Suzanne Somers' Eat Great, Lose Weight

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Summary: I lost 14 pounds in 2 months
Review: My husband and I are staying with the diet. (He lost over 15 lbs.) The recipes are great. You have to get used to food combining because Americans don't naturally eat this way. An amazing discovery was how much sugar we eat and how it contributes to fat. Also fat free food is usually full of sugar. I feel great, much more energy...highly recommend it if you are looking for a lifestyle change you can easily incorporate

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Summary: Great way to eat!
Review: I love this way of eating! I used to be in good control of my weight, until I had my son, and gained about 20 pounds. I tried tons of diets..and I realized why I was always hungry and kept on gaining. All I was eating was white flour products and sugar! When I went on this way of eating, I immediately felt better. I have lots of energy, and I never feel hungry. My friends are jealous! They say "youre always eating!" I eat about every 3 hours. I have been on this for about a month, and I already lost 7 pounds. This is definitely a lifestyle that I am going to live with, because I have never felt better!
And how can this NOT be healthy?? Look at what I eat? Fresh fruits and whole grain cereals, plenty of fresh vegetables, protein, and healthy fats. I can even have a little cheat and have a donut or cookie every once in awhile, and still be okay..and I'm still on Level One!
And for those of you who are bashing Suzanne Somers for writing this book because she is not a nutritionist.
she states herself in her books that she isn't a nutritionist, but she worked with a lot of them. Her books are NOT like the Atkins and Fit for Life, it is much less strict. Whoever said that obviously did NOT read the book. She wrote this book because she wanted to share this wonderful way of eating that she researched that worked. And how could anybody of else have written it, when she shares her own stories of her family and provides pictures? Anyway, if you are sick of yo-yo diets, as I definitely was, then you should definitely give this a shot! However, I think you should get her book "Fast and Easy", because its the newest one out. Also, visit her website. Suzannesomers.com. The message boards have been a HUGE help, providing lots of yummy recipes, as well.

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Summary: Tasty foods and fun recipes!!
Review: I read quite a few of the reviews listed here before deciding to purchase this book. I was happy to see that there were many favorable statements made. I just started "Somersizing" yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed what I choose from the plan. I made the homemade roquefort dressing and my husband and I loved it. I wanted to comment on some of the negative items such as complaints about Ms. Somers requesting that you cut out sugar but then having you eat high amounts of sugars elsewhere. These are "natural" sugars and come from the piece of fruit you are eating not overprocessed, chemical infested foods! These are actually good for you, in moderation. I have skipped from diet to diet and have done quite a bit of research and have found that eliminating white flour items and sugar from your diet can be very helpful. The first couple of days are difficult. You're changing your eating habits but believe me it's for the better! I got on the scale this morning and lost 3 1/2 pounds since yesterday. I know that most of this is water weight but it is still a step in the right direction (down!). Other plans have eliminated too many of the things I enjoy (bread for one). This plan allows you more freedom and some delicious recipes to choose from. I'm enjoying a delicious "Smoothie" as I write this review. Wish me luck!

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Summary: Good Info, Great Recipes
Review: When buying a book of this type, buy it for the value of the information instead of the person who wrote it. Suzanne shares a method that worked for her, and she does it in a helpful, light-hearted, and humorous manner. Even if you don't believe in food combining, the approach and the recipes are still quite helpful. If you're serious about losing weight - and have tired everything else on the market - your success with this program will be 100% up to you and your determination to achieve your goals. I think it's worth buying.

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Summary: This doesn't really work alone
Review: Stick your finger down your throat. That helps with this book. After you eat it cause your hungry and this book is a tasty suck.

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Summary: I love Suzanne Somers
Review: I lost 20lbs in 2 weeks. this weekend I had custard (made with heavy cream). She is AWESOME. In 2 more weeks I'll be under 300lbs. I love you, Suzanne.

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Summary: The best program I've seen so far
Review: I've been reading about weight management programs for the past 4 years. I love reading about the human body and better ways to "fuel" it. So, I signed up for what I thought to be the best plan on the market, Weight Watchers. They have that new "whole foods" plan. As someone who eats salads everyday for lunch, I thought the plan was tough! I couldn't stick with it. I constantly had food cravings. I gave up after 3 weeks and never used the rest of my "meeting" tickets. What to do next.....

At work, my co-worker looks great so I asked her what she does. We were eating lunch at the Macaroni Grill and she ordered a huge bowl of wheat pasta with veggies. It looked so good. And, she grabbed a piece of the fresh bread on the table. I asked how she could eat that and look so good. She said she's been applying Suzanne Somer's weight management strategy. I was like, "Really? What's that?". She explained the basic guidelines of Food Combing. It sounded simple enough. So, I started reading about Food Combining on-line and the concept made sense.

The very next day I went to Barnes and Noble and bought a copy of this particular book. She does have other books, but I thought this one gave the best explanation of the plan since I'm a new-be. I've only been on this plan for a couple days, but I feel really good. No more indigestion, no more feeling stuffed. I feel great. And the best part, I don't get hungry and there are no cravings. Why? Because I haven't really cut out anything, just rearrange when I eat it.

Combining foods makes sense. Different foods (carbs vs fats) need different enzymes in the body to digest them. If they are eaten in groups, the body can effortlessly digest them. And, if you're thinking it's not a healthy plan because she's not a doctor, you're wrong. Since vegetables on this plan can be eaten with both carbs and fats, I find myself eating more veggies and fruits than I ever did before. Even more exciting, this is not Atkins, so you are not eating fat all the time. For example, a typical dinner could be grill salmon with two fresh veggies as sides. I had that last night for dinner and it was delicious. You will be getting your carb fix and feel completely satisfied at the same time. I'm a cereal eater and had a bowl with milk a couple minutes ago.

If you have any doubt, don't. I'm serious. The book is only $16 in the store, on Amazon probably less. If you just follow the general guidelines you'll lose weight. Yes, this plan may be "similar" to other plans, but she has streamlined it so you feel comfortable with your body and the idea of losing weight. I guess it's all about presentation. I'm actually excited about this plan. I honestly feel like my search is over.