The Skinny: On Losing Weight Without Being Hungry-The Ultimate Guide to Weight Loss Success

I am a mother of 2 children who has battled her weight for 4.5 years now. I carry most of my weight in my belly, rear and legs. With this book, I have lost 13 lbs in 1 month and I hardly noticed that I was "trying" to lose weight. I have never achieved this type of weight loss and the feeling of "not being hungry" in any program before. Not on Atkins, not on South Beach, NutraSystem, Jenny Craig,....etc No weighing, measuring, counting etc, just little adjustments to my diet.... and most importantly 'when' I can eat the food (all veggies/fruit first, protein second, carbs last). I highlighted what I found important to MY weight issues and reviewed it daily to help me along. I have to admit, I haven't fully complied with ALL of the suggestions in the book, but when I SEE the results already, it has been motivating me to push myself further and futher towards the full program. I bought this book because a girlfriend (who is overweight) told me she was reading and starting the program. She already had lost enough weight that I "noticed" it (I wouldn't dare ask her how much....). She also mentioned that her sister, who had 3 children and was about 75lbs overweight had started the program and her weightloss was noticable (again, I didn't ask how much she lost)....but I decided if she looked THAT good after only 2 months, then I would give it a try. I'm very happy I purchased this book and I am very happy with the results. I feel great. Good luck to all of you struggling with weight and health issues due to your weight. Please, give this book and the program a try....

I actually do read a lot on nutrition and diet, and study fitness....and am pretty good at it, being in excellent shape for a 49 year old. However, approaching the age of 50, the lbs began creeping on, mercilessly. The old rules of even a year ago, including most always complex carbs, were not working any more. I happened to pick up this book, and it offered a way to tweak the system. I read the entire book, and the methods and the recipes appealed to me. I've just done it for a couple of days, but am giving it 5 stars because I can tell it will be the ticket. Why? Because I've greatly reduced carbs, including his suggestion at breakfast, and have improved my diet further by adding tons of veggies and even fruit, and the last 2 days have not in the least been hungry - essential for success. This diet just FEELS good to my body, appeals to my taste, and puts together in simple fashion information I've already read. Diets, more properly referred to as lifestyle changes, cannot work if the eating plan is inconvenient or not interesting. Some compare it to the South Beach Diet. I disagree. That book did not hold my interest, nor did I have much luck with the recipes there. It was too wordy and too contrived, and I never did read the entire book. This book is refreshingly simple, with plenty of lists and references to make it easy to do. So....in a sea of diet books out there, I think this is sound and has something to contribute for people dealing with stubborn weight loss problems and carb sensitivity. Most importantly, it is clear that this is a healthy diet. If you can deal with more carbs, he says, go for it - AFTER you've eaten your veggies and protein. Also good tip - if you drink a glass of beer or wine, drink it not before dinner, but with the main course. I plan to try this, too, to mitigate the effects of a carb/sugar rush into my system.

Diets are different for everyone because people have different lifestyles. I eat out about 5 days a week so Dieting for me is the hardest because I cant just make something healthy. Dr. Lou has a huge section on how to eat out in all different restaurants which is great because I use the guide to pick my foods. Its not unrealistic either its tasty food. The way he is telling us to eat is a different style so we feel full faster. I started this method 3 weeks ago and I lost 17lbs. I even go off the diet once a week at least and havent gained anything back. Any other diet and Ive tried them all I have gained all the weight back instantly because they are unrealistic. This is the first one where I can go out and socially live with people and friends and not feel like im dieting. I think thats the biggest key is that we all dont want to feel like we are on a diet and this is the first "diet" that I dont feel like i am dieting. I think its a must read!

[...] From: www.BasilAndSpice.com Author & Book Views On A Healthy Life! A FirstLook Review The Skinny: On Losing Weight Without Being Hungry--the Ultimate Guide to Weight Loss Success (Broadway/ Mar 2009) by Louis J. Aronne, M.D. with Alisa Bowman The Skinny provides the reader (weight loss wannabe) with a lifestyle makeover that gets the metabolism running and puts hormone issues into perspective. The skinny on the author though deserves some eye-popping attention. Dr. Aronne has directed the Comprehensive Weight Control Program at New York--Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center since 1986. He is the former President of the Obesity Society, has been named a top doctor by Castle Connolly, and is the founder of the Cardiometabolic Support Network. In 2000 Dr. Aronne diagnosed David Letterman's heart problem. Aronne believes that people with weight problems have a disease that can be treated. He writes, "It's about biology," and not about a person's lack of will power. He has performed more than 25 weight loss studies searching for what really works for lasting weight loss. The result being that the most difficult weight loss patients are regularly referred to Dr. Aronne from around the world. Initially, many of these patients lose 15-20%, equivalent to weight loss from lap band surgery. Aronne identifies the "lack of fullness" as a culprit, preventing many from losing. He adds that this condition affects roughly two-thirds of the adult population. What you may not know is that this problem may have begun after following a certain type of diet or from taking specific types of medication. The Skinny's purpose is to help the reader understand dieting--it's difficult, and provide sound solutions to losing really stubborn weight. The dieting is divided between Phase 1 (3 or more months) and Phase 2 (for life). The Skinny also gives an explanation of the physical and psychological aspects of yo-yo dieting, the medications and surgeries sometimes used for weight loss, and eating out advice. A Resources section points to recommended foods with attention paid to the glycemic load. Skinny recipes for meal and snack makeovers are more than 50 are basic, but high in flavor and low in calories. Vegetables and lean protein make the grade. Ones to try: * "Noodleless" Spaghetti Pomodoro * Asparagus Omelet * Honey Mustard Chicken Tips: * Be prepared for withdrawal symptoms * Eat more protein with breakfast * Keep a food log * Add more exercise * Add more vegetables to the diet * Get a checkup and make sure there are no underlying health issues * Eat starch and dessert last * Keep protein lean The Skinny backs up Aronne's positions on weight loss with a 15 page bibliography. The Skinny is an informative book for those still searching and hoping for a weight loss option. 5 Stars