When I was a student ballerina in the 1970s, even a small weight gain could be devestating. The dumb ones practiced bulemia…the smart ones went on Stillman’s. This diet was as much a part of our life as morning practice…and weigh-ins.
Dr. Stillman has produced a very readable and inspirational account of how he developed the diet and his patient’s results. He also discusses the serious health effects that can develop through serious overweight.
There are other interim diets listed that one can use to take a break from the Stillman diet and still lose weight, then go back on Stillman’s.
Dr. Stillman suggests you discuss this or any diet with your physician before trying it. He also cautions against drinking less than 80 oz. of water per day, smoking prior to 1 hour after meals, etc. Then explains, in layman’s terms, why.
I wish this book would come back in print; it was very enjoyable and helped me to realize my dream of dancing, as well as counteracting those sleepy pasta Sundays at Nana’s house. Be advised before you get this book that this is NOT a long term diet. This book means just what it says, it’s Quick Weight Loss and a second (or third, or fourth) chance to get back to your normal weight before it’s too late and stay there.
Rating: 5 / 5
11:00 pm on July 28th, 2010
When I was a student ballerina in the 1970s, even a small weight gain could be devestating. The dumb ones practiced bulemia…the smart ones went on Stillman’s. This diet was as much a part of our life as morning practice…and weigh-ins.
Dr. Stillman has produced a very readable and inspirational account of how he developed the diet and his patient’s results. He also discusses the serious health effects that can develop through serious overweight.
There are other interim diets listed that one can use to take a break from the Stillman diet and still lose weight, then go back on Stillman’s.
Dr. Stillman suggests you discuss this or any diet with your physician before trying it. He also cautions against drinking less than 80 oz. of water per day, smoking prior to 1 hour after meals, etc. Then explains, in layman’s terms, why.
I wish this book would come back in print; it was very enjoyable and helped me to realize my dream of dancing, as well as counteracting those sleepy pasta Sundays at Nana’s house. Be advised before you get this book that this is NOT a long term diet. This book means just what it says, it’s Quick Weight Loss and a second (or third, or fourth) chance to get back to your normal weight before it’s too late and stay there.
Rating: 5 / 5