The 9 Truths about Weight Loss: The No-Tricks, No-Nonsense Plan for Lifelong Weight Control

by Daniel S. Kirschenbaum

Book Overview

Forget fad diets-here's a proven program based on good sense and good scienceHere are just a few of the bewildering pseudoscientific suggestions found in some of the bestselling diet books: abandon starch; eat all the fat you want, but count protein grams; eat dessert, but no fat; never mix proteins and carbohydrates; customize your diet based on your blood type; forget counting calories; seek emotional solutions to your weight issues. Even books...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805063935
• ISBN13: 9780805063936
• Release Date: May 2000
• Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.4" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

The Real Truth

I have been overweight all of my life. I have tried som many different things to lose weight - some extreme, some dangerous and some just plain dangerous. After ten years of searching (I'm only 23), I have found something that actually made me realize what it takes to be successful at weight loss permanently. The author drives home the important point that those who have chronic weight problems are different physiologically than those who are naturally thin. This is definitely not a "diet" book. In order to take th weight off for good, you have to become a weight manager for the rest of your life. At first I resisted this notion, but as I read on I understood that it takes significant lifestyle changes to be successful. To date, I have lost 23 pounds in the space of two and a half months. More importantly than the loss, I have gained the confidence and motivation to continue onto my goal. Finally, someone who will tell you the honest truth about weight loss.

I never thought it was possible....

...but Ive lost 55 pounds since reading this book. Im 44, and had gained weight steadily over the past 20 years, reaching over 250 pounds, and my cholesterol was 267. Im now 195, my cholesterol is 170, and I feel better than I have in years. Prior to this, Ive gone on diets off and on over the years, gaining and losing 15-20 pounds probably 6 or 7 times, but it always came back. I found this book to be clear headed, and right on target. Obviously, losing weight is a battle that needs to be fought every day, and this book laid out the stages a dieter goes through with remarkable insight. I found the tips on how to force myself to excercise every day to be invaluable, such that now, after 5 months, the thought of missing a day bothers me more than getting up at 430 am to do it. The best advice however was the monitoring advice. By writing down EVERYTHING I eat, Im forced to acknowledge "slippage", and that helps me refocus myself. It also gives me a tremendous sense of self accomplishment to be able to look back over time, and see written proof of how far Ive come. Of course the best proof, is that none of my old clothes fit anymore!!Thanks Dr Kirschenbaum!!!

The 9 Truths about Weight Loss

Since the birth of my second child (three years ago), I have been unable to lose the last 15 pounds of excess weight. I've watched my friends try every fad diet out there - especially high protein - losing weight initially only to gain it back. I have steadfastly refused to alter my diet in any way that I know I can't maintain for life, convinced I can do it the right way -- through diet and exercise.The 9 Truths about Weight Loss gave me just the extra support I needed to stick with it. I am ready to take on the "athletic challenge" necessary to obtain the lifelong weight loss I'm seeking. I now strength train three times per week, walk and ride my bike and do yoga. Never a true exercisor, I am now finding I truly enjoy the process of getting fit.I am also eliminating as much fat as I can from my diet. Just learning how much fat is in a large muffin or a morning latte helps keep me from making poor food choices (at least most of the time).Thank you Dr. Kirschenbaum for finally writing a book that speaks the truth. I plan to share it with all my "diet crazy" friends.

No More Diets

Finally there is a book that is honest, scientific, easy to read,humorous and comprehensive that addresses weight loss and weight maintenance as a life style and not just another diet. I have been on almost every diet that has been conceived. I have been starved, over watered, eaten just meat till my blood pressure went through the roof and filled myself with so many grapefruits that I broke out in a acidic rash.And these are only examples of a few. I have lost 900 pounds and probably gained that much over the years. The only thing left would be to wire my mouth shut!The 9 Truth's About Weight Losss is the first book that puts aside diets and goes right to the cause of weight gain and loss. As opposed to dieting I am now eating a good deal of food that I truly enjoy but am cutting out as much fat as possible. Of course my fat cells are rebelling and cause hunger to get me to eat. Well I am battling back and I am winning.The book has been enormously helpfull as well as highly enjoyable to read.Thank goodness I never have to on go another diet again. I recommend it very highly.

The Truth dosen't Hurt

I have Learned the 9 Truths.After following the plan for 8 days I have lost 6 pounds. (The weight of a gallon of milk) The book ,enlightened me as to what biological factors we all have to battle. I'm not going to let those fat calls have what the want. I am now monitoring my Fat Intake,Calories and Calories burned with exercise.The written facts are informative and serve to motivate me to stay the course.The results at the daily weigh-in also serves to provide feedback that will keep me on track.The benefits of weight loss are enormous. I'm not talking about shedding the pounds anymore ,I'm doing it. I needed a foundation to build on and a logical plan, "The 9 Truths about weight loss" laid out the facts ,while motivating and entertaining with stories of real human challenges. My next review will will report that I have lost the equivalent of a bowling ball. ( 16 lbs.) Less stress on my knees and improved court coverage on the tennis court. Fire up,learn the "9 Truths" and start using the approach that motivated me to get going .