally renowned scientist Dr. Judith Wurtman on the brain, emotions, appetite, and overeating. Using this research, she and Dr. Nina Marquis devised a program that puts the brain in charge of food intake. This simple 12-week plan, with more than 75 delicious recipes, was successfully tested on hundreds of clients at the Adara weight loss centers founded by the authors. Readers will lose up to 2 pounds a week—while reducing stress and improving their moods.

Because the plan is designed to turn on serotonin and turn off the need to eat, readers will never feel deprived. In addition, as serotonin increases feelings of well-being, emotional eating will vanish.

About the Author

JUDITH J. WURTMAN, PhD, received her PhD from George Washington University is recognized world-wide for her pioneering research into the relationship of food, mood, brain, and appetite. The author of five books for the general public, she has written more than 40 peer-reviewed articles for professional publications. She divides her time between Massachusetts and Florida.

NINA FRUSZTAJER MARQUIS, MD received her master's degree in nutrition from Columbia University and her medical degree from George Washington University. Her articles on weight, stress, and lifestyle have appeared in numerous publications. With Judith Wurtman, she founded the Adara weight loss centers in the San Francisco Bay Area, Boston, and Miami.

---

Product Details Hardcover: 320 pages Publisher: Rodale Books (December 12, 2006) Language: English ISBN-10: 1594863466 ISBN-13: 978-1594863462 Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 1.1 inches Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #33,080 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

---

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

› Visit Amazon's Judith J. Wurtman Page

Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!

Search Inside This Book:

---

Inside This Book (learn more)

First Sentence:
Eating carbs and losing weight seem like opposites that never attract. Read the first page

Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
new serotonin, minimal oil, oil cooking spray, total fat, more serotonin, dietary fiber

Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Serotonin Power Diet, Serotonin Surge, Serotonin Balance, Serotonin Control, Road Blocks, Road Assistance, United States, Lemon Garlic Spinach

New!
Books on Related Topics | Concordance | Text Stats

Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!

Search Inside This Book:

---

Books on Related Topics (learn more)

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Total Nutrition Cooking by Larrian Gillespie

Discusses:

• oil cooking spray
• total fat
• countertop grill

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Total Nutrition Cooking by Larrian Gillespie Discusses: oil cooking spray total fat countertop grill Loading...

---

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

	80% buy the item featured on this page: The Serotonin Power Diet: Use Your Brain's Natural Chemistry to Cut Cravings, Curb Emotional Overeating, and Lose Weight (Hardcover) 4.7 out of 5 stars (25) $16.47
	7% buy Lose the Weight Caused by Antidepressants: Get YOU Back Again 3.6 out of 5 stars (7) $9.85
	6% buy Secrets of Serotonin, Revised Edition: The Natural Hormone That Curbs Food and Alcohol Cravings, Reduces Pain, and Elevates Your Mood (Lynn Sonberg Books) 4.3 out of 5 stars (6) $11.16
	4% buy 5-HTP: The Natural Way to Overcome Depression, Obesity, and Insomnia 4.3 out of 5 stars (28) $10.88

Explore similar items

---

Tags Customers Associate with This Product  (What's this?) Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people. Check the boxes next to the tags you consider relevant or enter your own tags in the field below.  diet(2) anxiety(1) carbohydrates(1) depression(1) gluten free(1) low-fat(1) mental health(1) serotonin(1) unhealthy(1) weight gain(1) weight loss(1) See all 16 tags... Your tags: Add your first tag

Search Products Tagged with   See most popular tags

---

 

Customer Reviews

25 Reviews 5 star:  (21) 4 star:  (1) 3 star:  (3) 2 star:    (0) 1 star:    (0)           Average Customer Review 4.7 out of 5 stars (25 customer reviews)		Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews 108 of 108 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Finally a diet that works for medication-induced weight gain!, February 11, 2007 By  M. Franklin (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    In 1998 I weighed 135 pounds, and struggled with anxiety and bipolar disorder. 2 doctors and several medications later, I am now symptom free, but found my weight often flucuating to as high as 225 - not good for a woman 5'6". The medications that have changed my life for the better, have wrecked my self image. I have tried everything - The Zone, Atkins, Weight Watchers (I gained every week at the meeting), Jenny Craig, 3 personal trainers, 2 nutritionists, and a hospital that told me that because of the medications I take there was nothing they could do for me. My last nutritionist was kind enough to tell me that I needed to eat Slim-Fast 2x a day, and a small dinner for the rest of my life, and work out 60 minutes a day at a minimum. She also indicated that I might be able to take off 15-20 pounds, but probably not all of the weight. I don't know if my situation is familiar to anyone out there, but I wanted to post to let you know that for the first time I have NO carb cravings. That has been my biggest problem. That and the fact that I am so tired from the medications that I just find it hard to get motivated to workout. I bought this book thinking that it wouldn't work - nothing ever has. Then I read the study online, and I figured, "what do I have to lose?" Apparently 4 pounds the first week, and 3 pounds the second week on the diet. I have also dropped my calories to 1400 a day (from about 2500), and am now working out 30 minutes a day because I finally have the energy! I was hungry the first 4 days, and now I find myself realizing that I forgot to eat. The premise is simple: 3 meals and 2-3 snacks. Snacks are all carbs to release serotonin, which helps make you feel full so you aren't as hungry when meal time comes. Breakfast is protein & carbs (1 egg and 2 pieces of toast), lunch is protein and vegetables (chefs salad), and dinner is carbs and vegetables (baked potato or rice or pasta with a salad or raw or cooked veggies). Snack can be lowfat cereal, crackers, biscotti - tons of options. Everything is broken down into easy to reference charts with measurements. No calorie counting is really required. Honestly, it was so easy I thought I was missing something. Plenty of recipes come in the book, but you can also adapt your own. If you are suffering from medication-induced weight gain, I recommend giving the Serotonin Power Diet a try. 35 of 36 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars This diet has worked perfectly for me for 10 years, January 7, 2007 By  William Joseph (NY,NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    review In 1996 I discovered Dr. Wurtman's "Managing Your Mind and Moods through Foods" . I had experimented with almost every popular get well feel good diet and method in a lifelong quest to counter family genes that included diabetes, obesity, and severe bi polar episodes.......Following Dr. Wurtman's suggestions changed my life. It is ten years and I can safely say, Dr. Wurtman has discovered the way we humans can control our appetites and moods...and sleep.......At the core is brain chemistry, self regulated by snacks! Her most recent book, "The Serotonin Power Diet" offers clear and practical and effective ways to manage yourself in very healthy ways......This book should be required reading for anyone embarking on fad diets or who are considering medication for their health or mood problems. William K. Joseph 46 of 50 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Why Should You Know About Serotonin?, January 22, 2007 By  Laura Turner "Author, Editor" (New York, USA) - See all my reviews If you you are anything like me, you love carbs. With that in mind - what could be better than having a delightful snack consisting of Biscotti, granola bars or popcorn - and actually have them help you lose weight? No, I'm not kidding. The Serotonin Power Diet is designed to teach you about healthy eating - including "timing" your carbohydrate snacks so they can work for, not against, you and your weight. Here's why. Longtime friends, Dr. Judith J. Wurtman and Dr. Nina Frusztajer Marquis, made a fascinating discovery. Through years of laboratory research at MIT, clinical studies in weight loss and private practice, they noticed, most people - especially women - gained large amounts of weight after taking antidepressants and mood stabilizing drugs. Their passion for understanding the brain's role in controlling appetite led them to locate the nucleus of "emotional triggers" that cause weight gain. Turns out the neurotransmitter, serotonin, (or lack thereof) is one of the most important variables in both weight gain and depression, according to their findings. What exactly is serotonin? In laymen's terms: It's the chemical that gives your brain and your body a happy satisfied feeling. It also, according to authors Wurtman and Marquis, is the "switch that turns off your appetite." Imagine it - a switch that puts you in control of your weight loss! How to give your brain the serotonin boost it needs? Eating a timed carbohydrate snack before each meal. It's music to this carb-lovers ears! Authors Wurtman and Marquis remind us that sure we will lose weight quickly on any of the new fancy low-carbohydrate diets, however, most of that weight is water. Once the water has been removed, the body will seek to metabolize precious muscle for fuel. High protein diets also deprive our bodies of the feel good mood elevator serotonin - resulting in both both depression and carbohydrate cravings. This can lead to unhealthy overeating. Authors Wurtman and Marquis do give us the solution, yet be advised - it is not a quick fix. Their Serotonin Power Diet is a 12-week weight loss initiation program, one that will help you lose 1-2 pounds each week without sacrificing muscle. In fact you will be building muscle which, in turn, burns lots of calories and fat - even at rest. Their program is designed to help you feel great and keep the weight off forever - It's a lifestyle. In my opinion "lifestyle change" is what is missing in most of the quick fix diet programs out there. In my mind - it needs to be recognized that to change patterns and to live healthy is a lifestyle. The Serotonin Power Diet follows this principle. It shows you that you can eat and lose weight without need for depravation, meal skipping or dangerous high-protein diets. The three phase approach it offers, will help you to create a healthy new lifestyle. Too, once you've lost the weight, authors Wurtman and Marquis take you into a maintenance phase that helps you keep your new body for good! What's more, authors Wurtman and Marquis understand that healthy weight loss doesn't happen in a vacuum. You will need to exercise! They understand that weight loss and exercise work in tandem to achieve lifestyle goals. And to stay healthy, you will need to work an exercise routine into your weekly program. For this reader, The Serotonin Power Diet is a wellspring of healthy cooking ideas and delicious recipes. It can help you work toward finding your bodies' natural instincts and using the power of your mind to work for you. The Serotonin Power Diet will be even more effective for those who have: -Tried low carb dieting and found themselves heavier than they were before they started -Are looking for a lifestyle program that will help them lose weight in a healthy way and be happy about it -Been using antidepressants and found that they've gained weight even though they were naturally slim before The three best things about The Serotonin Power Diet in my opinion are: One: This book is helpful for the scores of people who have found themselves on antidepressants and have gained weight as a result. Authors Wurtman and Marquis show us how to take control over our own minds and change the way we think, as well as describe an eating program that supports a positive thought process. Two: There is a significant portion of the book dedicated to overcoming the "excuses" associated with exercise and proper eating programs. The Serotonin Power Diet focuses on helping its reader overcome the psychological roadblocks to healthy eating and lifestyle changes. My how we sabotage ourselves before we've even begun! This book helps you to overcome the excuses your critical mind conjures up and gets you right down to the business of first losing weight - then maintaining your new slim and fit figure for life. Three: I absolutely love that authors of The Serotonin Power Diet discuss and devote a significant portion of the book to exercise and creating an exercise plan in conjunction with healthy eating. They recommend just 30 minutes each day! There is simply no better way to get healthy and stay slender that I know of. It surprises me that very few of the latest and greatest programs marry exercise with weight loss - thank you Drs. Wurtman and Marquis. A Final Note: The Serotonin Power Diet is a must for anyone looking to lose weight and keep it off. Simply by reading this book you are giving yourself a great education about the body and will have all the tools you need to get off the "dieting" treadmill. It is a roadmap showing you both where you need to go and how to get there. And once you have arrived, you'll simply enjoy the new view.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 3.0 out of 5 stars serotonin diet the usual diet book stuff on what to eat and why. explains how brain chemicals are important in feeling hungry. gives food selections for weight loss. Published 2 days ago by Fred J. Apel 5.0 out of 5 stars Saved My Life It's only been 3 days, so maybe I am being premature, but thus far this book has saved my life. Read more Published 5 months ago by Book Bag 5.0 out of 5 stars A Diet NOT to Dread In the late 1960s while still in high school, I followed the Weight Watchers diet and remained slim through my early 40s. Read more Published 5 months ago by Harry I. Shuman 4.0 out of 5 stars Seretonin Power Diet Its a very easy read. It doesn't have strange items you have to eat. I am trying this diet! Published 7 months ago by Melissa L. Sperling 3.0 out of 5 stars CARB FRIENDLY GOOD SCIENCE IN THIS BOOK BUT IF YOU HAVE FOUND YOURSELF TO BE CARB HYPERSENSITIVE, PROBABLY NOT A GOOD DIET FOR YOU. Published 11 months ago by MONICA ANDERSON 5.0 out of 5 stars Antidepressant Weight Gain Reversal Diet I've lost 38 lbs. since I started this diet about a year ago. I hope to lose about 50 more. For years I tried execise and diets to lose but nothing helped me lose much. Read more Published 13 months ago by A Reviewer 5.0 out of 5 stars Binge Be Gone! I ran across the Serotonin Diet recently in a magazine article. The magazine gave a Cliff's Note version of the "pure carb" snacking concept. Read more Published 21 months ago by R. Wells 5.0 out of 5 stars It works! This is fabulous. I find myself feeling much healthier by following the simple steps and regulated snacking. Read more Published on September 20, 2007 by G. Rotz 5.0 out of 5 stars question - help....??? I do not understand...I thought when you go on an anti-depressant it was suppose to help balance your unbalanced hormones and chemicals? Read more Published on September 3, 2007 by booklover 5.0 out of 5 stars The Serotonin Power Diet We've all done it- eating a whole bag of potato chips or more cookies than we'd like to admit when trying to deal with stress, anxiety, fatigue, or sadness. Read more Published on July 18, 2007 by Tami Brady Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

---

Customer Discussions

This product's forum Discussion Replies Latest Post Boosting Serotonin question 0 April 2009 Is this book for me? 1 October 2008 › See all 2 discussions...   [Start the discussion] Start a new discussion Topic: First post: Receive e-mail when new posts are made Prompts for sign-in   Guidelines Active discussions in related forums Discussion Replies Latest Post health How the Swine Flu Vaccine Will Become Mandatory and Why Most Citizens Will Take It. 275 54 seconds ago health Is it dangerous to drink milk on a daily basis with every meal 9 times a day? 3 13 minutes ago weight loss What Are Your Criticisms Of The Low-Carb Lifestyle? 1211 7 hours ago weight loss Looking for effective workout dvds. for knee and lower back problems. 5 4 days ago depression Entangled in Darkness by Lindsey Webster 2 7 days ago diet Chocolate & Pumpkin Pie with No Fat, No Sugar? Yes! 20 8 days ago diet High ferritin levels alone? 5 14 days ago depression Long term depression 32 17 days ago Search Customer Discussions Only search this product's forum

The Diet community Latest activity 1 hour ago 5,814 customers have contributed 2,973 products, 342 lists & guides and more... › Explore the community The Weight Loss community Latest activity 1 hour ago 6,677 customers have contributed 3,355 products, 139 discussions and more... › Explore the community The Depression community Latest activity 7 hours ago 4,498 customers have contributed 2,477 products, 260 lists & guides and more... › Explore the community Related forums depression (12 discussions) diet (22 discussions) health (712 discussions) weight loss (139 discussions) Explore more › See all Customer Communities › Your communities

---

Listmania!

Boring books: A list by Waqas Ahmed   Best Books on Serotonin Management: A list by Rich Price "Author: Glycemic Matrix Guide to Low GI and GL Eating"   Brain Nutrition: A list by Go-Reviews.com Create a Listmania! list

Search Listmania!

---

So You'd Like to...

Create a guide

Search Guides

---

Product Information from the Amapedia Community

Beta (What's this?)

Be the first person to add an article about this item at Amapedia.com.

› See featured Amapedia.com articles

---

Look for Similar Items by Category

• Books > Health, Mind & Body > Diets & Weight Loss > Diets > Weight Loss
• Books > Health, Mind & Body > Nutrition

---

Look for Similar Items by Subject

Search Books by subject:
Nutrition And Diet
Health & Fitness
Diet / Health / Fitness
Diet/Nutrition
Diets - Weight Loss
Health & Fitness / Diets
Weight Loss
Diets - General
Complex carbohydrate diet
Physiological effect
Reducing diets
Serotonin


i.e., each book must be in subject 1 AND subject 2 AND ...

Ad feedback

 

Feedback If you need help or have a question for Customer Service, contact us.  Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images? Is there any other feedback you would like to provide? Your comments can help make our site better for everyone. Please note that we are unable to respond directly to all feedback submitted via this form, but we'll ask you to sign in so we can contact you if needed.

Your Recent History

 (What's this?)

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.

› View and edit your browsing history

Get to Know Us Careers Investor Relations Press Releases Amazon and Our Planet Make Money with Us Sell on Amazon Join Associates Self-publish with Us › See all Let Us Help You Shipping Rates & Policies Amazon Prime Returns Help

Canada | China | France | Germany | Japan | United Kingdom  And don't forget: Amazon Windowshop | AmazonWireless | Askville | Audible | DPReview | Endless | IMDb | Shopbop | SoundUnwound | Warehouse Deals by Amazon | Zappos Conditions of Use | Privacy Notice  © 1996-2009, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates

Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Rodale Books (December 12, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1594863466
• ISBN-13: 978-1594863462
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #33,080 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

108 of 108 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally a diet that works for medication-induced weight gain!, February 11, 2007

By	M. Franklin (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

In 1998 I weighed 135 pounds, and struggled with anxiety and bipolar disorder. 2 doctors and several medications later, I am now symptom free, but found my weight often flucuating to as high as 225 - not good for a woman 5'6". The medications that have changed my life for the better, have wrecked my self image. I have tried everything - The Zone, Atkins, Weight Watchers (I gained every week at the meeting), Jenny Craig, 3 personal trainers, 2 nutritionists, and a hospital that told me that because of the medications I take there was nothing they could do for me. My last nutritionist was kind enough to tell me that I needed to eat Slim-Fast 2x a day, and a small dinner for the rest of my life, and work out 60 minutes a day at a minimum. She also indicated that I might be able to take off 15-20 pounds, but probably not all of the weight.

I don't know if my situation is familiar to anyone out there, but I wanted to post to let you know that for the first time I have NO carb cravings. That has been my biggest problem. That and the fact that I am so tired from the medications that I just find it hard to get motivated to workout.

I bought this book thinking that it wouldn't work - nothing ever has. Then I read the study online, and I figured, "what do I have to lose?" Apparently 4 pounds the first week, and 3 pounds the second week on the diet. I have also dropped my calories to 1400 a day (from about 2500), and am now working out 30 minutes a day because I finally have the energy! I was hungry the first 4 days, and now I find myself realizing that I forgot to eat.

The premise is simple: 3 meals and 2-3 snacks. Snacks are all carbs to release serotonin, which helps make you feel full so you aren't as hungry when meal time comes. Breakfast is protein & carbs (1 egg and 2 pieces of toast), lunch is protein and vegetables (chefs salad), and dinner is carbs and vegetables (baked potato or rice or pasta with a salad or raw or cooked veggies). Snack can be lowfat cereal, crackers, biscotti - tons of options. Everything is broken down into easy to reference charts with measurements. No calorie counting is really required. Honestly, it was so easy I thought I was missing something. Plenty of recipes come in the book, but you can also adapt your own.

If you are suffering from medication-induced weight gain, I recommend giving the Serotonin Power Diet a try.

35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This diet has worked perfectly for me for 10 years, January 7, 2007

By	William Joseph (NY,NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

review

In 1996 I discovered Dr. Wurtman's "Managing Your Mind and Moods through Foods" . I had experimented with almost every popular get well feel good diet and method in a lifelong quest to counter family genes that included diabetes, obesity, and severe bi polar episodes.......Following Dr. Wurtman's suggestions changed my life. It is ten years and I can safely say, Dr. Wurtman has discovered the way we humans can control our appetites and moods...and sleep.......At the core is brain chemistry, self regulated by snacks! Her most recent book, "The Serotonin Power Diet" offers clear and practical and effective ways to manage yourself in very healthy ways......This book should be required reading for anyone embarking on fad diets or who are considering medication for their health or mood problems. William K. Joseph

46 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Why Should You Know About Serotonin?, January 22, 2007

By	Laura Turner "Author, Editor" (New York, USA) - See all my reviews

If you you are anything like me, you love carbs. With that in mind - what could be better than having a delightful snack consisting of Biscotti, granola bars or popcorn - and actually have them help you lose weight? No, I'm not kidding. The Serotonin Power Diet is designed to teach you about healthy eating - including "timing" your carbohydrate snacks so they can work for, not against, you and your weight. Here's why.

Longtime friends, Dr. Judith J. Wurtman and Dr. Nina Frusztajer Marquis, made a fascinating discovery. Through years of laboratory research at MIT, clinical studies in weight loss and private practice, they noticed, most people - especially women - gained large amounts of weight after taking antidepressants and mood stabilizing drugs. Their passion for understanding the brain's role in controlling appetite led them to locate the nucleus of "emotional triggers" that cause weight gain. Turns out the neurotransmitter, serotonin, (or lack thereof) is one of the most important variables in both weight gain and depression, according to their findings.

What exactly is serotonin? In laymen's terms: It's the chemical that gives your brain and your body a happy satisfied feeling. It also, according to authors Wurtman and Marquis, is the "switch that turns off your appetite." Imagine it - a switch that puts you in control of your weight loss! How to give your brain the serotonin boost it needs? Eating a timed carbohydrate snack before each meal. It's music to this carb-lovers ears!

Authors Wurtman and Marquis remind us that sure we will lose weight quickly on any of the new fancy low-carbohydrate diets, however, most of that weight is water. Once the water has been removed, the body will seek to metabolize precious muscle for fuel. High protein diets also deprive our bodies of the feel good mood elevator serotonin - resulting in both both depression and carbohydrate cravings. This can lead to unhealthy overeating. Authors Wurtman and Marquis do give us the solution, yet be advised - it is not a quick fix. Their Serotonin Power Diet is a 12-week weight loss initiation program, one that will help you lose 1-2 pounds each week without sacrificing muscle. In fact you will be building muscle which, in turn, burns lots of calories and fat - even at rest. Their program is designed to help you feel great and keep the weight off forever - It's a lifestyle.

In my opinion "lifestyle change" is what is missing in most of the quick fix diet programs out there. In my mind - it needs to be recognized that to change patterns and to live healthy is a lifestyle. The Serotonin Power Diet follows this principle. It shows you that you can eat and lose weight without need for depravation, meal skipping or dangerous high-protein diets. The three phase approach it offers, will help you to create a healthy new lifestyle. Too, once you've lost the weight, authors Wurtman and Marquis take you into a maintenance phase that helps you keep your new body for good!

What's more, authors Wurtman and Marquis understand that healthy weight loss doesn't happen in a vacuum. You will need to exercise! They understand that weight loss and exercise work in tandem to achieve lifestyle goals. And to stay healthy, you will need to work an exercise routine into your weekly program. For this reader, The Serotonin Power Diet is a wellspring of healthy cooking ideas and delicious recipes. It can help you work toward finding your bodies' natural instincts and using the power of your mind to work for you.

The Serotonin Power Diet will be even more effective for those who have:
-Tried low carb dieting and found themselves heavier than they were before they started
-Are looking for a lifestyle program that will help them lose weight in a healthy way and be happy about it
-Been using antidepressants and found that they've gained weight even though they were naturally slim before

The three best things about The Serotonin Power Diet in my opinion are:

One: This book is helpful for the scores of people who have found themselves on antidepressants and have gained weight as a result. Authors Wurtman and Marquis show us how to take control over our own minds and change the way we think, as well as describe an eating program that supports a positive thought process.

Two: There is a significant portion of the book dedicated to overcoming the "excuses" associated with exercise and proper eating programs. The Serotonin Power Diet focuses on helping its reader overcome the psychological roadblocks to healthy eating and lifestyle changes. My how we sabotage ourselves before we've even begun! This book helps you to overcome the excuses your critical mind conjures up and gets you right down to the business of first losing weight - then maintaining your new slim and fit figure for life.

Three: I absolutely love that authors of The Serotonin Power Diet discuss and devote a significant portion of the book to exercise and creating an exercise plan in conjunction with healthy eating. They recommend just 30 minutes each day! There is simply no better way to get healthy and stay slender that I know of. It surprises me that very few of the latest and greatest programs marry exercise with weight loss - thank you Drs. Wurtman and Marquis.


A Final Note: The Serotonin Power Diet is a must for anyone looking to lose weight and keep it off. Simply by reading this book you are giving yourself a great education about the body and will have all the tools you need to get off the "dieting" treadmill. It is a roadmap showing you both where you need to go and how to get there. And once you have arrived, you'll simply enjoy the new view.