The Perfect 10 Diet: 10 Key Hormones That Hold the Secret to Losing Weight and Feeling Great-Fast!

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1. dmrbooks says:

   March 13, 2010 at 7:32 pm

   I had an advance copy of this book from Book Expo and I put it to the test starting in mid-September. So first, I am a diet failure. I have failed on every diet I’ve ever tried so I was really nervous about trying this one and assumed that it too wouldn’t work. And I was really shocked when I started to lose weight. And my family was too!!! So I kept a chart and this diet really worked (and it’s still working!!)

   So now I’m at 23 pounds (hoping to make 25 pounds by the New Year). But what’s important (I think) is the many ways that it’s changed me. At Thanksgiving the kids were shocked (I mean really shocked) when I started playing football and frisbee golf outside with them. I have so much more energy. I feel clearer (like my head is clearer). My husband says there’s 4 or 5 inches gone from my waist. I’ve had to buy new clothes. And it’s easy to travel with (I travel a lot) and to entertain with (entertain a lot too). You know exactly what you can and can’t eat and you don’t ever go hungry because it’s really about what you eat (it’s about the hormones).

   So while I’ve tried lots of diets, this is the first one that’s ever worked for me. And now I have a plan to have all the extra weight gone (I needed to lose 60 pounds in total…so am 1/3 of the way there) by my next birthday. And I think I can do it. It’s all about balancing hormones. Got it!
2. Book Addict says:

   March 13, 2010 at 8:52 pm

   I bought the book around the same time that I received the CD version of this diet. Let me tell you, if you really want to lose weight, this is a diet that you can finally stick to. Forget low-carb, low-fat, high protein and all those other fad diets. This is finally a diet tht is balanced and sensible and, most importantly, doable for most people.

   Do you remember when you were young and you could eat just about whatever you wanted. Then came diets. It seemed that the more you dieted, the more weight you ultimately gained! But…most of us had parents, grandparents, or older relatives who ate real butter and cream, had eggs every day for breakfast, and yet remained slim all their lives. How did they do that and why can’t we?

   Well, Dr. Aziz gives you the science behind why their eating habits worked and why they can still work for us today. He identifies 10 major hormones and tells why they get out of whack with today’s eating habits, and discusses the devastating effects upon our bodies and health. BTW, Dr. Aziz is referring to The Perfect 10 as in great health, not being a perfect 10 in physic…although that is likely to happen if you follow his eating plan.

   He tells us that we need MORE fat in our diets to help with appetite control, but that the fats must be wholesome and real (none of those manufactured chemicals of fake fat), and that they must be balanced with protein and carbohydrates. His basic formula is 40% carbs, 40% fats, and 20% protein. He emphasizes quality and organic foods are key elements to this diet. He also pretty much forbids sugar and refined carbohydrates as being empty calories and creating a yo-yo effect upon insulin and other body hormones. In essence, following this diet will enable your blood sugar to level out resulting in you feeling better and having more energy. This diet is similar to The Zone and The Flat Belly Diet but with more added fat and greater balance. Most of us don’t have the will-power to give up fats forever and Dr. Aziz doesn’t encourge that. Balance is the emphasis of this diet.

   I have both the book version and the CD verion. I didn’t think I would like the CD version but I do. It comes with 8 CDs, each about an hour long, and which are easy to follow, plus a non-audio bonus CD which includes much of the book including the charts, recipes, and a whole lot more. It would have been a bit more convenient if a mini-book had been tucked into the CD package but this is a good addition.

   If you intend to follow this diet plan, you will need a good calorie/nutrient book to supplement your plan. I recommend The Complete Food Counter by Natow and Heslin which not only lists most major food components and brands, but calories, protein, fat, carbs, cholesterol, fiber and sodium. It also has a pretty good listing of menus from major food chains which is helpful for following the diet while eating out.

   If you’re tired of feeling sluggish, not sleeping well, depressed, and overweight, try this diet. It’s easy to follow and it just might be the answer you’re looking for…finally!
3. Kelly Dunkelberg says:

   March 13, 2010 at 10:23 pm

   I was very skeptical when I first bought this book, but it TRULY is life changing. I have never been a health nut and not really interested in diet books but this is actually a really good read. I have lost 10 lbs. in 2 1/2 weeks and more importantly, I feel better. My cholesterol, triglycerides, and sugar levels have decreased dramatically. Sometimes the Dr.’s tone is a little hard to take…he seems a little pretentious. But I respect what he is doing and I am so glad I came across this diet. I have to say, it’s a real eye-opener folks…we have basically been lied to at the expense of our health all in the name of higher profits. Give the diet a try…I don’t think you will regret it.
4. K. Haberman says:

   March 13, 2010 at 10:40 pm

   So the “Perfect 10 Diet”, as others have mentioned in their reviews, asks you to essentially get rid of sugar, white carbs, artificial sweeteners, artificial additives, high-fructose corn syrup, and preservatives. You are asked to then stock up on all organic foods and full fat products. Sounds reasonable. However you’ll find that your fridge and pantry is empty and you’ll end up with one heck of a grocery bill.

   Being a poor college student, I simply cannot afford that. I wish I could but that’s just not in the cards. If you are someone who is in a pinch financially, I don’t recommend this diet.

   I do appreciate the research that went into this book. It’s definitely credible. Yet, I find that the book is rather redundant. I get it that our hormones are thrown off by an unhealthy diet. I get it– organic is better and the white stuff is evil. But, I don’t need every single chapter hitting me with the same facts time and time again. I think the book could have been half to a third of the size it is.

   I don’t necessarily blame Dr. Aziz for this. I’d say an editor is more to blame for that. In fact, I applaud him for trying to get America back to a more natural and balanced diet. It is interesting to hear that Atkins and low-fat diets are not the answer and are in reality detrimental to our health.

   The most valuable things to take away from this book are the following:

   1. No matter how you want to spin it, sugar and white carbs are nothing but bad news because they mess with your hormones

   2. Low-fat and Non-fat products are worse for your health than full fat– it has more sugar and you’ll store that as fat

   3. Increase your vegetable and fruit intake

   4. Stick to 3 square meals a day; don’t skip breakfast and try not to snack

   5. Processed food and artificial things are bad: organic, organic, organic

   6. Move more

   Voila, there you have it. I think my main issue with this diet is that it is spun as if it is completely non-restrictive. I found just the opposite. He says it is not low-carb when it actually is, fyi. It’s not the Atkins, but it’s not a carby diet.

   I also wasn’t a huge fan of the recipe suggestions. As I said earlier, I can’t afford having grilled sea bass, duck breast and lobster often. I was really disappointed on that count.

   So what do I recommend? If you are looking for a more accessible diet along the same vein, I’d say Dr. Oz’s book “YOU on a Diet” is more helpful. They both agree that sugar, white carbs and high-fructose corn syrup are evil. They both say we should all be exercising more too. These things make sense. However Dr. Oz proceeds to break down the science in a very user friendly manner and I think his suggestions are on the whole more practical.

   Bottom Line: If you want to overhaul your life and you have the money, go for it. For me, I’m going to modify the “Perfect 10″ to my life and probably refer to Dr. Oz more.
5. Chettie Copper says:

   March 14, 2010 at 1:16 am

   This is an easy to follow, good diet. The ingredients will be easy to find in the grocery store. It is basically telling you not to eat sugar or refined carbs, but mostly healthy fats and proteins. At first, you can eat carbs, but only in the form of fruit and veggies. Organic food is the best for this diet. Portions are not listed in the book anywhere, so there is no measuring of any foods. Basically, if you are eating the proper foods, portions and calorie-counting are not needed. I like this. After being on Weight Watchers and measuring every stinking “point”, it is nice not to have to perfectly measure all foods. Also, he says it is ok for pregnant women to eat these foods, and I am breastfeeding, so it is nice to know that it is a good diet for baby too.