Why Quantum Physicists Don't Get Fat: Inject Your Diet With Rocket Fuel

by Gregory Kuhn

Have you tried to lose weight only to wind up gaining it all back (and more)?
Have you dieted and been unsuccessful at losing your unwanted weight, once and for all?
Are you tired of trying to hide your weight gains from family and friends because weight loss plans just don?t seem to work for you?
If you answered ?yes? to any of those questions, you?re no different than millions of Americans; you?ve been frustrated by your seeming inability to lose your unwanted weight. It might surprise you, though, to learn that the specific diets you?ve tried aren?t the problem. Would it surprise you further to learn that you definitely aren?t the problem either?

The problem is not the weight loss plans and neither is it you. The problem is the science! The diets you?ve tried have failed you because they are based on old, outdated science. Science that has, in fact, been replaced, right under your nose, by an amazingly accurate and incredibly reliable one called quantum physics.

Why Quantum Physicists Don?t Get Fat will teach you, in simple, everyday language, to unlock the awesome power of quantum physics to inject any weight loss plan with nitro-boosting rocket fuel. You?ll quickly find that the great-feeling, slender body you?ve dreamed of is just around the corner!

Genres: Nonfiction, Health

194 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[Ed Erwin]

I have a Ph.D. in physics. Studied lots of Quantum Physics. I'm still fat.

Please do not consume rocket fuel.

[Sterling Gate Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unlike many other books which have attempted to introduce quantum physics to the masses, this one is very accessible to the layman. Greg Kuhn's great skill is he is able to present complex and potentially confusing scientific theories in a simple manner. In fact, even a child could understand this work and in the end you cannot miss the correlations between quantum mechanics and your own personal existence. This is a life changing book, or as Greg would say a paradigm shifting book...And it's written not just for those who wish to lose weight, but for anybody who wants to change their own reality for the better. Looking forward to the next book in the series.

[Connie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like books that explain the wonders being discovered in science in our day. I liked Greg Kuhn’s overview of quantum physics. But when he says that I as reader have taken on the energy-based and holistic paradigms of the 2nd scientific revolution of quantum physics – no, I’m still stuck in the 300-plus year old Newtonian 1st revolution. So I don’t make the links he says I do to my cells’ addition to the neuropeptides of negative thinking. His “pushiness” doesn’t make the toxicity of negative thinking untrue. He just hasn’t succeeded in linking the need for a positive outlook to quantum physics. (We need books like this – a lot of them – to help us come to see the world with newer eyes some day.)

But this book seems helpful for applying positive thinking and feeling to eating and exercise. I’ve had pre-diabetes rear its head this past year and complicate healing from foot surgery, resulting in the autoamputation of part of one toe. My only option going ahead is trying to limit carbs (white rice, white bread, white pasta), eat a balance of vegetables, fruit, and protein to keep my blood sugar in balance. And exercise.

His suggestion is helpful: eat only what we can tell ourselves believable, positive stories about, and to move every day as much as we can, with gratitude. Sound simple? The key is not to put the book on the shelf on the “read” pile, but to do these steps, practice them. Whether and how this connects to quantum physics, I don’t know, but I do know that a positive approach works.

An incisive explanation he offered was the false stories we tell ourselves before eating the doughnuts (“I deserve them, I’ve worked hard, 1 or 2 or 3 won’t hurt”), followed by the shaming stories we declare after we’ve downed the doughnuts (“oh crap, I’ve blown it, I’m crap, my hard work of healthy eating is lost, might as well give up”).

We who find this book a helpful read should keep records like a workbook and blog on it. What will be the impact after 6 months, a year, 2, 3 years? That will be the measure of the book.

[Micah Joel · Rating 1 out of 5]

Woo, woo, quantum physics. It's like magic, except scientificer. Disclaimers: the placebo effect is real. Feeling good about yourself is good. Never actually attempt to "inject your diet with rocket fuel".

[TheCosyDragon · Rating 2 out of 5]

This review has been crossposted from my blog at The Cosy Dragon . Please head there for more in-depth reviews by me, which appear on a timely schedule.

This 'novel' is a weightloss guideline book. To clarify, I don't actually need to lose weight, nor have I been actively trying to lose weight (other than reducing portion sizes because I now have a desk job). I have been the size I am now for the last 5 or so years, maybe longer, and I have never been overweight. I'm always interested in various weight things though, as now that I'm in my 20s I don't want to find overnight I have gained a bunch of weight.

I liked the way the book used a couple of headlining scientist quotes for each chapter. However I got a bit annoyed with them as time went on as it felt like they interrupted the flow of the text, and as relevant as some of them were, other just felt like filler.

Kuhn really is quite sneaky in the way he positions the reader to take his opinion on and follow his weightloss strategies. You find yourself nodding along, and then bam! He hits you with something new. I loved the analogy of the browser for weight loss strategies. Neat! It explained the idea of changing the way you think to lose weight, and changing the strategies you use to do it.

The language is simple to understand and easy to read, even the more theoretical parts. I found myself 20% of the way through the book (thanks Kindle Cloud for telling me where I was up to) and not knowing how I got that far into it! Things went downhill from there though.

Chapter 9 is where the author loses me. He suddenly begins suggesting that our expectation that our parents love us makes the universe make them send us material expressions of love. Now, I agree to some extent that expectations can drive what you have been given, but also that those expectations do not magically change the cosmos. He then goes on to suggest that the real you is making the decisions, which seems a little counter-intuitive if you imagine that if that was your parents, they can't be really making the decision sanymore, because it is you who is suggesting to them that they should give you presents.

As a scientist, I can't accept Chapter 10 either. Those neuropeptides that do signal, which are created when you have a thought, they don't support the evidence he just presented. Perhaps I'm clinging to old science here (and I'm sure that is what he would suggest), but I have no reason to. The suggestion that my cells have been reprogrammed by years of thinking 'I'm smart' to expect to be anything other than being smart is ludicrous. It's still possible to make stupid decisions, even if you are thinking (or perhaps because you are thinking) 'I'm smart'. I particularly have a problem with this style of thinking, because it implies that people with mental illnesses have programmed themselves to expect to be sick. If cognitive behaviour therapy (which is aimed at changing the way you intitively think) worked the way this author is suggesting fat busting works, there wouldn't be any more mental illness.

So you can probably tell that by this point in the book I was feeling pretty irritated at the author. I kept reading though in the hopes that the second half of the book would be better because it was time for part 2.

The conversational tone of this novel made me as the reader feel like it was me alone being talked to. I can imagine that this is something that some people would like, because it brings to mind a supportive figure who is going to help you through your weight-loss goals.

Chapter 12 and 13 make excellent points, and I can understand their relevance. Feelings are a thermometer for your state of being! I do agree that feelings play a powerful role, but not that you can overcome everything with them as the author is suggesting. The author then suggests that because I feel that some of the things he has said are 'silly', I either don't have unwanted weight, or I'm not in enough pain over my weight to try something new.

You must honestly feel good about everything you eat. If you eat the cake, you must truely appreciate it. Don't eat it, if it doesn't make you feel good. What this book asks of you is a complete mindset chnge, that even with a manual like this one, is very hard to achieve on your own. It is easy to continue to eat the way you always have, but you now need to feel good about whatever it is you are doing to try lose weight.

I was looking for a real rational approach to losing weight, a handbook of approach, things that I could use to prevent gaining weight. I didn't find it here, and I didn't really find anything here particularly worthwhile. This book really seems like another fad 'diet' to me - change the way you think, and the weight will magically drop off. Don't bother reading the whole thing - skip straight to chapter 15-17 with the eating, moving and 6 major points, and you will probably have gotten the most out of this book with the least effort.

This is an ebook that I received after missing out on a hard copy through Goodreads First Reads program. This has not influenced my review in any way - my opinion is my own.

[DC · Rating 4 out of 5]

I picked up this book because I was curious. Quantum physicists don't get fat? What made them so special that they don't get fat and us non-physicists did? Don't they live in the same plane as we do?

Apparently, they DO live on a different plane than we do. Not on a physical level, but on a whole, new, revolutionary meta-physical level. Like, seriously. It's like they've got a whole level of science out there that us regular mortals cannot even begin to grasp. (Something like, well, quantum physics, as compared to classical physics. *insert scientific jargon here that I don't understand but would make me seem smart*)

I loved this book, because it presents a new and very scientifically proven way of shedding unwanted weight and staying at your ideal form. It draws real-life experiences and effective solutions with actual proven implications.

Unfortunately, precisely because it's extremely scientific and precise, the common man will not understand it.

I loved it because it's technical and appeals to me - one who loves the thought-revolution this book can inspire.

Unfortunately, it's too technical, and if the ordinary layman were to read this, they'll soon get lost in the jargon and scientific geekiness.

I loved how, instead of looking at outward factors such as metabolism and family food history, it looks within, with the self. It's rather funny, now that I think about it, since it dwells with self-discovery and self-observation - when the common man knows science based on its cold facts and hard figures.

Unfortunately, if you skip the chapters that explain and go directly to the how, you'll get hopelessly lost and think of it as incredibly cheesy (because, in a way, it is). I think you'll inevitably look at the new paradigms the author was talking about, give it a nod, and go back to your regular way of thinking.

I have a feeling that this is better preached personally, as opposed to reading it simply. While the writer is passionate and backs up his way of achieving success with concrete examples, the layman would not yet be able to pick it up, and is therefore lost on him.

However, for science geeks and people who can appreciate the technicality, it's a great read about how the universe would conspire to get what you want.

A nod to the author for a good read (for me), but I think it'll be a while before it replaces the fad diets so popular today. Still, a good start.

[Eryn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I almost skipped past this book due to it's being in the self help category, but the title caught my eye and I had to find out what it was all about.
I am so glad I did because this book has truly opened my eyes. This book isn't just about weight loss. I would recommend it for every single person no matter what their weight. It's a whole new way of looking at life and I feel truly grateful for this opportunity to experience life through the lens of Quantum Mechanics.
Whether the science aspect of this book appeals to you or not, try it or you may miss out on a wonderful opportunity.

[Sue · Rating 3 out of 5]

We see the importance of positive thinking, a good attitude to eating properly and incorporating daily excercise.

[thomas stubbs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Too similar to his other books

His quantum physicists do not fail book was a real gamechanger for me, for which I am very gratefull. I didnt seem to learn much from this as too similar to other books Greg has written.

Although it did change my outlook. I would recommend this book to you.

[Eddie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This might as well been called 'The law of attraction for fat people.' Does it fit with quantum physics, probably, but the writing was very amateur and it took 100+ pages to tell us what we could have gotten in 25. Overly wordy and long winded, it didn't motivate me to put into practice what it says.

[Missie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a different read. It was an interesting take on diet and unwanted weight from a quantum physics perspective. I found it interesting, while being also a little absurd. All in all, though, still an interesting and informative read. It describes how our belief systems are what essentially manifest things into existence, through our thoughts and emotions. How we feel about what we eat or do not eat or how we move our bodies, according to Kuhn, is what will determine the outcome.

The author first explains the difference between classical physics and quantum physics. He describes the first scientific revolution as the action-based paradigm and says the rules for most diets you were taught come from this paradigm. He suggests you shift your paradigms and embrace the laws of quantum physics, which are the energy-based paradigm and the holistic paradigm. Our bodies aren't machines, but rather a group of complex systems that are greater than the sum of their parts.

A lot of this is Law of Attraction stuff, which if you think about it, is quantum physics, but most of this book deals with your thoughts and feelings. The author talks about the "stories" that we tell ourselves about things. Nothing in and of itself is ever "bad", per se, it is the story that we tell ourselves about the event that determines how we perceive it. Basically, in an energy-based paradigm, what we give off is what we take in, so if we feel fat we will, essentially, become fat. If we think and tell ourselves food is going to make us gain weight, then it most likely will.

One of the most interesting things in this book was when the author cited the work of Dr. Candice Pert, who discovered evidence in the 1990's that our bodies are really a unified whole. She found that are thoughts really are physical things in that they each have a unique neuropeptide associated with them and each time we have a thought or emotion, our brains produce these neuropeptides and our blood stream is flooded with them. These neuropeptides are then assimilated by your body's cells, inserting themselves into special receptors on the cell's membrane, essentially being absorbed into the cells of your body. Overtime, your cells begin to crave the neuropeptides that they are most often exposed to. So your cells actually start telling your brain to produce these thoughts or emotions, and we essentially become addicted to certain ways of thinking or emotional states. This explains why changing your way of thinking can be one of the most difficult endeavors there is.

The author's solution is basically to change your way of thinking and feeling by changing the stories that you tell yourself. As in LOA systems, he suggests feeling the state of success before it has arrived and by the laws of physics, through the quantum field, you will draw it to you. He highlights the importance of gratitude and meditation. It is thought provoking, having these concepts applied to eating and exercise, but it does make sense, I'll give him that. It isn't magic, but if you change the way you perceive things, you could potentially have better results from more assistance from the quantum field. It's really one of those easier said than done deals. Change your mind, change your life.

[Danielle West · Rating 3 out of 5]

When I failed to win a copy of this book on Goodreads, I was contacted with the information that it was available as a free kindle download for a limited time (no longer an option, but still a pretty good price).

As someone who knows absolutely nothing about quantum physics, I had very little trouble following the science of the book. It was written in such a way that you don't have to have a science background to understand, which is important for this type of book. That being said, if you don't have much interest in science then you'll probably not enjoy the first half of the book as much as I did. I am however taking the author's word that the facts in the book are sound. It assured me several times that they had been successfully shown in lab testing. It just wasn't all that clear how exactly one would go about testing the claims being made; I just couldn't picture a test that would prove them since, as I've mentioned, I know nothing about quantum physics. It was a minor annoyance and I actually think the book would have been worse off if it had all of the minutiae details. It would have bogged it down too much. Luckily I generally give people the benefit of the doubt, so I'm willing to believe that the facts of the book are sound, even if I don't really get the why or the how of it.

On the diet front the advice is at it's most basic this: Eat foods that are good for you and move your body more. Common sense, sure, but it's good advice. The other part of it was that we need to tell ourselves better stories about the food that we're eating. This is what I feel made the book more than just another gimmicky weight loss book. I don't know if it aids in weight loss or not, but I really believe that the way we think about food it broken. If you can't feel good about what you're eating, that's a problem. Not that I'm immune to such thinking. Not even a little. So this point should be made as often as possible - no matter if it's dressed up as science or warm-and-fuzzy-self-help - Stop thinking about foods as good and bad, and if you can't feel good about eating something, perhaps you shouldn't be eating it.

Last point - this book suffers from what I've come to call Exclamation Mark Overkill. I'm mentioned this in other reviews as well. Seriously - stop it. If your content can't stand on it's own as important information, the exclamation mark it only going to draw attention to your weak point. And if the information you're presenting really is important/ground breaking/novel/exciting/whatever, it'll be seen as such. Assume that your reader is smart enough to decide when a piece of info is exciting or interesting. Trust me. This book could have been a hundred times better. The important bits could have stood on their own. Unnecessary exclamation marks make your non-fiction books seem unpolished and amateurish. Don't do it.


On a scale from Totally Awesome to Horrifically Awful I'd give it a Pretty Decent. Easy to understand, interesting concepts on the science front, common sense on the diet end. Just...cut it out with the exclamation marks.

Original post here: http://saysdee.blogspot.ca/2012/09/wh...

[Dawn Dowd · Rating 5 out of 5]

The application of the Law of Attraction

This book is overflowing with useful information and tools. I feel I have access to a delightful resource. Thank you, Greg Kuhn. PS to readers of the book: you'll see it when you believe it.

[Leesa · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received this book as part of a Goodreads First Reads giveaway.

I thought the concept was interesting as I love science and strive to understand quantum mechanics. Kuhn writes with an enthusiasm that is contagious and he approaches health and wellness from a different perspective than many other wellness gurus have. I liked his holistic view and how it ties with quantum mechanics.

One thing I got from this, which I am working to change, is how we tell our stories: to ourselves and to others. There's a bit of a Buddhist bent here: beliefs create expectations--what you focus on, grows. So while he says what everyone else says is the key to losing weight: eat less, exercise more, he frames it in a little less intimidating way: focus on eating what you know is good; focus on moving more than you did yesterday. If that means walking, then that's better than the sitting on the couch we did yesterday.

Another thing that resonated with me was how to change our storytelling. Rather than stating "I am fat," which is putting myself in a box and stating this is who I am: fat person, I should tell the story of my experience: I have unwanted weight. This tells myself and others that I am more than what I experience.

Worthy of a reread.

[Andrew · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was lucky(?) to get this book. I had entered the giveaways section of this site to try my hand for a free copy only for Greg to email me and let me know I could download it for free on Amazon for a limited time.

It's an easy read - I did it in two sittings and within 24 hours I had read the book. In the first half of the book Greg explains Quantum mechanics in a very easy to understand way and in the second half he shows how to apply this to diet.

Dare I say the idea is not new. There was a book published in (I think) 1926 called The Science Of Getting Rich which expounded exactly the same principles but with different terminology - substitute the words quantum mechanics for God, positive thinking for prayer and you're just about there.

Whilst I can understand some people being skeptical about whether this would work or not all I can say is, of course it does.

How else do you think half a dozen pensioners sitting in a church can afford a new church roof? If it can work for them to replace a roof it can work for you losing a few pounds.

[Bill Lockton · Rating 2 out of 5]

Curious about the title, I picked this up and went through it in a couple of days of casual reading. I sort of expected it to be and did find somewhat of a rehash of The Power of Positive Thinking/Affirmations/The Secret with a dash of quantum theory thrown in. That doesn't make it bad; in fact it could be the thing that legitimizes any or all of those philosophies for you. The basic premise is that the world manifests for you however you expect it to be, so if you want to appear better, think better (with apologies to Heisenberg). If you're a fan already of Norman Vincent Peale, Werner Erhard, Tony Robbins, NLP, or Vendanta, you already have this idea. I expect the author will come out with subsequent titles telling us why physicists don't have money problems, confidence issues, or poor self images, but the principles would remain the same. The title is a bit of a misnomer, however, since there are quite a few quantum physicists who are fat.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

I got this book free on Kindle. I HAD to read it because my husband is extremely interested in quantum physics, and we had just had a discussion about the difficulties of losing weight. The theory part was complicated, although I thought he did a fairly good job of putting everything in layman's terms. Basically the jist is that you have to use positive thinking to make progress. I believe in the power of the mind but I was hoping for more of a detailed plan to follow--but the whole point of the book is that there is no plan; the universe is all about energy, not action. So, I was a little disappointed. And trying to explain it to my husband made me feel like an idiot.

[Molly · Rating 1 out of 5]

Sort of along the lines of The Secret's moto if you see it and believe it you can make it happen, this book is a fabrication of truths. There is no back up with science but the words sound pretty. If you are at all analytical of proof and hard evidence this would not be a book for you. On the other hand if you enjoyed the fruity, word fluff of a book like the Secret this would be right up your ally.
This book, however, is a refreshing look on diet and weight loss. In a country soaking in diet fads and weight loss tricks this one is way off the deep end.

[Linda Webb · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very interesting concept. I like science and when I read this title, I was intrigued. What does Quantum Physics have to do with weight loss? Kuhn takes this scientific concept and shows us how it applies to weight loss (and life in general...see more to come from him). I must admit that his suggestions for successful weight loss are not new. But this is new when related to a scientific principle. I am currently working on losing weight and I am willing to try some of his suggestions to further be successful. This is a different manner of positive thinking and taking personal control.

[Heather · Rating 1 out of 5]

While I agree with the importance this book places on emotional and mental state, and I also believe that the idea of visualizing your goals can have serious power, I had to give up just past halfway. The breaking point for me was when the author said that if I still wasn't sold on his (largely psychologically based, sadly not based in physics) point of view then I either didn't truly have weight to lose or hadn't suffered enough pain to be willing to make real change. The last thing anyone with weight issues needs is more belittling, negative talk like that.

[Guylou (Two Dogs and a Book) · Rating 2 out of 5]

I received a copy of this book from a Goodreads giveaway early last year and did not have a chance to read it until now.
In all my gullibility, I really thought that this author had something new to offer to the world of dieting. Really this book is all about positive thinking and not so much about Quantum Physics. This book is about common sense dieting and how you can change your way of thinking to make dieting a positive experience. In my opinion, the real meat of the book could have been written in 20 pages… the rest is a lot of writing which did not bring much to the reader.

[Sue · Rating 2 out of 5]

As someone who has read her fair share of healthy eating books, this one wasn't really radically different from the masses, and read more like a scientific version of the popular book, "The Secret". With that said, Kuhn did have a few key takeaways on the importance of having a positive mindset when dealing with food and exercise blocks. Bottom line is that we all know what we need to do to get fit and healthy, so we should just do it. And, if you want a high-level quantum physics lesson, then reading the first few chapters is worth your time.

[Betty · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow, this one was different. You've really got to stretch a bit to get your head wrapped around this one. It wasn't a straight out Christian book, but the entire premise is "as a man thinketh, so is he!" The training involved would transform every aspect of one's life as it's built on the premise that your inner thoughts produce your outer reality. Highly recommended to all...especially those with negative outlooks. Negative thoughts produce negative outcomes. Very interesting book!

[Daniel · Rating 2 out of 5]

I got this as a free download for my Kindle at Amazon.com. This book is a brisk read, with a few nuggets of wisdom. I had been hoping the author would divulge some breaking edge ideas rooted in quantum physic axioms, but only the most superficial aspects of the quantum field were explored.

I would like to see the author expand on this idea, but for now we are left with this short book with enough substance to fill a short blog post.

[Jessica · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book reminds me of my freshman year in college and how I would try to vomit words out of my mouth onto paper just to fill up space. You know, when your writing instructor gives you a topic but all you can think of to say is just a few sentences. Same thing. I feel like the author just wanted to tell us something that could have been easily discussed in a short magazine article but he wanted to make money publishing his own book instead. Don't waste your time with this one.

[Carol · Rating 3 out of 5]

Received as a GoodReads giveaway. Pretty simple to read, and the basic instructions are fairly easy to understand - kind of a scientific twist on the power of positive thinking. Putting it into practice seems like it could be much more difficult, though, especially the rule for eating.

I haven't started really following the steps yet, but will give it a try.

[Carmellita · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short but interesting and informative

Short but interesting and informative

I must say this book is short but Kuhn took great care to provide the reader with an honest look at how quantum physics can be use to transform our energy in such a way that we can transform our bodies on a physical level. Great read.

[Jeanne · Rating 1 out of 5]

Worst diet book ever. It felt like a used car salesman trying to sell insurance to a kindergartener. Downright condescending and nonsense as well. If I could give it a ZERO I would. I got a free download of the Kindle version from Amazon.

[Shelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you are willing to do the work (this is pretty dry), there are some valuable pieces of information in this book. These are not necessarily answers people want, but are ones they need to hear. I will be taking some new tools with me for life.

[Kristina · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is definitely not what I was expecting. I wasn't actually expecting it to give me anything I haven't read or seen before. I look at being skinny and losing weight differently now. It used an approach I never would've used or expected to see. I liked it.