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Author: David Zinczenko,Ted Spiker
Publisher: Rodale Books
Dimension: 9.4 x 6.4 x 1.0 inches
Weight: 1.2 pounds.

Cuts through a lot of the diet hype
This book represents the intersection of all the nutritional advice you see in the 'diet' section of your local B&N. You can basically eat from all the food groups. You just have to make sensible choices (whole-grain over white). This program will work... more

ABSolutely worth a look.
This book reminds me a lot of "Body For Life." It has a very workable plan to lose weight and the diet and exercise strategies are clearly laid out and explained in sufficient detail. Readers will find plenty of pictures too of the exercises that they... more

Good Information, But Not for Everyone
THE GOOD: I liked how this book gave valuable information on how different foods interact with digestion and metabolism. The eating plan is well-balanced and doesn't starve you from any particular food (carbs, fat, etc.), but it does emphasize lean meats,... more

What took me so long?!?
I've always read Men's Health, and I've tried a lot of the different plans that they advocate in their magazine issues. When the ABS Diet first came out, I really wanted to try it, but I didn't think that I'd have the time to prepare/eat six meals a day... more

Maybe it is good, but not for me
I had a look at this book and I did not buy it. I am not condemning it, but it does not bring anything new to me, although there is definitely information that can be useful to some people. Six meals a day is a good idea for someone that has no more important... more

The Closest I've Seen Yet. . .
I've started recommending this book to almost all of my patients (I'm a physician who specializes in weight loss). Here's what works and what doesn't work about the book...

What works:
I've studied almost all of the diets (fad and... more

A good book
I read this book and followed the diet regime and it gave me really amazing results. I had tried so many things and other diets but they never worked for me. But I followed this and I got amazing results, I lost about 20 pounds in a two week span, and... more

The 1st diet book I have read fully & truly loved
Strong Points of the Book (+):
1- Quick healthy recipes (I especially loved the smoothies).
2- Explanations of scientific terms (cholestrol, Blood Pressure's HDL & why an increase in muscles leads to a decrease in weight).
3- Success... more

Best Diet Book Ever...
I must admit I was skeptical at first, I have tried almost every diet with minimal success. But, I love this diet. The book gives you the basics, and why you need to eat certain foods that help burn fat. I found it very imformative. And the first 2... more

A FLEXIBLE, FANTASTIC RESOURCE TO LIVE SMARTER
I'm a little surprised I haven't written a review on this book before! For people (men and women) out there who want to lose weight this book is for you...PLEASE, do not see this as a "diet"...it is not...it's information that cuts through the diet "crap"... more

Some good, some bad
For starters, I'm in pretty good shape, but I'm always having problems shaking my paunch. So I thought, for the new year, to get this and be more serious.

I think the concepts here are pretty sound, although my knowledge admittedly is not... more

Please Don't Eat The Pesticides
It's simple and easy ... eat six meals a day based on 12 "power" foods and workout a few days a weeks. Problem with the 12 foods is that two them -- spinach and raspberries -- are on the USDA list of produce with the highest levels of pesticides. You... more

Great concepts
I'm pretty much at my ideal weight and fitness level, but, at 41 years old, I'm always looking to get just a little bit healthier and in better shape. I bought this book because the concepts presented seemed logical and reasonable. I was pleasantly... more

Back to Basics
Funny how we're all looking for the magic bullet to get rid of the weight (or whatever is ailing us). Note that it's always "something else" or "someone else" that's the cause (or cure) of our unhappiness - never us. At any rate, this book may well be... more

Valuable but no revelation...
On one hand, it's nice to a see a health/diet book that IS geared towards men, as opposed to much of the diet/fitness industry, which is clearly geared towards women and how/where women gain and keep their weight. The 6 meals a day eating plan isn't anything... more

YOU need this book!
Anyone who has ever struggled with weight or simply wants to firm up an already slender physique NEEDS to invest in this book! David Zinczenko is an awesome author! He will help keep you motivated with his knowledge and his humor. He will give you insight... more

Learn How to Eat

I have been using the 6 small meals a day concept for a few weeks after reading about it in the 2005 Men's Health Total Fitness Guide. The Abs Diet is great! And yes, it is geared towards men.

I would suspect that any book written... more

A great way to loose weight and get lean
The Abs Diet is a great book for any reader looking to loose weight and build lean muscle. Even though the studies are not formally referenced, as a student of nutritional science, I assure you that they are all real (even those doubted by another reader).... more

Good, but somewhat unrealistic
First off, this book is great for anyone who's sick of such garbage as the Atkins or South Beach Diets. Although it is more of a man's "diet" due to its rigorous exercise program, it is universal for the most part. The diet itself is somewhat unrealistic... more

Good advice but easier said than done.
Great Book, but six weeks is a long time to stick to any diet and excercise program (even this one). I found this book to be very imformative and would recommend this book to anyone wanting a fast, practical way to get lean abs. Still, I'm convinced... more

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