The Best Diet Book Ever: The Zen of Losing Weight

Having been on EVERY DIET ever, I weigh in as an expert on seesaw dieting. First thing that resonated with me was the suggestion to approach dieting in a positive (instead of punitive) way. This may sound simple, but for me, it was life-changing. That is the "magic" of Zen. More memorable tips that helped me were the "Three Too's" and the "Three S's". (Eating TOO Much, TOO Fast, TOO Long; Change by Smaller Portions, Slower Eating, Stop Eating Sooner!) This book does not tell you what to eat, but HOW to change your unhealthy habits bit by bit. In one month, I have lost over five pounds and lots of inches. Sure, I have done this before, but I am much HAPPIER this time. I would like to shrink this book down into a "wallet card" to keep with me at all times. I am a "senior," and the Zen approach encourages me to embrace my age, weaknesses and abilities -- and succeed by being myself. It may be the last diet book you will ever need.

This book is not just a diet book but a way to change negative lifestyle habits. Instead of spending exorbitant fees on diet plans, read this book and genuinely try the suggestions within. With the money you will save and the successes you will see, reward yourself.

Too much "zen." But with that said, there's a lot of common sense in the book. It is not a diet, but a guidebook to keep you on your diet. The best part deals with the Three Too's and the Three S's. Also good is how to deal with the "BLAST" zone -- Bored, Lonely, Angry, Stressed, Tired -- that we many times medicate with food.

Sounded good, got weird. Stopped reading.

I bought this book for my daughter who has struggled with her weight since going off to college. It has performed a miracle. She had been yo yo dieting. Now using all these suggestions she has finally got her weight under control. Thank you Dr Parent.

Awesome book - helps in being mindful of the foods you eat and how they make you feel. It doesn't tell you what to eat - thank God - that never works. It helped me to lose the anxiety about what I eat and center on health choices best for me. Highly recommended!

Good read

Wise and kind, Dr. Joe gives smart, doable advice for dieters. Really loved the Ninja Method, too. Recommend to all new and not-so-new dieters.

Lots of tips a very good read.