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Lose weight and keep it off while managing your hunger: That's the simple and effective promise of Volumetrics, the numbered 1 "New York Times" bestselling diet and lifestyle plan that for more than a decade has shown readers how to feel full on fewer calories. In "The Ultimate Volumetrics Diet", Dr. Barbara Rolls expands on her time-tested message with new findings, recipes, and user-friendly tools. Dr. Rolls' twelve-week program supports readers step-by-step as they develop new habits to help them lose weight and keep it off - and her 105 delicious recipes, divided into thirty-five food categories, provide a foundation for personalizing and preparing everything from breakfast favorites to main courses to desserts.Features Include: budget and time-saving tips for losing weight; myth busters shattering common beliefs about diets and dieting; food shopping strategies and options for saving time or saving money; game plans for eating out, including menu buzz words, key questions, and calorie labeling; new tips for feeding the family and camouflaging veggies in favorite dishes; before-and-after photos comparing standard and volumetrics recipes, with tips on how they were adapted to provide more food for the calories; and much more.

The #1 New York Times–bestselling diet. “With its emphasis on . . . high-volume, low-calorie foods, [it] promises you’ll lose weight without starving.” —Shape Magazine—Winner, Best Low-Calorie Diet

In The Ultimate Volumetrics Diet, Dr. Barbara Rolls expands on her time-tested message with new findings, recipes, and user-friendly tools. Dr. Rolls''s twelve-week program supports readers step-by-step as they develop new habits to help them lose weight and keep it off—and her 105 delicious recipes, divided into thirty-five food categories, provide a foundation for personalizing and preparing everything from breakfast favorites to main courses to desserts.

The Ultimate Volumetrics Diet also features:

Budget- and time-saving tips for losing weightMyth busters shattering common beliefs about diets and dietingFood shopping strategies and options for saving time or saving moneyGame plans for eating out, including menu buzz words, key questions, calorie labeling, and moreNew tips for feeding the family and camouflaging veggies in favorite dishesConcise charts with nutritional information for personalizing mealsBefore-and-after photos comparing standard and Volumetrics recipes, with tips on how they were adapted to provide more food for the calories

“Volumetrics could be the most popular and effective diet you have never heard of.” —Newsweek

“A refreshing entry into the crowded weight-loss market. It’s honest and honestly motivating.” —The Washington Post

This is a cookbook that reaches far beyond listing ingredients and directions. It actually trains you how to divide your plate into perfect portions for your body and weight loss plan, spy hidden calories on the shelves at grocery stores, and equip yourself with the fundamental 400 Calorie Fix knowledge needed to maintain healthy eating habits and a healthy lifestyle.Even if you''re on a tight schedule, you''ll be able to find quick menu items such as:• A breakfast of Crêpes with Strawberries, Bananas, and Nutella or Mexican Eggs Benedict• Delectable lunchtime dishes like Turkey Chili Verde or Thai Beef Salad• Exquisite entrées such as Steamed Mussels with White Wine and Garlic, Shrimp Arrabbiata, or Golden Roast Chicken with Lemon, Garlic, and RosemaryGet control of your calorie intake and get control of your life with the help of the 400 Calorie Fix Cook-book!"Treat others the way you want to be treated" has always been the golden rule—a philosophy that should apply to your body, too! So treat it nicely and keep all of your meals at about 400 calories, and a happy, healthy weight is yours. Together with registered dietitian Mindy Hermann, coauthor of the bestselling Flat Belly Diet! series, Liz Vaccariello has come up with this super simple-to-follow weight loss plan that helps you eat satisfying—though smart—meals whenever you want and wherever you are."I never really felt like I was on a diet. I always felt satisfied, and it didn''t feel like I was making too many sacrifices."—Sandi Hill, who lost 11 pounds in 2 weeksWhether you are pinched for time or you have all the time in the world and want to create a flavor-ful feast for your family, the 400 Calorie Fix Cookbook will guide you in making all of the most nutri-tious and delicious decisions. From the Persian Herb Omelet to the Sicilian Pizza "Squares," you''ll learn what proteins are best served with what fruits and veggies or good-for-you fats, and you''ll turn your kitchen into a five-star restaurant. Before you know it, you''ll not only have mastered the recipes in this book, but will have discovered the best way to mix and match them in a way that works for you, your body, and your tastebuds!"I know I''m moving in the right direction; I''m so much more motivated now to get healthier, both for myself and my family." —Janet Sartorius, who lost 10 1/4 pounds in 2 weeksBest of all, the 400 Calorie Fix Cookbook lets you have your cake and eat it, too, as long as you follow the savory dessert recipes outlined in these pages. From Frozen Whoopie Pies to Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti, there''s something for everyone''s sweet tooth to top off a day''s worth of other delicious 400-calorie fixes."I have a much greater sense of control, and it''s spilling into other areas of my life—work, home. I feel like I can do almost anything now!" —Melody Rubie, who lost 5 pounds in 2 weeksArmed with this cookbook, you''ll be able to sharpen your 400 Calorie Lens, with easy visual cues and shortcuts to spot calories in the kitchen and grocery store, create customized 400-calorie meals, and jump-start a healthy-eating lifestyle! So what''re you waiting for?