The Doctor's Diet: Dr. Travis Stork's Stat Program to Help You Lose Weight & Restore Health

Extremely interesting and somewhat shocking - now following this advice and it makes a difference

This is a common sense and complete approach to help change to a better, healthier way of eating. The 2-week stat plan is very doable and the pre-planned meals make it easier to follow. I am in my 3rd week and have lost 9 lb. The book is well written with lots of information and encouragement. I believe this approach is the easiest to convert to a long-term change in eating habits and I am happy to find that I can survive quite well on less food! I bought this book for 2 other people and they are happy with it as well. Cobi Smithson

This book brings together all the information that most people will ever need on nutrition, healthful eating and weight loss. There are three progressive stages for losing weight, complete with food lists and sample menus. Dr. Stork writes in a way that both provides needed information for weight loss and shows compassion and understanding towards those who are going through this process. He points the reader towards a healthful everyday eating plan, but there are no "forbidden" foods. On the final phase of the program, an occasional alcohol-based beverage is permitted, as well as a daily square of dark chocolate. He also recognizes that occasional treats such as ice cream can have a place in a healthy diet if not used to excess.I have been using this book, along with a support group of several friends. We have lost some weight, and find it easy to follow and enjoyable. The one down side is that it can get slightly boring, but we are finding ways to overcome this problem.

I have already written one review a while back but I am so passionate about this 'diet' I am writing again. I started the program on 2/20/14 and am down 43 pounds and 3 away from my goal. This has been the easiest program I've followed and I've dieted pretty much my whole life. (Life member Weight Watchers, Nutrisystem, South Beach etc. ) This program is very easy to follow, healthy and satisfying. Recipes in the back of book are very tasty though I do tweak some with extra herbs, spices, extra veggies. You can follow his menus or do your own with very simple ingredients. fruit veggies protein nuts etc. I have been very satisfied while following the program. It has moved me away from a no fat mentality ( always hungry diet) to healthy fats including nuts, guacomole, nut butters. There are snacks as well. 1 or 2 depending on week. I can't say enough good things about this program. I thought not being able to lose weight was because I was getting older. Not true! It was the foods I was using. You do give up sugar and artificial sweeteners but the health benefits and how you will feel make up for it! I use 1 tsp of honey a day which is allowed. Or light agave syrup or maple syrup (1 full cup low fat plain Greek Yogurt (protein), honey, nuts (fat), fruit are one example of the flexibility of a snack) I've read a few of the negative reviews here. You do not have to follow his menus- they are there for convenience, variety and examples. It's extremely flexible. Dr. Stork gives a food prescription for each meal. ie breakfast protein and fruit and a list to choose from for each. Could not be simpler. Breakfast can be as easy as an egg and fruit and a flexible grain ie slice of toast to one of his omelets, high protein smoothies, or cup of cereal with milk and fruit. I made a log on my computer and print the phase (stat or restore) out every two weeks so I can keep a journal of what I eat, my weight, exercise etc.- my progress. If you follow this program the weight WILL come off. I have never been more excited about a weight loss/get healthy program. The book is excellent to read- good, interesting, very easy and will give you good reasons to get started. Just preordered his new cookbook coming out in October! Can NOT wait. Get started today! You won't be sorry! ( a VERY happy, healthy, thin customer!)

This guide is just what I have been waiting for. It's "stat" into program is a great launch guide into making new healthier eating choices. New intelligent healthy food shopping and eating will be a basis for a happier and healthier living. Treats become savored and not an obsession.