Bodyfueling

by Robyn Landis

Book Overview

Most Americans don't know how to fuel their bodies for high performance - or even to meet their basic needs. Many think they know because the news or fashion media toss them an occasional piece of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0446601942
• ISBN13: 9780446601948
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Warner Books (NY)
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

A refreshing book full of common sense

Is this remarkable, breakthrough program? No, not really. What it IS, however, is a practical, no-nonsense book that seeks to educate readers about basic nutrition, as well as the psychological barriers to losing weight. Robyn Landis cuts through the fog created by the diet industry and confronts the obsession dieters have with the numbers on the scale, arguing instead for a more healthy, balanced relationship with food. I highly recommend this book!

Okay, so I lost a lot of weight, too ...

I'm a pasta and bread sorta person. While listening to my friends complain about headaches and always being hungry while they went the avoid carbs and heavy-on-the-protein diet route, I followed Ms. Landis advice. One year of lots of pasta and bread and munching on carbs whenever I felt hungry, I feel great and look great too! What more could you want? Okay, so I lost a lot of weight, too, without the hunger or the headaches! I'm 32 pounds lighter and gone from size 18 to 14. Next year, maybe size 12, hm? I also recommend: Eat More, Weigh Less by Dr. Dean Ornish

Throw away all the "diet" books!

After reading book after book looking for the magic "plan" I finally came across Body Fueling. I wish I had read this book 30 years ago before I started the diet roller coaster, I would be way ahead of the game...plus I would have established a happier and healthier relationship with food. Robyn has a great way of explaining food and fueling for life. Her emphasis on setting a vision or goal more encompassing than "losing 20 pounds" or "wearing a size 8" creates a psychological foundation for long term success. Best of all her approach is so freeing. Two months into applying her principles has made a wonderful difference in my life...this is really a sustainable solution for long term results.

A Must Read

I bought the earlier version of this book in 1994, after gaining 30 lbs during the first 2 years of college. The author's use of fitting metaphors helps her to clearly explain, in lay terms, how the body processes different types of food and nutrients. This is not like so many of those weight loss "plans" that are difficult to maintain long-term. Rather, the book provides information that empowers you to make life-changing alterations to the way you live. After reading the book the first time, I lost the 30 lbs and 3 sizes. My copy has since yellowed with age, and I'm ready to buy a new copy and read it again, to help me get back on track after a year of working & the accompanying lifestyle changes that has brought about. I highly recommend it to everyone.

Anyone on a diet should read this...

This book should be read by anyone who has been on a diet or watches their eating habits. The author clearly describes what food and excercise does to our bodies (good and bad). It is amazing how much we understand how our cars or computers work, but not our own bodies. Amazing!! A Must Read!!