Nutrition Tips With David Kirsch - Show #77

David Kirsch is the founder and owner of Manhattan’s Madison Square Club (www.madisonsquareclub.com ), celebrated for custom-designed fitness training and nutritional counseling.

In his 20-year career, he has developed a clientele that includes Heidi Klum, Faith Hill, Liv Tyler, and Ellen Barkin.

He is a regular columnist for Shape and is frequently featured in the national media, including appearances on “Today,” “Access Hollywood,” “Extreme Makeover,” “Fox & Friends,” and in national magazines such as People, Cosmopolitan, Self, and many other leading publications.

He is the author of the best-selling book, The Ultimate New York Body Plan (www.theultimatenewyorkbodyplan.com).

David answered the following questions:

What makes New York the ideal place for you to develop your renowned programs?

THE ULTIMATE NEW YORK DIET emphasizes lean protein and fresh vegetables. Where do you stand on the low-carb/high-carb debate?

How is your approach different from that of most recent diet-book authors? Why do your clients achieve so much long-term success?

What’s the common denominator in your book’s exercise program? Is weight lifting more important than cardio workouts? What benefits can a reader get from a hotel-room workout, without weights?

In THE ULTIMATE NEW YORK DIET you write about your parents’ health, particularly the weight-loss success of your mom. How has your parents’ experience affected the way you coach your clients?

In your international travels, what have you observed about eating and exercise habits outside the United States? Do Americans struggle more in the battle of the bulge?

How much weight can readers expect to lose on THE ULTIMATE NEW YORK DIET?

How is this book different from your previous ones?

How do you stay informed about the constantly changing studies on dietary supplements and weight-loss regimens?

What’s the significance of the three “phases” in your program? Do all readers have to go through Phase 1?

What is your personal exercise routine like? How has your own fitness program changed over the years?

You speak about approaching fitness from a “whole body approach.” Can you tell us more about that aspect of your program?

Why do you include almonds in so many of the recipes from your kitchen? What are some of the other power foods we should consider adding to our healthier diets?

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