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The Dorm Room Diet: The 8-Step Program for Creating a Healthy Lifestyle Plan That Really Works
Introducing a fresh new voice and a simple 8-step program specifically created for college students by a college student—a complete lifestyle guide to eating well and staying fit.
Like many girls, Daphne Oz struggled with her weight as a teenager and couldn't stick with the extreme restrictions of fad diets. She was able to seize control over her health and her weight only when she recognized the golden opportunity offered by the major transition to college life. With the help of her father and grandfather, both cardiac surgeons, and her grandmother, a homeopathic practitioner, she developed the eating and exercise habits that would help her lose 10 pounds in her first semester. So much for the proverbial Freshman 15! All her friends wanted to know how she did it. Now they, and thousands of others, can.
Daphne's 8-step program shows college students how to stop eating out of emotional need and examine when, where, and especially what they should eat to keep their minds in focus and their bodies in shape. With warmth and humor, she coaches readers on managing time, storing food, and respecting budgets; helps them navigate the most common danger zones at school for unhealthy eating; and shows them how to get the exercise they need, even in a tiny dorm room. She also offers invaluable tips on vitamins and supplements, and simple, effective ways to relax and rejuvenate right on campus, so students can stay mentally as well as physically fit.
The Dorm Room Diet is a winning combination of the author's personal story and practical strategies that empower young women to use their newfound independence to create a healthy lifestyle while in college—and for life.
Daphne Oz's 8-step program for looking good, feeling great, and keeping fit in
Step 1: Get Inspired
Step 2: Get The Frosh 15
Step 3: Get Healthy Eating 101
Step 4: Get a Where and How to Eat Responsibly at College
Step 5: Get The Five Danger Zones and How to Survive Them
Step 6: Get The Exercise Factor
Step 7: Get Your Everything You Need to Know About Supplements
Step 8: Get A More Relaxed, More Effective You
Like many girls, Daphne Oz struggled with her weight as a teenager and couldn't stick with the extreme restrictions of fad diets. She was able to seize control over her health and her weight only when she recognized the golden opportunity offered by the major transition to college life. With the help of her father and grandfather, both cardiac surgeons, and her grandmother, a homeopathic practitioner, she developed the eating and exercise habits that would help her lose 10 pounds in her first semester. So much for the proverbial Freshman 15! All her friends wanted to know how she did it. Now they, and thousands of others, can.
Daphne's 8-step program shows college students how to stop eating out of emotional need and examine when, where, and especially what they should eat to keep their minds in focus and their bodies in shape. With warmth and humor, she coaches readers on managing time, storing food, and respecting budgets; helps them navigate the most common danger zones at school for unhealthy eating; and shows them how to get the exercise they need, even in a tiny dorm room. She also offers invaluable tips on vitamins and supplements, and simple, effective ways to relax and rejuvenate right on campus, so students can stay mentally as well as physically fit.
The Dorm Room Diet is a winning combination of the author's personal story and practical strategies that empower young women to use their newfound independence to create a healthy lifestyle while in college—and for life.
Daphne Oz's 8-step program for looking good, feeling great, and keeping fit in
Step 1: Get Inspired
Step 2: Get The Frosh 15
Step 3: Get Healthy Eating 101
Step 4: Get a Where and How to Eat Responsibly at College
Step 5: Get The Five Danger Zones and How to Survive Them
Step 6: Get The Exercise Factor
Step 7: Get Your Everything You Need to Know About Supplements
Step 8: Get A More Relaxed, More Effective You
240 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2006
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February 10, 2011
This is a great book for broke college students who have no clue about what their eating, no time, and no space to work out in. I read this book when i was actually in a dorm and found some of the exercises that were suggested for a confined space very helpful.It offers tips for people who can't fit exercise into their schedules or who simply hate working out and want to get motivated. It also really gets you thinking about what you are actually putting in your body and some just as tasty healthy alternatives to your favorite snacks.
April 24, 2018
The intended audience for this book is a few years younger than myself, but I am a college student and have fallen into the trap of eating pre-packaged foods because it's convenient. This book is an easy read and often repeats the same tips over and over again in different chapters. While this may be good to some, it was quite annoying to me. While the information is not the best, it is easy to understand and Daphne breaks it down as simple as she can.
June 5, 2023
Read in honor of my fan girl days when Daphne Oz was on The Chew, and for my niece who enters college next fall.
June 20, 2025
If you are looking for the motivation to start, this is the book for you
July 31, 2010
I bought this book after hearing Dr. Oz talk about it. It's written by his daughter. I thought it would be good for my son to read since he's already got a few extra pounds and he's heading off to college.
Despite the fact that it is definitely written for girls, there are some really good issues and solutions raised.
I'll try to get Alex to read it. It will probably be fun to have in his room when girls come over!
Despite the fact that it is definitely written for girls, there are some really good issues and solutions raised.
I'll try to get Alex to read it. It will probably be fun to have in his room when girls come over!
June 21, 2009
Dr. Oz's daughter knows her stuff. This book is up there. Easy to read, knowledgeable stuff. College students have hope yet to not be the generation that is most likely to have the most health issues. And, to think, she wrote this book while still in college.
August 9, 2014
This is the perfect book for anyone on the go or with a busy life (not just college students)! This book is so easy and interesting to read, I actually couldn't put it down! If your looking to change your mindset about your diet choices and get some good information, this is for you.
Want to Read
September 30, 2011Always on the lookout for easy tips to give out to my girls, we'll see how this one does!
June 29, 2012
This is any easy to read book and very resourceful. I read this book throughout my freshman year in college and it was of great aid.
March 13, 2013
2.5/5 stars
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 28, 2017
Ahora solo queda poner en práctica lo leído.
September 1, 2021
Will keep for future reference.
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