The Carbohydrate Addict's Diet: The Lifelong Solution to Yo-Yo Dieting

A friend told me I might be INSULIN RESISTANT. The treadmill and I had a daily date for 30 minutes, I was eating a Weight Watchers diet, and still I was gaining weight. What is wrong with this picture? At almost 59, something must change. As a yo-yo dieter for over 45 years, it is interesting at this point in my life to realize and read thoroughly about what really is wrong with me. I AM A CARBOHYDRATE ADDICT. Tried and true and what a wake-up call!! Excellent book for us closet compulsive overeaters not ready to admit that there is a big problem. I loved this diet so much and saw it work within 72 hours (I lost inches before I actually lost any pounds) that I sent my sister, and 2 best friends the book, too. This diet regulates the insulin released by the body in response to eating carbohydrates. The less insulin released (by eating minimal carbos daily) the better. Cells are able to release fat (energy) and absorb nutrients. Weight loss is the result. i did not like weighing myself every day if even at all. But it is a must for this program to work for the rest of your life. When I weighed this morning I had gained 3 pounds from yesterday...PANIC set in. But, on pages 132 to 146 (chapter 7), my panic was appeased in reading that daily fluctuations of weight are normal. That's why you take the average weight from the whole week's weights. Averaging is most scientific and most accurate. Natural past tendencies from other diet crazes such as feeling guilty for eating fun fattening sweet tasty and delicious BAD food are history. This diet lifestyle neutralizes all those BAD foods and compulsive habits. The Psychological habits are harder to break. It took just one week for my severe sugar cravings to disappear. I actually had to think of other things rather than food (as those food thoughts were really gone). Gone! I physically did not want to snack (but was psychologically so used to reaching out for food that I had to divert my attention to other things-use your imagination). What a wake-up call!! WOW! Now, after two weeks of eating mostly meat and veggies then a fun (Reward) meal each evening or at lunch, this is something I can truly commit to for the rest of my life. The Reward (of FUN meal as we call it) is the best part of the day. Eat a balanced diet of protein and veggies then enjoy any carbohydrate food you want ...that's right!! ANY CARBO FOOD as long as it all happens within 60-consecutive minutes (one hour). I can now enjoy twinkies, ice cream, chocolate covered raisins, almonds, and pecans, potato chips, rice pudding, baked potato with lots of butter, ranch dressing on salads, and other culinary no-nos on other diets. Once per day for 60 minutes is not a binge it is fun, rewarding, and good for you. Try this diet as a lifestyle and remember, the next twinkie is only 23 hours away.

This is the answer to my 35 or so year struggle with overeating! Not that the struggle is over, but now I have a much better understanding of why I have struggled and a set of guidelines which, if I choose to follow, help me to live free of those overwhelming cravings for food that I do not need to eat! Now, I can feel true hunger and and not feel like I need to eat something this very instant, but rather, I can wait until I eat what is on my plan! This is huge for me. Yes, I am losing weight and that is wonderful, but nothing is better than the freedom from those cravings and the cycle of insanity that I experienced from the overeating. This plan is easy for me to follow -- as long as I am following it. Thanksgiving was great! But at Christmas, I decided I could vary just a little. That derailed me for about a month or so. I went back to the book and re-read Part 3 Strategies for Success, etc. Back on track, with an even greater appreciation for this book. In addition to the freedom and weight loss, I believe my immune system is stronger. I have not had an allergy attack or sinus infection since I've been eating this way and I do attribute it to this diet! Lastly, it helps me to know that I can eat any of the foods that I want to -- as long as I am following the guidelines. However, I do find that as long as I am eating this way, I don't seem to want much of what I used to eat. I am eating so much better now. Occasionally, I do want to try one of the desserts that my family has, and that is perfectly fine -- again, as long as I stick to the guidelines. And it works! I don't have to have more food than I need! I don't have to fight those insatiable cravings!! I couldn't possibly express how grateful I am to Dr. Rachael F Heller and Dr. Richard F. Heller for discovering and sharing this information!

I was looking for a carb cycling diet when I came across this book. As greedy as I am for carbs I wanted to be able to cycle carbs daily because I found it difficult to go a couple days without spaghetti or ice cream or pasta salad, or fruit etcetera. So the Carbohydrate Addict Diet is perfect for me. It is 4:07 p.m. and so far I've only had 562 calories because I am not hungry at all nor am I craving anything during the day. So this leaves plenty of room for dinner and some ice cream during the hour I'm allotted for my final meal of the day. I noticed I do lose weight each and every day. I lose about 0.50, 0.30 or 0.20 pounds a day and sometimes 0.10. I like the idea of weighing myself everyday because if I'm not losing as much as I expect to then I can make some adjustments (maybe I'm getting too much carb/sugar somewhere or maybe too many calories or something). I've noticed a lot of people over the internet are critical of this diet because they believe any diet that would allow you to "cheat" by eating "anything you want" daily is setting you up for failure, but I haven't seen that happen with me personally. It takes self control on any type of diet, but this works for me because I can have my cake and ice cream if I want to or I can eat a ripe banana if I want to. I quit this diet once thinking that something else would be better, but that something else wasn't so I'm back on my CAD diet and here I will stay. I don't do heavy exercise. I just walk for half an hour 3-5 times a week and I find that I still lose the weight and I find that I don't have crazy cravings either. I don't crash at 2 p.m. and want to take a nap and I don't come home from work shaky, irritable and hungry as I used to on other diets. There's no reason for me to look for anything else. I've found just what I need here. I expect to reach my weight loss goal of 16-20 pounds in merely 2 months at the rate I've been going. Good luck everyone.

Very well written book by 2 doctors who have used this diet to lose weight..This book explains in details the reasons why we crave for carbohydated food and the whole system behind blood sugar level i.e insulin getting high thus giving our brain messages that we are not full, even after having a full meal!! The book tells u little story about obese people who have tried the CArbohydrated addict's diet and have lost weight, not temporarily but its for a lifetime. The diet basically comprises of having 2 Complementary meals a day, with low fat,no carbs and high fibre content and one Reward meal a day in which you can eat "whatever" you like and in whatever quantity you like, you can even have 2 desserts. However the REward meal has to be completed within one hour. Basically the aim of this diet is to change the metabolic events by eating 2 low carbs meal(the complementary meals) which will help in releasing less insulin, so less fat is stored and more fat is used up. When the level of insulin goes low it will allow the brain chemical to act as an appetite regulator and will send a message to your brain that you are now full. The book gives some nice recipes too, a chart to write down your weight and simple and clear instructions to follow. I would recommend this book to anyone who is actually a carbohydrate addict. I love chocolate, all types of breads, which i would normally completely eliminate in other that i have tried in the past. I am trying this diet now in order to shift the last couple of pounds left without having to eliminate my favourite food, which i know i can have once a day a part of my REward meal everyday and still manage to lose weight. On my fourth day of this diet, i have a lost a pound already. The lost of weight has to be slow and steady. I would recommend this book to anyone who is a carbohydrate lover and wants to lose weight without having to deprive themselves from their favourite food.

I have lost 18 kilos on this "diet" / way of life. I haven't been able to keep it long term (although I did contonuously follow the plan for more than 6 months) but once you hit a healthier weight it's easier to maintain it, given that this diet does not advocate calorie restriction so there's no "body starvation mode" to make up for afterwards. I am a Dietitian and estimated my daily intake while on this diet between 2000 and 2300 kcal. I am a 1,59m tall 32 yo female with a desk job who jogs an average of twice a week for approximately 5km and cycles to work pretty often (6 km - no biggie). Overall I think it's amazing advice the book is packed with. Also provides real relief from all the restrictive plans you've surely been on, the low carb, the high protein, the low this and high that. Gives you a reward each day which is fantastic emotional support for your weight loss journey. You do NOT feel deprived, you do NOT need to give up your favorite foods; you can eat them on a DAILY BASIS. This is key for long term compliance to any diet plan. I've tweaked it numerous times as well, making my own versions of the plan, which worked just as well. The truth is, this plan works for me because I personally find it sustainable. Try it!!! And give it time, the weight won't come off overnight.

This is the best diet book I have read and followed. My Daughter gave me a copy about 20 years ago it worked very well. I gave it to another person in need and gave away a few copies to friends since, I have a lot of confidence in this diet because it works. I have just purchased this latest copy and am losing the weight again as you can see I don't have the discipline to keep it off, as I enjoy cooking and dining too much. If only I could make this concept a lifestyle. I would be in great shape. I am 71 years old and to fat.

This is a good book explaining about carbohydrate addiction and how to conquer it. I like it because for your reward meal you can eat whatever you want and still lose weight and feel better. I would recommend this book to anyone who thinks they are a carbohydrate addict or really anyone in general who doesn't want to deprive themselves of delicious food and still lose weight.

Un libro che fa eco al buon Panzironi in Italia. Ormai un pilastro della dietetica moderna