I recommend this book to everyone. I tried every published method to lose weight and still battled with tighter fitting clothes and disappointing numbers on the scale - until I read The Metabolism Reset Diet. The diet worked for me exactly as described in the book. It has been 9 months and I have not gained any weight back following the maintenance plan. In fact I continue to lose about a half pound or so a month. The weight loss has helped my self esteem tremendously, but even more important my digestive system is healthier than it has ever been. I feel better. My clothes fit better. I am so very thankful to Dr. Alan Christianson.