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Yep! That’s right! You may lose weight if you eat slower. Could it be that simple? Why would eating slower make us lose weight? Is there science to back up this claim? Have persons actually done it? Did it genuinely work for them? Glad you asked. To find out, read on …They’re a great article in the April 12th 2010 issue of MACLEAN’s Magazine on page 52 entitled “Eat Like a Snail”. I came throughout this unfathomed piece of the weight loss picture while waiting in my doctor’s office. (Thanks Doc – it was the best info I got that day) Cathy Gulli, MACLEAN’s Magazine wrote in regards to Lynn Gustafson who had a medical condition called “torus palatinus”. As a result of her condition, Gustafson had bony growths that occured in the roof of her month. This makes eating painful and difficult. In order to eat, Gustafson would have to eat very little bits and chew them very, very well before swallowing. Not surprising, Gustafson was a very skinny person. Gustafson turning adversity into probability by decisive that if her condition cased her to be skinny, then a lot of oral device that mimicked her condition might aid obese persons to lose weight. She took a few friends to a dental lab in Washington where they lived and had them fitted with a retainer like device that each of them employed when they ate. With in weeks, the entire group had all lost weight. Gustafson patented the idea in 1999. Unfortunately since then, Gustafson has passed away, but her device has at long last hit the market as ”SMART BITE“. The crucial is simple. The less feed persons may fit in their months, the slower they eat, which gives their brain a prospect to tell them they’re full. Another device made by a Swedish company provides verbal and visual feedback to the user to eat slower is called the “Mandolean“. Did we mention that it takes 20 minutes after you’ve begun to eat for your brain to tell you that you’ve had enough? That’s right! it takes twenty minutes! So if you bolt your feed down before your brain tells you that you’re full, you may over eat significantly. Your stomach just elaborates to accommodate all that extra food. There are all kinds of studies that have been done that assert fast eaters have a significant higher danger of being obese. In these times it shouldn’t be a surprise to us that we’ve developed a society of “food bolters”. If you’re a mom, you probably work outside the home, then come home to face all the chores and mom duties that your family needs. It would be surprising if mom’s actually get to sit down to eat, never mind that they might be eating fast. Throw in eating in-front of the TV and you have a recipe for a perfective benefitting weight storm. So you could go and buy one of these new technical marvels to decrease the feed you put in your mouth and slow down your eating or you could consider a lot of of the low tech methods that will likewise work. These ideas are proven and will help you lose weight if you make a committed to modify in your eating habits. Here they are:
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Most helpful customer reviews
58 of 58 people found the following review helpful.
Very comprehensive but not sure if I agree with everything
By J. Peplinski
I had one of the earlier versions of the Picture Perfect Weight Loss books, and I must say this is MUCH more comprehensive. Because this one is specifically geared toward diabetes prevention & control, up front it includes a lot of information about the causes of the disease and risks that it involves. I thought a lot of this info was very clearly stated and easy to understand for pretty much anyone. The basics of the “diet” plan (which is really a lifestyle more than a diet) are also very easy to understand and apply. I like that they include the WHY of the foods they want you to eat so that you can feel you’re making your own educated choices.
Another really nice added feature is that many recipes for healthy dishes are included this time. Previous books had just shown how you can eat a lot of healthy food vs a little junk food for the same amount of calories. This one not only suggests what you should eat, but gives you ideas on fun ways to prepare it. Like the other books, this one is laid out nicely, easy to read, and fully of really yummy-looking photos.
Unfortunately, I have several issues with the information being passed along here:
1) Over and over they highly recommend artificial sweeteners to enjoy throughout your day so you never have to go without your favorite sweets. I recognize that sugar is the enemy for diabetics, but artificial sweeteners come with their own set of risks and these are never mentioned. How about trying some fruit before washing down your sugar-free jellybeans with a case of diet soda? That’s not real food.
2) They STRONGLY recommend that you replace pretty much all the meat and dairy in your diet with soy-based replacements. Soy is another nutrient that has some drawbacks along with its benefits, and while most can enjoy it in moderation it really isn’t right for everyone. Potential dangers are NEVER mentioned and they have recommendations for how to include it in every single meal of your day! Again, I don’t mind a little soy here & there but at least give full disclosure on the risks so the consumer can make an educated choice.
3) This is a small matter, but they devote one full page to the subject of salt. Their recommendation is: have all you want. They even mention that “you may have heard it’s not good for your blood pressure” and go on to imply that it’s really not THAT bad and if you like your vegetables salted, then go ahead and salt the crap out of them. I understand that their main goal is to get you to eat more vegetables, but to not even include a caveat like “If your doctor has you on a low-salt diet due to an existing heart condition…” is just plain dangerous. ESPECIALLY considering that they already recommend pre-packaged soy-based fake meats which are extremely high in sodium! I really wanted to give this book to my mom, but she has congestive heart failure along with diabetes and I fear she will see that as permission to go off the diet her doctor has her on (which she ignores most of the time anyway, unfortunately, but I don’t want to give her any more reason to ignore her doctors).
4) They really want you to get all your protein from soy, beans, and fish, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but their stance is that All Beef And Chicken Is Bad. Also all dairy. Granted they can’t go in depth on every single subject and they don’t want to muddy the issue too much, but if you are able to get grass-fed beef and organically raised cage-free chickens, they’re not nearly as bad for you as the factory farmed stuff. Many people have access to small farms nowadays that often yield very healthy, lean, chemical-free meats & dairy, but this alternative is never mentioned. Personally I believe that a locally raised grass-fed burger is better for you than a soy version full of sodium and other chemicals to make it taste like beef, but that’s just me.
If you have absolutely no other health problems besides diabetes, and are willing to take some of the fake-food advice with a grain, it’s really not a bad book. It is easy to read and has some very good recipes. Just do your own research on the side and make sure you are eating what is really right for you.
42 of 47 people found the following review helpful.diet for diabetics
By anna pleasonton
i own and enjoyed Dr. Shapiro’s previous picture book of choices for dieters. this book, presumably for diabetics, follows the same format: regular vs. choices lower in fat and glucose. my main objection is that it relies much too often on substituting ‘regular’ foods which are easily available, with special diet items which often contain additives and fixatives whose effects on health have not been established. for instance, regular bread is eliminated in favor of ‘lite’ bread, regular sweets are replaced by sugar free items, meats by non-meat (veggie) imitations of sausages, deli items…
the recipes are interesting but it would require some effort to obtain the specific ingredients, specially if you do not live near a good health food store.
an interesting book to read, but not one i would depend on to improve my diet.
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful.
Great book
By Rita Tomlenson
I come from a family prone to diabetes and am committed to staying healthy. I lost and kept off 20 lbs. with Dr. Shapiro’s last book. My family has been eating and enjoying the recipes not knowing it they are from a self-help book.
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Picture Perfect Book!!! This really works for me!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
If you are a visual learner like I am, “Dr. Shapiro’s Picture Perfect Weight Loss” and Dr. Shapiro’s Picture Perfect Weight Loss 30 Day Plan can really help you to become more aware of the relative caloric density of different foods. I’ve tried many diets in the past during which weight came off, usually through self-denial, but then came right back after reaching my goal and eating “normally” again. Often, even more pounds piled on afterwards, a sure sign my body wasn’t about to risk starvation again. I’ve followed Dr. Shapiro’s books for only a month now and have already lost over 12 pounds without any feeling of sacrifice at all and I haven’t even increased my physical activity yet. As he states in the first book, Dr. Shapiro does not want you to think of this as a diet but as “food awareness training.” While I don’t care for the resulting acronym, I have to say that this visual learning method has worked beautifully for me. I use my newfound knowledge at home as well as in restaurants and have no trouble making choices that are great for me. While no food is “forbidden” on this plan, I now know how to balance my caloric intake for little “indulgences” and am still losing weight. Best of all, I believe I have finally found a way of eating that I can live healthily with for the rest of my life. Thank you, Dr. Shapiro! Would that there were more books this Picture Perfect!!!
A picture worth a thousand words. You will learn a lot from this book!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
It’s easier to understand a book when it contains many pictures. I am a weight consultant & I find it easier to teach my clients when I show them the pictures in this book. I teach people that they can stay full & still lose weight & stay slim and Dr. Shapiro picture book helps people to understand this point. He shows you smart choices that you can make by comparing high calorie choices with low calorie choices. Yes, you can lose weight without starving yourself!Asian Slim Secrets: Enjoy Food, Stay Slim Naturally!
Dr. Shapiro’s Quick Weight Loss Diet Cookbook
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This book has wonderful, simple, healthy receipes and I have enjoyed it. I am not a cook so I can recommend this book to those who, like me, just want simple, quick meals that are healthy and low calorie. I highly recommend it! Thank you.
Powerful but not trustworthy pictures
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Let me start with my end recommendation: yes, do read this book (from eBay or the library), but don’t believe it too closely. The pictures are powerful, and they really do make a profound impact. Like the picture of the apple chips versus a plate full of actual apples, same calories. Oh yeah, that’s true! And 4 actual apples will fill me up, where a handful of apple chips will just leave me hungrier! Or the picture with the 4 pieces of gummy watermelon-flavored candy, vs a whole half a watermelon for the same calories. Whoa.
That said, I have some serious complaints about this book. Some of his calorie counts are right on, others are way off, and the amounts are usually skewed in the favor of his point (this one is bad, this one is good). For example, the very first picture shows a little tiny fat-free sugar-free corn muffin, at 720 calories, compared with a mountain of fruit (pineapple, cantaloupe, papaya, grapes, pears, whole wheat rolls). The only problem is that when I did a search for the worst possible 9-oz corn muffin I could find (Sara Lee’s regular corn muffin, touted as sweeter and more “cakelike” – can it get worse than that??) it was only 105 calories, for the REAL corn muffin! Wow, 720 vs 105. That’s not just a little off, that’s very very off, into the intentionally misleading realm.
Also, he doesn’t stick with his calorie counts. On p 5 1/2 cantaloupe is listed as 60 calories (my research shows it as 75, but not a big diff), while on p 56 he shows a whole cantaloupe (pictured and written as a whole one) as 60 calories.
Then when his calorie counts are on-track, he picks the worst possible choice and then compares it to the best-case veggie option (other people have complained about his anti-meat bias). Eg p 38, he pictures a tiny forlorn 1/4 chicken, with leg, thigh,and skin) and rice (calorie count 720) vs this huge mound of veggies and rice (440 cals)… but if you get 1/4 white-meat chicken, no skin, and the same rice it’s 438 calories (oh wait… less than the veggie option??).
Others have mentioned you should check out the Volumetrics book. I would have to agree. I got both on Ebay, and I’m readidng them both to get my mindset in the right place, which I think is the main benefit of Dr Shapiro’s book. Not always accurate, sometimes seemingly willfully deceitful, but overall the message is good… think about your choices, and realize how much more you can eat with better food choices.
Good Deal
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I ordered this book for a friend who is dieting. It was delivered to her in the time frame as promised and she is very happy with it. Buying gently used books @ Amazon is a great way to save when shopping for books.
Dr. Shapiro’s Picture Perfect Weight Loss
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This book contains valuable information to assist anyone trying to shed the pounds. If you are a diabetic, you must be reminded that this doesn’t compare carbs but calories. That said, it allows you to visualize portions and values of food.
Raises food awareness, but short sighted
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
The first time I read this book, I was shocked and amazed. Then I thought about it critically and realized, like most diet books, it is flawed.
The good: This book is straightforward, easy to read, and offers vibrant photos as examples. It teaches food awareness by listing the approximate caloric values of each food and comparing them with a low-calorie alternative.
The bad: Shapiro practically pushes soy and seafood down your throat as alternatives. I have nothing wrong with soy. I drink soy milk and I eat veggie burgers. But what about the people that are allergic? What if those products don’t exist where you live? Including some healthy, portion controlled meat servings would have been helpful.
This book does not focus on portion control, which could become a problem for some people trying to lose weight. Whether it is a chocolate bar or an apple, everything has calories. I understand the main goal of the photos is to show how much more food you could be eating for the same (or less) amount of calories. But just because you can, does that mean you should eat two pounds of fruit? No. Portion control is a big reason why North Americans have gained weight in the first place – we have none.
Ultimately, this book reminds us that we have choices. You can choose foods with fewer calories and more fiber, so you feel full without stuffing yourself with chips or cookies. Many people eat without thinking about how many calories they are consuming, which is why this book is such a shock when you first read it.
You don’t have to become vegetarian or completely cut out junk food, but simply remember that you have choices. Figure out where you can cut out unnecessary calories, then do it. Even making a substitution once or twice a week will help reduce your overall caloric and fat intake.
This plan actually works…I am living proof
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ll be honest with you, when it comes to nutrition, I am illiterate at best and just plain lazy at worst. I have never had to pay much attention to my weight (so I thought). I pretty much ate whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted. When I weighed 140 pounds and the military told me my maximum weight was 189 pounds, I remember telling soeone that if I ever reached my maximum, there would have to be something wrong with me. Well guess what? Something must be wrong with me.
In 2003, I topped the scale at 202 pounds (my ideal weight is 176). I knew I had to do something. I read Dr. Shapiro’s book, and on September 25, 2003, I began his program. By November 20, 2003, I weighted a sleek 182 pounds. That is 20 pounds in less than two months. The funny thing is that I was never hungry. In fact, I ate more on Dr Shapiro’s plan than I was eating before. My exercise consisted of a daily morning walk, and I cut processed sugar and sodas out of my diet. That was it. With his help, I was simply able to make more healthy choices.
Well, I got lazy (yep, I figured out what my problem was), and I put all of those pounds back on–they actually came back slower than they came off. Four years later, I am back over 200 pounds. I plan to implement his plan once again. This time, I plan to stick with it for life.
The only criticism I have is the same one that some others have mentioned. Dr. Shapiro does advocate a vegetarian diet, so there is no information in there about meats. But, in reading his book, you get the principle, which is most important, Then, it is just a matter of reading labels and making healthy choices.
Unless you have a medical reason for your weight, I truly believe that anyone who is willing to commit to Dr. Shapiro’s plan will see the pounds literally melt away. It won’t happen overnight, but you will begin to see results in as little as 1-2 weeks.
Wonderful, simple and healthy.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The Healthy Kitchen is as much a pleasure to read as it is to cook from. Throughout the book there are helpful tips. The book makes low calorie foods look so appetizing. The combinations of foods displayed are so appealing and most seem simple to prepare. This book has wonderful, simple, healthy receipts.
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Great visuals
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The book make low calorie foods look so appetizing. The combination of foods displayed are so appealing and most seem simple to prepare. It is not like following a diet but just being creative with foods that you normally eat but with less calories. This book really helped me a lot because I don’t like dieting but I can follow his suggestions easily. I have been telling all of my friends about it because it is so interesting whether you are trying to lose weight or not. Especially good for keeping kids on the right track with their eating habits.
Just what I was looking for
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
A friend had gotten the book form Amazon and refer me to you if I wanted to purchase it. I did and all went very smoothly. Not a “regular” online buyer here… but it worked and I am pleased.
Picture Perfect
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This book has great picture illustrations to compare certain foods and view how making the right food choices can be most effective when reducing caloric intake. I use the illustrations to point out smarter food choices to my patients on weightreduction diets.
Picture Perfect Weight Loss:The Visual Program for Permanent Weight Loss
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
It has been a very good investment. The book had been recommended by a doctor in Switzerland and I am very happy I followed her advise. I am sure that my eating habits will be changed for life.
Lucila Sotomayor
Excellent Motivator
A must read!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Reading this book brought about an increased awareness of what I am putting inside my mouth and through my system. Without depriving myself of food and making right choices, I can still manage to get through the days feeling good and enjoy my regular meals
Dr. Shapiro’s Picture Perfect Weight Loss
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is an excellent book for weight loss.It’s very informative.I was already on a weight loss program and this book enhances what I’m doing already.It gives me a lot of other food choices.This was highly recommended to me and I also bought one as a gift for a friend who is also on a weight loss program.They absolutely love it.