Who could help it? Here was a young woman who, just a few months earlier, had weighed in at 340 pounds on the hit ABC show Extreme Weight Loss. Now for all the world to see—and merely part way into her one-year effort to pare down—she’d (literally) gone further than she’d ever expected. From barely being able to walk up the stairs to running 26.2 miles in practically no time? The body is an amazing thing. And yet … it’s no match for the brain. It wasn’t the strength of Meredith’s body propelling her across the Niagara Falls finish line—it was the power of her mind.               No one knows that better than JD Roth, who as the number one producer of TV weight loss shows has helped countless overweight people change their bodies—and lives—for the better. Viewers of Extreme Weight Loss, The Biggest Loser, The Revolution and other transformational shows have seen the “technicians”—the trainers, the nutritionists, the doctors, and other health pros who appear on-screen—but they’ve never seen the heart and soul behind these amazing makeovers. That would be JD, whose production company not only created weight loss television, but who has produced more episodes in the genre than all other producers combined. He’s the behind-the-scenes wizard who gets inside the heads of the shows’ participants, encouraging, persuading, prodding, and inspiring them to succeed. Intimately involved in casting the shows’ contestants, then seeing them through the weight loss process, he’s the guy whose picture they tape onto their elliptical trainers and angrily scream at each night—then hug out of gratitude the next morning. He’s the guy who holds them when they cry and the one who tells them they need to get back on the treadmill even though they’re crying. JD is the shows’ tough-love dad—love being the operative word. Because it’s not just TV to JD; he’s on a mission to change people’s lives. Every fat person (yes, “fat person”—there’ll be no sugarcoating here) knows that you need to move more and eat less to shed pounds. Not exactly rocket science. Yet that simple formula doesn’t get to the root of what makes someone top out at 500 pounds, or sometimes just carry an extra fifty. The missing link in transformative weight loss is mental and emotional fortitude. Mining the same problem-solving and motivational skills JD has used so successfully with reality show contestants, The Big Fat Truth gets readers to address the real reasons they’re overweight (and nobody gets away with saying it’s because they love food). With his combination of enthusiasm, empathy, no-holds-barred style, and master story-telling abilities, JD helps them unearth and tackle the unresolved issues they’ve buried under the French fries and chocolate chip cookie. Presented in three parts, The Big Fat Truth includes short straight-to-the-point chapters that help readers identify their real issues, create their own reality show, and then shake up their lives to do the impossible. Included throughout are inspiring stories, advice, and before-and-after photos from people JD has helped to lose weight (both on camera and off), along with quick tips for how to stay accountable and a 30-day plan for putting this advice into action.

    How many excess pounds do you need to shed to achieve your ideal, healthy weight-10, 30, 100? Whatever your answer, multiply it by two. You now have the Maximum number of days it will take you to reach your goal, if you follow... Despite what you may believe, weight loss is not about fat grams, cholesterol, carbs, or calories. It's all about acid. According to Dr. Robert Young, renowned microbiologist and nutritionist, reaching your ideal weight is simply a matter of maintaining the delicate pH balance of the blood. In this latest entry in the successful pH Miracle series, Dr. Young and his wife, chef Shelley Redford Young, offer a simple 7-step lifestyle program to balance your body chemistry, change your shape, and slim down to your ideal body weight-naturally and permanently. Best of all, you'll be able to eliminate unnecessary fat cells forever. From the science behind the plan to the dietary do's and don'ts (along with recipes), a detailed exercise plan, and dozens of dramatic real-life before-and-after photos, this program lays the groundwork for long-term success. Discover: How drinking the right water can help you lose weight Why you should ignore the fat phobes and keep plenty of healthy oils in your diet Which common foods make your body more alkaline-and which ones make it more acidic How exercise can actually make you fat-unless you do it the right way The benefits of having your blood analyzed at the microscopic level How you can build lean muscle and maintain healthy bones without loading up on proteins and dairy ... and much more!

    Nourish. Glow., filled with fabulous recipes for making a whole-foods based lifestyle easy and delicious.In her international bestseller Eat. Nourish. Glow., celebrity nutritionist Amelia Freer introduced her whole-foods philosophy and provided ten easy steps to help you look younger, lose weight, and feel great. In Cook. Nourish. Glow. she builds on the handful of recipes in her previous book, offering 100 wholesome dishes and meals illustrated with beautiful photos and step-by-step visuals.Amelia’s simple but delicious recipes and tips make living a healthy lifestyle effortless. From preparing and using wholesome pantry staples to whipping together on the go meals and snacks; cooking gut-friendly foods to baking a few “naughty” treats, Amelia equips you with the skills and knowledge you need to cook with confidence and improve your health with every bite.

     He had never exercised and had zero energy but as a way of dealing with the pain and frustration of his separation, he decided to take up running. Or as he talks about in his book The Plant Based Runner: A Personal Guide to Running, Healthy Eating, and Discovering a New You, he started to 'put one foot in front of the other'. This book is raw and real. There is nothing in it that is not tried and tested by Cairns, and it has an authentic ring about it. This is a personal story, about his struggle to see his children in the face of a relentless, anti-father bias in the judicial system. He is running to solve problems, running to find solutions as opposed to running away from trouble. He takes responsibility for everything that is his. Straight-talking and funny, Jonathan takes you by the hand and chapter by chapter helps you to put your excuses aside and find a new appreciation for your body, your health and for the power of confidence. You feel like if you follow his steps you could do a lot more with your life. There are books that you will read that tell you how to live, or how to do something that will improve your life, and if you follow the advice, as you might for a time, it may work, for a while. And there are books that will leave you changed, transported to another place in yourself and in the world you inhabit because of the power of the story that you have read. Even if you are not a runner or a dad deprived of your kids, this is a read that has inspiration and hope.

    Looking carefully at the science of nutrition, Dale Pinnock uses his culinary skills to create practical, delicious dishes that are a pleasure to eat but also alleviate a variety of ailments and illnesses. From antioxidant-rich blueberries that aid the heart and circulation to shiitake mushrooms to boost the immune system, these ingredients target the skin; joints; respiratory, digestive, metabolic, and nervous systems; and even fatigue and hangovers! The recipes include Herbed Mediterranean Frittata, Thai Fish Soup, a Roasted Vegetable and Guacamole Open Sandwich, Wholemeal Bean Quesadillas, and-because everyone deserves a sweet treat-Mint Chocolate No-Cheese Cake! Pinnock also provides a general overview of conditions and what foods can help heal them.

    Some 15 of the adults on Vashon have taken the Abascal Way TQI diet classes a diet now going viral in Seattle and across the country. This simple but sophisticated diet quickly reduces aches and pains, improves the symptoms of chronic illnesses, ignites weight loss, and increases wellbeing. In Michael Overlakes words I came to class overweight, my joints ached, I had psoriasis, IBS, and my blood pressure was out of control even on medication. Two months later, I have lost 22 pounds, I am pain free, my IBS is gone, my skin is clearing, and I am off hypertensive medication and my blood pressure is normal. Rex is an inspiration I weighed over 300 pounds, was a type 2 diabetic on over 100 units of insulin a day, and could not exercise. Today, my doctor says I am no longer diabetic, I no longer use insulin or any other medication. I have lost 85 pounds and am able to exercise again. Dr. Ronald Singler MD, Medical director of the Highline Medical Group recommends Abascal Way classes Kathy Abascal teaches evidence-based, well researched classes on the nourishment human bodies and minds need. The facts, strategies, recipes, and shopping hints are practical and well-prepared. This is the best nutrition class I have ever experienced. I recommend the classes to family, friends, colleagues, co-workers, and patients. All who have taken the class have thanked me. For some particularly stubborn, medically needy friends, I promised to pay for the class if they were dissatisfied. So far, I have not had to pay up. For the first time, these extraordinary classes are now available in book form. The Abascal Way fits all It works for carnivores and vegans, for mainstream American and traditional ethnic diets. Calories are not counted and portions are not limited. Instead, it offers an incredibly satisfying, effective, and healthy way to quickly improve both health and appearance.

    A low-carb diet is one of the simplest ways to lose weight and transform your body permanently. Eating a low-carb diet will help you manage your weight, let go of cravings for unhealthy junk food, and fight diabetes, high cholesterol, and depression. With quick, tasty recipes, and easy-to-follow meal plans, Low-Carb Diet for Beginners will show you how to easily start a low-carb diet, so you can finally achieve and maintain your ideal weight. With Low Carb-Diet for Beginners you'll finally be able to stop the painstaking counting of calories or feeling restricted to small portions, and instead enjoy every meal to the fullest. Low-Carb Diet for Beginners will make it easy to cut down on carbs and see amazing results with: * Dozens of simple and filling low-carb diet recipes, including Veggie-Packed Minestrone Soup, Crispy Parmesan Kale Chips, Roasted Salmon with Caramelized Leeks, and even Frosted Brownies * The science behind how a low-carb diet can increase your metabolism and reduce your food cravings, making it easier for you to eat less and burn more * Detailed information on hot topics such as good carbs vs. bad carbs, artificial sweeteners, and consumption of alcoholic beverages * A 7-day low-carb meal plan to take the guesswork out of a low-carb diet * Easy tips for grocery shopping, low-carb diet cooking, and handy lower-carb alternatives to have in your pantry Low-Carb Diet for Beginners will help you make the transition to a healthy, low-carb lifestyle and make permanent positive changes.

    In this stunning new cookbook, Mimi Spencer returns with more than 120 simple nutritious recipes to provide the definitive support system for the 5:2 diet.There are ideas here for everyone, with chapters ranging from Warming & Wonderful (comfort food for hungry days) to Lightning Quick Suppers (speed cooking for when you want to walk in the door and eat in ten minutes flat), along with a whole section devoted to substantial meals for men.Fast Cook is the perfect adjunct to the original Fast Diet Recipe Book, offering a new repertoire of really fast Fast food to help you conquer hunger and lose weight with ease.

    But for some of us, things haven’t been quite so simple. Some of us have found intermittent fasting difficult, unpleasant or we simply have not lost as much weight as we had hoped. So why read The Fast Diet Magic Book? If you tried 5:2 fasting but just didn’t lose much weight you had some success with intermittent fasting but found it very difficult If you need a way to cope better with the hunger If you wish your weight loss could be much faster while intermittent fasting If you suffered with headaches, ravenous hunger or low energy If you are just starting out and don’t know which type of intermittent fasting to do …then you should read this book. There are plenty of weight loss books detailing the science behind intermittent fasting. This is not one of them. The Fast Diet Magic Book is written as a helper, a friend to guide you through the psychological side of fasting – to help you manage the hunger, the boredom, the weaker moments, the side-effects to keep your weight loss motivation high. If you are one of the very many people who doesn’t seem to lose weight doing normal 5:2, this book will suggest various ways in which you may have been going wrong. And for those of you who have been doing everything right and still had little success with intermittent fasting, it will show you exactly why. You can even use it as a guidebook to create your own programme for weight loss, all based on variations of intermittent fasting. This book will show you: The simple but crucial mistakes you may inadvertently be making which may be sabotaging your weight loss How to almost magically accelerate your weight loss with small but powerful changes to the standard 5:2 fast diet All the other kinds of intermittent fasting such as 16:8, 19:5 and 24 hour fasts All about ‘eating windows’ and how these are often the missing key to successful weight loss How to create intermittent fasting combinations that will allow you to lose weight faster, even if it hasn’t worked before Strategies to help you deal with hunger, lose weight and feel great while doing it How to cope with possible side-effects such as headaches, constipation and insomnia All about the psychology of fasting: how to manage the boredom, irritability and cravings and stay upbeat and positive while fasting How to plan for and cope with your first fast Dozens of weight loss tips and tricks for making intermittent fasting easier and more effective How to make the whole thing so effortless that you actually begin to enjoy fast dieting But most of all, it will show you how to create a personal plan which will allow you to lose a lot of weig

    Featuring familiar ingredients and just a few simple steps, these recipes put everyday smart eating BACK on the table! Featuring: 95 GLUTEN-FREE recipes 28 SHEET-PAN recipes91 VEGETARIAN recipes 27 recipes in 15 MINUTES OR LESS59 recipes in 30 MINUTES OR LESS 18 NO-COOK recipes

     The smartest thing that any of us can do in order to change the results that we are getting is to change the actions that we are currently taking. If you have not lost the weight that you want then it's time for you to change what you are doing now. This book is packed with weight loss tips and weight loss techniques to help you lose weight naturally and easily. It will help you to get on the right path and stay on the path to healthy, lasting, successful weight loss. Here Is a Small Sample of the Valuable, Time-Tested Weight Loss Tips and Techniques You Will Learn: -> How to Set a Realistic Weight Loss Goal -> How to Deal with the Inevitable Cravings and Temptations -> How to Enjoy Eating out and Still Lose Weight -> How to Break through a Weight Loss Plateau -> How to Stick to Your Weight Loss Diet -> How to Develop the Perfect Weight Loss Plan for You -> … And Much, Much, More! One of the most important things that you can do for your health right now is to shed the excess pounds that you don't need. Take action now and get the fit, healthy body that you deserve. You Can Read this book on your PC, Mac, Kindle device, Tablet, and even your SmartPhone! Download this Kindle book and start to lose the weight that you want to lose today!

    Bloodsugar101.com's Jenny Ruhl explains what peer reviewed research and the experience of Successful Low Carb Dieters can tell us about: * How Low Carb Diets Repair Unhealthy High Normal Blood Sugars * How Low Carb Diets Achieve Weight Loss * The Strengths and Weaknesses of the Diet as Revealed by Research * The Facts that Debunk Exaggerated Claims Pro and Anti Low Carb Diets * How the Low Carb Diet Affects Hunger and Hunger Hormones * Low Carb Diet Side Effects and How to Deal with Them * How to Customize Your Low Carb Diet * The Secrets of Successful Low Carb Dieters * The Real Effects of Supplements and Functional Foods * How to Break Through Weight Loss Stalls * How to Maintain a Low Carb Weight Loss for Life Everything you need to know to achieve healthy weight loss on the one diet that really controls blood sugar.

    

    Connie Guttersen originally created the Sonoma Diet to provide people with a satisfying, healthful, and above all, delicious way to lose weight. Now, her cutting-edge plan--inspired by the sun-drenched cuisines of the Mediterranean and California's wine country--is better than ever. The New Sonoma Diet features the latest in nutritional science and a feast of fresh recipes. More than half of this edition is entirely new!Includes: o Detailed diet plans and menus--and no food category is off limits, even wine o By popular demand, features new Sonoma Express quick meals and Sonoma Made Simple, with a “cook once, eat twice” philosophy and time-saving kitchen strategies o New recipe ideas for family, gluten-free, and on-the-go meals, as well as breakfast o Ideas for entertaining wine country style, with food and wine pairings o The patented plate and bowl concept, which makes it easy to balance portion sizes and eliminates calorie counting o Breakthrough nutrition science, featuring the glycemic load measure o The skinny on 12 nutrient-rich power foods, and why they're essential to good health

    It’s all about the what (mostly Paleo, but she’s not a monster about it), the when (believe it or not, brief fasting can mean freedom rather than restriction), and the wine (red wine can be a secret bullet for weight loss—who knew?). It’s a combination that Avalon discovered after years of self-experimentation and intense research on the mechanics of body fat regulation.In What When Wine, Avalon shares her journey to a healthier lifestyle, with the tips and tricks she learned along the way, as well as a jumpstart plan including 50 delicious Paleo-friendly, gluten-free recipes by chef Ariane Resnick.