6-Day Body Makeover: Drop One Whole Dress or Pant Size in Just 6 Days--And Keep It Off

by Michael Thurmond

Book Overview

Want to look great for that special date on Saturday? Wish you could firm up for that looming reunion? Want to wow them at the wedding next weekend? Now you don't have to starve yourself to do it With... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0446577855
• ISBN13: 9780446577854
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.6" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Singing Praises!

I have to say...WOW. I'd give this book ten stars if I could. This is one of the most amazing things I've ever encountered. The surprising thing is that nothing in it is particularly revolutionary--it's stuff I've always known, but just never really GOT. Processed foods, sugar, salt, etc...not good for you. Duh, we all know this, but somehow just having it all set down in a nice, neat, no-nonsense fashion did the trick. I lost eight pounds in six days (not quite enough for a whole size for me, but a substantial loss), my husband lost nine (we did the plan together), and when the six days were over, we had no problem adapting the eating plan to continue losing weight at a slower pace. I started the plan on Sunday, April 9, and lost eight pounds by Saturday, April 15. It's now May 4, and I have lost another seven pounds for a total of fifteen. Fifteen pounds in a month! And I'm not hungry, not fatigued, not even BORED with this diet. I'm in heaven. The ONLY critique I have on this diet isn't even really a complaint for me, but I could see how others might have a hard time with it: the food prep. Since you eat so frequently, you really do have to take a day or two and prepare all the food ahead of time. For me, it was no problem; I absolutely love to cook, and a whole day of trying out new recipes was an exciting challenge instead of a chore, but others who don't like to spend the day in the kitchen might find it tedious. And the food...one reviewer said it was "bland," but, with all due respect, I think maybe he/she might have just accidentally picked some of the less-exciting recipes. The Indian marinade for poultry? Stunning. And the lemon-cilantro fish filets are incredible. Plus there are quite a few salt free seasonings and marinades out there, though you might have to search a bit; they don't jump out at you, but once you know where they are...bingo. My eating habits have changed; my exercise habits have changed; heck, my whole mindset about food, weight, and discipline...it's all changed. It sounds crazy, and maybe this diet isn't for everyone, but it's certainly for me. I've made more progress in a month than I have in the past year, and I expect to reach my goal weight by the end of the summer. I never thought I'd be so happy to have seen an infomercial in my life!

It will work if you stick to it!!

I'm a 34 yr-old male. Being about 25 lbs over-weight almost all my life and hating sports and long cardio workouts, I tried the plan in Michael Thurmond's book and was astonished to find that I lost 4 lbs in the six days. I can honestly say that I didn't expect to lose any weight at all because I was still eating lots of real food and not sweating in the gym. The big secret of this plan is eating the right food for your body type at the right time. The only negative thing I can say is that you have to buy and prepare a lot of natural food ahead of time so that when it comes time for a meal, you're not scratching your head wondering what to make while starving. The recipes included are all very delicious, and because you're eating whole, natural food, there aren't a lot of ingredients. For my body type I had to buy and eat lots of chicken breast and fresh fish (which can get expensive) along with lots of veggies and some fruit. Do yourself a favor: plan to start your 6 days on a Sunday, do all your shopping for the week on the Saturday before, prepare your first 3 days worth of meals on Saturday and then do another round of food prep on the Tuesday night for the last 3 days. For exercise during the 6 days, all I did was go on a brisk walk (as if I was in a hurry to get somewhere but didn't want to run) around the block for 45-60 mins 3 times during the week. That's it - that's all he recommends! There is also a free support website with a huge community of other people following the plan, which helps a lot. Note: If you think you can't live without breads, cereal, pasta, or dairy for 6 days, then don't even try it. My wife lasted only one day because she claims her body craves milk and dairy foods too much. You need the will power to stick with this plan for 6 days. I did it and lost 4 lbs. I was never hungry during the week. Actually, I felt full most of the time because I was eating a small meal every 3 hours. I highly recommend this book if you have an important event to attend and don't have much time to get back into shape. Once you successfully complete the 6-day plan, you can either modify it (by introducing small amounts of carbs and dairy back into your meals) for a life-long plan, or repeat the plan once a month. If you don't have the desire and discipline to stick to a 6-day plan, then I guess you better save your money for that tummy tuck! Good luck and best wishes!

10 lbs in 10 days

I'm trying to get my weight back on track. I'm 100 lbs. overweight, I have knee problems and it's difficult to do much walking and exercising since I can't get up and down to exercise on the floor. Also, I was retaining fluid in my ankles, and my shoulders were really hurting with tingling in my hands. Actually my arthritis was pretty much making me hurt all over--all I wanted to do was sit in my recliner and sleep. TWO DAYS AFTER STARTING THE DIET (I'm an Endomorph), I FELT IMPROVEMENT -- LESS SHOULDER PAIN, LESS TINGLING IN MY HANDS. The greatest motivation to stay on the diet was the fact I was feeling better, I don't want to eat sugar, or flour products. Plus, I'm down 10 pounds in 10 days. I have more energy and am able to get up out of my chair and walk without difficulty. My shoulder pain and tingling in my hands is almost gone. I'm looking forward to continued improvement. Regarding negative comments of this plan, it is not intended to follow the strict six-day diet past 10 days. In the chapter, "The Seventh Day and Beyond," you can add additional foods which make it easier.

It Works!

I'm writing this on day 6 of the 6 day body makeover. I lost 5 pounds! I didn't expect to loose so much because I'm not that much over weight, in fact five pounds was my goal! I'm going to Hawaii in two weeks and wanted to be swim suit ready. This way of eating is very foreign to me because two servings of meat a day is my usual max. I stuck to it though and now jeans that were too tight last week fit again. My stomach is flatter than it has been in a long time. This diet rocks! p.s I'm over 40 and loosing weight wasn't easy anymore, until now!!!!!

Weight loss and increased energy

This is a great book. I have seen Michael Thurmond on Extreme Makeover and his infomercial for the Six Week Body Makeover. I thought this book would be a great way to sample his ideas. In the six days since the book arrived, I am down a size, and more importantly, I'm not hungry and have more energy. The book has you take a quiz to determine if your body type is A, B, C, D or E. Then it recommends an eating plan for your body type. The eating plans have you eating five or six small meals a day, combining measured portions of protein with certain vegetables, fruits or carbohydrates. The book also recommends daily long slow distance exercise, like walking for 45 to 60 minutes. Then he tells you how to modify the eating plan after the six days by adding additional fruits, vegetables and carbohydrates. He also includes modifications to his plan for certain health problems. I have been doing Weight Watchers, but without much recent success. I find that this works well with Weight Watchers. This past week I lost several pounds, and more importantly, gained energy. I just feel so good when I follow this plan.