Dr. Abravanel's Body Type Diet and Lifetime Nutrition Plan

by Elliot D. Abravanel, Elizabeth A. King, Alan Sandborne

The unique body-typing program that teaches you how to:

Lose weight
Achieve your ideal body shape
Target your trouble spots
Boost your energy
Eliminate food cravings forever
Feel better than you ever thought possible

Do you crave coffee and sweets--or a nice thick steak?
Do you get love handles--or jiggly pockets on your thighs?
Are you quick-tempered--or impatient and easily depressed?

Believe it or not, your answers to these and other questions posed in this breakthrough book will help you discover which of the four basic "Body Type" categories you fall into--the first step toward determining what you need to do to lose weight and look and feel better than ever.

More than just a diet, Dr. Abravanel's one-of-a-kind plan is a complete health, fitness, and nutrition program that first teaches you how to determine your body type and then custom-tailors a three-step weight-loss plan and exercise regimen just for you. Using the latest scientific research, Dr. Abravanel has revised and expanded this successful strategy to make it even more effective and easy to follow.

This revolutionary program includes:

A newly revised Body Type questionnaire you can do at home
A detailed list of foods you should avoid--and those you must eat
A four-week eating plan, complete with daily menus and recipes
A guide to supplements, herbal remedies, and exercise routines for each Body Type
A Long Weekend of Rejuvenation to purify your system and clear your mind

Now, to find out which Body Type you fall into, turn to the first page....

Genres: Health, Nutrition, Nonfiction, Diets, Food, Self Help

384 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1983

Reviews

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting book. I finally understand why my hormones are out of balance. This book makes a ton of sense to me especially after reading Carol Tuttles type book. I am a thyroid type and it explains so much to me. Why I haven't been able to drop the weight for 8 years after trying many times. It explains my sugar addiction that has driven me crazy and why I gain weight where I do and why I am tired all the time. Why skipping breakfast is so easy. I have tried incorporating lots of this book into my life. I have not lost any weight but will update if I do.
So It's been a month and I have lost 10 pounds! WHat is even better is it hasn't been as hard as I thought. The supplements he recommends really do help stop cravings and help the systems in your body work better. If you have ever had issues with Thyroid, Adrenals, hormones or pituitary this book is a must read. I think it is even balancing out my gut. Really happy I have found so many answers in this book.
UPDATE::: It's almost been 3 months and I have lost almost 20 pounds. I am pretty happy with the results and still am using the information from this book. Not only do I look better but I feel better too. My hormones are evening out, I have less bad days emotionally. My period has been cramp-less and less flow. My skin is so clear. I am still not craving sugar like an addict. I am off my thyroid and plexus drink that I lived on to keep me awake. I have a lot more energy and focus. I feel so strong and confident. I also have the value of knowledge for the future and how to eat for the rest of my life. Seriously happy I not only read this book but decided to try it out.

[Pamela(AllHoney) · Rating 4 out of 5]

The basic theory is that we have different body shapes and we all fit into one of those groups. Each group has certain needs and if we take the questionnaire we can determine which group we belong to and then we can eat and live accordingly. I found the book to be interesting and I agree that we all cannot be boxed in the same category and eat the same things and expect the same results. I also believe that body shape and blood type and other DNA factors do determine how you should live. Not sure that I will ever try to strictly follow their suggested diet plan but I will try to make adjustments according to the information.

[Leah Hortin · Rating 2 out of 5]

Hmph. I understand the reasoning behind eating for your body type and I am clearly a certain body type but dude? Lost all respect for you when you tell me to not lift more than 6 pounds. Can't take you seriously now. (Though, the diet aspect was pretty spot on for my needs, lines up exactly with my naturopathic testing.)

[Frank Dickson · Rating 5 out of 5]

One human's poison is another's meat.
Through my experience, I've known diets are not a fit for all; even an apple can cause serious issues for one and amazing benefits for another.
You must have any of the bodytypes described in the book to know that this is both a life saver and master piece.
I have the pituitary body type.
Losing the baby fat all over and gaining muscles, and having thyroid issues solved....
It's not been easy for me to improve my physical health and appearance.
Thank you Doc.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found Dr. Abravanel's work fascinating! I'm a thyroid type and I definitely have some sensitivity to caffeine so I'm working on cutting it out for now. I do think some recommendations are a bit severe. 1200 calories for a full grown woman is ridiculous. I think we need more calories to sustain ourselves for the long run.

[Lillian Kanu · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think my life has been changed from this book

I can’t wait to start on this journey to improved physical, mental, emotional and by God’s Grace , spiritual wholeness!

[Mrs C · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good to learn more about different body types tied to glandular health. The diet seems sound, but the recommended exercises seem out of date. It definitely made me curious about the different glands and how they affect the body. One takeaway I got out of this is that knowing one’s body is the first step to fitness success.

[Stefani Johnsen]

this is a great book. I'm done with it and I have noticed I feel better. I can't wait to see myself in a week, two weeks, month and on down the road. I think if I make it past the 3 weeks with out sugar I might give up sugar entirely, and only eat fruit once or twice a week. I'm glad a friend turned me onto this book. excellent if you aren't seeing the results you want, maybe its your body type???

[Carri · Rating 2 out of 5]

This offers insight into the world of glands and how food and lifestyle can affect these glands. It delves into helping the individual figure out their body type and what foods will help rest their dominant gland and help repair it while stimulating the other glands to work harder to make up the difference. It is not extreme and I like that. It also discusses the best exercise for each body type, stretches and vitamins.

[Marnie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Individualized weight management. Signs and symptoms help determine which glands have been over or under stimulated, and a prescriptive diet helps to overcome the issues. I'm not thrilled with some of the way he refers to types of physiques, as it seems like he is being judgmental instead of just descriptive. However, the work is solid and the approach to weight loss is incredibly effective.

[Ellen · Rating 3 out of 5]

The concept of a diet based upon your body type is pretty logical. Taking the body type test, even though it definitely places in one body type, I absolutely disagree with parts of it and fit completely with another type. I don't think the amount of food is necessarily adequate. This updated version was published in 1999 and is long overdue for an update.

[Maggie · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not recommended. I disagree with his methods and reasoning. He did not cause me to believe these methods. I am not convinced that different bodies need drastically different foods. Veggies, fruits, whole grains, nuts, seeds, legumes, natural as possible, and movement...period.

[Cecilia Burk Carter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enlightening. My body type description was spot on.

[Cecilia Burk Carter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Made so much sense.

[Dveith]

While the book is well written - I am not going to rate it until I see if it works. :) I'll be back!

[Carlos · Rating 3 out of 5]

Muy interesante como para cada tipo de cuerpo hay diferentes tipos de comida, vale la pena leerlo si siempre has estado gordo y batallado con dietas.

[Dragonflyconcepts · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the book that reignited my passion for nutrition and understanding what food does to my body....love it!