The Step Diet: Count Steps, Not Calories to Lose Weight and Keep It off Forever by James O. Hill, John C. Peters, Bonnie T. Jortberg
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Book Reviews of The Step Diet: Count Steps, Not Calories to Lose Weight and Keep It off Forever
Book Review: Not Your Usual Diet Book
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is full of useable information, great advice and something you can "get going on" the day you get it. It's not about a radical or fad diet - it starts with first monitoring your current moving (steps) and eating patterns. Only after some beginning self monitoring (for seven days) and then to a two week phase of showing you why you are continually gaining weight does it switch to trying to actually lose weight by taking more steps each day and turn passive overeating into healthy eating. It tells you step-by-step how to change unhealthy fully ingrained habits and gradually change to a lifestyle that allows you not just to lose weight, but to keep it off. It's a gradual but effective process. It teaches you to stop relying on "willpower" and instead makes you face tough choices, such as if it's REALLY worth it to supersize that fry or eat a Whooper instead of a regular hamburgar.
A step counter is included in the book - but the book itself is the big value. When using the stepcounter, I noticed that when I placed it over my stomach, it doubled the amount of steps I take (probably because I carry most of my weight in my stomach). So I followed the advice on page 2 and switched the counter to my hip area so that it counts the steps accurately. It has you take a "test walk" of 100 steps to check the accuracy of the step monitor.
This is a fantastic book for anyone wanting to permanently get and STAY in shape. There are no magic pills . . . or easy magic formulas . . . but this is a healthy way to obtain real results.
Book Review: Best walking advice ever
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is very easy to understand and implement at a comfortable pace. I like the fact that the changes are implemented in a manageable way. The authors examined what it takes for successful weight loss and maintenance. The charts were very informative and the suggestions excellent. I began to implement them right away. It is the simple things like walking from the farthest parking spot instead of the closest one. I'm amazed how many more steps I can add by small changes. The included pedometer is the key.Book Review: Great book--sound concepts and nutritional basis.
Summary: 5 Stars
The book is outstanding. The way of presenting the hard facts about weight loss and exercise makes so much sense. I have always converted non-essential food consumption (like the referenced McDonald's fries) into how much exercise I need to burn it off. Since I walk, hike, do step classes, this method works so well for me. I am glad to have the handy reference tool. I was also so surprised at the basic expenditures, and the conversion results for some foods.The pedometer is a great instant feedback system, a reminder, and a coach. I don't need to lose weight, because I adopt programs and tools like these to avoid getting into a situation where I have to fix a problem. After reading all types of nutrition and diet books, I like this approach the best.
Book Review: THE BEST DIET BOOK BY FAR
Summary: 5 Stars
I have never been able to get myself to exercise. And when I moved from Manhattan to California, I no longer walked from place to place, but instead drove everywhere. I noticed that I was gaining a few pounds a year and became concerned. I don't believe in gimmick diets because I've seen how they take the weight off in the near-term but not in the long-term and I also think they can be damanging to your health. So I was very excited when I saw the Step Diet. The pedometer that comes with this book provides instant feedback and the program is safe, healthy and even--dare I say it--fun. Amazing what a little gizmo can do. Most importantly, as a result of wearing the step counter I am now getting a very respectable amount of exercise each day. This is an amazing book that can be used for the whole family.Book Review: Realistic dieting
Summary: 5 Stars
Instead of looking for the books that all have some kind of gimmic, where you can lose weight with little to no effort, this book actually makes sense. Walk at least 10k steps a day and you will maintain or lose weight. Eat 25% less of what is on your plate, and you will LOSE WEIGHT. There is no catch. The kit includes a book and a pedometer, and that is all you need for this diet. No gym membership, no crazy menus, and no pills. This works, and its fun.