Fit for Life by Harvey Diamond, Marilyn Diamond (1987, Paperback, Reissue)

It was good to find this book on e-bay at such a low price....we have had our own copy for many years, but because the information contained therein is so valuable, we've bought copies for other people in the past few years as well.

I found some of the philosophies in the book, although quite contrary to common conceptions, to be useful in helping me lose weight. This approach actually helped me to lose weight that I've been struggling to take off for over a year. I'm definitely sharing this with friends and family.

Excellent book. A little wordy but overall provides a well researched common sense approach to eating. This is the first plan that I have been able to stick to and have seen positive results both physically and mentally.

Would you believe 50 pounds GONE in less than four months?? I am well into my fifth month using the Fit for Life principles, and I have exited the "plus" sizes, this time for good! The book is interesting reading, and although the authors may seem a bit, shall we say, overly zealous and perhaps just a little bit south of normal, you really can't argue with success--and not just success, but super, over-the-top, WOW!! success. Fit for Life is really a new way of living, in eating healthy food and enjoying it, and changing your entire outlook about not only how and what you eat, but WHEN you should or should not eat certain foods. They offer a month's worth of menu planning to get you started, but I have found that simply by applying the basic principles of the plan, you can easily create your own eating style. You can even go out to restaurants and enjoy a wonderful variety of foods, and still stay on the plan. No more measuring portions, counting calories, or starving yourself! I am happy to be able to say that THIS PLAN CAN WORK FOR ANYONE! I know this is true, because it works for me, and I am a tough case!!! Give this book a read, test drive the program for a couple of weeks, and I think you'll be joyfully surprised at the results, not only in weight loss, but in your energy level and attitude! What have you got to lose, except that excess poundage?? GO FOR IT!

Extremely well written with a sense of humor added to what could potentially a dry piece of work....I already own two copies of this book but wanted to read it again and both of mine are in storage....I have purchased one of his later works and do not find the preventative approach to disease nearly as riveting... this one also offers suggested meal plans to make changing life styles more managable

This book is the best ever on how to eat right. I have bought a few copies of this book and have given it to my children. This copy went to my hair dresser who is having trouble figuring out what to eat. Hopefully this will start him on a much healthier eating life style.

Best book of it's kind ever written - should be in school. A common sense approach to food, even if someone is not over weight; and a God send if they are.