The 7-Day Low-Carb Rescue and Recovery Plan. For Every Low-Carb Dieter--On Any Program--Who Needs Real Help--Right Now

Before this book i was out of control and when I say out of control, I mean it. Even though Id lost over thirty pounds on the biggest low-carb diet going, I couldnt stay with it. I gained back fifteen pounds of the thirty I lost and couldnt get a grip on my eating.

I got this book as soon as it was released and within two days I knew I was going to be okay. Its been only a week but just like they said Im already back in control. Ive started losing weight again and I have carbs everyday without going nuts. I dont cheat and I feel like my old self again.

Once youve fallen off the low carb wagon, getting back on track can seem a daunting task. This book offers a sensible, gradual plan for easing back into the low carb life. It worked to get me successfully into a struggle-free induction when induction was always a major challenge before. The information about hidden carbs, artifical sweeteners, and other challenges low carbers face regularly is also a great asset. Ive only tried a few of the included recipes so far, but theyve all been very good.

The 7-Day Rescue/ Recovery Plan is a valuable addiction to the Hellers writing, not to mention for the ever-expanding low-carb library. Perhaps the best advice in this book is to work up to your carbs on your Reward Meal. (Side note. I DESPISE the term Reward Meal. We are not animals, and we are not being rewarded for anything.) Most carb addicts, when they eat a meal with carbs, tend to head for the carbohydrates first and get sidetracked with the other stuff like protein or fiber. (Hey, that garlic bread just looks more appealing than a salad...) Working toward your carbs gives you a sense of pace and discipline.

My one problem with this book is the following statement. Did you know that two stalks of broccoli are equal in carbohydrates to a chocolate-covered ice-cream bar All together now. can we say SENSATIONALISM. This is utter nonsense, and comments like these are what get the low-carb followers labeled as, shall we say, a short walk from sane. Somebody please tell the Hellers that broccoli is full of fiber (lets not even mention the other nutrients), and that the net carbs are about the same as other low-carb green veggies. What drives me especially crazy is that earlier books (eg., The Carbohydrate Addicts Lifespan Program) place broccoli on the crave-reducing foods list. What on earth did broccoli do to offend the Hellers since that time. In short, broccoli is FAR more nutritious and low-carb than an ice-cream bar.

But the great thing about this diet is that you can have both. This book could be a saving grace for those who cannot long-term on Atkins.

I have dozens of diet books - many of them low carb diets. This is by far the best book I have. While Atkins and many of the others starts you off with the hardest part of the diet and eases you in to more carbs, this plan suggests you work into the diet over 7 phases. It is so much easier and so much more effective. I never could last on the Atkins diet, but this diet shows you how to eat a healthy diet and have a little of anything you want. At last - I have found a healthy eating plan that works for me.

find this new addition to the Hellers body of work in the low carb war a must read. I have used the previous books in the past and found them to quite informative. I lost 20 pounds using the hellers method. Never had I successfully lost weight on any other plan (Carbohydrate Lifespan Program). With the 7 Day Recovery book I found the reason for my stall in weight loss and was back losing within 48 hour. I am Type 2 diabetic and this program immediately lowered my blood sugar levels. If you are interested in the latest info on low carb living purchase this book.

Before this book i was out of control and when I say out of control, I mean it. Even though Id lost over thirty pounds on the biggest low-carb diet going, I couldnt stay with it. I gained back fifteen pounds of the thirty I lost and couldnt get a grip on my eating.

I got this book as soon as it was released and within two days I knew I was going to be okay. I was back in control before the end of the week. Im losing weight again faster than before. I dont cheat and I feel like my old self again.

I am so glad I didnt give up. This book was my answer. I hope its yours.

My letter is short and to the point.
When I heard about this book I was trying to figure out what to do. I couldnt stick with either of the low-carb diets I tried. I couldnt go a day without going off my diet.
Each night Id promise myself i would get it together the next day and every day Id blow it at least once. I was getting nowhere fast.
Theres something amazing about how easy this book is to follow. I finished the last step and I never cheated. Not once.
I have no problem staying off carbohydrates because I can eat them in a controlled way everyday. I dont need to go off my diet and I dont want to. Thats whats really great.
I would recommend this book for anybody who just cant get stick to the typical low-carb diet no matter how hard they try.
Like the book says. no blame here, just help.

In this book the Heller doctors present an alternative approach to the typical low carb diet. Drs Heller suggest you start slow, and work up to a low carb diet over a 7 day period. Using this approach, the dieter has an easier time of adjusting to a carb free diet, without the sudden shock of going cold turkey.

However, in my opinion the best part of this book is Part Two, where they discuss tactics, tips, and strategies for succeeding on this diet. I learned in this book that artifical sweetners and MSG were sabotaging my weight loss goals. After suffering for weeks on a low carb diet, I had reached a plateua and my body refused to yield a single more pound. After reading this book I have removed artifical sweetners from my diet, and try to minimize MSG consumption. This is not easy, as MSG is virtually all of our processed foods, including the protein broth ingredient used in canned tuna. Also, the Hellers disclose some of the hidden carbs in food generally accepted as good on this diet. For example, I had been eating a sizable amount of vegetables that I thought were safe, but alas, they were loaded with hidden carbs.

The main premise of the Heller low-carb diet is to eat in a way that effectively manages your blood sugar levels. The book gives you plenty of ideas on how to do this, including some surprising debunking of popular low carb diet myths.

The 7-Day Low-Carb Rescue and Recovery Plan The word miracle isnt in the title, but perhaps it should be. In The 7-Day Low-Carb Rescue and Recovery Plan, The Drs. Heller (The Carbohydrate Addicts Diet) have designed a tremendously simple week-long jump start for anyone who wants to give low-carb living a shot--or even a second try. With their emphasis on lean proteins and plenty of fiber, rather than plain slabs of meat at every meal, youll actually be adding food to your daily regimen for the first days of the program. As you continue the week, carb-heavy foods will be moved to the end of meals. partially removed. and removed entirely. A generous handful of recipes are included, all of which include plenty of spices and flavor, from the mushroom garlic dip to the sesame pork with garlic cream sauce. Some, like a flour-free crepe, can be made ahead in stacks and frozen for later munching. The remainder of the book is helpful even to those who are doing a decent job sticking to your plan during typical days, but have problems when faced with holidays or dinners out with friends. The Hellers detail a few typical experiences we all encounter--waiting for friends at a bar and rewarding ourselves with sugar-laden desserts is one--and then demonstrate how to avoid typical pitfalls. Repeated urgings to take care of yourself first and deal with emotional issues behind food aim at long-term solutions, while methods of polite refusal will help those who feel they simply cant say no to a full bread basket at a restaurant. Whether youre picking up where you left off or just looking for some new techniques for keeping your weight stable, chances are youll find them in this upbeat, encouraging book. --Jill Lightner

Book Description
Drs. Rachel and Richard Heller, authors of the revolutionary New York Times bestselling Carbohydrate Addicts books, are renowned for their ability to motivate readers with their own combined 200-pound weight loss success. Drs. Heller understand the physical and emotional reasons why people struggle to stay on their low-carb dietsor fall off them completely.

Now comes the right help at the right timea plan to put the low-carb dieter back in controlwithout deprivationin only a week or less.

Holidays, vacation, stress, boredom, and daily emotional wear and tear are all factors that can chip away at the most sincere diet commitment. What starts out as a simple cheat often leads to bona-fide failure. In the end most low-carb dieters are left to watch helplessly as their eating spirals out of control and the pounds creep (or rush) back on. Drs. Heller know that once someone has fallen off any low-carb diet, they need help to get back on, and stay on.

Now theres a day-by-day, scientifically-based motivating and empowering program that will immediately reduce cravings, satisfy the bodys need for carbohydrates, and help low-carb dieters regain control over their eating and their weight.

The 7-Day Low-Carb Rescue and Recovery Plan includes.
- 7-Day Jump-Start Plan. Goes to work immediately to help eliminate cravings, balance blood sugar and insulin levels, and put you back in chargewithout asking you to give up your favorite food.
- Five Clues Low-Carb Diet Doctors Miss. What you dont know could kill your diet. What you need to know to ensure success.
Taming the Hunger Hormone. How to spot the slip-up before it happensand regain your self-control on the spot.
Hidden Carbs Waiting to Pounce. Did you know that two stalks of broccoli are equal in carbohydrates to a chocolate-covered ice-cream bar You have to read this chapter.
Troubleshooting. Simple solutions to plateaus, time crunches, the breakfast dilemma, holiday and party minefields, constipation, spousal sabotage, and more.
Restaurant Tactics. Surprising strategies for eating out, enjoying the food you love, and staying on your plan.
Rescue Recipes. When youre facing temptation, legal food that satisfies at your fingertips.

The 7-Day Low-Carb Rescue and Recovery Plan is the essential lifeline of hope for low-carb dieters who have lost their way, or who simply need a helping hand in getting back on track.

About the Author
Drs. Rachael and Richard Heller are distinguished researchers and professors emeritus (Mount Sinai School of Medicine and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York). They are the authors of The Carbohydrate Addicts LifeSpan Program and many other books in the Carbohydrate Addicts series.