- Paperback: 432 pages
- Publisher: Houghton Mifflin (Trade) (30 May 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0395966493
- ISBN-13: 978-0395966495
- Product Dimensions: 15.2 x 22.9 x 3.6 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 739,285 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Men are luckier than women when it comes to weight loss. For one thing, men tend to store most of their fat in their mid-sections and abdominal fat is much easier to lose than fat stored in the thighs or buttocks. For another, men have more muscle mass, which means a higher metabolic rate and thus more calories burned throughout the day.
So why aren't all men thin? Because of the fat they eat, say the Goors. And the lack of exercise. And the fact they don't eat enough fibre-rich carbohydrates.
In fact, the Goors are the polar opposites of those who tell people they've gained weight because of the way their bodies react to sugar and other carbohydrates. They say it's actually very difficult for your body to convert carbohydrates into fat, but that the fat you eat is easily turned into the fat you wear. (The Goors include a section debunking all the claims of the high-fat, high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet gurus.) Thus, the cornerstone of their program is a "fat budget". You figure out your ideal weight, and calculate how many fat calories you can afford to eat at that weight. Then you add in daily aerobic exercise--they recommend 30-minute walks--and make sure you never skip a meal. In fact, the meals they recommend are huge--cereal, fruit, yoghurt, toast and orange juice for breakfast; two turkey sandwiches for lunch; soup, chicken, rice, and vegetables for dinner. All that, plus snacks.
Food tables make up about half the book, telling you how many fat calories are in fast foods, restaurant meals, meats, fish and just about anything else a person would eat.
Blessedly, the Choose to Lose programme is scientifically sound--virtually all weight-loss research points to the diet-and-exercise combo as the key to successfully dropping pounds and keeping them dropped--but ultimately puts a premium on discipline. Starvation isn't required, but keeping your fat intake down around 20 per cent of total calories in a fat-saturated world is a heck of a trick to maintain for life. --Lou Schuler
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A weight loss plan that helps men create a "fat budget" they can live with while encouraging aerobic exercise, stretching, and weight training.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Simply the Best!, 6 Mar 2001
By "dangoor" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Choose to Lose Weight-Loss Plan for Men: A Take- Control Program for Men with the Guts to Lose (Paperback)
I'm not obese and I don't have a "problem," but I'm the kind of guy who needed a little something extra to get into my ideal shape. I found that something in this book. The methodology makes sense. The book is clear, sensible and fun to read! When you need motivation, it's there. When you need an explanation, it's there. Everything is there, but perhaps the best review I can give it is: Using this book, I lost 25 pounds and now feel better than I've ever felt before. Thank you!
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
sound nutritional advice, 5 Jan 2004
By leaf coleman - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Choose to Lose Weight-Loss Plan for Men: A Take- Control Program for Men with the Guts to Lose (Paperback)
I have tried various diets including low carbs etc.I always felt sick I.E. dizzy ,weak etc.I bought this book and have been pleasantly suprised.The diet provides you with a fat budget that you don't exceed.I can eat whatever I want,including limitless fruits and veggies.I also like how it talks to men,although my wife does the program as well.The only down side is it becomes tedious to keep a food log 24/7.If you go out to eat it also is frustrating.I think if you want a sound nutritional base or don't mind counting calories this is a fine book.Didn't give it full 5 because of all the list keeping.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good book, 2 Nov 2010
By uglyluggage - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Choose to Lose Weight-Loss Plan for Men: A Take- Control Program for Men with the Guts to Lose (Paperback)
This book is for the everyday guy not the heavy lifting crowd. It gives you everything you need to change your life. READ. APPLY. You will look different, i promise. I am always looking for something to push the extra mile and there is nothing new here but it gets a 5 star because it is what is says it is. If you are out of shape and want to change this book will show you the way.
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