The Schwarzbein Principle, Program: Losing Weight the Healthy Way

by Diana Schwarzbein

In The Schwarzbein Principle, which has sold more than 250,000 copies, Dr. Diana Schwarzbein laid out her revolutionary secret to long-term health and weight balance your metabolism to re-energize your immune system. Her optimal health program included steps Balance a low-carb/low-fat diet Reduce stress through calming exercises Taper off chemical dependency to tobacco, alcohol, and caffeine Eliminate cardio exercise in favor of resistance training and stretching Now, for the first time, Dr. Schwarzbein gives readers what they have been asking week-by-week steps they can use to implement this system into their lives. The pay-off for making the switch? A renewed metabolic system that creates long-term health, vitality, energy, slower aging, and the ideal body. While other diet programs promise little more than a temporary crash weight loss regimen, Dr. Schwarzbein’s plan offers something much a permanent body change and an end to yo-yo dieting. "For any of you who have read any of my books on Somersizing, you know what an important role Dr. Schwarzbein plays in my life. She is an awesome doctor." Suzanne Somers, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Sexy Years "Don’t count calories. Fix your metabolism instead." Fortune Small Business Key Features Thousands of followers of The Schwarzbein Principle have been asking for this book—the perfect complement to her breakthrough program. A perfect model for today that incorporates both the low-carb and low-fat approaches. The anti-aging component is a hot-button for the baby boomer generation. The workbook format offers questions and fill-in spaces that make it user friendly.

Genres: Health, Reference, Nonfiction

318 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a great "Diet" book. It really isn't your typical diet book. This is a comprehensive look at improving health and maintaining such a lifestyle. What a great way to live the Word of Wisdom. This approach to health is not focused on calorie counting or eliminating vast amounts of foods forever; neither is it about excessive and strenuous exercising. It is about approaching life in a balanced and healthy way and reclaiming the health we were meant to have.

The approach has five steps:
1. Healthy Nutrition
2. Stress Management
3. Tapering off/avoiding toxic chemicals
4. Exercise (in moderation)
5. Hormone Replacement Therapy (if needed)

I've done LOTS of diets and never has there been one that is comprehensive or realistic to do in the long run.

Check out her website as well: http://www.schwarzbeinprinciple.com

[Loraine · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Dr. Diana Schwarzbein's books. She has done much research and is sharing it with the world to help as many people as possible find balance and health. When I eat and live the way she recommends, not only am I healthier, but I'm more optimistic and happier overall. I have recently suffered a huge set back with an auto-immune attack on my body, and her program is getting me back on my feet. I swear by her research and program. Everybody should adopt these principles into their lifestyles!

The most difficult part about it, is that you do not lose weight right away. In fact, I have never stuck with it long enough to see that benefit in my life. I'm working on it though and because I feel so much better overall, it's become more of a lifestyle than ever.

[Abby · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book isn't so much about losing weight...it's more about how to eat healthy to keep your body healthy on the inside. I learned a lot about how to balance meals and snacks...very interesting...I'd recommend it!

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is not about losing weight but healing and maintaining a healthy metabolism by eating a balanced diet and exercising safely. It was recommended by a physician. It also has a good section on maintaining hormonal balance.

[Wanda · Rating 2 out of 5]

I found the book to be a compelling way of eating, but didn't find it sustainable for the long-term.

[Ian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent approach to a moderately low-carb diet and metabolic healing. I eventually found I had to limit carbs more strictly than Schwarzbein recommends to lose enough weight, though.

[Kathryn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty basic rules that make sense: eat real food, don't eat too much/too little, get enough sleep, stress less, and exercise moderately. The extensive supplements list is a little much though.