User Review #2 by linda on September 15th, 2009 at 2:59 PM CDT

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I went to Duke for a year and lost close to 70 lbs. (67 to be exact). I exercised, ate and was satisfied, and it worked! The food was good, the lessons learned are meant for a lifetime, and are priceless to me! Every time I put food into my mouth I know what it is doing to my body. If I overeat I feel like crap. If I eat healthy my blood pressure, sugar and all my other bloodwork looks great. You have to learn to say "No" to the "Triggers" that set you off or at least be aware of them, so that you know what you get yourself into if you indulge. The "KEY" is if you have something, have it in moderation, and don't have it 3 days in a row. Get back on your plan and "Keep on truckin"! Sometimes the weight doesn't seem like it is ever going to come off, but don't give up, because guess what... It does! Exercise is key also. If you're too overweight to walk on the treadmill, sit in a chair and do body twists, or move your arms and feet from side to side. Movement of any kind is better than "NOTHING"! Once you lose some and feel better you can then "Kick it up a notch" as Emeril says. Make a journal of all that you eat so you are aware of exactly what you are putting into your mouth each day. You will be surprised how the calories add up and you don't even expect it! My best advice is "if you overindulge, pick yourself up, brush yourself off and start eating healthy again. In no time at all you will be right back in the swing of things again for a happier and healthier life!

I went to Duke for a year and lost close to 70 lbs. (67 to be exact). I exercised, ate and was satisfied, and it worked!

The food was good, the lessons learned are meant for a lifetime, and are priceless to me! Every time I put food into my mouth I know what it is doing to my body. If I overeat I feel like crap. If I eat healthy my blood pressure, sugar and all my other bloodwork looks great.

You have to learn to say "No" to the "Triggers" that set you off or at least be aware of them, so that you know what you get yourself into if you indulge. The "KEY" is if you have something, have it in moderation, and don't have it 3 days in a row.

Get back on your plan and "Keep on truckin"! Sometimes the weight doesn't seem like it is ever going to come off, but don't give up, because guess what... It does!

Exercise is key also. If you're too overweight to walk on the treadmill, sit in a chair and do body twists, or move your arms and feet from side to side. Movement of any kind is better than "NOTHING"! Once you lose some and feel better you can then "Kick it up a notch" as Emeril says. Make a journal of all that you eat so you are aware of exactly what you are putting into your mouth each day. You will be surprised how the calories add up and you don't even expect it!

My best advice is "if you overindulge, pick yourself up, brush yourself off and start eating healthy again. In no time at all you will be right back in the swing of things again for a happier and healthier life!

User Review #1 by maxwell on May 3rd, 2009 at 12:07 PM CDT

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There's just something so common sense about the duke diet. You can eat anything you want; it teaches you about nutrition, fitness -- and what i really like -- how to THINK differently about my relationship to food. Most diets out there have a gimmick; the duke diet doesn't ... but after just three weeks i can tell you it works. plus, my sister went to the residential center and she lost 30-40 pounds and has KEPT IT OFF.

There's just something so common sense about the duke diet.

You can eat anything you want; it teaches you about nutrition, fitness -- and what i really like -- how to THINK differently about my relationship to food.

Most diets out there have a gimmick; the duke diet doesn't ... but after just three weeks i can tell you it works. plus, my sister went to the residential center and she lost 30-40 pounds and has KEPT IT OFF.