Dr. Gott's No Flour, No Sugar(TM) Diet

I give Dr. Gott a standing ovation for creating a simplistic plan for weight loss. Complex plans that require higher math skills (a la 40-30-30) or intense memorization (is it no carbs with proteins or no fats with carbs or no fruit with protein or other carbs?) tend to frustrate dieters at some point in the process and they resort back to the old, weight-gaining ways. Dr. Gott's plan has 2 main rules - don't eat anything with flour (in any form) or sugar (in any form). C'est tout, as the French say (and we all know they don't get fat...:) The fact this plan is simplistic does not mean that it is easy to follow. I have been amazed daily when trying to follow Dr. Gott's basic recommendations how much food I eat on a normal basis that contains sugar and flour (and I suspect any self-respecting comfort-food loving, chocolate addict will feel the same). No bread (but you can have corn tortillas that are not made with corn flour). No pasta (mama mia!). Most cereals are out (except whole grain with no added sugar of any type). No desserts at restaurants (although there are some great recipes in the book). What does that leave, you ask? Wholesome foods like fruits, vegetables, lean proteins (although I'm a vegetarian, so that means soy products and beans), and whole grains like oatmeal (which I'm eating now), bulgur, brown rice, etc. (but NOT anything made with whole wheat FLOUR). Basically, what this plan does then is cut out all the processed foods which we shouldn't really be indulging in, anyway, and it concentrates on whole foods that are healthy and nutritious. For those who would rather die than give up sweets, Dr. Gott does allow products with artificial or fruit sweeteners, so you can still have your Diet Coke (not exactly a health food, but we have to have some vices, right?) and anything else you can find that is sweet but has no flour or "real" sugar.Anyway, by cutting out a large portion of the processed junk we Americans have grown accustomed to, Dr. Gott has created a simple, inexpensive, and healthy way to successfully lose weight and gain health. For these reasons, I give him a high 5. Thanks, Dr. Gott (and thanks Splenda :)

He makes all his points well - now if I can just follow through!

The kindle version does not include an index so you cannot search by subject. So frustrating! I ended up buying a used version which has an index. Otherwise I highly recommend the book and lost a lot of weight following the guidelines.

I have tried many diets over the years, and was skeptical about this one. But to my surprise, this has turned out to be the best one I've tried. I've only been at it about 3 weeks, plus Thanksgiving in there as well, but have lost 6 lbs. It took me all summer to lose 6, but then gain it right back. The 2 top things that stand out for me are, first, I'm not hungry! No grazing, no snack urges, nothing. It just amazes me. Second, it's easier than I thought. The book is informative but not complicated to read, and a very easy premise. No sugar, no flour. Can't be any easier than that. It's a great investment, and I'm learning to cook and eat differently. My husband is doing this with me, so looking forward to see what happens in the weeks ahead.

This book has just about the same information as any other book about nutrition. It has a catchy title, one that makes you think you are finally going to learn - in one easy lesson - how to become svelte and lithe for the rest of your life. Huh-uh. It's the same old low carb info you've read before. If you have enough self discipline to follow this diet and give up bread, sugar and everything else you love, you probably don't need to read the book - you're doing it anyway. If you're like the rest of us, you'll still be fighting the flab and waiting for that magic pill to be discovered that will take it all away overnight. These books wouldn't sell without us dreamers.

I have gone through the menu's and the 'mission statement' to understand the author's message. I have long believed that sugar and flour were the culprits of bloating and weight gain, so I gave them up awhile ago. However, this book gives you info about foods you wouldn't suspect to contain sugar or bleached flour, which explains a lot about my very slow weight loss.Read labels carefully!!The menu's are satisfying and tasty, however, cooking breakfast is a chore for me.This is a commonsense guide to eating right and ridding your body of garbage it doesn't need. It is not a 'fad' diet. It is a lifelong eating habit which should be followed, and you might just see some overall improvements in your health besides losing weight.

I gave this book 5 stars because of the practical content it contains. He explains things in terms everyone can understand. If you're serious about getting control of your health, here is the book for you. Dr. Gott explains that this is a lifestyle change in your eating paterns, not really a diet. The benefit is weight loss at a slow rate that tends to stay off. My husband has been on this for just under 2 months and has lost 15 pounds. His energy level has been improved dramatically. He still has another 30-40 pounds to lose, but is committed to do it. One of the best things he has said to me is, "I really don't feel like I'm dieting at all". I am not as strict as he is, but I could stand to lose about 15 pounds myself. So for us, this is the way we will be eating forever. By the way, we're both over 50 years old and losing weight. Imagine that?

If l am like anyone who has ever tried to lose weight only to end up miserable hungry and ultimately failing this book is for youAll other books and their madcap ideas like not eating carbs or not eating fat are just not workable and some are dangerousI have been following this for about a month and having a sweettooth was surprisingly easyAs I could eat potatoes or rice I didn’t feel rotten even the first week. Cutting out the cakes biscuits and sugar laden food helped balance my appetiteI am enjoying great results and would recommend this to anyone

I know this diet works because I know someone who has been on it for years. However I don't think it's for me. I eat a lot of organic stuff and like my bread with whole grain organic flour and seeds and this diet doesn't allow that. Also, although I seldom eat much refined sugar, I do like honey and maple syrup occasionally and that is also out.

It is a good diet for someone with a lot of time to cook their own meals everyday otherwise you wouldn't be able to eat variety of foods 'cause there's almost nothing in stores which doesn't contain flour and sugar. I lost some weight on this diet (about 8 pounds - and that's really all i wanted) and i'm happy with my result. If you're serious about losing weight this might be a good diet for you but i would recommend reading "Mindless eating" as well - so you can change your eating habits and not gain your weight back after reintroducing certain foods.

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This doctor explains clearly how not eating flour or sugar is helpful for health and weight loss. There is no calorie counting but it is a diet you have to be committed to for it to work. A very good book!