The Martini Diet: The Self-Indulgent Way to a Thinner, More Fabulous You!

by Jennifer Basye Sander

There's a yet another new Harvard study out that shows that regular moderate drinking can lower your risk of heart attack. This study, which followed 40,000 men for twelve years, found out that those who drank one or two alcoholic drinks 5 to 7 days a week lowered their risk of heart attack 30 percent. (Women also benefit but they must weigh those benefits against the risk of breast cancer. Still, far more women die of heart disease than breast cancer.) Similar studies show that caffeine is good for you, as is red meat and salmon and red wine and anything dipped in olive oil. The truth is, good food and drink is good for you. So why deprive yourself? Think of the most self-indulgent people you know the ones who never miss their morning lattes and their evening martinis, dine at the best restaurants, hire personal trainers, indulge in weekly massages and facials. Odds are they're as thin as they are spoiled. This book will uncover the reasons why some of the most indulgent people are also the healthiest (like the French Paradox, which explored why French people can eat so much rich food and drink so much wine and still be thin and have low rates of heart disease). So spoil yourself thin with The Martini Diet. Inside you'll find all the ways in which you can indulge yourself and get into shape at the same time. Not only will you live longer, you'll have a heck of a lot more fun.

192 pages, Hardcover

First published April 4, 2004

About the author

Jennifer Basye Sander has been an author and book packager for nearly 20 years. Her career has spanned all aspects of the business, from retail sales and book acquisition to editorial and publicity. She and her husband founded the Big City Books Group, which develops book projects and has over 40 successful books in print.

Also known as Jennifer "Gin" Sander

Reviews

[Donna Craig · Rating 4 out of 5]

I actually really enjoyed this light-hearted look at weight loss. The author maintains her (lovely but not bony) figure by following three rules she has created for herself:
Eat only the very best
Eat somewhat less of the very best
Eat the very best only at mealtimes.

She elucidates the rules with advice such as to avoid foods with silly, childish names (pop-tarts; donuts) and fast foods (NOT elegant). The basic idea is that if you enjoy high-quality, somewhat snobbish (perhaps) foods, you will find they satisfy you more effectively. She actually has some science behind her there, since processed foods are formulated to stimulate, not satiate, the appetite.

I really enjoyed reading this humorous and encouraging look at treating your body and your self with more respect.

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

the only diet book I've ever lost weight with. I purchased it as a response to failing miserably to one of those TV weight loss programs. The book fit in perfectly with my "live like you're a European" ideology, focusing on having the best for yourself, within moderation, and enjoying a life when you're not thinking about food all the time

[Deanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Maybe not so helpful if you're really trying to diet, but will give you plenty of that "You go girl!" self-confidence you'll need to successfully stick to a diet.

[Tamara J. · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good approach to dieting if you are trying to lose weight but still keep your dignity.

[Kristin]

My idea of what a martini diet would be was not quite what the book suggested ;-)
If you're serious about losing weight, this is not for you. But it will make you laugh!