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Book Reviews of The Pritikin Program for Diet and Exercise

The Pritikin Program for Diet and Exercise
The Pritikin Program for Diet and Exercise
Author: Nathan Pritikin, Patrick M. McGrady, Jr.
ISBN-13: 9780553130263
ISBN-10: 0553130269
Publication Date: 3/20/1981
Pages: 433
Rating:
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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3.5 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: Bantam Books
Book Type: Paperback
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reviewed The Pritikin Program for Diet and Exercise on + 292 more book reviews
I think they only want you to eat 600 calories. I am on LA Weight Loss anyway. Lost about 10 lbs.
reviewed The Pritikin Program for Diet and Exercise on + 61 more book reviews
~"One of the world's healthiest diets...One you can live with happily not just for 2 weeks but for the rest of your life!"
~"Follow the diet and you can eat all day long and lose up to seven pounds in a week!
~"A cookbook-within-a-book containing over 300 delicious recipes prepared especially for you...whether you're a single, family or gourmet chef!
reviewed The Pritikin Program for Diet and Exercise on + 725 more book reviews
A complete outline of their program. Discusses why the Pritikin diet works; the effects of salt, alcohol, caffeine and smoking. Reviews the exercise component. Gives 2 methods of weight loss: the maximum weight loss program and the regular program. Outlines equipment needs for the kitchen. Advises how to best "cheat" on the diet and how to eat out, eat at friend's home or travel. Provides over 300 Pritikin recipes for gourmet or family or single cooking.
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Over 400,000 hardcover copies sold.

The back cover says:

"Follow the diet and you can EAT ALL DAY LONG and lose up to seven pounds a week!"

"A cookbook-within-a-book containing over 300 delicious recipes prepared expecially for you..."