The Take-Control Diet

by Ian K. Smith

Book Overview

A medical correspondent for NBC's Today show offers the final word on dieting for the fad-weary reader who wants the truth about weight loss and a livable program that works--for good. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0345487141
• ISBN13: 9780345487148
• Release Date: July 2005
• Publisher: Ballantine Books
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 7.9"

Customer Reviews

Dieting And Never Hungry

I am so pleased of my purchase for this book. I couldn't have spent the money a better way. And I stick to this Control Diet like clockwork. I started the diet December 28th, and so far I've lost 28lbs. I thank you so much Dr.Ian, for someone finally being honest about how the body works and what it needs. I wish I could hug you myself. You are a blessing behind a book. I'll keep intouch with my progress.

On Track with The Take-Control Diet

If you've tried every diet under the sun and don't know where else to turn for getting on track with your weight, I recommend Dr. Ian Smith's book. He takes a scientific and a practical approach to weight management. In this book, you are given easy to use formulas to determine the exact caloric intake your body needs according to your frame, plus ideas on how to control your calorie intake throughout any given week to achieve weight loss. Dr. Smith provides practical applications to a lifestyle, rather than a diet, that prevents dieters from having to refrain from favorite foods. For example, if you know you are going to a party where you will be eating cake and ice cream, he suggests that you subtract those calories from another day's caloric intake to make up the difference and still allow net weight loss for the week. We've all been in and out of "The Zone", we've given up our carbs for Dr. Atkins, and we've gone to "South Beach" with temporary success, but if you want to truly stay on track with your weight management skills, I highly suggest you give Dr. Smith's book an opportunity to help you gain your weight loss sense back again.

something finally works!!

I bought this book on the street date and began Dr. Smith's plan a week later. It works! It's reasonable and sensible. I talked to my doctor about it, and he gave it an enthusiastic thumbs-up. I've been on the plan for four and a half weeks, and I've lost 14 pounds. Dr. Smith's plan has changed my life. I finally have control. I will update this review every once in a while with my new total. I know I can stick with this plan, because I've done it for a month, and I don't feel hungry or deprived. It works!!

Finally A Real Diet

Finally, someone has written a book that makes sense and doesn't ask people to starve themselves or not to eat carbs or other things. The diet is practical and it makes sense for everyone. I find the reading very easy

I Believe

After trying diets all of my life and failing all of them, I am now a believer! This book has inspired me to lose my weight forever. The menus are excellent and the advice is worth following! You won't be disappointed!