Comments on: Eat This Not That! 2010: The No-Diet Weight Loss Solution http://howtolooseweightfasts.com/health-and-fitness/eat-this-not-that-2010-the-no-diet-weight-loss-solution/ Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:05:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Winston Koh http://howtolooseweightfasts.com/health-and-fitness/eat-this-not-that-2010-the-no-diet-weight-loss-solution/comment-page-1/#comment-3211 Winston Koh Sun, 31 Jan 2010 10:28:50 +0000 http://howtolooseweightfasts.com/eat-this-not-that-2010-the-no-diet-weight-loss-solution/#comment-3211 This is one of those rare books that you don't just read it and put it onto the shelf but keeping it by your side at all times. It is a beautifully designed, fully colored illustrated book with loads of useful information along with insightful comparisons of different food alternatives. Buying this book is the best personal investment for oneself that is sure to pay handsome dividends for years to come. I have the earlier edition but I think this most recent edition has enough new material and "explosive" insights of our current supermarket offerings to worth a new purchase. I totally agree with the authors that the cause of obesity is not that we have too much food, but because of us not having enough "real" food. We have been fed through decades of artificial, chemically processed food addictive, cleansed by a slew of man-made ingredients that even FDA can't keep track of. We have forgotten what real natural food tastes like. After reading this book, I am now wary of those purely marketing terms that can be outright deceiving like "all-natural", "multi-grain', '0 trans-fat" etc. They are mainly perceived as "healthy" food but in reality they are far from it! With our obesity rate rising as fast as our national deficit, we really have to educate ourselves on the food that we take to gain control on our overall health-being. The authors have shown us that we could have equally satisfying meals with much less calories if we are educated on which food alternatives to go for. I applaud the initiatives that NY, CA are taking to mandate food chain restaurants to publish calories alongside their menu. It is a necessary step towards the right direction. The secret formula to weight loss is really that simple. Fat Gain/Loss = Calories In - Calories Out. However it is by no means easy to figure out how to eat right. There is a multi-billion dollar food industry trying to sway us to the other direction. But this book will make a difference to all of us by helping us make important life-altering healthy choices. I know it will because it already make a difference to mine. Rating: 5 / 5 This is one of those rare books that you don’t just read it and put it onto the shelf but keeping it by your side at all times. It is a beautifully designed, fully colored illustrated book with loads of useful information along with insightful comparisons of different food alternatives. Buying this book is the best personal investment for oneself that is sure to pay handsome dividends for years to come. I have the earlier edition but I think this most recent edition has enough new material and “explosive” insights of our current supermarket offerings to worth a new purchase.

I totally agree with the authors that the cause of obesity is not that we have too much food, but because of us not having enough “real” food. We have been fed through decades of artificial, chemically processed food addictive, cleansed by a slew of man-made ingredients that even FDA can’t keep track of. We have forgotten what real natural food tastes like. After reading this book, I am now wary of those purely marketing terms that can be outright deceiving like “all-natural”, “multi-grain’, ‘0 trans-fat” etc. They are mainly perceived as “healthy” food but in reality they are far from it! With our obesity rate rising as fast as our national deficit, we really have to educate ourselves on the food that we take to gain control on our overall health-being. The authors have shown us that we could have equally satisfying meals with much less calories if we are educated on which food alternatives to go for. I applaud the initiatives that NY, CA are taking to mandate food chain restaurants to publish calories alongside their menu. It is a necessary step towards the right direction.

The secret formula to weight loss is really that simple. Fat Gain/Loss = Calories In – Calories Out. However it is by no means easy to figure out how to eat right. There is a multi-billion dollar food industry trying to sway us to the other direction. But this book will make a difference to all of us by helping us make important life-altering healthy choices. I know it will because it already make a difference to mine.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: Mary A. Phillips http://howtolooseweightfasts.com/health-and-fitness/eat-this-not-that-2010-the-no-diet-weight-loss-solution/comment-page-1/#comment-3210 Mary A. Phillips Sun, 31 Jan 2010 09:26:44 +0000 http://howtolooseweightfasts.com/eat-this-not-that-2010-the-no-diet-weight-loss-solution/#comment-3210 This practical, simple guide will help you eat healthier, not just lose weight. I love the way it's organized with product information for both grocery items, fresh food, and restaurant food. The best of / worst of section will surprise most people. My husband is anti-dieting but has kept this book on our dining room table for reference since we received it - probably the most looked at "stay healthy" book we have in our house now. Even personally as a vegetarian, I've found really good information in it that helps me make smart choices at the grocery store and in restaurants. Rating: 5 / 5 This practical, simple guide will help you eat healthier, not just lose weight. I love the way it’s organized with product information for both grocery items, fresh food, and restaurant food. The best of / worst of section will surprise most people. My husband is anti-dieting but has kept this book on our dining room table for reference since we received it – probably the most looked at “stay healthy” book we have in our house now. Even personally as a vegetarian, I’ve found really good information in it that helps me make smart choices at the grocery store and in restaurants.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: T. Bruce http://howtolooseweightfasts.com/health-and-fitness/eat-this-not-that-2010-the-no-diet-weight-loss-solution/comment-page-1/#comment-3209 T. Bruce Sun, 31 Jan 2010 07:05:40 +0000 http://howtolooseweightfasts.com/eat-this-not-that-2010-the-no-diet-weight-loss-solution/#comment-3209 A great little book, packed with tons of insider info. on restaurants as well as food products. Every page gives you great tips on substituting healthier options - the author has considered not only calories but also fat and sodium content so while sometimes you don't save a lot of calories, you can still be amazed by the amount of sodium you can save. The restaurant information alone will blow your mind. The only drawback is that quite a few family restaurants in the Northeast are missing (such as Friendly's). Here's hoping they make it into the 2011 edition! Rating: 5 / 5 A great little book, packed with tons of insider info. on restaurants as well as food products. Every page gives you great tips on substituting healthier options – the author has considered not only calories but also fat and sodium content so while sometimes you don’t save a lot of calories, you can still be amazed by the amount of sodium you can save. The restaurant information alone will blow your mind. The only drawback is that quite a few family restaurants in the Northeast are missing (such as Friendly’s). Here’s hoping they make it into the 2011 edition!
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: E. Klune http://howtolooseweightfasts.com/health-and-fitness/eat-this-not-that-2010-the-no-diet-weight-loss-solution/comment-page-1/#comment-3208 E. Klune Sun, 31 Jan 2010 06:44:34 +0000 http://howtolooseweightfasts.com/eat-this-not-that-2010-the-no-diet-weight-loss-solution/#comment-3208 There was little helpful information for me in the Eat This, Not That book I purchased. I am, as most people I know are, self-educated (books and some news) about what to eat, and what not to eat due to wanting to control my weight and health. The recommendations in this line of books is targeted to to processed food ppl. I should have reviewed the reviews I read before buying in more detail. I was totally unhelped. In fact, I read through it debating the decision factors cited and arguing against them in my mind. Many reasons for choosing did not mention vital OTHER issues nor were the comparisons consistent in promoting healthy eating decisions. This is purely a brand choosing tool with some nutritionist info, which helps you buy processed food items for the most part, which none of us should be eating much of. If you want to be educated and wow'd, buy Julia Ross' books (Diet Cure & Mood Cure) or In Defense of Food by Michael Pullen (sp?). Rating: 1 / 5 There was little helpful information for me in the Eat This, Not That book I purchased. I am, as most people I know are, self-educated (books and some news) about what to eat, and what not to eat due to wanting to control my weight and health.

The recommendations in this line of books is targeted to to processed food ppl. I should have reviewed the reviews I read before buying in more detail. I was totally unhelped.

In fact, I read through it debating the decision factors cited and arguing against them in my mind. Many reasons for choosing did not mention vital OTHER issues nor were the comparisons consistent in promoting healthy eating decisions.

This is purely a brand choosing tool with some nutritionist info, which helps you buy processed food items for the most part, which none of us should be eating much of.

If you want to be educated and wow’d, buy Julia Ross’ books (Diet Cure & Mood Cure) or In Defense of Food by Michael Pullen (sp?).
Rating: 1 / 5

]]> By: jess http://howtolooseweightfasts.com/health-and-fitness/eat-this-not-that-2010-the-no-diet-weight-loss-solution/comment-page-1/#comment-3207 jess Sun, 31 Jan 2010 04:54:38 +0000 http://howtolooseweightfasts.com/eat-this-not-that-2010-the-no-diet-weight-loss-solution/#comment-3207 I recieved this product brand new with a shiny cover even though I paid half off. No complaints. Rating: 5 / 5 I recieved this product brand new with a shiny cover even though I paid half off. No complaints.
Rating: 5 / 5

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