\u201cWeight Loss for Golfers\u201d<\/a> not only was not so tortuous, it also produced the advertised result: immediate shedding of a half-dozen pounds, one peg less on the belt, more energy. But the other salutary by-products of the endeavor \u2013 reduced blood sugar levels and blood pressure, relief from joint inflammation, a less puffy appearance \u2013 are at least as significant as sheer weight loss.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
(Indeed, Jacobs advises clients not to obsess over the scale, as it\u2019s at best an imperfect yardstick of progress. Based on feedback from other clients, as well as my own experience, changes in appearance are more dramatic than the raw number of pounds shed might indicate.)<\/p>\n
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I\u2019m naturally sworn to secrecy regarding a detailed description of how the program works \u2013 Jacobs avoids the term \u201cdiet,\u201d as it implies short-term behavior modification rather than a lifestyle change \u2013 but, to oversimplify: The first two weeks consist of the elimination of foods — some obvious, others less so — that promote fat storage. Think vegan, with some modifications.<\/p>\n
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It sounds Spartan, but besides foods to avoid, Jacobs lists more than 50 to enjoy, including some protein from fish or chicken. You\u2019re free to eat whenever you\u2019re hungry, so it\u2019s not a fast, nor is there any calorie counting.<\/p>\n
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(Exercise, moderate but preferably daily, is the second part of the equation, but this isn\u2019t a departure from routine for me.)<\/p>\n
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The second two-week session begins the process of gradually reintroducing some of the banned foods to test for adverse reactions, while the two final segments focus on individual long-term plans for nutritional well-being. Each segment begins with a 60-90-minute teleseminar, also available on the Internet, and an accompanying pdf file. Jacobs also answers questions by e-mail and phone.<\/p>\n
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The editor in me notes that the production values of the materials are not what you\u2019d call slick, but you tend to overlook that in light of Jacobs\u2019 zealotry for his subject.<\/p>\n
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The connection to golf, too, of \u201cWeight Loss for Golfers\u201d is more thematic than substantive: Obviously, the discipline would benefit anyone wishing to lose weight, although Jacobs claims that 70 percent of golfers are overweight.<\/p>\n
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On the other hand, Jacobs \u2013 a 4 handicapper and Special Olympics golf coach \u2013 certainly knows his market: baby boomers and senior golfers heading down \u201cthe back nine of life\u201d and thinking about extending their playing career as long as possible.<\/p>\n
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Jacobs has also had a number of golf celebrities who\u2019ve endorsed the program, including Roger Maltbie, Dottie Pepper, Fred Funk, and Alan Doyle.<\/p>\n
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Another aspect of Jacob\u2019s appeal to golfers is that he realizes that weight loss, like golf, is not a game of perfect. You\u2019re going to make your bogeys \u2013 as I did in attending a lavish media dinner in Manhattan one night \u2013 as long as you continue to strive for a \u201ccleaner\u201d approach to nutrition.<\/p>\n
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Progress reports to follow.<\/p>\n
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