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The Great Weight Debate: Get the Facts and Choose the Diet That's Right For You
The Great Weight Debate helps you evaluate which diet will work for you and which can hurt you. It is your essential, trusted resource to sift through the minefield of recommendations and misinformation when choosing the best diet for weight loss success. The Great Weight Debate summarizes many popular weight loss plans and explains the principles and research behind each diet. It also highlights the factors that may or may not make the diet a healthy choice for you. It explains why and how to choose a diet that takes into account your food preferences and meets the needs of your lifestyle, schedule, and food availability. It will help you discover and understand the rules, food restrictions, and health risks of each diet. In addition, read up on the new trends, the latest buzz, and the results of the most up-to-date research science has to offer. So…Whether you choose Paleo, low carbohydrate, intermittent fasting, Whole30, or Mediterranean, do it with realistic expectations and do it smartly. Find weight loss success with The Great Weight Debate.
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Published January 12, 2021
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September 3, 2021
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The Great Weight Debate: Get the Facts and Choose the Diet That’s Right for You by Amy Newman Shapiro. What an interesting book, especially for people who have tried diet after diet and have failed. This is not a fad diet book. But in this book, author Amy Newman Shapiro does list all of the many diets and summarizes each one in a way that readers can understand and know. A lot of the diets I have never heard of, but there are many I have heard of, and I have tried a few of them. But what readers will learn is that just as everyone is different, every diet is different. And hopefully after reading this book you will have a better idea of which diet is the best for you to choose. In addition to diets, Amy talks about different foods and why they are or may not be the best choices for you.
All in all, this is one of the best books on dieting I have ever read, and I have read a lot. I learned many interesting things about some of the diets that have been floating around for years. This book is a great resource and I will definitely be keeping my copy for those times I need answers. This book is Five Stars for me.
A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
The Great Weight Debate: Get the Facts and Choose the Diet That’s Right for You by Amy Newman Shapiro. What an interesting book, especially for people who have tried diet after diet and have failed. This is not a fad diet book. But in this book, author Amy Newman Shapiro does list all of the many diets and summarizes each one in a way that readers can understand and know. A lot of the diets I have never heard of, but there are many I have heard of, and I have tried a few of them. But what readers will learn is that just as everyone is different, every diet is different. And hopefully after reading this book you will have a better idea of which diet is the best for you to choose. In addition to diets, Amy talks about different foods and why they are or may not be the best choices for you.
All in all, this is one of the best books on dieting I have ever read, and I have read a lot. I learned many interesting things about some of the diets that have been floating around for years. This book is a great resource and I will definitely be keeping my copy for those times I need answers. This book is Five Stars for me.
A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
July 13, 2021
The Great Weight Debate: Get the Facts and Choose the Diet That's Right For You by Amy Newman Shapiro is an interesting book for those who are seeking to lose weight and finding out a good way on how to maintain their own weight. It is an easy read and is broken down into three parts:
The Dieting Business - which tells about how much money the diet fads make for many companies
The Diets – which includes a chapter on the various diets that are popular today, which some are: The High Protein Diet, Wheat Belly and the Grain Brain Diet, Volumetrics, Mediterranean Diet, Nutrisystem and Jenny Craig, and twelve others. Each diet listed gives readers the good and bad for each one.
Getting Healthy / Staying Healthy – which gives advice and tips on the right way on dieting and maintaining weight.
I am giving The Great Weight Debate: Get the Facts and Choose the Diet That's Right For You four and a half stars. I recommend it for readers who are seeking to lose weight, want to know the right diet for them, and learn about the various diets that are out there. I will be keeping this book on my book shelf for future reference. I think it would be a great tool for so many to have on hand.
I received a paperback copy of The Great Weight Debate: Get the Facts and Choose the Diet That's Right For You from the publisher. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.
The Dieting Business - which tells about how much money the diet fads make for many companies
The Diets – which includes a chapter on the various diets that are popular today, which some are: The High Protein Diet, Wheat Belly and the Grain Brain Diet, Volumetrics, Mediterranean Diet, Nutrisystem and Jenny Craig, and twelve others. Each diet listed gives readers the good and bad for each one.
Getting Healthy / Staying Healthy – which gives advice and tips on the right way on dieting and maintaining weight.
I am giving The Great Weight Debate: Get the Facts and Choose the Diet That's Right For You four and a half stars. I recommend it for readers who are seeking to lose weight, want to know the right diet for them, and learn about the various diets that are out there. I will be keeping this book on my book shelf for future reference. I think it would be a great tool for so many to have on hand.
I received a paperback copy of The Great Weight Debate: Get the Facts and Choose the Diet That's Right For You from the publisher. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.
May 24, 2021
Keto or low carb? What about soups, intermittent fasting or the DASH diet? And what in the world is volumetrics? If you are hunting for a successful weight-loss program, then the overload of information available will make your head spin. Well, here, at last, is everything you need to know about how to lose weight and keep it off. Best of all, it comes from an expert–a dietician and nutritionist, not a celebrity, social media influencer or marketer.
The best diet, according to the author, is one that considers your food preferences, lifestyle, schedule, and if the food you need is available. But, first off, you need to grasp that your health is more important than weight loss.
A healthy body will make it easier to lose the pounds. Wellness includes how you feel, how much sleep you’re getting, and making wise food choices. So, small, doable, and incremental changes will develop good habits. This, she says, will motivate you with short-term success and lead to lasting lifestyle changes. Deep down, we know this, but it is a welcome reminder.
This book offers no “correct way” to lose weight nor a quick-fix. Instead, you’ll find useful information that is easy to digest. The author summarizes over 20 diets–the good, the bad, and the popular. She explains how each one works and examines the benefits. Then she stacks it up against the latest scientific research available, looks at who it might benefit, and when to give it a miss.
Amy dissects diet fads, eating trends, and gives a rundown of useful apps. Best of all, she offers strategies, based on her experience in helping people lose and keep weight off. These include what to do when your weight plateaus, and how to maintain a healthy weight. This page-turner includes everything you need to make an informed decision. The writing style is straightforward, and she offers lots of encouragement.
My biggest takeaways from the book include being mindful of how lack of sleep or a busy schedule can lead to poor food choices. Another is how a healthy diet can improve common health issues.
This handy guide can kick-start your weight-loss journey, and you can refer to it when needed. I recommend it for anyone who desires sustainable weight loss. But only if you are ready to put in the time, effort, and practice to make lasting lifestyle changes.
The best diet, according to the author, is one that considers your food preferences, lifestyle, schedule, and if the food you need is available. But, first off, you need to grasp that your health is more important than weight loss.
A healthy body will make it easier to lose the pounds. Wellness includes how you feel, how much sleep you’re getting, and making wise food choices. So, small, doable, and incremental changes will develop good habits. This, she says, will motivate you with short-term success and lead to lasting lifestyle changes. Deep down, we know this, but it is a welcome reminder.
This book offers no “correct way” to lose weight nor a quick-fix. Instead, you’ll find useful information that is easy to digest. The author summarizes over 20 diets–the good, the bad, and the popular. She explains how each one works and examines the benefits. Then she stacks it up against the latest scientific research available, looks at who it might benefit, and when to give it a miss.
Amy dissects diet fads, eating trends, and gives a rundown of useful apps. Best of all, she offers strategies, based on her experience in helping people lose and keep weight off. These include what to do when your weight plateaus, and how to maintain a healthy weight. This page-turner includes everything you need to make an informed decision. The writing style is straightforward, and she offers lots of encouragement.
My biggest takeaways from the book include being mindful of how lack of sleep or a busy schedule can lead to poor food choices. Another is how a healthy diet can improve common health issues.
This handy guide can kick-start your weight-loss journey, and you can refer to it when needed. I recommend it for anyone who desires sustainable weight loss. But only if you are ready to put in the time, effort, and practice to make lasting lifestyle changes.
July 26, 2021
I received a complimentary copy of this book from iRead Book Tours.
I voluntarily chose to read and post an honest review.
Amy Newman Shapiro breaks down all the well-known diets in The Great Weight Debate: Get the Facts and Choose the Diet That’s Right for You in easy to understand format: “How it Works,” “What The Experts Say,” and “Is This Diet Right For You.” Several times, Amy informs the reader which foods to eat and not to eat in relation to a specific diet plan. If you want to know which diets were #1 or #2 in 2020, well, she lets you know that as well.
There were many diets that I am very familiar with because I have tried it, knew someone who had, or seen it advertised repeatedly. Even though I was familiar with almost every diet discussed, Amy Newman Shapiro gave me facts/statistics that I wasn’t aware of until now. For example, I had no idea the Ketogenic Diet has been used to treat epilepsy, seizure disorders, and cancer. It’s also showed promising results against migraines, depression, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s. Fascinating, right?!
I also had no clue how many of these well-known diets had been linked to poor digestive health, heart disease, and other health ailments. Oh, I was also shocked at how much exercise would be required to burn off ONE Taco Bell taco salad.
Humans are always going to diet. In The Great Weight Debate: Get the Facts and Choose the Diet That’s Right for You, Amy Newman Shapiro points out key factors to success and, yes, failures. People who are dieting or plan to diet don’t want to fail in their weight-loss goal. I suggest reading the book, pick the right plan for you, and do as Amy states… “Set realistic goals.”
She also stresses speaking to your primary doctor before starting any diet—good, solid advice.
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December 20, 2021
The Great Weight Debate is the most interesting, enlightening, and comprehensive book I have ever read concerning dieting.
She begins by pointing out, it is best to begin new habits through small steps. Frequently weighing oneself can have negative effects and isn't always reliable. It only reveals "part of the picture". She includes advise about "yo-yo" dieting and makes a couple of wise recommendations.
Another point she makes is that, subconsciously, it aids in weight reduction when one gives oneself non-food rewards when reaching a small goal.
The main object of the book is to assist individuals to choose the best diet for his/her individual body and lifestyle by offering well-informed analysis of the popular diet trends
Amy offers concise descriptions of several types of diets, then explains "How it Woks", including research information; then highlights the pros and cons of each diet.
I thought I had heard of and tried tried most every diet but she mentioned a couple I was unaware of and increased my awareness on a few I thought I knew all about.
In the third section,she discussed new diet trends - including phone and computer apps. - and, again, offered the pros and cons of each
In her conclusion, one vital point she made is if we lose only one pound a week, that is 52 pounds lost in a year. That was a very encouraging thought vs. "I only lost four pounds after a month of dieting". The final conclusion may surprise you. It did me!
This book never dragged or spent time trying to persuade a person in the direction of a certain diet. In fact, she warned against putting a lot of credibility on those working for a particular dieting group.
This is a book I am gladly encouraging all to read. I am keeping it for a frequent reference.
This is an excellent resource on diets. It , also, offers a few other great resources to follow online.
I give this book a Five Stars rating and more!
*This book was gifted me with no pressure to post a positive review. This is my honest review.
She begins by pointing out, it is best to begin new habits through small steps. Frequently weighing oneself can have negative effects and isn't always reliable. It only reveals "part of the picture". She includes advise about "yo-yo" dieting and makes a couple of wise recommendations.
Another point she makes is that, subconsciously, it aids in weight reduction when one gives oneself non-food rewards when reaching a small goal.
The main object of the book is to assist individuals to choose the best diet for his/her individual body and lifestyle by offering well-informed analysis of the popular diet trends
Amy offers concise descriptions of several types of diets, then explains "How it Woks", including research information; then highlights the pros and cons of each diet.
I thought I had heard of and tried tried most every diet but she mentioned a couple I was unaware of and increased my awareness on a few I thought I knew all about.
In the third section,she discussed new diet trends - including phone and computer apps. - and, again, offered the pros and cons of each
In her conclusion, one vital point she made is if we lose only one pound a week, that is 52 pounds lost in a year. That was a very encouraging thought vs. "I only lost four pounds after a month of dieting". The final conclusion may surprise you. It did me!
This book never dragged or spent time trying to persuade a person in the direction of a certain diet. In fact, she warned against putting a lot of credibility on those working for a particular dieting group.
This is a book I am gladly encouraging all to read. I am keeping it for a frequent reference.
This is an excellent resource on diets. It , also, offers a few other great resources to follow online.
I give this book a Five Stars rating and more!
*This book was gifted me with no pressure to post a positive review. This is my honest review.
July 27, 2021
I don't normally choose this type of book to read, but the idea of an overview of weight loss diets and trends instead of the push on a single diet track really appealed to me. Author Shapiro didn't disappoint. I need to go through parts of it again to absorb the wisdom she shared apart from the diet overview.
There were several takeaways for me. First was early on her emphasis on health as the first goal before weight loss. Then there was the suggestion to switch diets occasionally so boredom doesn't set in. Another I really liked was the importance of choosing a diet that included foods you actually liked to eat. If you hate the food choices in a diet, your chance of sticking with it is very low. It was great she also reinforced the idea of using diets that taught portion control and healthy food choices, as this raised the chances of not just getting the weight off but keeping it off. And her discussion of all the factors that affect weight loss outside of calories in - calories out took some of the pressure off. We are all unique and need our own unique approach.
As to the diets, the author did have preferences. Diets that included portion control, lots of fruits and vegetables, and all the nutrients received the biggest praise. I agree. But she didn't rule out the others. She instead talked about when and how they could be used effectively and what nutrients you would be lacking. One suggestion I think would work for a lot of people is a restrictive diet first to get the quick pound drop needed to motivate them, then switch to a more balanced diet that could safely be continued long term.
If you've been yo-yoing up and down, on the diet roller coaster, and/or not successfully maintaining your weight loss over time, this book will offer a lot of insight and maybe, just maybe, help you find a winning formula that will work for you.
There were several takeaways for me. First was early on her emphasis on health as the first goal before weight loss. Then there was the suggestion to switch diets occasionally so boredom doesn't set in. Another I really liked was the importance of choosing a diet that included foods you actually liked to eat. If you hate the food choices in a diet, your chance of sticking with it is very low. It was great she also reinforced the idea of using diets that taught portion control and healthy food choices, as this raised the chances of not just getting the weight off but keeping it off. And her discussion of all the factors that affect weight loss outside of calories in - calories out took some of the pressure off. We are all unique and need our own unique approach.
As to the diets, the author did have preferences. Diets that included portion control, lots of fruits and vegetables, and all the nutrients received the biggest praise. I agree. But she didn't rule out the others. She instead talked about when and how they could be used effectively and what nutrients you would be lacking. One suggestion I think would work for a lot of people is a restrictive diet first to get the quick pound drop needed to motivate them, then switch to a more balanced diet that could safely be continued long term.
If you've been yo-yoing up and down, on the diet roller coaster, and/or not successfully maintaining your weight loss over time, this book will offer a lot of insight and maybe, just maybe, help you find a winning formula that will work for you.
July 15, 2021
Having struggled with my weight for most of my adult years, I am always looking for solutions and potential ways to succeed at weight loss. I can't say that I am an obsessive dieter or yo-yo dieter or even that I try the latest fad diets.
"DIET" here includes fads, trends, familiar and popular food plans as well as meal plans and ways of eating that are a lifestyle. Sadly, there are no magic potions, quick fixes and one size (or plan) fits all with guaranteed success.
This book does a wonderful job of laying out the main points of each type of diet, as well as the pros and cons. It includes scientific resources for further information on each as well as a summary of What The Experts Say. The information is presented in a clear, factual and easily understood way that can compare one plan against the others.
I do have to smile that as much as science has advanced, many of the principles of nutrition and the role of diet eating plans has not changed much since my mother's generation.
The author also explains why we regain weight lost and why the body naturally makes it more difficult to continue to lose weight after staying with an eating plan. I found it all to be very interesting and presented in a clear fashion.
Will I be taking advice found in this book? Absolutely.
Did it help me decide on which eating style to adjust to next?
I will be taking much into consideration and rereading various portions of this book several times.
"DIET" here includes fads, trends, familiar and popular food plans as well as meal plans and ways of eating that are a lifestyle. Sadly, there are no magic potions, quick fixes and one size (or plan) fits all with guaranteed success.
This book does a wonderful job of laying out the main points of each type of diet, as well as the pros and cons. It includes scientific resources for further information on each as well as a summary of What The Experts Say. The information is presented in a clear, factual and easily understood way that can compare one plan against the others.
I do have to smile that as much as science has advanced, many of the principles of nutrition and the role of diet eating plans has not changed much since my mother's generation.
The author also explains why we regain weight lost and why the body naturally makes it more difficult to continue to lose weight after staying with an eating plan. I found it all to be very interesting and presented in a clear fashion.
Will I be taking advice found in this book? Absolutely.
Did it help me decide on which eating style to adjust to next?
I will be taking much into consideration and rereading various portions of this book several times.
July 30, 2021
It's easy to decide that you are going to lose weight, but how easy is it to succeed in reaching your goal? How many books have you read and how many diets have you tried? If you're like me, the answer is quite a few, so this new book just may be the answer for all of us! Amy Newman Shapiro shares advice and tips in this easy-to-read book that explains how to lose weight and how to keep it off!
The Great Weight Debate is divided into three parts: The Dieting Business; The Diets; and Getting Healthy/Staying Healthy. I was aware that the dieting business is extremely profitable, but 70 billion dollars? Knowing how to choose the best diet was my main interest, and Shapiro explores many of the popular plans. She explains how the plan works, what the experts say, and if this diet is best for you. Losing weight is one thing, but will it harm your health? I also appreciated learning how to reach my goal, and maintain that success, because There Is No Finish Line! Weight maintenance requires discipline and vigilance, but it can be achieved!
I recommend The Great Weight Debate: Get the Facts and Choose the Diet That's Right For You to all who want a better, healthier weight-loss solution. It is a great resource!
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. There was no obligation for a positive review. These are my own thoughts.
The Great Weight Debate is divided into three parts: The Dieting Business; The Diets; and Getting Healthy/Staying Healthy. I was aware that the dieting business is extremely profitable, but 70 billion dollars? Knowing how to choose the best diet was my main interest, and Shapiro explores many of the popular plans. She explains how the plan works, what the experts say, and if this diet is best for you. Losing weight is one thing, but will it harm your health? I also appreciated learning how to reach my goal, and maintain that success, because There Is No Finish Line! Weight maintenance requires discipline and vigilance, but it can be achieved!
I recommend The Great Weight Debate: Get the Facts and Choose the Diet That's Right For You to all who want a better, healthier weight-loss solution. It is a great resource!
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. There was no obligation for a positive review. These are my own thoughts.
August 6, 2021
“The Great Weight Debate’ is packed with valuable information for those searching for just the right diet for their lifestyle. It is the perfect reference book to use when wanting to choose a diet that works with your current circumstances or for when you need to change things up a bit. After all, one eating plan can become boring after a while.
The author emphasizes that the best diet is one that considers your lifestyle, food preferences, and schedule.
The heart of the book is Chapter 3 where she gives an analysis of the current most popular diets. She spells out, in an unbiased manner, how the diet works, what the experts have to say about it, and who it is the best fit for. The rest of the book is perhaps information you already knew.
Easy to read, this is a book worth having on hand when you need to drop a few pounds but still want to eat healthily.
The author emphasizes that the best diet is one that considers your lifestyle, food preferences, and schedule.
The heart of the book is Chapter 3 where she gives an analysis of the current most popular diets. She spells out, in an unbiased manner, how the diet works, what the experts have to say about it, and who it is the best fit for. The rest of the book is perhaps information you already knew.
Easy to read, this is a book worth having on hand when you need to drop a few pounds but still want to eat healthily.
July 24, 2021
Have you ever wanted to lose weight? Of course, who hasn’t, right?
This book gives you a basic introduction to the great weight debate, discussing the fads, the myths, and the various types of diets out there. The narrative is honest and insightful. It provides historical references and biology factors, proving all the research that went into this book. However, rather than being helpful and easy to relate, the content reads more like an academic essay or thesis, which doesn’t always keep the reader invested. At times, it can be a little scientific for my taste. But some of the suggestions can be valuable and worth considering.
This book gives you a basic introduction to the great weight debate, discussing the fads, the myths, and the various types of diets out there. The narrative is honest and insightful. It provides historical references and biology factors, proving all the research that went into this book. However, rather than being helpful and easy to relate, the content reads more like an academic essay or thesis, which doesn’t always keep the reader invested. At times, it can be a little scientific for my taste. But some of the suggestions can be valuable and worth considering.
August 5, 2021
The Great Weight Debate is one of those books that is full of facts and information, but it's written in a way that's easy to follow and understand. It's educational and enlightening, and for anyone looking to lose weight or perhaps maintain their current weight, it's a very helpful guide.
I found the layout of the book to be really nicely done. It's set up well, and I had no trouble learning about each diet included in the book. From Atkins to Keto, Weight Watchers to Jenny Craig, the book includes a multitude of options for readers looking for the right fit for their lifestyle. Each diet has information about what it is, how it works, who it might work best for, and which types of people should potentially avoid it. There are pros and cons to each one, but this book makes choosing the right option for you easy and convenient.
As someone who was trying to lose weight pre-Covid (and succeeded in losing 20 lbs before gaining it all back thanks to being stuck inside and mindlessly snacking/overindulging to avoid boredom over the past year), I am so happy to have discovered this book. After having gone through each and every single diet plan included within, I've narrowed my options down to two different ones that I think may work best for me and my lifestyle. I'm hopeful one of them may work for me (or perhaps I may mix and match them, which is allowed for quite a few of the diet plans) and I can start shedding those pesky pounds once again. Fingers crossed!
If you're in the market for a book that's easy to follow and will help steer you in the right path on your weight loss journey, definitely check out The Great Weight Debate.
4.5 stars!
I found the layout of the book to be really nicely done. It's set up well, and I had no trouble learning about each diet included in the book. From Atkins to Keto, Weight Watchers to Jenny Craig, the book includes a multitude of options for readers looking for the right fit for their lifestyle. Each diet has information about what it is, how it works, who it might work best for, and which types of people should potentially avoid it. There are pros and cons to each one, but this book makes choosing the right option for you easy and convenient.
As someone who was trying to lose weight pre-Covid (and succeeded in losing 20 lbs before gaining it all back thanks to being stuck inside and mindlessly snacking/overindulging to avoid boredom over the past year), I am so happy to have discovered this book. After having gone through each and every single diet plan included within, I've narrowed my options down to two different ones that I think may work best for me and my lifestyle. I'm hopeful one of them may work for me (or perhaps I may mix and match them, which is allowed for quite a few of the diet plans) and I can start shedding those pesky pounds once again. Fingers crossed!
If you're in the market for a book that's easy to follow and will help steer you in the right path on your weight loss journey, definitely check out The Great Weight Debate.
4.5 stars!
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