I have been in the Ultimate Weight Loss (UWL) program for a over a year. This book is based on the principles taught by Chef AJ in her UWL program. This program is the only one I ever tried as it is in many ways close to the healthy lifestyle I was brought up in. Since I was familiar with the benefits of this lifestyle, I felt confident in trying it to lose weight and regain my health. I had gradually gained 45lbs from my 20’s due to some unhealthy habits from college life like eating donuts, buffet meals, pastries etc. I woke up quickly and that prevented me from gaining even more weight. But due to the lack of knowledge about calorie density etc., I kept gaining weight gradually. I was afraid of trying any diet programs until UWL as they are restrictive and unsustainable. I ran into Chef AJ’s UWL program by chance and I was willing to give it a shot. UWL is not a diet. Its a lifestyle!
I did not agree with SOS and
Flour free diet as recommended in UWL initially (I agreed with no alcohol). But I did agree that it should be limited. I was however willing to try UWL principles sincerely. Through simple experiments I realized the truth about how salt, oil, sugar and flour make one overeat. I soon quit sugar and oil. I had trouble quitting salt. So I minimized salt usage. The best parts about UWL is:
1) I eat more volume of food than ever before and I am losing weight!
2) My intake of non-starchy veg has increased a lot. I used to eat them well before too but now I eat it the way it should be eaten! The benefits are my body gets all those wonderful phytonutrients!
3) I eat starches without fear. Yes, there is a limit to it but its way better than how I used to eat when following portion control. I get good filling as a result! All the low carb mantra we hear everywhere is just nonsense!
4) I have come to join enjoy the natural taste of vegetables and fruits way better than before.
Through UWL and exercise, I lost 40lbs in less than a year. I was able to maintain my weight through an injury too. My cholesterol came down tremendously. My triglyceride numbers were in flying colors!
There are many who find UWL
restrictive because of SOS free food. In addition the author recommends avoiding flour, alcohol and caffeine. But she is right about it. The hardest for most people to quit is salt. But she is ok with using it minimally if it makes a person eat kale or such healthy foods. There are all kinds of people following UWL. Many are in transition phase. If this plan sounds too restrictive, I highly recommend trying it gradually. As you see the truth behind the UWL principles and the benefits of following it, you will make further changes on your own. If you followed it a 50%, you will still see its benefits that much and that will motivate you to try more. The UWL program addresses food addiction which is why a SOFAS free diet has been prescribed. Many do not like to think of themselves as food addicts. But most people have some level of food addiction which is what led to the weight gain in the first place. It will take time to recognize it. So I highly recommend trying UWL with an open mind. Instead of an all or none approach, try to incorporate the principles gradually. I can assure you that it works. I have seen it work for me after struggling with weight issues for 20yrs. I get to witness awesome stories of transformation all the time in the UWL group. This lifestyle has helped many lose weight, become free of their chronic conditions, get rid of their meds or atleast gradually reduce the need for meds. Its not a guarantee that nothing bad will ever happen to the health. But its the best that we can do to minimize personal contribution to the problem.
I saw a reviewer who gave 4 stars and wrote that the author had a say in so many people giving 5 star reviews in the first week of the book. That is just not true! All these reviewers who gave 5 stars including me have been following the UWL lifestyle and are enjoying the blessings of it every single day of our life! Our positive reviews are coming from the bottom of our heart! We are extremely grateful to Chef AJ and her mentors!!!
Thanks Chef AJ for this book. I was eagerly waiting to purchase this book. Now I will be trying all the recipes in this book. Above all this book will keep me grounded and stay on the course!
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The Program That Helped Me Permanently Remove 300 lbs
I have been following the guidelines in this book for over 2 years now and have taken off over 300 lbs! You read that right. I said 300. I used to carry around over 400 lbs on my 5'1" frame. I tried every eating plan to take off weight. I became an expert in nutrition. I could tell you the carb content, fat grams, points, and calories in nearly any food you could name. By the sheer force of my will and desperation to take off this weight, some of the diets actually worked, for varying periods of time, and I took off 80, 100, even 140 lbs. But I always put everything back on, and the lost pounds brought friends with them when they came back. Chef AJ's brilliant program gave me the missing piece of the puzzle: I realized that I have a brain that is easily overwhelmed by sugar and flour, which are drugs, not foods. I needed to eliminate these substances altogether to find relief from the compulsion to over eat. Today I eat only whole, plant-based FOOD (no drugs!) vegetable, fruits, whole grains, potatoes, and legumes. I love my food and I am able to finally eat enough so that I do not have to be hungry all the time, like I was on pretty much every diet I ever tried.Chef AJ's personal story is heart warming and inspiring. She has overcome her lifetime struggle with obesity and eating disorders and has shown us the path out of that particular hell. I am eternally grateful to her and to this program.
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I love this book, you must buy it, don't even think about it, just do it!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 26, 2020