Ten Years Thinner: Six Weeks to a Leaner, Younger-Looking You

I've tried several variations of low calorie, low fat, low carb diets throughout the years. I have lost and gained 30 pounds with each attempt, but the weight loss came only with deprivation, hunger, and frustration, and the pounds came right back when I reverted to my "old ways" because the diets were too strict to maintain for any period of time without being a completely miserable person to be around! I finally gave up on diets when I went to nursing school and discovered that everything I had learned from the diet circle contradicted what I learned in anatomy and physiology class about our metabolisms, and with what I learned in nutrition class about the nutritional components of food. Problem is, I still didn't know how to lose the weight because putting it all together to create a smart and scientifically based program was beyond my scope of knowledge. This is what Chris Lydon has devoted her career to doing. Her committment to peer-reviewed journal literature as a basis for her program is astounding in this age of quick fixes backed by, well, absolutely nothing. Her research is impeccable. Her committment to creating a program that is realistic and workable for even the busiest person is another feat that can't be matched. Her ability to explain how our bodies are meant to be fed and exercised, and her rationale behind all of her recommendations, is truly commendable. Her book aims to educate people, first and foremost, which is a rarity in the diet industry. As for the program itself, it works like a charm! It is the magic key to a door so many of us have been searching for. In just a few days I was out from under the control of the food cravings I had had for so many years. In the first two weeks I lost 6 pounds, four inches, and found energy I hadn't felt in years. I don't weigh myself often but I just went to my doctor's today for a BP check and he was so pleased to see that by his scale, I have lost 10.5 pounds in three weeks. I also lowered my systolic blood pressure by 20 points (I'm not kidding) and got rid of the poofy ankles I'd been walking around on for so long. And the weight continues to come off, effortlessly and I mean that. No hunger, no cravings, no points or calories to count. Just wonderful food that feels great to eat and that you've probably been eating all along, just not in the right proportions! And the exercise routine is energizing, not draining. Obviously, I highly recommend this book to anyone, even if you don't have any weight to lose!

Most successful plan I've read. Lost my cravings by day 2. Total cholesterol went from 190 to 148 in 4 weeks. Exercises are doable, even for an arthritic 60 year old!

I have to thank Ten Years Thinner for making look and feel ten years thinner!!! feel great! What a wonderful program easy to work into my everyday life and the results couldn't have been better, after one week on the program my husband was commenting on my muscles!!! After 6 weeks EVERYONE was commenting on my new body!! Thank you for a plan that REALLY works!!!

I was one of the test cases so I have been following the program for a year now. I can't tell you how many people have commented on how I look - it's actually a little embarassing, because I don't want all the attention and have to talk about diet and exercise all the time, but I find myself explaining the program at least 3 times a week and I have shown friends the exercises. I have lost approximately 14 pounds and wear a size 4 now ( I am 5'3" and am 50 years old.) The exercise routine is convenient to do anywhere - all you need are some steps or a chair and some light hand weights or soup cans. I have done it camping and just isometrically created the tension when I didn't have any weights handy. It is a tough work out - make no bones about it, it is hard and still feels hard, but it feels wonderful and the results are just amazing. It only takes a half an hour, I add extra stretches so all together it takes me around 40-45 minutes. The diet plan might be daunting to some folks - but, here's the thing - you get used to it and it becomes a way of life, not that hard to follow really. I am a vegan so I had to modify the plan a bit, but I'm really content with the selections I have now and I hardly even think about it any more. The main thing is that you have to make the commitment to stay with it. I felt the difference in my body after just a few days, and it took longer to see a change. You have to give up the "quick fix" mentality and accept that it is work to get in shape and stay that way - especially at age 50. But it really does work and it feels wonderful to be this healthy. I wish I had been exposed to this years ago when I was spending so much time on the elliptical trainer and jogging all those miles. I enjoyed those exercises, and i know it was good for my heart with the cardio, but I never got such a transformed body from either. I did from this book. If you take a gamble on it out of curiosity, try it for around 3 weeks and I bet you'll stick with it. pure and simple - you just feel great !

Dr. Lydon has written a very informative, solidly scientifically based, and entertaining book about exercise and nutrition and how to achieve long term results in an easily understood and adaptable program--especially for those with busy schedules. I initially purchased this book for my wife. She is in very good shape, much better than she recognizes, but has been frustrated by what she feels is her inability to lose "the last" 10 pounds, as well as gain back some muscle, and get back to her pre-pregnancy shape. I purchased Dr. Lydon's book knowing of her reputation and successful involvement in the fitness and bodybuilding arenas. The book likely is targeted towards women, but applicable for both men and women. I have been bodybuilding and powerlifting daily for over 18 years and studying martial arts for more than a decade. We essentially have a commercial gym in our basement. I really like reading about exercise and nutrition and have read several books and articles on the topic. Consequently, when I come across a book that is both enjoyable and provides me with well written and thought out information I take notice. This book explains in an enjoyable format the science behind exercise and nutrition. You come away from the book with a tremendous amount of fundamental knowledge, but do not feel as though you are reading a textbook. Dr. Lydon explains the concepts very well and this understanding, I think, makes it easier and more likely that you will be able to follow her program for the long term. My wife has told me the workout program in the book is challenging (in a good way), without aggravating her knees. She initially was concerned about the circuit training and callisthenic exercises that are included in the program. I really like these types of exercises, even given my bias for heavy free weight lifting. I use them in a cardio martial arts workout that I perform regularly; the nice thing about circuit training and callisthenics is that you can start out easily and progress over time and later ramp up the intensity as you improve--and do so without the need for any extensive equipment or a gym. There really is no limit to how effective and challenging this type of training can be made. I point this out, especially since I do not want to give the impression this book is only aimed at advanced exercisers. It is not. It is great for beginners, as well. It also is obvious that Dr. Lydon's medical background allowed her to design a program that allows for the greatest gains without the negative effects some high impact exercises can have upon the body. Having heard of and followed Dr. Lydon's bodybuilding and fitness career and read articles she has written in the past I knew this purchase would be a good idea. The book has exceeded our expectations.