Any one familiar with the Duke University Diet?

[AZBlue]

I'm interested in trying it out but wanted to see if anyone heard anything, good or bad, about it. The book is new but the program is not:


Based on the world-renowned Duke Diet & Fitness Center Residential Program in Durham, North Carolina, Duke Diet & Fitness Online applies the same proven approach to weight loss: diet, fitness, behavioral strategies, and medical expertise.
http://www.dukediet.com/publicsite/index.aspx

[supernova]

1. It's a very good program

I live here and my mom when through it in the mid-late 80s. (Pre-web obviously)

She went to exercise class everyday and to cooking classes once or twice a week. (can't remember)

Then they were followers primarily of Dr Dean Ornish (very low-fat, mostly veggie, lean proteins) . This was before all the research about "good" fats and the deleterious effects of certain carbs like white flour and sugar. I would presume they have updated their thinking on that since then!

Most of the folks that she was in the program with did really well losing weight. A lot of it was cardiac rehab, people ramping up after heart attacks, surgery, and trying to cut down cholesterol.

The best thing about it is you have the multipronged approach - diet, exercise, and montoring.

If the online version is anything like the original program, it could really be something great. I didn't know they had started an online presence. :thumbsup:

edit: Mom was 5' 10" and weighed over 200 when she went into the program. And very frustrated about it! :grr: They got her down to 140, I think. Dad said she started to look TOO skinny, but hey ;-)

[supernova]

2. Edit, I signed up

you are welcome to join me. And we can compare notes as we go along.

I'm hoping they can help me figure out what kinds of strength training I should be doing.

[AZBlue]

3. Definitely!

I ordered the book and CD through their site and am joining the online portion as well. I'm also going to sign up for the personal coaching too - I need the boost!

There are two versions of the diet - I'm going with the lower carb one. I also hope they give advice on working out. I joined a gym last year and hired a trainer for a while - it did nothing for me, despite the fact that she was giving me a really good workout. I just don't think she was giving me the right workout. And, the diet she had me on was too high in carbs - I'm one of those people who do better with a higher protein level.