I liked this book because it made me feel good while dieting. It is an informative book and easy to follow. The main focus of this book is to accurately adjust your serotonin levels. Serotonin is located in the brain, and is essential to how you feel. It helps you with your moods. If you are unhappy or sad, it probably has to do with your serotonin levels. This book lets you know when the time is right during the day to eat certain foods you want. I was able to eat foods I didn't think I could. There are a lot of snack choices to choose from. A favorite of mine is the popcorn I was able to eat. There are lots of other goodies as well. This book gave me a list of the snacks that I was allowed to eat. This diet helped suppress my appetite too. I was eating the right foods and snacks during certain times of the day. It worked. This book has a "12-week" step-by-step plan. I must admit, I didn't follow it to the letter. I did a good enough job that I was able to lose a few pounds. My emotional state was definitely better after being on this diet. I felt full and my cravings went away. This book is a fair price. I had to buy mine on sale, and I'm glad I did. Overall, I felt good while dieting, so I recommend this book.

Goddess10

Stockton, CA

*The Serotonin Power Diet*was designed by Judith Wurtman, PhD and Nina Frusztajer Marquis, MD to curb cravings and help you lose weight.  **Eat Carbs and Cure Cravings** A big problem for most dieters is not being able to control their cravings. Going on a diet typically means giving up carbs or drastically reducing them. But carbs aren't the dieter's enemy. In *The Serotonin Power Diet*you get to eat carbs for snack at certain times of the day. These help you from feeling deprived on the diet and keep your hunger at bay. **Feel Good Chemical** Serotonin is a feel good chemical that tells your brain you are satisfied. It makes you feel less stressed and cures the "fight or flight" response you usual feel when you have the urge to eat uncontrollably. Serotonin allows you to control your weight by eating the rights foods at the right time. Increasing serotonin will decrease your appetite and your weight while making you feel generally happier. This is why *The Serotonin Power Diet* works so well and doesn't require willpower. **Snacking is Allowed** The nice thing about *The Serotonin Power Diet*is that snacking is not only allowed, it is essential to your weight loss success. You can eat carbs for your snack an hour before lunch, as a mid-afternoon snack and a mid-evening snack. Your choices include things like: pretzels, popcorn, graham crackers, waffles, cereal and toast. There are real food options that help you feel full and satisfied while boosting your serotonin level. It is a win-win combination that enhances weight loss. *The Serotonin Power Diet*reduces stress and hunger while making you feel satisfied by eating real foods throughout the day. The book includes a list of approved snacks, recipes for acceptable meals and a thorough 12-week step-by-step program that explains what it takes to lose weight and change your life for the better.

roserighter

Milford, MI