The Two-Day Diet: A Metabolic and Motivational Approach to Rapid Weight Loss

by Glenn Cooper, Tessa Cooper, Glenn Cooper M.D.

Book Overview

Finally, here's a diet that doesn't ask you to give up your favorite foods the whole time you're following it. If you can stick to a strict diet for two days at a time, then you can still have some of the treats you love while losing weight rapidly, safely and effectively. Inside you'll find: * Thousands of menu possibilities, with no calorie counting required * Recipes that offer a virtually unlimited variety of exciting foods and gourmet meals *...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0394565770
• ISBN13: 9780394565774
• Release Date: December 1988
• Publisher: Random House
• Length: 227 Pages
• Weight: 2.25 lbs.

Customer Reviews

This diet has worked for me for over six years

This is, hands down, the best diet out there. I have tried them all. Low fat, low carb, just eating less, eating certain foods at certain times -- I've done it all. This is the one that works always, all the time. This is the one I do when I am serious. I've only strayed because it's an older book, and I keep thinking new diets must be better somehow or use better information. I now have a huge collection of very dusty diet books. This book, on the other hand, is tattered and food-stained by being with me constantly, and traveling with me. It works. The book, written in 1988, begins with a discussion of the genesis of the Two-Day Diet followed by a look at various psychological and motivational aspects of dieting and how the Two-Day Diet differs from other diets. This book states very simply many of the concepts being touted as "new" today. The plan is then presented. It is a high-protein, low carb plan. However, all the major food groups are represented, including fruit, which you do not get on some other low-carb plans. Plenty of vegetables are allowed and encouraged, especially green vegetables (unlimited salads are allowed) and lots of other veggies. Plenty of meat and dairy is represented, as well. Low-fat cottage cheese is also included, which other low-carb plans do not allow. I get lots of fiber on this diet, which means the plumbing problems associated with some low-carb plans do not occur. In fact, I use this diet to get the digestive system started again after following some other plans. This diet, over the long haul, increases my health and makes me feel very energized. I simply do not get tired on the Two-Day Diet! The plan is fairly simple. You have two "on" days, followed by one "off" day, followed by two "on" days, followed by two "off" (usually the weekend) days. As anyone familiar with the Three Day Diet making the rounds on the internet, etc., will recognize, this diet is similar, but works better, in my experience, simply because two days are shorter than three. On this diet, you get two "cravers" every "off" day -- which, for me, translates to three candy bars a week! (You get to choose your cravers from a fairly extensive list.) There is a mild ketosis, which turns off the appetite on "on" days, making them very energetic feeling and overall, very easy. Each type of day - "on" or "off" has columns of foods(A,B,C,or D) and you simply choose one from each column. There are also unlimited items such as the familiar diet jello and salad greens.There is a recipe section, which I have made some use of, however, the diet is so easy that I have no real need for specific recipes for it and my husband and kids have been "on this diet" for years without knowing it! There is also an exercise section, but, truth be told, I have never done the exercises and the weight, literally, melts off overnight. Every time, and even as I get older (I am now in my early forties.) By using this diet over the years, I have never been clinically

Excellent!

Works like a dream! The pounds just melt away! I've never dieted before but I know it's difficult. I'm a very lazy dieter and I LOVE good food. Luckily, neither of these was a problem with the two-day diet. Most of the time you don't even feel like you're on a diet, there's so much food to eat! I lost six pounds in the first week and still going strong!

Follow The Program - Not A Diet

I purchased the book in 1988, which I believe was the first printing. I gave it a thumbs up then, and still do to this day, in the year 2000. I lost seventeen, plus, pounds in just a few short weeks -I do mild exercises (Age 64 - stationary bike) along with the program. The two definitely go together. The out come, as stated in the book, "helps an individule reach and maintain their goal weight, with much less effort." It's about time - dieting was made simple, for those of us who work, or have a busy life... I ADMIT - I AM A LAZY DIETER. However, I have succeded with this program - I highly recommend this book to all, who along with me have failed all other diets, which were many on my part.

IT WORKS!

The premise of the diet (On Days, Off Days) is clearly explained and is very sensible. The idea is to lose weight without great suffering or self-denial. You do have to exercise, but the exercise required is something that anyone can do (and in the end, you will get to like it). The authors want you to be able to diet once and for all and then put the whole thing behind you -- and for that they have a plan. I haven't got to that stage yet, but so far so good! This book is worth its weight in gold, or more.

Excellent diet book

If you have ever had a hard time dieting and staying motivated to stay on a diet, this is the book for you. I have lost 50 pounds in 12 weeks and have not really felt hungry. I've still managed to lose the weight while eating pizza, donuts and ice cream. Some diet. Two other members of my family have been on this diet and between the three of us we've lost 150 pounds. I highly recommend this book and would love to be able to get in touch with the author to thank them for such a wonderful and life changing book!!!!!!