The title of this
book might give the impression that it’s all about eating
natural foods, but that’s really just a small part of
the information provided in this new guidebook for people
who want to live healthier lives. Spencer has culled the latest
research on health, nutrition, diet, and exercise to provide
an easy-to-read explanation of how to lose weight and keep
it from coming back. The secret is not finding the right diet,
but changing our thoughts, habits, and behaviors in a cumulative
effort to maintain good health.
Clearly written, concisely stated, and supported by a list
of references, The Diet Dropout's Guide to Natural Weight
Loss busts myths (some people are genetically fat), offers
practical suggestions (sip water between bites of food), and
provides simple vegetable, yogurt, and whole grain recipes.
The author also addresses the issues of cravings and emotional
eating by asking readers to answer two questions before tearing
open a bag of chocolate chip cookies or other favorite binge
food: What do I want more than this food? and Why do I want
it?”
Without a lot of technical jargon, this book points out nutritional
information that can help readers make better choices. Spencer’s
suggestions to unplug and cover the television set, discontinue
watching TV altogether, and even donate the set to charity
seem a bit excessive, however. Curiously, he overlooked that
some readers can ride exercise bikes while watching TV or
perform workout routines with DVDs and network exercise programs.
Despite this one quirk, the book offers helpful, up-to-the-minute
research that allows anyone committed to weight loss to achieve
his goal.
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