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Read By: Alan Sklar Publisher: Tantor Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 2.83 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.13 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: July 2006 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781400172573

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

50

Longest Chapter Length:

05:51 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

04:23 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

04:57 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

1

Publisher Description

Psychologist and professor Seth Roberts has spent years analyzing why most diets don't work. A maverick with a curious mind, and a yen for self-experimentation, he started by asking a simple question most experts haven't tackled: What makes us feel hungry in the first place? After scouring the scientific literature and tirelessly testing various theories and practices, Roberts hit upon a simple, effective strategy for controlling the body's internal "set point"—that is, the thermostat that controls weight gain or loss. In lowering his set point, Roberts was able to lose thirty-five pounds in only three months, and he has kept it off for five years. With the publication of this unique and groundbreaking book, Seth Roberts's program will be available to anyone who wants to lose weight-a little or a lot-and keep it off. The Shangri-La Diet includes specific instructions for tailoring the program for individual needs and goals, as well as expert tips, variations, success stories, and an illuminating explanation of how Roberts devised the diet and why it works so well. A diet program simple enough for anyone to try, The Shangri-La Diet has the potential to radically change the way we think about weight loss—and deliver remarkably easy, sustainable results.

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"I read this quite a while ago--and used it, too. I had lost 20 pounds on the Atkins diet and, after going to maintenance, the weight started coming right back. I tried this approach (using light olive oil) and it stopped the weight gain. Kind of yucky, but it appeared to work for me. "

— Steven (4 out of 5 stars)

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  • Alan Sklar is an expert at narrating self-help programs. Here he pushes his voice into a youthful range that sounds great as he presents the author's revolutionary ideas with understated dignity.

    — AudioFile

The Shangri-La Diet Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Something you sort of have to check out for yourself. I heard about it from the Ada's Rules book. If works, I think it could make dieting and following other plans a lot easier, if it doesn't work then no harm no foul as long as your are using healthy oils, like flax or walnut. "

    — Nicole, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I went thru this book twice (it is short) and still cannot explain to anyone how its prescription of consuming sugar water and oil will change my weight "set point". "

    — Seligne, 1/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " According to this guy, all I have to do is have three tablespoons of sugar in water a day to curb my appetite. Sound wacky! "

    — Teena, 12/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Wacky stuff, but you gotta love an innovative guy who invents this kind of diet: drink oil or sugar water to stave off hunger. :) And it worked for a lot of people... "

    — Lisa, 12/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was really good; scientific, easily understandable. A simple solution that should have been easy enough to implement, long term... I'll say no more. "

    — Deb, 12/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Bottom line--I'm going to try this diet. The psychology of dieting is an important and often overlooked part, in addition people have had some success with this. Well written and always careful not to over promise. We'll see how it goes. "

    — Mike, 6/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A psychologist experiments on himself. And then uses Internet forums for research. Three stars for entertainment value (loved the title), but the science...? "

    — Ruth, 9/16/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This diet was mentioned in the book Freakanomics and sparked my interest. It is a whole new concept of how to get rid of those extra pounds by resetting your "set-point" to a lower level. I read the book in a hour or so last night and I started the diet this morning. I'll see how it goes:) "

    — Bonnie, 10/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Interesting book. If the science in it is sound, it may be an effective way to control appetite. "

    — Chris, 8/31/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Very interesting concept here. Again, I'm a nut for any new diet/health book just to learn about new concepts. This book was featured on Good Morning America. "

    — Jamie, 12/16/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " i asked to my self before, is there a diet without reducing numbers of food to be eaten, without doing too much exercises? well, this book has answers of my questions. "

    — gita, 11/25/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I read this quite a while ago--and used it, too. I had lost 20 pounds on the Atkins diet and, after going to maintenance, the weight started coming right back. I tried this approach (using light olive oil) and it stopped the weight gain. Kind of yucky, but it appeared to work for me. "

    — Steven, 11/6/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great concepts and ideas. Hope it works for me. Tried weight watcher's but I started gaining weight again. Hopefully this will get and keep the weight off. I'll keep this review updated on the progress. "

    — Jon, 9/27/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Very interesting concept here. Again, I'm a nut for any new diet/health book just to learn about new concepts. This book was featured on Good Morning America. "

    — Jamie, 4/5/2009
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Wacky stuff, but you gotta love an innovative guy who invents this kind of diet: drink oil or sugar water to stave off hunger. :) And it worked for a lot of people... "

    — Lisa, 2/23/2008
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " i asked to my self before, is there a diet without reducing numbers of food to be eaten, without doing too much exercises? well, this book has answers of my questions. "

    — Gita, 8/1/2007

About Seth Roberts

Seth Roberts, PhD, is a tenured professor of psychology at the University of California at Berkeley. He serves on the editorial advisory board of the scientific journal Nutrition, and has published dozens of scientific articles on topics that include health, nutrition, and weight control. Articles about his work have appeared in the New York Times, Harper’s, and such major scientific journals as Science and Behavioral and Brain Sciences.

About Alan Sklar

Alan Sklar, a graduate of Dartmouth, has excelled in his career as a freelance voice actor. Named a Best Voice of 2009 by AudioFile magazine, his work has earned him several Earphones Awards, a Booklist Editors’ Choice Award (twice), a Publishers Weekly Listen-Up Award, and Audiobook of the Year by ForeWord magazine. He has also narrated thousands of corporate videos for clients such as NASA, Sikorsky Aircraft, IBM, Dannon, Pfizer, AT&T, and SONY.