Normally, I give DH's new diets a big eyeroll, but this is good

itsmegin · September 2010

He has tried everything. We did the Warrior Diet for about a year, which was eating only one big meal a day. That didn't last, now he's doing some primal thing where you only eat what we ate when humans were hunter-gatherers: meat, fruit, vegetables-no grains or even beans.

But when he told me about this book I told him to order ASAP.

The 4-Hour Body by Timothy Ferris (author of The 4-Hour Work Week):

Check it out:

YOU WILL LEARN (in less than 30 minutes each):

How to lose those last 5-10 pounds (or 100+ pounds) with odd combinations of food and safe chemical cocktails.

How to prevent fat gain while bingeing (X-mas, holidays, weekends)
How to increase fat-loss 300% with a few bags of ice
How Tim gained 34 pounds of muscle in 28 days, without steroids, and in four hours of total gym time
How to sleep 2 hours per day and feel fully rested
How to produce 15-minute female orgasms Yes

How to triple testosterone, double sperm count, and (literally) have sex like a porn star
How to go from running 5 kilometers to 50 kilometers in 12 weeks
How to reverse permanent injuries
How to add 150+ pounds to your lifts in 6 months
How to pay for a beach vacation with one hospital visit

For a $15 book it's worth a shot, right?

kathymarie · September 2010

I'll drink to that!

lorlei13 · September 2010

My husband and I actually have been doing the Paleo (primal) diet for over two years now. Combining that with exercise and I lost 40 lbs. There's actually a lot of science behind it.

itsmegin · September 2010

lorlei13:
My husband and I actually have been doing the Paleo (primal) diet for over two years now. Combining that with exercise and I lost 40 lbs. There's actually a lot of science behind it.

I agree. I haven't read the book yet, but I can understand the theory. We hardly eat any processed foods-mainly meat, vegetables, fruit and a little dairy. I eat carbs still but only whole grain when I can. I feel so much better when I eat like this.

ETA: The eyeroll is more that he is constantly coming up with a new diet guru book to buy. If he stuck with one that worked for 2 years I would be thrilled!

Julie*Jules · September 2010

Hummm... Im curious. Let us know how it goes!

e_uecker · September 2010

Wow that sounds really interesting! I hope it works out. I might have to get in on this too.

ColindaP · September 2010

lorlei13:
My husband and I actually have been doing the Paleo (primal) diet for over two years now. Combining that with exercise and I lost 40 lbs. There's actually a lot of science behind it.

But you're going to DIE. Of CHOLESTEROL and HYPERTENSION and SATURATED FAT and MEAT OVERDOSE and DEATH RAWR DESTRUCTION!!!!!!!!!! Didn't your DOCTOR tell you that?!?!?!

ohglow · September 2010

Hmmm. I read the post and thought you were kidding. Some of the claims seem a bit rediculous.

However, the concept of eating clean must produce results - that worked for me. (Until I fell off the wagon)

I wish you and DH all the best. Keep us posted.

Edit: Actually, I take it back. I think that the book is probably garbage. "Safe chemical cocktails?" This is a joke right?

itsmegin · September 2010

ColindaP:
lorlei13:
My husband and I actually have been doing the Paleo (primal) diet for over two years now. Combining that with exercise and I lost 40 lbs. There's actually a lot of science behind it.

But you're going to DIE. Of CHOLESTEROL and HYPERTENSION and SATURATED FAT and MEAT OVERDOSE and DEATH RAWR DESTRUCTION!!!!!!!!!! Didn't your DOCTOR tell you that?!?!?!

LOL yep, the diet specifically says to eat only bacon, beef and cheese Stick out tongue

mandy6418 · September 2010

You better let us know how that book is and if it works!!

TeacherVicky · September 2010

I'm just interested in the orgasm part!

stillbaking · September 2010

Those claims all sound a bit too good to be true.

But, if that 15 minute female orgasm thing works out, I'll buy the farm, not just the book Party!!!

LaceFace14 · September 2010

stillbaking:
Those claims all sound a bit too good to be true.
But, if that 15 minute female orgasm thing works out, I'll buy the farm, not just the book

This. Most of it sounds a bit nuts. I can't remember what book this is from but I like the "eat food, not too much, mostly plants" all about eating real unprocessed food and not overloading on animal fats. Makes tons of sense...now if only I could successfully practice it!