Too Many Books, Too Little Time

Paula emailed me today to ask me what I thought about Bob Harper's new book "The Skinny Rules."  I didn't know about it so I went onto Amazon.  From what I could determine, he is going back to the same rules of calories in/ calories out with a few extra tips.  I will get this book when I get back to the States because the little tips can sometimes really help.

I do think the best book is still Dr Oz "You on a Diet."  He also instructs, cal in - cal out.  And he believes that routine is what will make it easy for you.  Routine has really helped me and I do think that is key.

So here are a few of Bob's rules that he put on Amazon.  RULE #2!!!!  AGAIN!!  They keep telling us, but do we listen??? DONT DRINK YOUR CALORIES!!!!

RULE 1 - DRINK A LARGE GLASS OF WATER BEFORE EVERY MEAL—­NO EXCUSES!

RULE 2 - DON’T DRINK YOUR CALORIES


RULE 3 - Eat protein at every meal, making some kind of fish your go-to protein as often as you can. 


RULE 15 - Eat at least ten meals a week at home (and cook them yourself). Restaurant portions are usually 40 to 50 percent bigger than what you’d serve at home—the more you eat out, the more you overeat.  


RULE 18 - Go to bed slightly hungry. Denied fuel for more than five hours, your body will start burning its own fat and sugar.  


RULE 20 - Enjoy a splurge meal once a week.