The Sonoma Diet by Connie, Dr. Guttersen Ph.D. (2005, Hardcover)

This is a pretty informative book. The receipes are great and easy enough to prepare. It's not to hard to find the ingredients at your local grocery store. the hardest part about the diet is portion size. It's hard to cut back. You realize just how much you have been overeating.

I think this is an excellent diet plan. The only problem is it could be hard to follow if you need a lot of convenience foods (like me). But the book is a good way to eat for a healthy heart and lowering cholesterol. It is also a easy-to-understand book.

Easy to follow program - makes sense and I have lost 10 lbs. already - like the recipes also. I am glad that I bought this book - In fact, I bought two - one for my cabin and one for my home.

This book is really well written by an author who has done her homework.. nutricionally, medically and logically. The explanation of this diet is explained so that it's very easy to understand and makes real sense in a world of fast food advertising. It helps you take control of your diet, your life and overall.. it works! If you've tried Weight Watchers... Curves.. low carb.. low fat diets... without success...here's YOUR diet! Hooray for this book.. this author.. this wonderful way to love food.. for all the right reasons!

See you on the thinner side of life!

After quitting WeightWatchers after two years, thinking I could "do it on my own," I, once again, in my lifetime experience with "diets," started looking for one I could live with and still have my wine! I looked at all the new ones out there and picked this one because it offered a healthy approach and included my beloved drink. It is a healthy way eat and drink, but for me, too gourmet and somewhat time consuming for me and my family. Give me Rachel Ray and 30 Minute Meals! So, after all was said and done, I went back to Weight Watchers and if I watch it, I can still have my wine, if not every day, at least every other. When you watch the new commercials, with all the difficulties you encounter with diets, they're right. DIETS DON'T WORK! WEIGHTWATCHERS DOES! It's a life plan anyone can do! Sorry to all who love the Sonoma Diet, but I was asked to write my opinion, and there it is!

I am a personal chef by trade, & this is the easiest diet...and I recommend it often to clients. I also tried it, & even cheated a bit & still lost 6 punds in the first 6 days!

I have been on diets over the years - the last one being the Atkins Diet, which I successfully lost 20 pounds on, but then gained it all back when I went off it. I was going to try the South Beach diet next when I came across The Sonoma Diet. I agree that it should not be called a diet. The food is normal - the idea is to cook fresh instead of buying fast-food and frozen food. I bought the cookbook and have been VERY pleased with EVERY recipe I've tried! Flavorful and healthy!!! I recommend this highly!!!!

Whether or not you are trying to lose weight, this book is filled with wonderful recipes. If you always thought "diet food" had to taste bad, you're in for a real treat with this program. The plan offers a lot of variety and loads of flavor!

I decided to buy this book because I wanted to lose my pregnancy weight, but I was still breastfeeding. I thought that a diet that emphasized portion control and healthy living would be ideal.

The first day that I started on Zone 1 was exciting. But, the next morning, I felt very weak and shaky - clearly low blood sugar. After realizing that I was in danger of dropping my infant daughter, I broke the diet and had some sugar and simple carbs.

I am looking forward to trying this diet again when I am done breastfeeding and my body is better able to handle it. I thought about buying more food that fit the diet plan and trying again with larger portions, but it's rather expensive to eat fresh and lean!

Based on what I read, I would still recommend this book to anyone (except breastfeeding mothers!). It's all about being healthy for life, and that's what I want to be.

I have enjoyed this book. I have been more aware of what I eat. I have said what I think of this book. It can be said in less l00 characters

The Sonoma Diet lets you eat more like normal with less restrictions. Of course, you have to stop the cakes and cookies. But it has alot of good foods like whole grain pasta, fruits and vegetables which I like. It helps that the diet puts the foods in categories to help you. The down side is that I thought some fruits would be acceptable to eat more often than they are... that surprising to me. I bought this book because it sounded like this diet was more suited for me.

Who knew that this was really a diet? I have eaten some of the best food in my life while on this diet and still managed to lose 9 pounds in 8 days.Iam not a raving lunatic seeking out small children for their candy I am satisfied and have loads of energy.I will recommend this book to anyone wanting to lose weight from 5 pound to 100 pounds this is the diet to follow. The recipes are simple and delicious.Combine this with easy exercise and you will not be disappointed.

Very nice to deal with. Item is just as listed. Perfect. Very Happy and
would do business anytime.

It is fairly easy to follow. The diet makes sense and really works. The food is fabulous and it tells you what you should eat and then give you the page number to find the recipe. Wonderful book.

I'm very busy with work right now, but that is really no excuse. I'm approaching the diet with baby steps. My friend, however; has lost 35 lbs. since January. She looks great, feels great and is a true believer in this plan.

This is the best "cookbook" you will ever own. I recommend it highly to anyone who enjoys cooking with spices that will tantilize your tastebuds! If you are trying to loose weight, this plan works! Loose weight while enjoying delicious dishes!!!!

It's really hard to believe anyone can lose weight eating like this, but you can! Worlds easier to stay with for the long haul than something like Atkins because it's so much less restrictive. This "diet" (way of life, really, because you can eat like this forever) has such bold flavors and satisfying foods that I can't imagine needing to cheat. If you like Mediterranean cuisines and you've tried and had some success on Atkins but couldn't stay with it, like me, you've got to give this a try - you won't believe how wonderful it is! Follow the rules and you'll enjoy a nice, steady, moderate weight loss (don't look for 10lb a week...) and you'll feel so much better - more energy, idk... just a general "feel-better" feeling. Try it, you'll see :)

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The book was in great condition and I received it in a very timely manner. However, I don't think that some of the recipes are things that I would normally keep in my pantry. I have tried it but so far am not pleased with all the recipes.

This book gives you a great background on the origin, philosophy, and reasoning for this diet and why it will be a lifetime experience. It is detailed and easy to follow. I have not started yet, but feel that maybe this time I have found a workable, balanced, healthy lifestype plan. A friend who has lost 30+ using this diet plan recommended this to me.

Such a great book with so many sensible ideas and choices. I don't like the fact that the word "diet" is in the title. This is a way of life that is so easily applicable to all lifestyles. I highly recommend this book to everyone!

Were doing the diet as I write this, It seems to be working. We like it because we love vegtables and wine. The recipes really helped out so we didn't get bored.

It's time to diet and make a change in my eating habits! I have several friends who are on the Sonoma diet, a couple who have both lost LOTS of weight and they look Wonderful and younger and seem full of energy. They love the food and even seem to like preparing it and are just enjoying it all around. I have previously tried , with success, the South Beach diet, but have gained back the weight. This diet allows carbs right from the start and it is really about changing your lifestyle. I have made changes, but this is the next step. I enjoyed reading the book and so far the receipes are great!