Fitonics for Life

Of all the many health/diet books I've read over the last 35 years, this is the one that makes the most sense to me. I read all of Marilyn's "Fit for Life" books, which were excellent, but a bit too dogmatic for my taste. Here she has a more "No more food guilt" and "no more 'food cops'" approach. She has taken the best of what she learnt from those years of her life, and with the help of Dr. Schnell, brought it up to a new level.What she has to say about "inner cleanliness" in Chapter 3 I firmly believe is the secret to good health. For me, this is the most important chapter in the book, and a subject that is sadly neglected by many other health experts...as Marilyn says: "This is not a chic topic. Legions of authors aren't lining up to give you a heart-to-heart talk on this subject". But Marilyn does, and Dr. Schnell gives you the medical low down. A must-read chapter.This isn't about diets, it's about a way of life, put forth in a logical, easy to implement way, and also includes a great set of exercises and some excellent recipes.Bravo Marilyn ! May you keep learning, keep changing, and keep teaching.

Interesting thoughts.

the book was kinda dirty, looked like something had splashed over the book jacket and the corners of the hard cover were damaged

About the Diet...I read and enjoyed much of Marilyn's Book and tend to agree with some of her reflections on the Fit for Life experience. However, it gives too much room for error.I found that I (like Marilyn) had a hard time sticking to the rigidity of the Fit for Life program. Like Marilyn, I had also adapted new information and flexibility to the plan. On my own, I had discovered a balance and it seemed to be working.But Merilyn's plan left me with too much comfort and flexibility. Where I once had a clear plan and direction (even though I "cheated") I now had ambiguity and rationalization.Before, when I cheated, I knew I was cheating and punished myself with the appropriate guilt. After Marilyn's book, the lines blurred, I relaxed, I rationalized, and I gained back the 40 pounds I had kept off for over three years.I have now wasted two fat years trying to find that balance and make it work.So now I am crawling back to Harvey and all his rigidity. I guess I am just a kid in need of some stucture. I am going to reread his first two books and I just bought his latest.As for Marilyn, she is totally cashing in on the legacy that she and Harvey built together. One glimpse of the title and that is obvious. ... But, come on ... wouldn't you?Unfortunately, the book has some harsh undertones about the end of her relationship with Harvey. For her readers (and his fans), she should have had more respect for the man that gave her so much and brought so many others to her. Nice professionalism.Anyway, I enjoyed it for the gossip quality alone. Unfortunately, the diet plan has let me down. Hopefully this helps.

I bought this book for the "diet", but it's a BIBLE. I learned how to exercise in 12 minutes. I learned the most powerful meditation technique I've ever down and I learned health information that no doctor has ever told me about.I lost 65 pounds with the diet and the delicious recipes. I recommend this book to anyone who wants a healthy lifestyle not just a diet.

This book is an updated version of FIT FOR LIFE and the updates are important ones. What I got most is the authors pointing out a popular myth that we need to eat less food because our culture is overweight, when the truth is that we ARE eating less, but not eating enough greens and fruits. Understanding the shift in emphasis is a key point. There are also reviews and reminders about white sugar and some important basics that our culture is still not clear on. While some of the feedback may still consider this approach a little rigid, I find that it is already toned down some. I would recommend cutting out flour products fairly thoroughly and dairy as thoroughly as one can too. But the body needs to some adaption time so starting with this book is good. I give it four stars because it is a repackaging of information that is already out there. It is not a ground breaking book but a very good book written by some good summarizers and presenters.

This book really reached me. It got me to change the way I think about dieting and exercise. Speaking of exercise it has a great routine. Both my wife and I do it every morning. I lost 15 pounds the first month with the exercise and the diet.

I did read this book about 10 years ago after finding it on the shelf of my local library.. I remember that Marilyn was explaining to people that even though eating fruits and vegetables is very very important especially fresh ones, one should not stick to extremely 90% of fruit n veg eating only, and she gives the example of how to eat more foods but still with plenty fruit n veg. For breakfast she tells people to eat large fruit plate and add a few tablespoons of yogurt or make a fruit tonic, for lunch maybe a large salads of mixed leafs and some sliced citrus fruits with some meat n cheese, she tells people about protein powder that can be added to tonics or shakes, she reminds people to soak nuts n seeds be4 eating them, she advices an evening meal with rice or pasta with vegetables and beans and even some sweet melon for starter if someone is craving sweets all the times, she talks about weekends or bank holidays treats like eggs on toasted English muffins..She also explains to people that attending loud music aerobics or step classes is not strictly necessary to stay in shape, and that simple exercises at home can be done and also reminds people about walking..FUNNY ENOUGH though.. I think now in 2010s she is back on book writing and she even appears on facebook and she has become a low carb fan, she claims that fruit can give u diabetes( PLEASE!!!!) and she loves talking trash about vegetarian or vegan diets while she advices people taking tons of supplements!! She also claims that her low protein eating of the past did cause her a long list of health problems.. I'm not sure it's due to a lack protein.. That's why I started my review her by stating exactly what she was eating in the 90s according to her book. A person who eats yogurt for breakfast, meat n cheese for lunch, drinks protein shakes, and eats rice or pasta with beans for dinner, and eats eggs at the wee on top of lots of fruit and vegetables CAN NOT BE lacking in dietry protein FOR SURE!!!So if u wanna buy this book it's a good one but avoid at all cost and of the new ones.. Also avoid questioning her on anything or even confronting her on facebook.. You'll be BLOCKED!!