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Fire Up Your Metabolism: 9 Proven Principles for Burning Fat and Losing Weight Forever (Paperback)

by Lyssie Lakatos (Author), Tammy Lakatos Shames (Author) "Dieters today are frustrated and discouraged..." (more)
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Laura Allen actress The Lakatoses have convinced me that with very small, simple changes, I can transform my body....This book alone was enough to jump-start my metabolism! -- Review

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Lisa Lelasauthor of Simple Steps: 10 Weeks to Getting Control of Your LifeFire Up Your Metabolism is packed with wonderfully useful tips. Lyssie and Tammy Lakatos also offer something unique and fascinating with their "twin trial" testing of everything from low carbohydrate dieting to sleep deprivation.

Laura AllenactressThe Lakatoses have convinced me that with very small, simple changes, I can transform my body....This book alone was enough to jump-start my metabolism!

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Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Fireside (February 3, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0743245482
ISBN-13: 978-0743245487
Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.6 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars This is the Bible for Weight Loss, February 26, 2004

By	PS3LESS (Over There, NY) - See all my reviews

After ten years of struggling with weight loss I felt that my body and mind went through enough torment. I have used all of the approaches including - Atkins , Weight Watchers, The Zone Diet, LA Weight Loss, Jenny Craig, Trim Spa, and many of the so called "fad diets". Each and every time I was not only disapointed, but I was left extremely hungry. What does a starving person do? They eat and eat and eat. I was told to check out Fire Up Your Metabolism from a friend, and I decided to try to learn its disciplines.

Let me say that I am extremelly impressed by the Latakos twins thorough relation of increasing my metabolism to shed the weight that has been so hard to lose. This book is incredible and I feel that it has set me up to finally succeed. It explains the way the body works to fully capitalize on increasing the amount of calories I burn throughout the day.

I totally recommend this book to only people that are serious not only about losing weight, but to educate themselves so they can participate in a healthy lifestyle forever. This is the best twelve dollars I have spent in 2004. My appreciation and thanks go out to the authors.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting book, very different approach but similar recommendations compared to other books, July 6, 2006

By	Amalfi Coast Girl (Mid-Atlantic, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

If you are struggling to lose weight this book takes a very interesting approach. The authors are twins and they use themselves as human guinea pigs to show the reader what difference their recommendations will make on the human body. From a scientific perspective I found this approach to be fascinating.

The book is subdivided as follows:
1. Get Ready, Get Set, Get Fired Up
2. Mixing Nutrients to Maximize Metabolism
3. Choosing Carbohydrates Carefully
4. Power Proteins versus Problem Proteins
5. Favoring Fabulous Fats
6. Banishing Breakfast, Beware
7. Missing Meals: Misdemeanor or Manslaughter
8. Where there is a Will there is Water
9. Sleep Satiated versus Sleep Starved
10. Fidgeting, Frolicking and Keeping Fit
11. Muscles Make Magic
12. Sample Daily Menus

The authors provide sound nutritional and exercise advice for those that are motivated to get themselves into better shape. I do not find the authors advice to be overly difficult to follow, but I might be in the minority. I recently switched to a mostly vegan lifestyle for health reasons. It is amazing what all of us can do or accomplish when we are properly motivated.

I have summarized my observations regarding the books content below.

Pros:
1. Sound recommendations that all of us have read before backed up by personal experience
2. Easy to read and understand
3. Detail adequate for the general audience
4. Provides exercises for both the home and the gym
5. Specific recommendations in terms of food consumption
6. Target Heart rate given for optimum exercise efficiency

Cons:
1. I would have liked to see pictures or drawing for the exercises so that people knew that they were performing the exercises correctly.
2. I would also have liked to see a summary of their recommendations
3. Cutesy chapter titles are annoying

Overall, I feel the authors did a credible job covering the topic of health from a nutrition and exercise standpoint. If you are ready to make some changes to your life, and are looking for a kick to get you started this might just be the book for you.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book Out There, October 23, 2005

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Listen, we all know the basics...eat less, exercise more...BUT this book tells you how to do this simply and compactly. The book is worth the money for the tips alone but it also offers great lists showing what a real portion is (something we all need to be reminded of), what foods you should have all the time, some occasionally and some rarely. They don't cut any food out of your diet, just explain to you how often you should eat it. Wonderful book for those of you who aren't looking for that miracle, wonder diet and just looking for something that makes sense. My husband and I now tell people we are on a new "food program" not a diet. We are losing without being hungry or frustrated and losing at a responsible rate.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Trainers in a Book
In the introduction there is a quiz which reveals if your metabolism is slowing. Your score is an indicator on how many percentage points you should follow in the book. Read more

Published on November 13, 2006 by lean_bot

5.0 out of 5 stars the very Best information by qualified nutritionists!!!
I can honestly say that this book has finally given me an END to the search for the correct diet and exercise and metabolism information. Read more

Published on September 4, 2005 by Mary S. Folse

1.0 out of 5 stars it sucks
A really disliked this book. I only lost 5 pounds in a month! Yes, I was following the procedure. Just keep this in mind when looking for this book.

Published on October 21, 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book- So Easy to Read!
I bought this book 2 weeks ago and I love it.It was very easy to understand.I am an identical twin too so I thought it was cool. Read more

Published on July 7, 2004 by hzcamacho

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book
"Fire Up Your Metabolism" is an EXCELLENT book for anyone who wants to lose weight in a healthy manner and keep the pounds off. Read more

Published on June 1, 2004 by Tracy

5.0 out of 5 stars These principles really work!
The hints and myth busters in this book are excellent. The authors write in a reader-friendly way that encourages skeptics to try. Read more

Published on May 31, 2004 by a believer

5.0 out of 5 stars It's amazing -- it works!!
I read with enthusiasm this guide to sensible eating. I can't believe how much weight I've lost, how I am not hungry and am truly encouraged and inspired to continue along this... Read more

Published on May 31, 2004 by Anne Rubinstein

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!!
I love this practical book! I can eat healthy carbs and lose so much weight! I just started and have already lost 10 pounds!!

Published on May 30, 2004

1.0 out of 5 stars Didn't Work for Me
I tried this plan and promptly gained three pounds!! This diet has a heavy emphasis on carbs, which is the kiss of death for someone like me who is carb sensitive. Read more

Published on May 17, 2004

3.0 out of 5 stars Just the Facts please
While the factual portions of this book are valuable, it could have been 50 pages long and consolidated the tables into one spreadsheet. Read more

Published on May 5, 2004 by Stephen J. Morris

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