I prefer this book and this way of losing weight.
Happy New Years to all of you looking for a way to get and stay fit.
Title: The 17 Day Diet: A Doctor's Plan for Rapid Results
Author: Mike Moreno
Review: Dr. Mike seems like a great guy and his writing is fun and easy to read. I think its great he helps his patient’s get healthy and even goes out on walks with them. But after reading this book I have to say that this is nothing new and amazing. I see this as every other diet out there, the name catches you right off but it’s the same idea. Cut calories by cutting out most carbs and exercise. Yes people there is no magic formula to losing weight it is an equations of food in vs. calories expended. If you eat more then you use in a day you gain weight and if you eat less then you burn in a day you lose weight. Its basic and no matter how they package it, it is that simple. Body confusion may speed things up, but can you keep that up forever? Maybe, maybe not.
This idea of 17 days to lose weight is great, but no different than any other diet. Cut carbs out and eat more lean proteins and vegetable. Exercise 17 minutes a day, or like he likes to say at least two 17 minute sessions is preferable. The more you move the more you burn. Eat according to his plan and Bam the weight comes off, go back to eating like you always have and Bam the weight goes back on.
Yes, you can lose weight following this diet, but you can lose weight following any diet, the secret is to stick with the new eating plan by not going back to your old ways of eating. Your old ways got you where you are, do you like what you see in the mirror? If so then keep eating what you’re eating, if not then cut out the crap and exercise more everyday and in no time you will lose the unwanted weight and feel better. Cutting calories alone will never keep the weight off long, always add exercise.
This book is easy to read, fast and it can give you the much needed kick in the pants if you follow it. Just remember there is no magic cure. Eat less, exercise more and you will lose weight. Twinkies, Doritos and diet sodas, will do you more harm them good. Clean out your cupboards and start eating healthier and in no time the weight will come off.
Publisher: March 15th 2011 by Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing Group
Copyright: 2011
Pages: 256
ISBN: 1451648650
Quick Review: 3 Stars out of 5.
Why I Read it: The publisher was looking for reviewers to host a Blog Tour.
Where I Obtained the Book: Sent from the publisher.
Synopsis: “We’ve all pledged, promised and bullied ourselves to eat better and exercise more, but so many times even the best intentions fall short. I incorporate healthy habits into my work and home life and you can too.” –Dr. Mike Moreno
If you need to shed pounds fast and in a safe, effective, and lasting way, this is the book for you! Unlike many diet programs that starve you down to size, Dr. Mike Moreno’s 17 Day Diet relies on proven methods to help you take weight off and keep it off for good—whether you’ve got 10 pounds to lose or 100. His revolutionary program adjusts your body metabolically so that you burn fat day in and day out. The program is structured around four 17 day cycles:
Accelerate—the rapid weight loss portion that helps flush sugar and fat storage from your system
Activate—the metabolic restart portion with alternating low and high calorie days to help shed body fat
Achieve—this phase is about learning to control portions and introducing new fitness routines
Arrive—a combination of the first three cycles to keep good habits up for good. On weekends, enjoy your favorite foods!
Each cycle changes your calorie count and the food that you’re eating. The variation that Dr. Mike calls ‘body confusion’ keeps your metabolism guessing; this means that you can expect big changes in the first 17 days alone!
This is not a diet that relies on a tiny list of approved foods, grueling exercise routines, or unrealistic calorie counts that leave you hungry and unfulfilled. Moderation and proper portions are key factors in the 17 Day Diet—the trick is to figure out the foods and routines that work best with your real lifestyle. That’s why the book is filled with tips for how to avoid the usual food pitfalls like holidays, eating out, or even just a tempting candy jar. Along with a comprehensive explanation of how each segment works, every phase comes with an extensive list of foods, recipes, and sample meal plans to help make grocery shopping a breeze. Because of the diversity that you are allowed from the very beginning of the program, there is a way to make this diet work with almost any food allergies you might have or what cuisine you’re used to eating.
The 17 Day Diet is a simple plan that gets big, long-lasting results if you stick with it and let Dr. Mike help you along the way. Whether this is your first attempt at dieting or your fiftieth, you must believe that you can do this. What matters now is focusing on your goals, identifying what you need to get there, and taking action to begin the process. Your health and happiness are important, so stand strong, believe in yourself, and let your 17 Day Diet begin now!
Dr. Michael Rafael Moreno, better known as “Dr. Mike,” is a graduate of the University of California at Irvine and Hahnemann Medical School (now Drexel University). Following his residency at Kaiser Permanente in Fontana, California, Dr. Mike moved to San Diego, where he now practices family medicine and sits on the board of the San Diego Chapter of the American Academy of Family Physicians. In 2008, Dr. Mike launched “Walk with Your Doc,” which he participates in every Tuesday and Thursday morning before his workday begins. The program began when Dr. Mike offered to walk with a patient to motivate her to exercise and has since grown into a thriving community Dr. Mike takes pride in being viewed not only as a doctor, but also as a friend and confidant.
Author Biography: Dr. Michael Rafael Moreno, better known as “Dr. Mike,” is a graduate of the University of California at Irvine and Hahnemann Medical School (now Drexel University). Following his residency at Kaiser Permanente in Fontana, California, Dr. Mike moved to San Diego, where he now practices family medicine and sits on the board of the San Diego Chapter of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
In 2008, Dr. Mike launched “Walk with Your Doc,” which he participates in every Tuesday and Thursday morning before his workday begins. The program began when Dr. Mike offered to walk with a patient to motivate her to exercise and has since grown into a thriving community.
Dr. Mike takes pride in being viewed not only as a doctor, but also as a friend and confidant.
“We’ve all pledged, promised and bullied ourselves to eat better and exercise more, but so many times even the best intentions fall short,” Dr. Mike says. “I incorporate healthy habits into my work and home life and you can too.”
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