The L.A. Shape Diet: The 14-Day Total Weight Loss Plan

by David Heber

Book Overview

From one of today's most respected diet and nutrition experts, a 14-day weight loss plan designed to help you change your shape for life, using a breakthrough personalised protein prescription that... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060737387
• ISBN13: 9780060737382
• Release Date: March 2004
• Publisher: William Morrow & Company
• Length: 331 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.3" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

its simple to follow

My friend recommended this book highly and she recommended a great new beverage that replaced my morning cup of joe. Caffeine made me too jittery so I switched to a soy-based coffee that taste simply amazing. When I use my percolator it comes out with a rich, full bodied taste. Search under "S oyfee" on google to find it.

Great book - Don't Listen to the Sceptics

The truth is that Dr. Heber is right about the protein theory. Whether you "like the shakes" or not, well documented, scientific evidence shows us three important points missed by those who are too nearsighted too see the value in this book. 1. Each person has different dietary requirements (ie:protein) 2.protein CAN be satiating 3.maintaining your personal protein needs can help you lose weight and maintain health. Wake up and realize that if you don't like the food recipies prepared in the book then find alternatives! Take action in regaining a healthy weight and fitness level instead of whining and waiting for the "majic pill or diet". The only way to treat obesity is to understand the biochemistry behind the body's nutritional and exercise needs. Dr.Heber and other scientists are doing the research to help us do this. Look it up for yourselves on Medline. This program is a lifestyle change, not a "diet". I lost a steady pound a week with a shake in the am, a protein bar for lunch, a sensible dinner and daily exercise. And I was never hungry. By the way, Dr.Heber does say you have to exercise - he has a whole program in the book (directed toward the idiot who obviously didn't read the book yet called it "silly".

L.A. Shape Diet is empowering!!

Hi! I'm not a Herbalife distributor like probably some of the authors of the other reviews are, but I have to say that this diet is working wonders for me. I'm a 23 year old male, and I've struggled all my life to lose weight. I have tried every imaginable diet out there, (Slim Fast, Weight Watchers, E-diets, Atkins, weight training, aerobics, low-fat diets, even a combination of healthy nutrition and exercise), but none of those things seemed to work for me very well. My friend recommended this book to me, and I am so thankful to her for ever doing so. The magic bullet about this plan is that personalized protein intake is a key here to achieve the results everyone is looking for. This is probably the reason why everything I've tried before didn't give me good results. I was very skeptical about trying the meal replacement deal again, but after reading how different this shake preparation is, I went for it, and I have to say that these shakes get me full and I don't feel hungry at all between meals. My energy levels have increased as a result, and I finally feel my body is receiving good nutrition. I am combining this diet plan with resistance bands, and the results I'm starting to see are amazing. I'm starting to trim the gut and the love handles around my chest without getting flabby skin. This is just awesome!! What's most surprising to me is that I get to eat fewer calories, but I don't feel weak or hungry at all, and with the other diets I would. There are not many high-quality meal replacements out there, but from my experience, my highest recommendations are Formula 1 from Herbalife, and GlycoSlim from Mannatech. The shakes from these companies meet the nutrients and quality standards described by Dr. Heber, and they are both scientifically proven to be low-glycemic. The above nutrition companies also have other high quality supplements to combine with one's efforts. I highly recommend L.A. Shape diet. After all, what if it works for you the way it's working for me and others? :)

I have been doing a simular weight loss program

I found this book very informative and an easy read. Dr. Heber's LA Shape Diet is proven within his scientific research and his patient's results. I had started a program similar to what he suggests at the beginning of March by consuming 100 grams of protein each day, except I have not been exercising, and only eating four of the suggested seven fruits and vegetables each day. My first 3 weeks I have had great energy, better looking skin and hair, less moodiness, zero cravings, nor was I hungry staying within 1400 calories a day. So far I've lost 9 lbs and 11.25 inches and I can actually see a little muscle definition. After reading about my own shape, I've made a few minor changes in my plan and can already feel a difference.The LA Shape Diet covers all the areas why most dieters fail and offers advice to be successful. I especially liked all the recipies for filling,low calorie snacks and meals. Heber's discussions about how to choose and use herbal supplements is a well written tutorial to help the wellness seeker know what to look for when choosing safe, effective supplements as well as choosing the most nutritious kinds of food at the grocery store. If you want to learn how to exercise, eat healthy and find out what your personal best strategy is to lose weight and keep it off, this is the book for you. The CEO's of the Fast and Processed Food Industry and of all the diet fads out there won't want you to read it!

Best Diet Book Ever

I have been looking for a book like this. It takes a sensible approach to weight loss and doesn't follow any of the extremes that have been diet fads- it doesn't tell you never to eat carbs- you just have to eat the right ones. It doesn't tell you to go hog wild on protein- you have to eat the right sources of protein. I have been following Dr. Heber's advice since he wrote "What Color Is Your Diet" and I have never felt better. I start every morning with an empowering shake (from Herbalife) and feel great.