Drop a Size in 4 Days.
Eliminate Fatigue and Cravings.
Kick-start a Lifetime of Good Health!
Got your attention, didn't I? Read on for more!
Disclosure / Disclaimer: I received this book free of charge, from FSB Associates, for review purposes. No other compensation, monetary or in kind, has been received or implied for this post. Nor was I told how to post about it.
Eliminate Fatigue and Cravings.
Kick-start a Lifetime of Good Health!
Got your attention, didn't I? Read on for more!
Synopsis:
The Digest Diet utilizes groundbreaking science and collective wisdom to help you lose weight quickly and safely -- backed by the authority of America's most trusted magazine. Join editor-in-chief Liz Vaccariello as she analyzes and condenses decades of research to unveil the surprising truth about weight loss. She reveals eye-opening and myth-busting ways to shed fat and slim down -- and puts it all into one easy-to-use plan. Read the fascinating pages and get these life-changing, health-boosting lessons:
- Beat the sneaky fat increasers that cause "fat creep"
- Enjoy amazing and delicious fat releasing foods
- Discover why fast weight loss is safe and effective
- Stop craving junk food and start craving greens
- Drop a pound or more a day for 21 days!
- Delight in the surprising fat-burning power of laughter
Review: This is one of those struct shake diets that will basically force you to loose weight, as your body screams for more nutrients, as takes from it's internal stores. You start off with 2 shakes and soup for dinner, graduate to having one shake a day with 2 low cal meals (over 50 recipes provided in the book), and then a low cal balanced diet. There is also daily 45 minute exercise (walking, then workouts) to get your metabolism revving. The basic fat release workout provided is what most of know as a general circuit training program (the included illustrations are great for showing proper form).
The book has an excellent section showing the foods that are high in certain vitamins and nutrients, excellent sources for calcium, fiber and fat releasing seasonings! The first shake you drink is basically a fiber or fruit, a healthy fat, flavorings (such as cinnamon and coca powder), with yogurt, light coconut milk, honey, vanilla and nonfat milk powder. pretty much your basic diet/healthy smoothie. The included recipes are yummy sounding (like Chunky beef and Vegetable Chili with Red Wine, Meatballs and Spaghetti Squash, or Poached Chicken with Garlic-Walnut Sauce).
Generally I am not a fan of starvation/restricted diets. I think if you added the shake into your healthy diet plan, and incorporated her workout plan, you would still see impressive results, but probably be better off. But all in all, this is a good book to start off with and maybe give your diet plan a kick-start.
And now for one of my favorite recipes from the book:
Fudgy Mocha Brownies
The book has an excellent section showing the foods that are high in certain vitamins and nutrients, excellent sources for calcium, fiber and fat releasing seasonings! The first shake you drink is basically a fiber or fruit, a healthy fat, flavorings (such as cinnamon and coca powder), with yogurt, light coconut milk, honey, vanilla and nonfat milk powder. pretty much your basic diet/healthy smoothie. The included recipes are yummy sounding (like Chunky beef and Vegetable Chili with Red Wine, Meatballs and Spaghetti Squash, or Poached Chicken with Garlic-Walnut Sauce).
Generally I am not a fan of starvation/restricted diets. I think if you added the shake into your healthy diet plan, and incorporated her workout plan, you would still see impressive results, but probably be better off. But all in all, this is a good book to start off with and maybe give your diet plan a kick-start.
And now for one of my favorite recipes from the book:
Fudgy Mocha Brownies
- Ingredients:
3/4 cp white whole wheat flour - 1 1/3 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cp flaxseed meal
- 1 tspn espresso powder
- 1/2 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
- 3/4 cp honey
- 1/2 cp expeller pressed nut oil (such as almond) or extra light virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 egg whites
- 2 tbsp water
- fresh raspberries for garnish
- Instructions:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and lightly spray 8-9 inch square baking pan.
- 2. In large bowl, whisk together flower, cocoa, flaxseed, sugar, espresso powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- 3. Add honey, eggs, oil, vanilla and water. Stir til just combined. do NOT over mix!
- 4. Add mix to pan. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean in the middle, about 15-18 minutes.
- 5. Let cool in the pan on wire rack. Cut into 16 squares. Put on baking sheet and freeze. When solid, remove and place into individual air tight containers in freezer for last minute
- And they only have 153 calories, 2g protein, 8 g fat, 2g fiber, 21g carbs each!
FYI: Right now, The Digest Diet is available exclusively
About the Author: Liz Vaccariello is editor-in-chief and chief content officer of Reader's Digest. She is the coauthor of the #1 New York Times bestseller Flat BellyDiet! and 400 Calorie Fix. She regularly appears on national programs such as Good Morning America and The Doctors and has been featured on The Biggest Loser, Today, Rachael Ray, and The View. Previously, she was editor-in-chief of Prevention Magazine. She lives in New Jersey with her family. For more information follow her on Facebook and Twitter
Disclosure / Disclaimer: I received this book free of charge, from FSB Associates, for review purposes. No other compensation, monetary or in kind, has been received or implied for this post. Nor was I told how to post about it.
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