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The Rapid Fat Loss Handbook: A Scientific Approach to Crash Dieting (Spiral-bound)

by Lyle McDonald (Author)

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In an ideal world, everyone would take a long-term approach to dieting, trying to lose weight/fat gradually. They’d make small changes to their eating habits, activity patterns, or both. But we don’t live in an ideal world there are situations when that simply won’t work. Or where people simply aren’t willing to be patient. Maybe they need to drop weight fast for a special event, or they are an athlete or bodybuilder who has to get in shape and is under a time crunch. Maybe they just want the diet over as quickly as possible. Whatever the case, sometimes you need a way to drop both weight and fat quickly to reach your goals. That’s where The Rapid Fat Loss Handbook: A Scientific Approach to Crash Dieting comes in.

About the Author
Lyle McDonald is a full time physiology nerd with an obsession about fat loss. He is the author of "The Ketogenic Diet: A Complete Guide for the Dieter and Practitioner" and "The Ultimate Diet 2.0"

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Spiral-bound: 93 pages
Publisher: Lyle McDonald Publishing (February 2005)
ISBN-10: 0967145643
ISBN-13: 978-0967145648
Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #815,140 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best, July 21, 2005

By	Never_Scared "Never_Scared" (USA) - See all my reviews

Controversial in some forums for his "no nonsense" approach (read: founded in science, not hype) to dieting, Lyle McDonald has written an easy to read and unique diet book. This is NOT "atkins with less calories," but instead a diet based on essential nutrition and when used correctly, lets the dieter drop weight and (more importantly) fat at the fastest possible rate without muscle loss. Most "crash diets" have the biggest problems with lacking necessary nutrients and "rebounding" (gaining the fat back), but this is why the Protein Sparing Modified Fast (PSMF) is best. It requires the essential fats, protein, minerals, and vitamins for health and includes tactics on completing the diet without gaining back the fat. This is my favourite diet book and has been my favourite way to lose fat without sacrificing muscle.

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5.0 out of 5 stars No BS here, July 22, 2005

By	R. Hethcox "Elfling" (Tampa FL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you want a book that babies you through pages of recipes and self-affirmation, you had best look elsewhere. If you want a book that gives you information in plain, no-nonsense terms without being bogged down with drivel, this is for you.

In his characteristic pull-no-punches style, Lyle outlines a quick, fast and very simple PSMF- a protein-sparing modified fast. Don't get this confused with Atkins or the Zone or anything trendy. The idea has been around for a long time; Lyle's book pulls it all together in a comprehensible and comprehensive plan.

The book provides for all ranges of fitness and athletic ability, whether obese or fitness-competitor level. It outlines what to eat, what supplements may or may not be useful, and how to structure workouts on this particular diet.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good for fat old bags too, July 23, 2005

By	Dr. Valerie Lewis - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have been stalled on normal low carb for 2 years. Being what most of you would call OLD (over 60) my metabolism would make a turtle seem lightning fast. So I bought Lyle's book. I liked it because it is written for people to understand easily (even trolls), is easy to follow and makes sense with the science. I have been doing the diet now for about 3-4 weeks and have finally broken my stall and lost about 6 pounds. I can see this as an approach to maintenance as well as one can dip into this diet for a few days as needed and it is easy to tweak for individual needs. You may not agree with everything Lyle says, but hey, it works. Can't argue with that.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent results following Lyle's guidelines
Following the diet as designed by Lyle proved extremely successful. I'm now a believer in Lyle's research and I thank him for publishing this information.

Published 12 months ago by R. Tang

5.0 out of 5 stars From a dietitian
The Rapid Fat Loss Handbook: A Scientific Approach to Crash Dieting
by Lyle McDonald.

Simple and relatively safe crash dieting technique. Read more

Published 23 months ago by Pen Elie

5.0 out of 5 stars Lyle knows
Lyle knows his stuff very very well and he teaches you to! Get this book if you need to lean out really fast and are of higher bodyfat (above 10%) although it is the atkins diet... Read more

Published on May 10, 2007 by Grec77

5.0 out of 5 stars Helped me drop 25 pounds in 1 month!
Lyle knows his stuff. This book not only gave me a short-term diet plan with hard results, but it taught me a lot about nutrition and what my body needs to successfully lose... Read more

Published on February 2, 2007 by M. Lazzarini

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!
This diet works! The book is easy to understand, and the diet is simple to set up. There is also a chapter with helpful information for eating after you're done with the diet.

Published on January 9, 2007 by S. Guse

5.0 out of 5 stars Delivers the goods
Lyle's title says it all. I lost the weight I wanted, and gained new insight into weight maintenance (having been an Atkins guys for several years now). Read more

Published on November 5, 2006 by Kevin R. Speight

5.0 out of 5 stars No Frills, All Results
The title tells it all. If you want to lose fat quickly, then Lyle McDonald will tell you how. And, perhaps more importantly, how to do it in a manner that minimizes muscle loss... Read more

Published on April 25, 2006 by Gregory Mercurio

5.0 out of 5 stars A good read
While the diet itself is nothing new, his approach and science knowledge explaining it are. If you are looking for a glamorous, polished glossy covered book, this isn't for you... Read more

Published on March 22, 2006 by J. Bloch

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Tool In Losing Weight
An extremely well laid out book that details the diet to a "T". The book gives the uses of this diet and the scientific background explained in layman terms. Read more

Published on March 15, 2006 by Red Robin

5.0 out of 5 stars The Rapid Fat Loss Handbook
I am so glad that I purchased "The Rapid Fat Loss Handbook". After years of wishing to be able to see my abs this book helped me to make it a reality. Read more

Published on January 2, 2006 by Mary Ellen

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