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The Facial Analysis Diet [Paperback]

Elizabeth Gibaud
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5 Jun 2003 0712623132 978-0712623131
Celebrity nutritionist Elizabeth Gibaud reveals here the secrets behind facial analysis. Unlike any other diet, this is a completely individualized health and weight loss programme that examines the tone, texture and shape of the face. Gibaud shares her method of diagnosis using easy-to-follow illustrations and shows how, by identifying particular features of the face, you can identify which of her six eating plans is right for you. Open pores? This could mean there is too much acid in your system. Lines on the forehead? - your diet is too rich and oily. Red or puffy cheeks may signify a dairy intolerance. "The Facial Analysis Diet" should enable you to pinpoint exactly what you should and should not eat. Gibaud asserts that knowing which foods you must avoid and which will help you increase energy levels will enable more effective weight loss. The foreword to the book is written by actress Kate Winslet, who recently lost four stone after her consultations with Gibaud.


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  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Century (5 Jun 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0712623132
  • ISBN-13: 978-0712623131
  • Product Dimensions: 13.2 x 19.7 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 321,303 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Celebrity nutritionist Elizabeth Gibaud reveals the secrets of this completely individualised health and weight loss programme that examines the tone, texture and shape of the face to determine dietary and mineral needs, deficiencies and intolerances. There are six eating plans offered from which readers can choose is right for them.

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The revolutionary and personalised eating programme followed by actress Kate Winslet – with amazing results.

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38 of 40 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The One We've All Been Waiting For!! 1 Aug 2003
Format:Paperback
You name the diet - i've tried it !! This one works!! After the birth of my daughter 7 years ago, the weight just wouldn't shift. It gained again through the breakup of my marriage leaving me at the maximum of 4 1/2 stone overweight. I've thrown £££s away on the major slimming clubs, lost a stone and then struggled and it crept back on. Then, I got this booked and prayed it would work - and it does. The book is easy to read too. I sat and read it in an evening, its easy, fun and enjoyable. I made my shopping list of items I would need, went shopping and started the next day. (Mineral supplements are needed daily depending on your category/deficiency) It wasn't expensive either!

Basically you look at your face - then you are put in to a catergory A-F. You follow your A-F diet for two days, followed by a 1/2 week core diet for all types. But with each 'type' you have a list of irritating foods (to advoid) and a list of soothing foods (to eat and calm).

Example of foods:

Breakfast - Oatcakes with cucumber/tomato unsalted butter. Porridge.
Lunch - Jacket potato with unsalted butter, loads salad. Soup.
Dinner - Chicken, turkey or fish with steamed vegetables.

I started this diet 7 days ago, have lost 10lb (still losing a lb a day), feel great, look great - no cravings whatsoever!!

A REAL INVESTMENT - and easy to follow - ENJOY!!

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars FINALLY a diet that WORKS! 28 May 2004
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
After trying many diets and getting poor results, I went to see Elizabeth. The diet she prescribed is in this book. I lost 40lbs in a few months! I have since purchased Elizabeth's book so I can maintain my results and have found the book to be even better than her consultations. In addition to different diet plans taylored to your type, this book explains how the diet works and gives a more diverse menu plan than the strict plan given out in-office.

I do find it annoying that some reviews of this book are spreading misinformation. One reviewer even incorrectly states that poultry is banned in this diet. I have to question if some of the reviewers have even read this book. Elizabeth's base diet consist of porrige or oat cakes in the morning, salad and baked potato (WITH BUTTER!!) for lunch and grilled chicken or fish with a hearty serving of vegetables for dinner. There are many variations available and additional options added later in the plan (including treats!) In addition to being healthy these meals are filling as well! The best part is that there is no need to come up with meal ideas on your own if you don't want to; every recipe you could want or need is included! FINALLY! A diet that actually works!

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32 of 34 people found the following review helpful
By AnimaSola TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:Paperback
First things first: If you dont have great will power - dont even think about going on this diet. Its increadibly boring and very hard. This said: I lost 18lbs during the 16 days of this diet!

The facial analysis is self applied; you look at your face and assess the features according to a "tick list" in the book. Such things as a greasy nose and lined forehead make you say, a type A, while a tendancy to dry skin and a sallow complexion may make you an E, etc. Once you have your "type" you then check what you should be eating and what you should be avoiding, then start the diet.

The diet itself is extremely harsh: You dont starve, but its very spartan and consists mostly of very bland salads (who'd have thought eating nothing but lettuce would make you lose weight huh?! And oddly enough - it seems that chocolate, dairy, red meat and white bread feature on the "bad foods" list of every face type, while fresh fruit, veg and lean white meat feature on everyones "good foods" list... hmmmmm...)

There is also the small matter of the specialist foods, such as quinea, which - as the author claims "are not hard to find" ... THEY ARE IMPOSSIBLE to find in all but the most random health shops! And they aint cheap!

Theres an overlying concern I have after reading this book too: Its claim is that you should eat according to your face type, well the "plan" consists of a 2 day detox (one diet for each face type) then a two week core diet which is the same for everyone... so I cant really see that youre eating for your distinct face type if EVERYONE follows the same diet!?

I would say this is a strange & possibly misleading plan, and ideally - because its nothing more than a posh version of the scarsdale diet, Id like to give it 1 star: But I have to be fair, I lost a huge amount of weight quickly so it does do what it says so it gets a begrudging 3, mainly because of the inaccessibilty of it to most people.

If you want to lose weight for something like a reunion, wedding or holiday, very quickly, I really reccomend it. Just be aware that this is really a diet for those with absolute concrete will-power, access to LARGE health shops, and probably best for those with just a small weight loss target and who want to get there fast. I wouldnt reccomend this diet if you have more than 20lbs to lose as its long term use would be most impractical for all but those on a stars salary, no job or social life and who dont like food. At all.

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2.0 out of 5 stars From the Library?
Although the book was listed as used and in very good condition I was a little shocked to find it was actually a library book taken out of service and was missing pages. Read more
Published 3 months ago by lucia cunningham
5.0 out of 5 stars Useful
A fantastic book from a lady who is ahead of her time in the field of nutrition. When everyone else was expounding Atkins and low-GI in the 2000s, Elizbeth was advising a basic... Read more
Published on 5 Oct 2010 by Cornish Patsy
5.0 out of 5 stars Only 2 days and my skin is glowing!!!
Ok so I've only done the two-day introductory diet but I woke up this morning (third day) and my skin was amazing! Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2009 by C. Russell
5.0 out of 5 stars It works!
I have also seen Eliabeth. I have spent 15 years at the prime of my life 4 stone over weight. In just over 3 months, my life has completely changed and I have lost that 4 stone. Read more
Published on 15 Aug 2008 by Bee
5.0 out of 5 stars Feel good and lost weight
I started this Sept. 29th.. so have just done the initial 2 days plus 4 days. After the initial headache from giving up coffee, I feel great and I am in a good mood all day. Read more
Published on 4 Oct 2007 by Le Nez
4.0 out of 5 stars very hard work, but it worked for me!
4 years ago, I went to see Elizabeth. I was about 2 stone overweight and just generally feeling lethargic, bloated, had lots of cravings etc. Read more
Published on 30 Jan 2007 by Will Power
1.0 out of 5 stars This diet book is awful
I've always been big but my mum being welsh has always made cakes, baked bread always cooked rich roasts etc... So really its my mum's fault! Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2004
1.0 out of 5 stars An impractical approach to dieting
I must admit that it was shocking to hear that the shape of my face and what it looks like could be the answer to my losing weight; intrigued I bought the book hoping it would... Read more
Published on 16 Jan 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars The Facial Analysis Diet by Elizabeth Gibaud
This book is PRICELESS and worth its weight in GOLD. I have actually had the honour of seeing Elizabeth and she is my SHINING STAR. Read more
Published on 21 Sep 2003 by Anita Langley
5.0 out of 5 stars Not just weight loss - better health
I wasn't looking to lose weight, just refine my diet a bit and find foods that would help me solve some minor cosmetic problems, like spots and bloating. Read more
Published on 11 July 2003
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