From: www.BasilAndSpice.com Author & Book Views On A Healthy Life! A FirstLook Review The Skinny: On Losing Weight Without Being Hungry--the Ultimate Guide to Weight Loss Success (Broadway/ Mar 2009) by Louis J. Aronne, M.D. with Alisa Bowman The Skinny provides the reader (weight loss wannabe) with a lifestyle makeover that gets the metabolism running and puts hormone issues into perspective. The skinny on the author though deserves some eye-popping attention. Dr. Aronne has directed the Comprehensive Weight Control Program at New York--Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center since 1986. He is the former President of the Obesity Society, has been named a top doctor by Castle Connolly, and is the founder of the Cardiometabolic Support Network. In 2000 Dr. Aronne diagnosed David Letterman's heart problem. Aronne believes that people with weight problems have a disease that can be treated. He writes, "It's about biology," and not about a person's lack of will power. He has performed more than 25 weight loss studies searching for what really works for lasting weight loss. The result being that the most difficult weight loss patients are regularly referred to Dr. Aronne from around the world. Initially, many of these patients lose 15-20%, equivalent to weight loss from lap band surgery. Aronne identifies the "lack of fullness" as a culprit, preventing many from losing. He adds that this condition affects roughly two-thirds of the adult population. What you may not know is that this problem may have begun after following a certain type of diet or from taking specific types of medication. The Skinny's purpose is to help the reader understand dieting--it's difficult, and provide sound solutions to losing really stubborn weight. The dieting is divided between Phase 1 (3 or more months) and Phase 2 (for life). The Skinny also gives an explanation of the physical and psychological aspects of yo-yo dieting, the medications and surgeries sometimes used for weight loss, and eating out advice. A Resources section points to recommended foods with attention paid to the glycemic load. Skinny recipes for meal and snack makeovers are more than 50 are basic, but high in flavor and low in calories. Vegetables and lean protein make the grade. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2nd Review 4.0 out of 5 stars Simply Skinny, April 1, 2009 By Lynette R. Fleming "Coauthor of Lunch Buddies... (Decatur, IL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME) Other reviewers have said there is nothing new in this book, that it is just South Beach revisited. Perhaps we are all looking for the magic cure, which is why we spend literally millions of dollars on diet supplements and programs. While this book may not offer the magic cure, it does offer an excellent analysis of why some people overeat, and yet feel constantly hungry. Understanding our dilemma is the first step in curing it, much as an alcoholic first has to admit he is an alcoholic before he can be "cured" of his addiction. Dr. Aronne offers excellent suggestions, and the science to back them up. Those who have the interest and desire to change will succeed with this book. The fact is there is no magic cure . . . only the unwavering desire to eat better will give us the results we want. Lynette Fleming, Coauthor of Lunch Buddies: Buddy Up for a Better Diet ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3rd Review 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding, September 11, 2009 By bookworm1964 (Mogadore, OH USA) - See all my reviews This book is amazing. Follow it to the letter and you WILL lose weight. In only 30 days I've lost 20 pounds and still losing. Now he just needs to publish a Skinny Cookbook. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I wish I could post all the reviews but we would be here all day - 3 months ago

David Letterman Weight Loss Challenge George Clark is still at it. He has been taking David Letterman’s Weight lost challenge for four months now. Letterman asked George how he was feeling, George answered “great, but I miss my margaritas” This all started on March 9th on a the David Letterman’s show in a segment called “David Letterman’s Weight Loss Challenge” The weight loss challenge is based on book written by Dr. Louis Aronne called “The Skinny on Losing Weight Without Being Hungry”. Clark’s first appearance he weighed 257 pounds. The next appearance, which as on May 18th, he weighed 220 pounds a total loss of 37 pounds. His most recent appearance July 31st, he weighed in at a whopping 205 pounds a total loss of 52 pounds. Good going George! - 5 months ago

Ok, it has now been 10 weeks since George has taken the weight loss challenge. His beginning weight started at 257 pounds and is now at 220! Can you believe this? Way to go George, he has lost more than 36 pounds. The weight loss challenge is based on the book "The Skinny by Dr. Louis J. Aronne. You can lose the weight without being hungry. - 7 months ago