Power Eating-2nd Edition

I have been looking at all sorts of eating books, and this one really worked. In "Body for Life" book, he won't let you eat enough carbs, imagine living without eating bread. Plus, if you eat an apple, thats a serving of carb, which means you can either eat a piece of bread or an apple, not both. We all know both bread and apple are healthy, but he won't let you eat that. plus, he had no considerations for vegetarians like me. So, I was looking for something that will help me eat fruits and vegetables and cut fat, and was very skeptical about buying this, and then I thought, "what the hell!" A great thing about the plans given in this book are they really work. It will take a little while to grab a calculator and figure out your calorie needs and breakdown, but its worthwhile. You will also be surprised what constitutes a portion, for eg 1/2 cup pasta is 1 serving. I thought it was much more. Knowing the size of portions and sticking to them is the key point. I bought a measurement cup and almost bought a weighing scale, these would be very valuable. You will need to constantly modify calories as you lose weight. But wait! its not about just losing weight, it has 3 distinct plans for both men and women for (a) cutting fat (b) maintaining muscle and (c) building muscle. Now I know while I was training at the gym, I wasn't eating right. If I follow her plans, I would certainly pack on muscle. Another thing is that you can customise this plan as per your needs. I am a total vegetarian, no eggs, meat, fish, meat etc. So, I had to see the calories on a meat packet and go round the supermarket to find a vegetarian packet with similar calorie profile. For eg: I could substitute 1 slice of cheese for a slice of sandwhich meat. You will have to do a little research, and you'll be fine. you can also try authors "the be healthier feel stronger vegetarian cookbook", in which author gives tons of vege recipes to keep you going. [...] finally, the moment of truth: did i cut fat? yes!!! I came down from 84 kg (33% BF) to 62.5 kg (13% BF) in about 9 months. But I stuck to the plan! Don't expect to eat whatever you want and still expect this to work. I did 3-4 times of morning cardio for 45 mins. 3 months later, I will switch to "building muscle" plan to gain muscle. So, get this book, if you are a vegetarian, this is probably your only choice, it works.

I purchased this book because I was no growing. I was watching what I was eating but slowly losing weight instead of growing.The book explains the prinicples of changing your eating habits using common sense that challenges all the Atkin's hype. I have gained 6 kilos in 5 months without gaining much around the waist. It is ONLY suggested for active people looking to gain mass because a 180 lb man is suggested to eat 4000 calories/day. The greatest compliment I can offer is several people have asked me if I have started to take steroids.nope, just eating following this book.

I found this book to be an extremely valuable resource. I agree with other reviewers, that it contains basic information, however, it is put together so well, that it surpasses any other material on the subject I have read. And following her guidelines has made a dramatic and fast improvement in my life and ability to exercise. I had very poor energy levels, and that has changed since I have begun following the guidelines in her book.The book begins as a fast read, but then kind of gets bogged down in formulas and text boxes interspersed among the main body of the book. It could have been formatted better in this regard, and in other ways, for example, by simply adding the chapter number to each page along with the chapter name. The index is worthless, and she cites many references to support her, however, none of them are identified by a footnote, they are simply listed in the back of the book.She is conservative in some respects with respect to supplements and herbs, which is a positive thing, pointing out that we don't need to take tons of the many supplements on the market to do well, and can get most of what we need from food. However, she goes astray and overboard in her criticisms of certain herbs, yet recommends other supplements that have raised controversy as to their health implications, such as caffiene.Lastly, while she includes various charts, the book lacks a chart early on of the very basic and most important formulas that she relies upon, that forms the underpinngs of her work. The information is there, but only shows up in chart form toward the very end of the book.Notwithstanding these shortcomings, which can be taken with a grain of salt, (pun intended) if you follow the basics of her guidelines, and understand the theory of exercise nutrition as she relates it, the book will form a strong and valuable foundation that will benefit you for the rest of your life.

I discovered this wonderful book at a fitness exposition, and have been preaching it's usefulness ever since. I am a personal trainer and experienced weight lifter. After reading this book, I understand my body so much more. Do you know someone who skips meals to lose weight, but never reaches their goal? This book will easily explain why and teach them the proper way to lose weight without skipping meals. It's easy to watch the "perfect" people at the gym and copy their moves to improve your workout. The essential component you can't see is the person's eating habits. The science of proper nutrition is key to obtaining a healthy body AND a healthy mind. It's truly amazing how you can manipulate your body and mind just by changing your eating habits -- this does NOT mean dieting! This book is clearly and simply written to help anyone understand the impact of food, supplements and exercise on your body's metabolism. The key word here being "anyone". Whether you're a body-builder, vegetarian, person trying to lose or gain weight, or just the average Joe, Power Eating will give you the basics of what you need to reach your goals. I recommend this book to anyone frustrated with the way they feel. Don't try a new "diet". Read this book, understand how your body works, then go from there.

Power Eating is essential for anyone who wants to make the most of their workouts -- no matter what their workout goals are. The authors' recommendations are supported by reputable studies and are based on sound nutrional advice (not the latest diet fad). Without much effort, you'll be able to confidently design a nutritional diet that is easy to follow. And, it won't take long to see (and feel) the results. Be prepared to recommend "Power Eating" to friends.