Dr. Shapiro’s Picture Perfect Weight Loss: The Visual Program for Permanent Weight Loss (Paperback)
Posted on April 30th, 2009 in lose weight
Amazon.com Review
On the left is one small, fat-free, no-sugar-added muffin. On the right is a cornucopia of food–several pounds of fruit and a pair of whole-wheat rolls. The calorie counts are identical: 720. There sits Dr. Howard Shapiro’s point: dieters imagine that they’re saving calories by eating the “virtuous” snack on the left, whereas in reality they’re depriving themselves of the mountain of food on the right. Dr. Shapiro believes that there are no bad foods, no rig (more…)
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March 28th, 2009
3.0 out of 5 stars
Powerful but not trustworthy pictures
Let me start with my end recommendation: yes, do read this book (from eBay or the library), but don’t believe it too closely.
March 28th, 2009
4.0 out of 5 stars
A picture worth a thousand words. You will learn a lot from this book!
It’s easier to understand a book when it contains many pictures. I am a weight consultant & I find it easier to teach my clients when I show them the pictures in this book.
March 28th, 2009
4.0 out of 5 stars
Dr. Shapiro’s Picture Perfect Weight Loss
This book contains valuable information to assist anyone trying to shed the pounds. If you are a diabetic, you must be reminded that this doesn’t compare carbs but calories…
March 28th, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
This plan actually works…I am living proof
I’ll be honest with you, when it comes to nutrition, I am illiterate at best and just plain lazy at worst. I have never had to pay much attention to my weight (so I thought).
March 28th, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
reality check
I use this book as a reality check when I start to slip into bad habits. By flipping through the photo camparisons, it helps me to focus on the issue of making better choices.
March 28th, 2009
4.0 out of 5 stars
Be healthily skeptical
Originally, I gave this book 3 stars, but changed my mind and am giving it a higher rating.
The visual calorie demonstrations are extremely compelling – making this…
March 28th, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
Picture Perfect
I enjoyed this book. I find that having a visual reference of foods and their calorie amount very helpful. It also helped me to make better food choices.
March 28th, 2009
4.0 out of 5 stars
Picture Perfect
This book has great picture illustrations to compare certain foods and view how making the right food choices can be most effective when reducing caloric intake.
March 28th, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
Picture Perfect Book!!! This really works for me!If you are a visual learner like I am, “Dr. Shapiro’s Picture Perfect Weight Loss” and Dr.
March 28th, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
Picture Perfect Weight Loss:The Visual Program for Permanent Weight Loss
It has been a very good investment. The book had been recommended by a doctor in Switzerland and I am very happy I followed her advise.