The Ultimate Weight Solution Cookbook: Recipes for Weight Loss Freedom
November 7th, 2009
Dr. Phil is on a mission: to help as many Americans as possible lose pounds and never, ever regain them. And it’s working: literally millions of people have lost weight steadily and successfully by changing their self-defeating behavior. Dr. Phil’s bestselling books The Ultimate Weight Solution: The 7 Keys to Weight Loss Freedom and The Ultimate Weight Solution Food Guide were the first steps toward accomplishing this vital mission. The Ultimate Weight Solution Cookbook is another essential tool to get results and free yourself from your problems with weight — forever. Here are more than 100 fantastic recipes that abound with flavor and are exceptionally nutritious. Your whole family can benefit from a new, … More >>
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The Ultimate Weight Solution Cookbook: Recipes for Weight Loss Freedom
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Stick to what you’re good at – and cooking isn’t it!
Rating: 1 / 5
It is very difficult for me to review this item since I am still waiting for it. I have heard nothing from you people about the hold up and would appreciate an update on estimated delivery time for this book.
Cheers,
Sue Cook
Rating: 1 / 5
I was very dissapointed in this book. Did not feel it had enough recipies. There are no more than three or four that I will even try.
Rating: 2 / 5
Not enough recipes and the ones that are there do not sound interesting. Will give it to my daughter, maybe she will like it.
Helga
Rating: 1 / 5
At first, this looks just like another cookbook. Recipes, a few pics..the usual blend. However, if you look a little bit closer, it has so much more. It defines for the unsavvy the amount of protein, fats, sugar, fibers…you are putting into your body, and it redefines portions, which every clinical nutrition class points out. I would ahve given more than 4* to this work, but not quite 5* due to the amount to be prepared for some recipes (serving 8 or 9). But a definite 4.5*.
It seems that people expected something out of the ordinary from this cookbook. Maybe the expectations of some individuals were too high in anticipation of this book. For instance, Kris from Hamptom, IA wrote, on the one hand that she has “followed the weight loss challenge since January 2004 with great success”, and concludes by saying that we all could “lose weight if we had a group of experts preparing all our meals for us!”. Does this syllogism imply that she has that group of experts around her? What is your position Kris?
The fact that some recipes do not “sound interesting” or that they are “inedible” does not mean that the same applies to everyone. Re-assessing one’s intake also comes with opening the door onto new ways of preparing food. Someone else wrote that they “won’t be trying more than 3-4 recipes”. Why is that? of all the cookbooks people buy, I have yet to meet someone who has tried ALL the recipes found in one and LOVE them all. I tried the guacamole, and though I never tried tofu, I decided to give it a try. Not a favorite of mine, but I have tried. Now, I can base my opinion on experience.
Overall, everyone is entitled to their opinions, and I respect everyone’s. I guess we can all agree to disagree. I find the cookbook resourceful, and with little open-mindedness, they work well. I like the fat-free homemade granola a lot. The herbed and spiced tenderloin is to die for. The pork loin is excellent as well. I really liked the seared-tuna salad. Also try the Tex-Mex scramble. Tastes great! The bran muffins have become a staple in our home, and I shared some with neighbors who loved them. I have made close to 100 muffins within the past 3 weeks for us and for neighbors.
The only inconvenience I see with this book and sticking to the 14-day start-up menu is that all recipes are geared toward small groups or a family as they yield anywhere from 4-9 servings. That is a lot of trouble for a couple of people. So, I decided I would base my cooking on the menu samples for fun, and to keep myself from throwing anything away, I am keeping the meals as leftovers, which in our country is not the most popular way of going about the meal rituals.
The first 9 days I have used those recipes, I have lost a total of 6 pounds and 3% body fat. I added 4 days of very low impact cardio (swift walking for 20-25 minutes every time) and I have kept the weight off thus far. I had lost 40 pounds earlier this year, and have been plateauing since May.
After a back injury in late July, I put on close to 20 pounds within a month, and after 1.5 week lost almost half. If you can spare yourself about 30-45 minutes a day, you can prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner, in addition to the snacks. Americans are more used to going out than doing any home-cooking, and that requires a new philosophy to set in.
Trust me, if you make it fun, you will rediscover a whole new world or fragrances. Recipes are easy, time-efficient (time YOU are spending working vs. oven or roaster) and they taste really good. if you really are not sure yet, go to your local library, Check out the book, and if you like what you taste, go out and buy it. It may well be a great investment.
Rating: 4 / 5