The Ultimate Weight Solution by Dr. Phil McGraw (2003, Hardcover)

Dr. Phil McGraw is a psychologist with a number of books under his belt.
In The Ultimate Weight Solution Dr. Phil lighten up from his book, Self Matters. His Dr. Phil isms come out in his famous words like "you either get it or you don't" "get real." The Ultimate Solution gives tools, techniques and real hands on work that he believes has cracked the code to overeating.

Dr. Phil's emphasis on working from the inside out rather then the outside in makes perfect sense once you read the book. Dr. Phil makes the point that you can choose to think the cake looks delicious and eat two slices or you can take a bite and say that was good. He works with us to figure out why it is that we cannot stop at that one bite and unlike a medical doctor he does so from a psychologist's standpoint. For example, he makes the point that we, for the most part, can't just stop eating. Most of us will need to replace food with something else.

The book is chock full of information and tools. It has three parts. In Part One "Unlocking the Doors to Permanent Weight Loss" he starts telling us that we need to think differently. He goes into great detail in this section and some of it will be boring. He makes the point, though, not to skip over anything. I found his hands-on techniques and approaches very helpful in Part One. He has us answering questions in the book like a manual or workbook would do. One question for example is "Describe what you will do (the behaviors or actions you must commence, change, or stop in order to lose weight" and there are lines to fill in your answer.

Part Two is the very important 7 Keys to Permanent Weight Loss. Although he summarizes them nicely in Part One, this is where he goes into detail about every key.

This book focuses on what your internal dialogue is that is keeping you overeating. You’ll find tables in this section that are very helpful.

I think that most of us will be able to identify with much of this book. He will have you analyzing and responding to your self talk in chart form. One of the reasons for his questionnaire asking if you are ready is because this is work.

A few points that Dr. Phil makes in his book:
1. Get rid of clothes that are too large on you. Plan to never fit in them again.
2. Realize that you may not be hungry, you may be sad or lonely.
3. Recognize impulse eating such as eating late at night. Identify when you do the most damage to yourself and take a bubble bath.
4. Willpower is a myth. Everyone has January firsts.
5. Make a deal with yourself such as you can't watch television until you've taken a walk.

I really liked the book. I think it addresses the reasons for being overweight, not just that you don't eat right and/or exercise. It makes alot of sense to get down to the root problems of those issues. It teaches you alternative ways to handle conflict, boredom, and emotional eating.

This book was recommended to me by a co-worker. It has helped tremendously in my quest for weight loss. I use it as a workbook and guide. No more joining weight loss groups or special diets for me. This is a special book to help you deal with what it really takes to lose weight.

Received in great shape. It was exactly what i wanted. Have started it but not completely through it. Hope it will work for me.

I love the fact that he gives 7 keys for focus on. He learned that everyone has different desires and needs and struggles. So no real one way will work. We each have our own struggles and triumphs. This book helped me lose some weight a few years ago and I will read it again to lose it again and I will pass it along to a friend of mine also.

The book was was in perfect shape and delivery was in a timely manner...what more could I ask for...a perfect transition

This product was purchased because I am having gastric bypass surgery and this was required reading. The condition of the book was excellent and the traction went very smoothly. Communication was excellent and I would not hesitate to purchase from this seller again. I have been recently burned on a transaction on Ebay because I do not have a credit card and pay by money order and I never received my merchandise. But this seller took the bad taste out of my mouth because it was such a smooth transaction. Thank you.

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THIS IS A GREAT BOOK. AWESOME. I BOUGHT IT AND READ IT A MONTH AGO AND I HAVE ALREADY LOST 15 POUNDS. IT IS GREAT. IT IS VERY STRAIGHT FORWARD AND DEALS WITH EVERYDAY LIFE NOT A WHOLE LOT OF MUMBO JUMBO NONSENSE.

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I am still reading this book, but it's been great so far. Big Dr Phil fan.... I love his practical teachings and his ability to speak directly to your own personal needs... Would recommend this to anyone looking for a real change, not just a quick fix.

Excellent book....Dr. Phil gives great advice...will pass this book on to a friend who has struggled with diet after diet with no success...this will help anyone who needs a great plan and inspiration to succeed.

Recently purchased 2 books and they were in EXCELLENT condition! Just like new! Even smelled new LOL! Definate repeat.

Very informative. If I could stick with it I know it would work, but I am one of the many out there that are looking for a quick-fix, even though I know it is not the best way to go. I have had better luck with Atkins. I do admire Dr. Phil and do use a lot of his suggestions even on the Atkins Diet.

The Book came right away and was in like new condition. I am very happy with the purchase. I recommend this seller to anyone. I would buy from this seller again.

I bid and won the item, but somehow the information never made it to the seller and they did not send me the product. After a few e-mails the mistake was found and my account was credited, but sadly they did not have any more of the product to send me

I am a faithful follower of Dr. Phil and really like his "let's be real" approach to situations. This book explains that it is a life adjustment and work is needed and nothing is life is easy so get over it. If read and taken seriously with self-discipline this book will really help.

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I had checked the book out at the local library. When they needed to be returned I decided that I would like to own the books, but at a lower price. That's when I decided to purchase them on eBay.

This is another book I didnt esepcially like. Its just common sense that he says. I already knew that stuff, i thought maybe he'd have something different for me to go with, but no such luck. Theres a big book with really nothing much in it. That is my point of view.
My luck for buying books is terrible, the ones i think are going to be useful arent.

I wanted to know if there was anything new that I could to help myself lose weight. I am 50. I have done Weight Watchers twice lost weight years ago. I have done LA Weight Loss years ago lost weight too. But its really the same 8 points he says love yourself and all the rest. For us older people that can't lose weight and are not at the lap band stage its nothing new. Its either buy thier food or put up with everything. And if you are allergic to everything like me you are really up a creek. Thankyou for listening to my review. You might really like book. But I think its average same stuff.

I LIKE THE EASY READING AND TO THE POINT INFORMATION. I WATCH DR. PHIL ON TELEVISION EVERY WEEKDAY EITHER AFTERNOON OR EVENING. EVEN MY HUSBAND HAS BECOME A FAN - HE USUALLY IS ONLY INTERESTED IN JEOPARDY OR TECHNICAL BOOKS !!! IT HAS BEEN OUT FOR AWHILE BUT INFORMATION STILL RINGS TRUE TODAY AND THE PRICE WAS RIGHT!

I bought this book for guidance for my New Year's resolution. And so far it is working! This book breaks weight loss down into a very manageable and reasonable program. It's all pretty much basic common sense stuff but Dr. Phil just puts in a way that makes sense and actually seems attainable. Thanks Dr. Phil!

I bought the book because I am always looking for ways to improve me, my way of thinking and to rid myself of negative feelings about me. Of course, I want to learn to eat for the right reasons, instead of eating to meet an emotional need. So far, I am enjoying the book...it does read like a self-help book so a person needs to make it interesting for them ownself. It won't caption your attention but there is good information in there which one can apply to many aspects of one's own life.

Dr Phil is power hungry. His goal is to make others feel inferior and weak while he has all the control and then he can feel that he is superior to his guests.
I have counseled obese people for 25 years and I have yet to find a person who is "obese' who doesn't already know what caused the problem and they make that decision that he speaks of every day. It rarely works. It takes a lot of time working with them if it is to work at all. Most of them are as addicted to food as any one who is addicted to crack cocaine.