The Dash Diet Weight Loss Solution: 2 Weeks to Drop Pounds, Boost Metabolism and Get Healthy [Rilegato]

In 3 months, I have lost 23 pounds, gone down 5 points in my body fat percentage, and lost 4.5 inches from my waist...after struggling with my weight for decades. (I received a copy of the of the plan guidelines and sample menus in September through the author's Facebook group.) In addition to the outer changes, my cholesterol level dropped to 121, with a commensurate reduction in triglycerides and LDLs.

I do know a little bit about nutrition (what heavy person doesn't?). I wanted a plan that followed sound nutritional guidelines and had some research to back it up. This one does. Marla does a great job of explaining why the things I learned about nutrition in my 20s aren't working for me in my 40s, and then lays out, clearly, concisely, and with menus and recipes, what *will* work...and it did. I was nervous about cutting down on grains--I attempted the Atkins plan a few times and it just made me sick--but I felt fine. The menu plans are satisfying and tasty, and Marla has really helped me to re-frame the way I think about food.

The 2-week turbocharge is a great way to kick off the plan: all the claims about resetting your body's expectations proved true for me. In the 3 months I've been on this plan I started a new job; celebrated my anniversary, Halloween, my birthday, & Thanksgiving, and now find myself surrounded by all the Christmas treats...and still find it easier than it's ever been to make conscious choices about what I eat.

I hope you find this helpful...if you've been fighting this battle for decades and began to think nothing was ever going to work, give this an honest shot. It may change your life. My weigh-in this morning was the lowest it's been in ten years.

Gotta go...exercise class starts soon!

I have been following this program via Marla's Facebook group since September. I have always struggled with my weight and in late August found that I had very high blood pressure. My husband (a General Practitioner) had been to a talk on hypertension where they talked about the benefits of The Dash Diet. I researched the diet and decided to give it a go and so glad I did! I have lost a total of 14 kilos (just over 30lbs) and my blood pressure has come right down. I'm not one for exercise but I did start walking every day. This program is the best and one that I can see myself doing for life. Marla and the group have certainly changed my life and I am so grateful for their support.

For the past several months I have had the privilege of participating in Marla's DASH Diet Challenge group on Facebook. Since starting the DASH diet in September of this year my husband and I have both experienced slow, steady weight loss. If you have been dieting all your life and think you know everything, read this book! You will learn to eat healthy and lose weight without calorie counting, weighing and measuring. You will learn how to order at a restaurant without sabotaging your diet. I cannot believe how our appetites have changed in a few short months. We have tried so many new foods! More than half of our grocery list is now made up of fresh produce. We feel satisfied with smaller, DASH friendly meals. I also sleep more soundly and have a renewed feeling of mental well-being. If you are a woman over 50 and think the extra pounds around your waist are never going to come off try this diet! I love the compliments I have received from people who have not seen me in a while! Thank you Marla!