Jack Goldberg | Karen, Dr O'Mara | Gretchen Becker | Jack, Dr Goldberg | Karen O'Mara
1 Fantastic!
This is one great book! Smart, insightful, well-rounded and delicous. I am losing already and feel like I am really doing something good for my body. More energy- more focus.
My only wish is for a better web-site and I hope they are working on a cookbook! Get this book today!
2 This is a healthy lifestyle!!!!
Not only have I lost weight on this diet, I also lowered my cholesteral. I originally took on this low carb lifestyle after my doctor hit me with the high cholesteral news about 5 years ago (which was long before the low carb craze of today). The original "go diet" was recommended at that time and I'm staying with the program with this book. Bottom line, simple reading, simple to implement into your life, simple to maintain. This diet works!
3 This is a great diet
I have been on this diet since it was called the GO diet. Not only did I lose all the weight I desired without starving myself to death, I have also managed to keep it all off!! This diet is so simple it's a wonder everyone isn't on it. Easy changes to my eating habits has resulted in a permanent change in not only my weight but also my overall health. The sleepy feeling halfway through the day is no longer there. I do not need to sleep as many hours at night as I used to either. I love this diet!! It's given me more energy and at least a couple more hours a day of "awake" time. To me that is priceless. My 29 year old son went on it and his triglycerides were improved by it. He remains on it to this day as he too believes it is a life style change and not just a weightloss diet. I am wondering if the "reader from Alabama" even read this book or is perhaps confusing the Four Corners diet with another diet, because coffee is a "pharmafood" and is NOT discouraged on this diet. It is, in fact, specifically included in the diet. I should know because I drink at least 3 or 4 cups of coffee a day - a habit I've had for 20 plus years now. I love this diet and I love this book. I will remain on this diet for the rest of my life.
4 I Never Lost Any Weight
I never lost any weight on this diet, back when it was called the Go-Diet, but I did on another plan.
As far as you criticizing the other reviewers for "shamelessly promoting" other diets, well that's like the pot calling the kettle black. We promote what works for us. Just like you did. And that's what reviews are all about. Some are positive, some aren't. That's why they're called reviews.
I too, would like to see more documented, INDEPENDENT research on some information that was presented in the book.
5 I lost 45 lbs. with this diet with no side effects!
I have been on the Four Corners diet since August 2002. During that time I have lost 45 lbs. and have experienced no side effects of any sort. I have always battled with my weight and I have personally tried every diet on the market with no success. This book made me realize that I needed to completely change what I eat as well as my eating habits. This diet has changed my life and I have passed it on to friends, family, co-workers, basically anyone who asked me about my significant weight loss. After reading one of the customer reviews posted on Amazon, I was deeply troubled when someone questioned Drs. Goldberg and O'Mara's research and then shamelessly promoted a competing diet. I have known the O'Mara family personally for several years and I know first hand the extensive research and hard work Dr. O'Mara has put into this book. Her entire family follows this diet and her son, who started the diet the same time I did, has lost 85 lbs. and has kept it off to this day and also experienced a significant drop to his high blood pressure. I will continue to recommend this book to anyone who wants to lose weight in a healthy way.
6 I Didn't Like It Either
[...] I purchased this. What a disappointment.
There's a chapter that tells you what to do if the diet doesn't work. One suggestion is to count the carbs in black coffee! Because you're probably eating too many carbs. I don't think so! I'm not kidding, it actually says that...I mean are we morons?
I'm going back to Atkins.
7 Do Research Before You Believe
This book contains questionable research regarding the topic of yogurt, a subject which is all over the internet on low carb forum boards.
The book's information regarding the carbohydrate content of yogurt is misleading without any factual research to back it up. Furthermore, the information on yogurt is contradictory in nature. More accurate information on diets for diabetics can be found in Dr. Bernstein's book the Diabetic Solution, and in the Atkin's books as well.
[...] Do the research yourself before you buy into books that claim they are factual, with just the author's opinion, and not any back-up research cited other than he "tested this in his own laboratory." Particularly if you are diabetic and dealing with problems that need tight carbohydrate control. Just do your own research before you believe.
8 Excellent Low Carb Book
I followed the principles of the Four Corners Diet back when it was called the Go-Diet, before it was revised.
This revision is more organized, is great, interesting reading, and this, along with Charles Clark's New High Protein Diet, forms the core of my low carb eating plan.
I highly recommend this book - it contains great advice on adding probiotics (like yogurt), fiber and healthy monounsaturates into your diet.
Another wonderful book is a low carb book that is popular in Scotland (the author/doctor of this book lives in Scotland), is Charles Clarks' New High Protein Diet. This diet is similar to Atkins but allows unlimited low-starch veggies, which are so important to health. Plus I just find it so easy to follow. It can also be ordered through amazon.com
Between The Four Corners Diet and the New High Protein Diet, I feel healthier, control my weight easier and highly recommend these two books to everyone.
Low Carb eating is NOT a fad, like the way low-fat eating was. In my humble opinion, it is so effective and good for your health, particularly for diabetics, it is here to stay. Thank goodness! No more starvation and healthy eating with weight loss as an end result! What more could we ask for?
