The 20/30 Fat & Fiber Diet Plan: The Weight-Reducing, Health-Promoting Nutrition System for Life (Harper Resource Book)

I got my book on Friday and have read it....I didn't get the counter wheel that I thought was included.....I am starting the plan tomorrow....guess I'll be keeping a food journal to keep track of my fat and fiber. Not even sure how I can request the counter wheel. Does anyone know if it really is supposed to be included?

I read Dr. Merkin's last book, Fat Free Flavor Full, and this one seems to be more or less the same book, just reworked with a little more emphasis on dieting and less about health in general. The 20/30 Plan is shorter than Fat Free Flavor Full, having only about 100 pages of information on the program (as opposed to 150 or more in the previous book), about 50 pages of recipes (as opposed to 150+ in the last one), and almost 150 on the "food list" (not included at all in the last book) which is basically a nutritional guide to a vast variety of different foods. Because I had read most of this before, for me the book wasn't all that interesting. It reminded me of Merkin's basic diet plan - that you should have 20 grams or less of fat per day, that you should limit low-fiber carbohydrates and sugars drastically, and have lots of high-fiber foods. Actually in this book for the first time Mirkin quantifies that by saying you should have at least 30 grams of fiber per day. Other than this, the plan suggests you have seafood 2-3 times per week, but no meat or poultry, and all the vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and beans that you want (except for some high-fat fruits like avocados and olives). Whole grains are listed very specifically and there's good information on exactly what is considered in the diet by "whole grain" - for example whole wheat bread is not. If you follow this plan for every meal, you are allowed 2 meals per week where you can eat whatever you want within reason. Mirkin also emphasizes an exercise plan, going into different types of exercise and how they can help your diet. I would recommend Fat Free and Flavor Full, if you want a lot more recipies, and perhaps a little more in-debth info about diet and health, but the 20/30 plan if you want more of an all-purpose book with recipies, a good diet strategy with some info on diet and health and fitness, as well as a nutritional guide for foods. I have a lot of reviews of books in general, but some diet/health books on my website; check it out if you're interested!

I like the material in the book, but a little overwhelming. Also, did not receive the daily fiber counter with book. This was a BIG disappointment, because I ordered a new version just so I could get the daily counter with the book.

So far I have not looked at this book yet. It just looks ..... too complicated when i thumb through it. I know I need to sit down and read through it but so far... I have not been motivated to do so.

Interesting read.

This book was sold as new and I probably would have thought so except someone written in the margins! Not happy but not worth returning.

Great condition

Explained how the fiber helps you to lose weight and not being hungry. I read several books, this is the best. It is easy to meet 30 grams of fiber but it is hard to keep under 20 grams of fat because fat is everywhere and you need to learn to prepare the food without the fat. Quite challenge but if you follow this book, you can do it.

What makes it a great cookbook is the author shows how to use the most amazing seasoning.

Yes I owned one a few years ago but lost it over time. Glad to have it, though the shaping was very expensive on a book that was price at $1.59.. shipping was over $8.00

Not what I thought it was

perfect condition

easy to follow and some good meals to make