Your Fat Is Not Your Fault

by Carol N. Simontacchi

Book Overview

Reveals the physiological factors that can lead to weight problems and presents an eating plan to help readers use their biological mechanisms to slim down and stabilize their weight. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0874778972
• ISBN13: 9780874778977
• Release Date: December 1997
• Publisher: Tarcher
• Length: 319 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 12 and higher

Customer Reviews

This book is well-written and easy to understand.

I have followed the philosophy of the diet with certain important adjustments. I am strictly vegetarian and the author claims one cannot follow her diet and be vegetatian. This is not so. I have lost 14 pounds. You can apply the nutritional principals. It would be nice if the author supported that as vegetarianism is healthier and compassionate. Is there anyone out there who has also done this?

Bless you, Carol!

I went on this program, lost 18 pounds, and have kept them off ever since. The program is simple, makes sense, is nutritious and safe, and I feel great. The nutritional supplements are readily available, and somehow doing Carol's program makes me feel like I'm finely on a sane eating diet. Even my doctor is amazed at how healthy this is, and how much it's helped me. I've done many of the recipes, and have liked them so far. And I have to say that I've bought copies for a friend and a family member, and they both are losing weight, too. All in all, I'm glad I finally found a book that explains -- in easy to understand language -- a nutritious and simple program that WORKS!

An author who relates on a simple and understanding level.

I don't have a weight problem but my husband does. I have started making the recipes in the book and my husband has lost 11lbs in 3 weeks. He has asked me where I got the new recipes he is eating and I just told him that I picked up a cookbook at the store. The ironic way that I found out he has lost weight is that he mentioned that he needed a new belt and I said why. He said that he must have lost some weight. My husband is retired so I make all of his meals. The only meal I cannot give him is the breakfast drink because he is one of those men who cannot think about protein drinks in the morning. This has been the only diet book that I can say, where the meals are just like family cooking. They taste great and they are easy to make. I am surprised about the success of this program and that my husband feels great and does'nt know that he is on a diet. I look forward to the mentioned cookbook sequel. Thank you for this opportunity to share. Please thank the author.

A New York Times Best Seller For Sure. The Perfect 10......

Simply put, the author is right on when it comes to addressing the entire problem of being overweight. It is an honest review of what is in the market and the do's and don'ts surrounding each diet plan. Simontacchi touches on areas such as thyroid, brown fat, imbalances and other issues associated with the complete weight loss plan. Utilizing a gourmet chef to create easy and tasty foods, was a great and intelligent idea. The only problem I find is that the 1 months supply of recipes leaves you yearning for more. I hope the recipe book comes into print soon! I would recomend this book to all who seek the answers to true weight management and permanent weight loss. I have started the program and have lost 17-18 lb. within the last 4 1/2 weeks. I am very impressed with the results and have really enjoyed the food. I will keep you posted on further results. Thank you for this opportunity to share. BG

I lost 20 pounds!!

I read this book and did the program (which I found to be very balanced), and lost exactly 20 pounds in just over 2 months. And, more importantly, I have maintained my new weight easily. I learned things that I did not know because she explains things clearly and easily. And the recipes I've tried so far are great. All in all, I couldn't recommend this book high enough. My mother and several of my friends have gone on this program, and without exception all are losing weight. We all feel better than ever. Count me as a convert!