The Abs Diet Eat Right Every Time Guide

I had high hopes for this book based on how much I loved the first one. But when I was done reading it I kept thinking This is it

I was actually expecting more recipes but if you buy the first book and understand the nutrition plan, then there are better books available that have more recipes and follow the Powerfoods guidelines.

This second book also repeats a lot of the same information from the first book, which didnt make sense since youd expect to have read the first one before picking this one up.

Im still happy with the Abs Diet. Ive had good success with it but this book leaves a sour taste in my mouth because it seems more like a marketing scheme than anything else. The first reviewer commented on this and mentioned that you cant expect to get results like the winner of the Mens Health Abs Diet contest. A couple weeks ago it was announced that the winner didnt even stick to the program to get his results so this second book makes me suspicious about the authors intentions.

If youve read The Abs Diet, then you can easily skip this book. However, for the low , this is a handy little reference that will help you stay on track. If it costed more than USD10, I would say skip it. But for the , Id recommend it as great way to stay focused on your fitness goals.

I read the first Abs Diet and had good success with it, so I got this one for the recipes since I wanted more meal options than they had in the first one. So far, Ive tried 6 or 7 of them and so far theyre all great. Lots of recipes (all easy) for meals, smoothies, snacks, restaurants, with good nutritional advice. Tons of info about eating, especially for the .

I received both the Abs Diet and the Eat Right Every Time Guide as a gift. I found the first book to be very valuable, jam packed with information on the Abs Diet program including exercise, nutrition, comparison programs, etc.

However, there didnt seem to be much content in the Eat Right Every Time Guide that was original. It offers more recipes but once youre familiar with the Powerfoods philosophy then you can adapt most any meal to the program and the recipes in here were pretty basic. The recommendations about which meals to eat when dining out were pretty easy to figure out based on common sense and I dont see myself eating at most of these restaurants anyway because of the nutritional pitfalls that exist there to begin with.

Im hanging on to the Eat Right Every Time Guide because it was a gift but I wouldnt have purchased it on my own. If youre interested in the Abs Diet then you definitely need the first book, but save your money on this second one and use it instead to by some protein powder. I think Mens Health was looking for a way to promote the Abs Diet program for the New Year by releasing this booklet and the next Abs Diet contest at the time that everyone is gung ho with resolutions to get back into shape.

I have had great success with the Abs Diet and following the principles in the first book. Their forums provide a great support mechanism for the books and the people going through the Program. The only pitfall is that Mens Health is a business and their marketing strategies can be misleading and deceiving when promoting the Program through their web site and the Abs Diet contest. You cannot expect to read these books, follow the program, and get results such as the ones displayed on their web site or in the winner of their contests.

First, if you have a choice between the hardcover OR softcover of this supplement (Im not sure there is a choice anyway)...get the softcover...the book is small in size, low d and, therefore, portable...

Second, this is NOT a diet...it is a common sense, researched based, way to live and eat healthier...

Ok, this book is NOT meant to be THE Abs Diet resource but A resource which is a PORTABLE supplement to the original book. Judged for what it was meant to be it is an excellent resource. Interestingly while I didnt buy the first book Ive been following nearly all of its philosophy for three months and Ive lost 25 pounds (215 to 190)...(Im a long time subscriber to Mens Health which basically outlines this philosophy in each edition)...and with no anguish associated with the other so called successful diet programs such as Atkins which really arent successful in the long run (research based)...this program is meant to be realistic and permanent...and I have absolutely loved what Ive learned about food AND what I eat...

As for this supplement, it was exactly what I needed to focus my efforts and the sections on the travesties and/or health risks of High Fructose Corn Syrup andamp. trans-fat should be required reading for all parents and politicians. (Just as an aside, I remember seeing Bill Maher being laughed at by conservatives on his HBO show for saying that high fructose corn syrup was a greater health threat to our nation than drugs...he was absolutely correct...just take a look at the connection between when our nation became obese and when HFCS was widely introduced into our food system...take a look at the resulting costs to our health care system...once again, the conservatives miss the point and misdirect limited resources to solve the wrong problem...but, dang nab it, it sure makes us all FEEL like were accomplishing something doesnt it.).

Bottom line...this book can be a very nice portable resource for those who understand the Abs Diet and for those who would like to be introduced to its core philosophy. Enjoy.

I bought the second book assuming it would be just as insightful as the first but I was extremely disappointed. I lost 30 pounds with the help of the first book but I wish I had waited for the Eat Right Every Time Guide to arrive in a bookstore so that I could have thumbed through it first and then put it back on the shelf. Theres virtually no new information presented thats not covered in the first book. The limited new material should have been included in the first book and you can find all kinds of new recipe ideas online for free. Like the one reviewer here commented, the information on meal choices at restaurants is based on common sense and you dont need to tote around this book to help make a decision. Its the first book that is necessary to educate you on how to eat healthy and make informed decisions. I certainly wouldnt recommend this book unless you can actually pick it up in a bookstore and browse through it first.

I almost did not buy this book because the reviews I read said it didnt have much info in it. I totally disagree - it has more info on exactly what food to eat while doing this way of eating. I certainly recommend it.

A portable companion to the larger Abs Diet. The Six-Week Plan to Flatten Your Stomach and Keep You Lean for Life, this friendly little guide fulfills several purposes. First, The Abs Diet Eat Right Every Time Guide condenses the power foods recommended by the diet--a nutritionally sound mix of lean proteins, whole grains, fresh vegetables, fruit and monounsaturated fats--into easy-to-read lists that will help with daily purchasing habits. Second, a number of Abs Diet Endorsements are included to help you make proper food choices, even if youre grabbing lunch from a vending machine or food court. Lastly, it offers up a tidy handful of new recipes for wraps, snacks and smoothies along with a short-n-sweet workout. In other words, it supplies everything you need from a diet book to manage the diet on a day-to-day basis.

The casual hanging-with-the-boys style could be your favorite thing about it, or what drives you crazy. Phrases like Skipping breakfast is like arguing with the cops. theres absolutely nothing good that can come out of it can either help reinforce the basics or just make you want to get far, far away from the rest of the jokes, such as, Oatmeal is the Bo Derek of your pantry--its a perfect 10.

The ultimate goal is uncovering your own six pack, and benefits like lower blood pressure seem less important than waist size. Theres something to be said for to-the-point surface goals, but your attitude about image will likely determine your attitude about the books usefulness. --Jill Lightner

Book Description

Smart Eating Choices Made Simple.

TENS OF THOUSANDS OF AMERICANS HAVE CHANGED THEIR BODIES AND THEIR LIVES with the help of The Abs Diet, the New York Times bestseller from David Zinczenko, editor-in-chief of Mens Health magazine.

The principles of The Abs Diet are simple. Eat more healthy food six delicious meals a day and crowd out the bad stuff thats making you fat. The Abs Diet has been proven to strip off 10, 15, even 20 pounds of flab from your belly first in six weeks or less.

Now, Zinczenko makes eating smart and healthy easy with this eye opening portable weight-loss manual, THE ABS DIET EAT RIGHT EVERY TIME GUIDE. This on-the-go guide pinpoints the foods you should choose to burn away belly fat no matter where you are at home, in the supermarket, even at the fast-food counter. And it reveals the hidden killers that are adding inches to your waistline and taking years off your life.

Discover these amazing weight-loss secrets.

Should you toast a bagel or an English muffin Did you know that making the wrong choice will cost you 150 extra calories
Whats healthier a bean burrito or a taco salad Would you believe the healthy salad will pile 130 more calories onto your plate
Which will make you fatter a Whopper or a Big Mac Youll be stunned to discover the shocking truth.

Learn why a hot fudge sundae is a treat you should eat, why potato chips are better for you than french fries, and why Swiss cheese is three times healthier than Cheddar.

You dont have time for complicated plans or fancy recipes. In THE ABS DIET EAT RIGHT EVERY TIME GUIDE, Zinczenko tells you how to strip away belly fat in every situation from the frozen food aisle to the deli, from a five-star restaurant to the drive-thru. On-the-go eating doesnt have to end up on your gut.



About the Author

Author DAVID ZINCZENKO is Editor-in-Chief of Mens Health and author the New York Times bestseller The Abs Diet with Ted Spiker.