Sara GottfriedWomen, Food, and Hormones: A 4-Week Plan to Achieve Hormonal Balance, Lose Weight, and Feel Like Yourself Again

I’m currently in week 4 of following Dr. Godfrey's Hormones book, and I’m already down 16 pounds! At first, it felt a bit complicated to figure out, but once I purchased the tools and items I needed and got into the routine, it became surprisingly simple. If I can do it, anyone can!This book is not just about weight loss—it’s a valuable resource for anyone looking to reset their hormones, navigate menopause, or improve their overall health. Even if weight isn’t a struggle, the insights and strategies are incredibly helpful. I absolutely recommend this book to every woman. It’s truly empowering and has been a game-changer for me!

I love this book and the information in it is very helpful. I have done Keto before and was very loose with it but the Gottfried protocol pinpoints specifics for women and it is just a 4 week minimum reset, not keto forever which I like a lot. Dr. Gottfried guides step by step on how to teach/train your body to have metabolic flexibility which I think is key for everyone, especially people over 40 (ability for your body to use both carbs and fat as energy). I’m in week three and feel awesome, thinking clearer and have a lot of energy, oh and I’ve lost 6 lbs in fat only. I’ve been strict with it, following all the tips and tricks to a T because I was ready to do it and do it right! Thank you Dr. Gottfried!!

I was excited to find this book and to read this book. Things make sense when you read but then they don’t. I am very familiar with Keto lifestyle and was excited to tweak it towards my hormones. However, this is rather frustrating to finish the book and not to have a plan. I am apple, so.. what do i eat today? The cover states 4 week plan. There is no plan. Just very vague suggestions. Recipies are also confusing and not easy. I am not regretting reading the book but never felt more confused about what I should actually eat today.

I've been anxiously awaiting the arrival of this book for months! I have had some success with Keto diet and felt a million times better on it than I thought I could feel now that I'm in my fifties and post-menopause.But I was not getting the results I had hoped for or read about online.Well THIS BOOK EXPLAINS IT ALL! I finally have the "golden ticket" to my weight loss goals and how to manage my hormones(feelings).I stayed up all night reading it to the end and loved it! I feel heard, seen and as though I've had an insight into what's been going wrong with my attempts to lose weight and feel normal again. And best of all the path to fix it!I love Dr. Sara and have read all her previous books, but this time around it feels like she really put herself in the mix and tried it all as a scientist/doctor to figure out what the heck goes on with our hormones, and how what we eat plays a vital role in how we feel, look, respond, and get healthy! Thank you so much!A must read for any woman who hasn't been able to unlock the secrets of managing weight loss and hormones.

Starting with the good, my friend and I are doing it together and we've both lost 8 lbs in the last 14 days following her cleanse plan. For the most part, I am not starving either due to recommended fat macros. It's got me eating a lot more plant based fats than a traditional keto diet and low starch vegetables which has forced me to expand my cooking skills.On the other hand...I am concerned for success when weaning from the 28 day program as the chapter reviewing that section is very short which is frustrating when you'll spend most of your time on that area.For someone who may not have a lot of experience tracking macros, weighing/measuring portions, following a high fat diet, it won't be easy as it's not a simple to follow plan.She suggests several supplements but isn't always clear on how much, what types, time of day, conflicts with other supplements, etc.Finally, her recipes are not great. She does not include macro counts on her recipes which is annoying but they also don't adhere well to her own plan (or taste very good.) One collagen coffee shake recipe she shares has 4 different fat sources and takes up an entire days macro count of fats!So while you will lose weight following the plan, it's not easy to follow and the book could use revisions.

This would be a good book on a couple of conditions. I would want a doctor who could check my hormone levels and my family doctor said I would need an endocrinologist for that and they are very difficult to get in with. The big issue for me is she was pushing a modified keto diet and that's not the type of food plan I am interested in so I sent the book back. I want to change my diet for life but I have never be interested in Keto. At 62 I would love to have my hormone levels checked because they impact so MANY areas of your health.

This is a must buy for any woman out there struggling with their hormones, glucose levels (as I was) and weight. Life changing for me. I ate very healthy before (included intermittent fasting) and continued to gain weight, but her practical approach and advice on adjusting your diet and lifestyle makes complete sense. The focus on the difference between men and women is key. After about 4 days into the protocol, my glucose levels (fasting and not) have steadily remained under 100…something that didn’t even happen for me when I was on the no sugar (removed all added sugars, including artificial ones) lifestyle. By week 3 of the protocol I am almost to my goal weight…and I eat more, just the right balance! Too many positives to write, but it is working for me and I see her transition advice as sustainable long term. If you commit to it, it will work - not just your weight, but also stabilize your hormones.