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The Small Change Diet: 10 Steps to a Thinner, Healthier You Paperback – December 27, 2011

by Keri Gans (Author)
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THE ONLY “DIET” PLAN YOU WILL EVER NEED!

No deprivation, no struggles.

Just ten small changes that will transform your life.

Keri Gans, spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, shares her simple plan for weight-loss success that lasts a lifetime. The Small Change Diet isn’t about creating unrealistic, unsustainable rules—like counting calories, restricting choices, or eliminating entire food groups. It’s about turning smart habits into second nature.

When it comes to achieving healthy, continued weight loss, the smallest adjustments often make the biggest impact. The key is mastering one new habit before expecting yourself to tackle another. Keri breaks each of the plan’s ten easy steps into even smaller, more manageable solutions. The best part is that you decide what to focus on and when you’re ready to move on. Take your time! Once you’ve made all ten changes, you’ll be healthier and thinner—for good!
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  1. Print length
    320 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Pocket Books
  4. Publication date
    December 27, 2011
  5. Dimensions
    4 x 1 x 6.75 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    145160890X
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1451608908
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About the Author

Keri Gans is a Registered Dietitian in private practice in Manhattan. She holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Ohio University. Before working solely in private practice Keri was a clinical staff dietitian at St. Lukes Roosevelt Hospital in Manhattan and North General Hospital in Harlem.

Keri has made numerous television appearances, including ABC Eyewitness News, Good Morning America, Discovery Times, and Fox The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet, and Dr. Oz's show. She is a regular guest on Sirius/XM's Dr. Radio and is frequently quoted in national publications. For over 5 years Keri was seen weekly on Manhattan public access TV in a nutrition lifestyle program called “Diet Diva”.

Keri is also very active in professional organizations. She currently is a Spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association (ADA) and ADA Delegate for the New York State Dietetic Association (NYSDA). Other past volunteer positions include: NYSDA President, NYSDA PR Chair, NYSDA Annual Meeting Chair, Greater NY Dietetic Association PR Chair and Treasurer. Keri is the proud winner of the 2010 NYSDA Media Excellence Award and 2006 NYSDA Emerging Dietetic Leader Award.

Keri lives with her husband Bart and four-legged son, Henry, in NYC and East Hampton and is an avid yoga practitioner.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pocket Books; Reprint edition (December 27, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 145160890X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1451608908
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4 x 1 x 6.75 inches
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Keri Gans is a Registered Dietitian and has had a private practice in Manhattan for over ten years. She is a Spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association Spokesperson (ADA), an ADA Delegate for New York State Dietetic Association (NYSDA) and a Past President of NYSDA. Keri is a Steering Committee Member of NYSHEPA (New Yorker’s for Healthy Eating and Physical Activity) and is on the Medical Advisory Board for Women’s Voice For Change. Keri holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University and Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Ohio University.

Besides individual and group nutrition counseling, Keri spends time public speaking, writing and consulting. Keri is frequently quoted in local and national publications, such as Glamour, Fitness, Shape, Self, NY Post, NY Daily News, Webmd.com and has made several television appearances including, The Dr. Oz Show, ABC News, ABC Primetime, FOX News, Extra, FOX Morning Show with Mike and Juliet and Good Morning America. Keri is a regular guest on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio’s Dr. Radio program and has conducted numerous other radio interviews across the country.

For five years, Keri was the host of a weekly nutrition/lifestyle show called “Diet Diva” on Manhattan Public Access TV. Keri is the proud winner of NYSDA's 2010 Media Excellence Award and 2006 Emerging Dietetic Leader Award.

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"Well, that was super outdated. I thought it was going to be a book about habits, but it was fat-free 90s advice. I wish I could get my money back." Read more

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Sandra
5.0 out of 5 stars This book easy to read
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2024
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This book is quick and easy to read with lots of information about healthy diet and weight loss tips.
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Al MacMurray
3.0 out of 5 stars Some good ideas…
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2022
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Good ideas but repetitive, also never mentions alternate dairy beverages. Soy, almond, oat etc. really pushes low fat and no fat alternatives which are generally filled with added sugar for flavor. A 3 ounce serving of fish isn’t going to satisfy anybody. Lol. Like I said some good ideas but nothing I haven’t read before multiple times. So. A grade of C+
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Victoria A. Palmer
4.0 out of 5 stars So far I like the ideas and tips she has
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2015
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So far I like the ideas and tips she has. I like that it's a quick read and self paced. You work on one small change before moving on to the next. I don't like that she recommends diet soda over regular. Diet is poison from what I've read and it defeats the purpose of dieting. Diet sodas don't work. She does recommend flavored, unsweetened seltzer water over soda which is what I prefer. She's not as health conscious as I try to be but she has great ideas for building new and healthy habits. She also has the everything in moderation attitude which I like much better than the all or nothing attitude so many of us fall into. So, a small soda with real sugar and a small fries can be a special treat. A lot of it is common knowledge but it's that knowledge in action that will make a difference in one's health and she helps you transition into it so it's more of a daily habit.
23 people found this helpful
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Discreet Shopper
5.0 out of 5 stars Well written
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2024
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This book was laid out for any individual who wants to make better choices when it comes to living healthier.
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Nancy
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, excellent book
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2017
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Excellent, excellent book. The recommendations are so simple yet so profound, and doable! Packaging was superb, too, and the book arrived in perfect condition. Can't ask for more than that! [ UPDATE: This wonderful book is not a diet book. It is a HEALTH book. I was significantly under weight due to medical issues but THIS book showed me how to navigate all of that and improve my health. My doctor was very pleased and asked about the book. I hate that it's out of print. Amazon, can you fix that? Anyway, this is a GREAT book! ]
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D.Ep
1.0 out of 5 stars Outdated advice
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2019
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Well, that was super outdated. I thought it was going to be a book about habits, but it was fat-free 90s advice. I wish I could get my money back.
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J. J. Lowrey
5.0 out of 5 stars Practical and Workable
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2018
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As someone who has tried many approaches to losing weight and was daunted at the prospect of starting the process again, I found that this book has a real, common-sense approach that can be implemented without drastically changing everything all at once. This is not a book with a revolutionary, sure-fire way to lose weight. But those don't often work in the long haul any way. It does provide a format and a way of thinking about habits and life change that can work in the real world.
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DogLover
2.0 out of 5 stars Get real.
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2012
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These are common sense things you've probably heard thousands of times or are already doing, just not consistently. Hardly worth yet another diet book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, well written, informative book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 2, 2018
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I loved this book. It's such a refreshing change from all the fad diets out there at the moment. Rather than a 'quick fix' solution (which never is a solution!), it is a 'take your time', well informed plan to eat well for life and lose weight. It doesn't cut out any of the major food groups (hurrah!) and is written by an actual Registered Dietician, NOT some self titled 'nutritionist' which can be someone reasonably qualified OR someone who has done a short online course and professes to be an expert!
Great practical book that works!
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5.0 out of 5 stars some good tips and little and good directives to make small ...
Reviewed in Canada on November 5, 2015
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prompt service..some good tips and little and good directives to make small changes in choices.a. hayward
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1.0 out of 5 stars nothing new
Reviewed in Germany on August 7, 2015
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Nothing new
Its mainly a compilation of excuses not to diet from her clients and her answers to this excuses
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4.0 out of 5 stars Was worth it so far.
Reviewed in Canada on July 6, 2018
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Haven't read past the opening statement, seems promising.
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McEwang1
4.0 out of 5 stars Small changes really do make a big difference
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 16, 2012
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This book can be applied to most peoples lives, but for me, it puts a stop to the quick fix diet and brings in a kinder approach to weight loss, with a healthy body, healthy mind approach. There is no doubt that by following these small changes, you will see changes in yourself and your body. It's easy to read this book and think that nothing significant has changed in you, but with repetition and giving yourself time to let each stage sink in, it really does work.
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