Ultrametabolism: The Simple Plan for Automatic Weight Loss Paperback – March 4, 2008

I have read this book twice, once to just read it, twice to go back through and underline things I never wanted to forget, and now I am reading it again to get ready to put it into action. I am on the E-mail list for this doctor sending case studies of people that he has helped. I must say I am very impressed and wish all doctors could be like Dr. Hyman. He looks at the whole body to find the reasons for sickness. I am surprised by the reviews here that say this is the same old information we have heard before. I have read a lot of diet books and I learned so much in this book about other things that can effect your weight besides eating right and exercise. And if I had heard of something before, now it was explained in a way that I could understand. I felt good that a few things that I had started to believe where confirmed in this book. When trying to get to the bottom of why I am over weight, this very nice to have my thoughts validated. There was a couple reviews that sounded like the person had not even read the book. One said they expected to find out more about the glycemic index, saying they were felt cheated that there was no information, when in reality the theory of the glycemic index is out dated. We now need to pay attention to the glycemic "load" of what we are eating. If they had read the book they would have known that. Another person said that it is a vegetarian diet, which it is not. Just look at the recipes in the back of the book to know that. Please don't right a review if you have not read the book.If I was going to say anything negative at all it was how Dr. Hyman used and extreme example of the Atkins diet to try and put down the diet. His example in the book only ate fatty foods and meat, which not how Atkins intended people to eat. If Atkin's dieters actually read his book, you would find a very different diet then one presented here and the one presented by the media. Atkins is a low carb diet not a no carb diet. I have some other questions about why the Atkins diet might not be good and trying to stay on it forever is very difficult. He does not address the Atkins diet the way he should have.Even though I was disappointed in this one example in the book, the rest really was very eye opening and very well explained. I have given a couple of extra copies away hoping to inspire. From the very first page I knew this was a very different diet book. It talks about "nurigenomics" the science of how food talks to your genes- to turn up your metabolism. He talks about things down to the cellular level as to why we function the way we do, making us over weight. It always helps me to implement a plan when I understand why. I have many things still to figure out about my health and why I have trouble with my weight and I think this book has given me the clues to solve the puzzle.

I have followed the Dr for a couple years. Book is an easy fast read. No real tricks, just great common sense. Highly recommend if you need a reboot. Top it off I lost some weight, gave up caffeine and at 56, feel a whole lote better

I bought this book because of a recommendation by someone that had implemented, and kept using Ultra-Metabolism "steps" with great success. Upon reading Ultra-Metabolism, I recognized information I use and share...all the time.Why read or buy another "weight-loss" book when the Seven Keys to the New Science of Weight Loss are listed on page 73-74? According to Dr. Hyman, everyone has his or her own instruction manual. So why purchase this book? I would suggest that you download guides from [...] This may be enough for you. The book serves as support and offers reminders to help people keep on track.Ultra-Metabolism quizzes you and guides you, step-by-step, to deciphering your own metabolism, and a whole lot more, in what he calls an "Ultra-Metabolism Prescription". Again, Dr. Hyman instructs us that this is the basis for generating the right instructions to your own body, through diet, and ... Ultra-Metabolism.Dr. Hyman follows the premise of food containing information to talk to our genes, or "Nutrigenomics". In addition to offering exciting, cutting-edge research, he offers nutritionally-sound advice on how you can talk to your genes: Eat real, whole foods; eat foods high in phytonutrients; eat foods with a low glycemic to control appetite; eat more fiber intake to lower body fat; get your meal timing right to help turn on your metabolism; reduce stress (stress makes you fat, relaxation makes you thin); exercise in a manner that turns on metabolism; and reduce inflammation."Eat breakfast daily: Spread your food intake and calories throughout the day; Wait at least two to three hours after your last meal before going to sleep."Where have you heard this before?Another example of simple, effective suggestions are supplements to consider when you are turning on Ultra-Metabolism:"1. A multivitamin and mineral combination. 2. A balanced, absorbable calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D supplement. 3. An omega-3 fatty acid supplement.Many people do very well with a structured approach to weight loss. As the reader would expect, Dr. Hyman guides you to natural weight loss, step-by-step. Starting with Step one: Detoxifying the liver.In addition to offering a plethora of practical, easy-to-implement weight loss suggestions, the author busts a few "myths" while promoting education. He includes information regarding "Nutrition", and how we come to think about food:P. 66 The food industry generates more than a trillion dollars in annual sales, accounts for 12 percent of the U.S. gross national product (GNP), and employees 17 percent of the country's labor force. It spends more than $33 billion a year on marketing alone. Seventy percent of those dollars go to pushing fast food, convenience foods, candy, snacks, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, and desert. Only 2.2 percent of those marketing dollars are spent on advertising for fruit, vegetables, grains or beans.I also enjoyed Dr. Hyman inclusion of relevant and stimulating quotes:"Life is the art of drawing sufficient conclusions from insufficient premises."Samuel ButlerAs you would expect, Dr. Hyman offers the usual faire of delicious, natural recipes, and Ultra-Metabolism possesses its fair share of "buzz-words". Ultra-Metabolism also includes Dr. Hyman's attempt to generate an on-line Ultra-Metabolism community, which comes off as a bit far fetched. However, taking cues from various weight-watching groups, his efforts may very well bear fruit.The "Food is Medicine" premise of Ultra-Metabolism focuses this book as excellent "support" literature. Ultra-Metabolism reinforces your healthy lifestyle choices, which, in turn, support your health and wellness. Ultimately, in this "win-win" situation, you gain timely, user-friendly, effective resources and guidance to be well-inform about the choices you may make ... a recipe for success.I prefer to recommend natural health texts that acknowledge alternative health practices, and their long-time contributions to the health, stress reduction and wellness fields; this acknowledgement was lacking in Ultra-Metabolism. However, given the exceptional nature of this easy-to-follow, reader-oriented book, I am happy to recommend it.

You’ll never eat the same way before if you read this. And you’ll never have a problem with weight. It tells you to eat all in the right way. Incredibily knowledgeable. I am lucky I found this book I was young, in my 43 I am still 52kgs. It thought me so much.

it's SUPER BORING!!!! but the stuff he says is true but so BORINGGGGGGG god every time​ I read it I fell asleep.

Nothing new, but a good money earner for the author.

Brilliant push all the other self help/diet books on your shelf to one side. This book is only slightly lessened by the shocking layout on the page. I can appreciate size of text allows for cheaper production and distribution costs but I feel it's best not to make that marginal saving at the cost of the comfort to the reader.The content makes up for the above.Yes by now you may be aware of strands of what he's on about but the be considering effects on the body in a totality is the way that medicine needs to go (in my experience and his observation)

The key message of the book is that food communicates with your genes. Eat the right foods and your body will be healthy, well balanced and strong, and slim. The author addresses every aspect of possible reasons for weight gain and the solutions in a very comprehensive way. An expert book thorough, includes a diet plan and recipes. Highly recommendable!