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| The Duke Diet: The World-Renowned Program for Healthy and Lasting Weight Loss | 
 enlarge | Authors: Howard J Eisenson M D, Martin Binks Ph D
Creator: Dick Hill
Publisher: Tantor Media
Category: Book
List Price: $29.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 1055564
Format: Audiobook, Cd, Unabridged
Media: Audio CD
Edition: Unabridged
Number Of Items: 8
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 6.5 x 5.5 x 1.1
ISBN: 1400104203
Dewey Decimal Number: 613.25
EAN: 9781400104208
ASIN: 1400104203
Publication Date: April 17, 2007
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Condition: Ships immediately! Perfect and New! Unabridged. 2007 Audio CD.
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Product Description
The Duke Diet and Fitness Center is the most prestigious residential weight loss program in America and the only one based in a medical school. Their program yields stunning results and is now available to everyone.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
 In The Past I Tried Everything But Wiring My Jaw - This Works! September 15, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I went to Duke for a year and lost close to 70 lbs. (67 to be exact). I exercised, ate and was satisfied, and it worked! The food was good, the lessons learned are meant for a lifetime, and are priceless to me! Every time I put food into my mouth I know what it is doing to my body. If I overeat I feel like crap. If I eat healthy my blood pressure, sugar and all my other bloodwork looks great. You have to learn to say "No" to the "Triggers" that set you off or at least be aware of them, so that you know what you get yourself into if you indulge. The "KEY" is if you have something, have it in moderation, and don't have it 3 days in a row. Get back on your plan and "Keep on truckin"! Sometimes the weight doesn't seem like it is ever going to come off, but don't give up, because guess what... It does! Exercise is key also. If your too overweight to walk on the treadmill, sit in a chair and do body twists, or move your arms and feet from side to side. Movement of any kind is better than "NOTHING"! Once you lose some and feel better you can then "Kick it up a notch" as Emeril says. Make a journal of all that you eat so you are aware of exactly what you are putting into your mouth each day. You will be surprised how the calories add up and you don't even expect it! My best advice is "if you overindulge, pick yourself up, brush yourself off and start eating healthy again. In no time at all you will be right back in the swing of things again for a happier and healthier life!
Linda Miller
DFC Alumni
If You Are Looking For A "Diet," This Is Not The Book For You September 7, 2007
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
And if you are looking for instantaneous weight loss instead of slow, but certain change, save your money, as well. This is an excellent step-by-step guide to good health for people looking to make a lifestyle change and get into shape (as opposed to simply getting skinny for a short time). It requires that you address changes in habits that go beyond those dealing with food and eating habits. I highly recommend it .
One month on - Five pounds off! August 10, 2007
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
One month eating from weeks one and two menues, has resulted in a firm loss of 5.4 lbs and 4" off abdomen! Not hungry and don't feel deprived. My family hasn't even noticed they are eating less but have commented on Mom's new variety of menues.
Sound and Thoughtful! July 18, 2007
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
Dr, Eisenson has written a wonderful synopsis of the Duke
Diet & Fitness Center program. I was fortunate to spend 2 weeks in Durham at the Center. It is a comprehensive and educational program. I lost 65 pounds and have kept it off for four years, using the hutritional,exercise,and medical advice I received at the Center. The book and online Duke program are wonderful touchstones to maintain my balance-and pick up some great recipes & workouts, too.
If you can't visit the Center, this book is an excellent way to begin taking care of yourself right now, at home.
I give this book my highest recommendation.
This is the inspiration! July 8, 2007
17 out of 19 found this review helpful
I first heard about the Duke Diet and Fitness center while living in Raleigh-Durham North Carolina. The name Duke itself is synonymous with academic-health excellence.
The authors take a balanced and personalized approach to weight loss that covers nutrition, fitness and behavior, and I was pleased to learn that the plan was developed and refined over nearly four decades. This adds credibility to what the authors are presenting to the public.I like their approach, for one their diet is really a self care plan, and not a " lose 20 pounds by August" type of a product.
I have all along had the belief that all these health problems are a result of faulty conditioning, so it was a relief to see that these 2 doctors were emphasizing the teaching of healthy habits. It is that simple!
Other than teaching folks how to become more skilled at resisting temptation, they also teach the reader how to avoid being tempted in the first place. This is real talk!
The Duke behavioral plan was an eye opener, their major selling point to me was their focus in the way people think about food and themselves.They use this method to help the reader recognize self defeating patterns such as the " all or nothing" thinking, and the " I blew it , so I am a failure" mind set.
Martin Banks and Howard Eisenson are the perfect dream team. These two individuals were drawn to a place that encourages a multidisciplinary approach to this urgent and pressing health issue.Both of them acknowledge that that obesity is a complex problem that requires a multi disciplinary approach. I happen to share the same opinion regarding this issue!
The authors encourage and promote the empowering of the individual with knowledge and skills that will enable them to make the right choices when it comes to all nutrition and exercise.They focus on people making small but fundamental shifts in their lives, again not only in the areas of eating and activity, but also in their emotional or interpersonal patterns that may lead to overeating or under exercising.
This is a realistic book, an easy read for anyone who wants to get to bottom of having a healthy body and mind.
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