The Insulin-Resistance Diet–Revised and Updated: How to Turn Off Your Body’s Fat-Making Machine

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1. Anonymous says:

   April 20, 2010 at 3:24 am

   Having read a number of diet books this follows much of the same pattern. It has lots of case studies and background into insulin resistance and how it affects sufferers – but the book could easily have been half as long. It’s also more of a lifestyle diet than a prescriptive plan to follow. The ‘link and balance’ method (basically, every time you eat, make sure that the protein:carbohydrate weight ratio is at least 1:2) that it prescribes is very easy to follow (particularly if you’re in the habit of checking food labels anyway) and it has some stuff about ‘real world strategies’ which are useful. It is somewhat confusing in that it switches between ounces and grams, and lots of the references are American (recipies use cups and I’m not sure if lots of the ingredients suggested such as non-fat cheese are available in the UK). I’ve only been following it for 2 weeks but it’s easy to do and I’ve lost a couple of pounds already.
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2. Dr. D. Boyd-Annells says:

   April 20, 2010 at 4:55 am

   I have read many, many diet books and tried a few. The recent trend in weight loss tends towards some form of carbohydrate control. Or, to translate, depriving yourself of the very things that you like and that made you overweight in the first place.

   Most diets are complicated, fussy and harsh. The authors of this book have distilled complex issues into some simple principles. Some people may not like that; they somehow feel robbed by having something simple to follow rather than a complex formula. Well, if you like to complicate your life and stay fat, good luck to you.

   How much weight did I lose? Before I started using the principles in this book (early 2007) I weighed 117 kilos/18.4 Stone. I shed weight smoothly but rapidly and one year later weighed 82 kilos/12.9 stone. And that new weight is being maintained. Was it the book alone? No. If you think that you will get thinner by doing one thing then you are deluding yourself and will become de-motivated and probably revert to old eating habits.

   You also need some exercise. My route was paragliding, so I got to walk up steep hills; kitesurfing, which is a whole body exercise, swimming and some gym. Sounds like a lot but I was doing a bit of exercise about 3 times a week. I have been maintaining my new weight with little exercise over past 6 months but am maintaining my new eating habits.

   And that’s all it is. New habits. I made a decision to change and have changed. Look after yourself: get this book, get some moderate exercise in a few times a week and enjoy the transformation.

   Oh, there was one downside: I did change my wardrobe three times in a year!! One tip, buy clothes that you are happy to bin three months later. Do what this book says, exercise a little and it will happen for you too. Good luck
   Rating: 5 / 5

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3. Anonymous says:

   April 20, 2010 at 5:34 am

   This book describes me and my dieting problems absolutly to a T. I can relate so well to this book and all their ideas. It is a sensible eating and life plan. No expensive faddy foods, just a sensible regime. Simply link all carbohydrates with protein – don’t go hungry – eat regularly and drink plenty of water.
   It sounds fabulous.
   Rating: 5 / 5

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4. P. Mazataud says:

   April 20, 2010 at 6:31 am

   Quite a revelation. Now I understand where and how all the fat comes from. A nice mixture of proteins and carbs can work wonders, without the usual deprivation.
   
   Also the importance of calcium through the dairy products which were originally forbidden to me, as well as the eggs.
   
   It will take a few months for me to juge the results. However I am feeling much more better already by following all the pieces of advise given.Very revolutionary approach on the diet!!subject.
   
   Patrice Mazataud – North London
   
   Rating: 5 / 5

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5. Anonymous says:

   April 20, 2010 at 8:31 am

   I tried this diet after doing the Atkins diet for 5 months – I lost weight on the Atkins but it made me feel very ill and was very hard to stick to and lead a normal life. This book promised a more sensible approach to losing weight the low-carb way and it is certainly easy to follow. However, after following it strictly for about 6 weeks I have not lost any weight on it!!

   But don’t let that put you off – I am eating a lot healthier than I have for a long time and I haven’t put on any weight that I lost on Atkins. This book encourages a more long term, healthy approach to dieting.It also has helped me stop the ‘bingeing’ I was particularly prone to on Atkins (i.e. the ‘I’ve broken the diet today so may as well really go for it!’ binge)

   I’m hoping that if I increase my exercise routine I will eventually lose weight on this diet.It’s not a short-term quick loss plan – it is a plan for life.
   Rating: 3 / 5

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