Nutrisystem Nourish by James Rouse, Nutrisystem (2004, Hardcover)

I did this backwards, started NutriSystems first, then bought the book. It didn't make any difference. After reading the book I would have done NS anyway. The important thing is that the book clearly explained what I was doing, why I was doing it, and why it works. It is written in plain language, and with no hard-to-understand medical or chemical jargon. The principals are well-explained, as is the underlying science and anecdotal evidence. There are 75 recipes that provide a good start on doing the plan without buying the Nutrisystem product. The pros and cons of both choices (or a blend of the two, which can easily be done), are given, after the reasons for taking on the plan are explained. The book is not hype-free, but, as it is, after all, in part an ad for the Nutrisystem company, I found that a lot of restraint had been used. While the emphasis is on the diet, the other important parts of the plan - the mental/emotional/spiritual part and the physical/exercise part - receive a proportionate amount of coverage, which I really liked. This is a total plan, and the author (and company) want you to succeed, and become a walking ad for it. I, myself, am on the way to that: I have lost an average of more than 3 pounds a week for 7 weeks. Seeing my results, my wife, my sister, and some of our friends have started the program. I am happy to say, all are doing well with it. If you are interested in weight loss and healthy, non-faddist eating, the NS plan may be for you - if you want to get an idea of what it means and why it works, this book is an excellent resource - with a lot more information than the NS official web site offers.

A great book! So helpful in teaching me how to start selling on e-Bay. Also very inspiring. Thanks to James!