While everyone talks about the Freshman 15 and acknowledges that it is a problem, not many books have been written on the subject. Enter Daphne Oz, the daughter of the famous cardiologist, popularized on Oprah. Oz has some great advice to share for those looking to either beat the Freshman 15 or prevent it from creeping up on them. While this is not an easy diet by any means, the book is easy to read and very informative.
Unlike many diet books, this one goes right into the importance of exercise and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Cardio and other training is recommended at least three times a week and we enjoyed the discussion on whether or not walking back and forth to classes is enough – hint – it’s not. It was very refreshing to get to a diet book that didn’t promise the moon just by sitting on the couch, and this definitely got the book numerous points in its favor.
The best part about the principles in this book is that they are simple and easy to follow. No calorie counting is required and the planner sheets make it very easy to stick to the diet. Our main complaints are that it doesn’t do much good for those that are subjected to unhealthy cafeteria food and have little option of eating healthy since their budget won’t allow it.
Beyond that point however, although this is a strict diet, once you get started, it should not be terribly hard to keep. It is written with busy students in mind, but many of these same techniques will work for busy housewives, executives, or anyone else that is crunched for time. It may not be the perfect diet book, but it is one of the best that has come around the bend in some time – and that is saying quite a lot.
School may have already started this year, but it is never too late to give the gift of health. If you know someone in college, or even someone that is having difficulty with their weight, this is an ideal book to give them, especially with the holidays approaching. It is not easy to get started in school and pay attention to what you’re eating, but this book and the planner that goes with it will certainly take a lot of stress off of the reader.
The principles promoted in this book are sound and provide the reader with pretty much everything they will need to stick to a diet plan and see it through. In fact, even if you don’t need to lose weight, this advice will certainly help you get healthier and stay there, and in very little time. It’s a bit strict in spots, but in a way, that works in the book’s favor. We enjoyed The Dorm Room Diet and we highly recommend it.
Originally posted 2008-12-05 05:43:19. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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This may be a good book, but to give a diet book to anybody for Christmas, ESPECIALLY a person with a weight problem, is really NOT a good idea. A person with a weight problem doesn’t need to be reminded of it on Christmas morning in front of God and everybody.
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