If you have heart disease or a strong family history of heart disease, this diet is one of the best steps toward prevention you can take.
iVillagers on the Pritikin Diet
"I started this diet about 10 years ago and lost over 100 pounds. I also started to exercise and was running 10 miles a day. I credit the diet plan with giving me the energy and stamina necessary. I am not hungry, and I have learned many new creative ways to cook." -- An iVillager
"I was on the Pritikin diet years ago. I had to run all the time to keep weight off, felt sluggish at times and my resistance went down. I also lifted weights and could not gain lean muscle mass." -- An iVillager
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