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| Power Eating: 3rd. edition | 
 enlarge | Authors: Susan Kleiner, Maggie Greenwood-robinson
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
Category: Book
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Pages: 314
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Dimensions (in): 9.9 x 6.8 x 0.9
ISBN: 0736066985
Dewey Decimal Number: 613.2024796
EAN: 9780736066983
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Publication Date: November 13, 2006
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Amazon.com Review
Beyond the fad weight-loss diets, beyond the bodybuilding mythology about excessive amounts of protein for making muscle, beyond the nonsense that circulates about nutrition in the world today, there is a body of scientific knowledge that shows us a road map to our goals. For example, Susan Kleiner shares a formula to determine exactly how much protein the bodies of strength trainers and bodybuilders can use before storing the extra as fat, why amino-acid supplements are a very expensive and somewhat inferior substitute for simple foods such as yogurt and chicken, and why carbohydrates, not protein, are the most important nutrients for muscle building. Many of the recommendations seem so simple--"eat fruits and vegetables," for example--but Power Eating shows us that sometimes the oldest advice in the world is perfectly aligned with modern nutritional science, whereas the complex solutions dreamed up by bodybuilding gurus and supplement manufacturers don't always stand up to rigorous analysis.
Product Description
This work is aimed at power athletes, coaches and trainers who are interested in maximising the nutritional benefits of food to boost performance. 53,000 copies of the previous edition were sold worldwide. It includes step-by-step instruction on how to tailor meal plans for specific weights, genders and goals. It contains proven nutritional strategies to gain muscle, cut fat, boost energy and improve performance, as well as an explanation on supplement use. It covers the fundamental principles necessary for power athletes to be nutritionally sound; including the needs, sources and benefits of protein, carbohydrates, fat and water.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 17 more reviews...
 Practically worthless August 21, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I had high expectations of this book. I expected it to be backed up by science, considering the blub and credentials of the author. I followed its recommendations for a while. Result? I got fatter and more slothful, rather than fit and more healthy. The author, for all her Ph.D.'s and R.D.'s seems utterly incapable of doing anything but regurgitating the ultra high carbohydrate party line.
Her dietary recommendations might work for a heavily muscled teenager who does a lot of aerobic exercise. I wouldn't say it would do such people any good, but it might not hurt them too much. For anyone else: anyone interested in changing their body composition for the better, this is actively harmful stuff. Her recommendations on protein intake for example are absurd. She recommends bodybuilders use 1.6 gram of protein per kilogram, despite quoting research which says that people who eat more protein than this gain more muscle! Presumably, this value is some kind of compromise from the USRDA of 0.8 g/kilogram. Why not just tell people to eat the right amount of protein? She does, to her credit, recognize that people need more protein when they're trying to cut fat, but even then, I have to wonder at her logic. Only 2g/kg? And you're supposed to eat high glycemic foods like toast while dieting? Are you insane?
There is some decent advice buried here. Don't drink booze. Drink water. Take vitamins. Eat carbs after you work out. Soft drinks are dumb. But really, there's so much basic nonsense here, the book has no practical value. Other obvious pieces of advice: use whey protein, take fish oil, eat a LOT of protein; the entire concept of glycemic index, food allergies: missing in action.
Some good info. May 12, 2008
I felt this was a good book with some good info. Some great points are made regarding good and bad foods and supplements. It also gives great guidelines for adjusting calorie intake to achieve certain goals, with some good meal and smoothie recipes as well.
 The only January 24, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have been looking at all sorts of eating books, and this one really worked.
In "Body for Life" book, he won't let you eat enough carbs, imagine living without eating bread. Plus, if you eat an apple, thats a serving of carb, which means you can either eat a piece of bread or an apple, not both. We all know both bread and apple are healthy, but he won't let you eat that. plus, he had no considerations for vegetarians like me. So, I was looking for something that will help me eat fruits and vegetables and cut fat, and was very skeptical about buying this, and then I thought, "what the hell!"
A great thing about the plans given in this book are they really work. It will take a little while to grab a calculator and figure out your calorie needs and breakdown, but its worthwhile. You will also be surprised what constitutes a portion, for eg 1/2 cup pasta is 1 serving. I thought it was much more. Knowing the size of portions and sticking to them is the key point. I bought a measurement cup and almost bought a weighing scale, these would be very valuable. You will need to constantly modify calories as you lose weight. But wait! its not about just losing weight, it has 3 distinct plans for both men and women for (a) cutting fat (b) maintaining muscle and (c) building muscle. Now I know while I was training at the gym, I wasn't eating right. If I follow her plans, I would certainly pack on muscle.
Another thing is that you can customise this plan as per your needs. I am a total vegetarian, no eggs, meat, fish, meat etc. So, I had to see the calories on a meat packet and go round the supermarket to find a vegetarian packet with similar calorie profile. For eg: I could substitute 1 slice of cheese for a slice of sandwhich meat. You will have to do a little research, and you'll be fine. you can also try authors "the be healthier feel stronger vegetarian cookbook", in which author gives tons of vege recipes to keep you going. [...]
finally, the moment of truth: did i cut fat? yes!!! I came down from 84 kg (33% BF) to 62.5 kg (13% BF) in about 9 months. But I stuck to the plan! Don't expect to eat whatever you want and still expect this to work. I did 3-4 times of morning cardio for 45 mins. 3 months later, I will switch to "building muscle" plan to gain muscle.
So, get this book, if you are a vegetarian, this is probably your only choice, it works.
Best book on nutrition for strength trainers May 14, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is by far the best book I've ever read on how to eat as a strength trainer to maximize your results. It explains the whys and hows and proceeds to teach you how to build your own customized eating plan. Excellent!
Basic Nutrition April 9, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Learn basic nutrition from a registered dietician. These tips will help you realize your fitness goals. Be sure to check out the diet templates included.
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