Weight Control

Mainstream health science has let you down. Weight loss is not the key to health, diet and exercise are not effective weight-loss strategies, and fatness is not a death sentence. Body Respect debunks common myths about weight, including the misconceptions that BMI can accurately measure health, that fatness necessarily leads to disease, and that dieting will improve health. The authors also help make sense of how poverty and oppression - such as racism, homophobia, and classism - affect life opportunity, self-worth, and even influence metabolism.

Combined, we've spent well over a decade using keto to battle our own health issues and to help thousands of patients and clients lose fat and regain their health. We’ve done the work, so you don’t have to. We have the answers to what works and what doesn’t. Don’t worry, you can be successful with the ketogenic diet.

The Lazy Girl's Guide to Losing Weight and Getting Fit is a simple, step-by-step program and details the nuts and bolts of how A.J. lost weight and has helped over 200 clients through her 5 Kilo Club at Fernbank Fitness Centre. There's no starvation, no low carb torture, and no weights and measures - A.J. focuses on achievable goals, having fun and loving yourself while you make the biggest changes in your life.

Voulez-vous perdre du poids ? Vous cherchez un programme minceur facile à suivre ? Beaucoup de régimes sont difficiles à suivre parce que l'apport en calories est très faible et l'on a beaucoup de mal à garder une volonté intacte aussi longtemps que nécessaire. Le régime cétogène a l'avantage de ne pas diminuer les quantités que chacun peut manger (dans la limite du raisonnable bien sûr), ce qui est très intéressant puisqu'à aucun moment un sentiment de faim n'est ressenti.

Not only will Tony have you laughing out loud while he reveals the secrets behind weight loss and how the human body functions, you will also learn how to look at your own body chemistry to understand the underlying cause of your weight issues. Since the reasons for weight gain vary from person to person, once you understand what is going on with your chemistry, this audiobook will help you understand what foods, supplements, or lifestyle changes could eliminate your need to continue buying bigger pants.

In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Raj Chopra combines ancient Ayurvedic practices with modern science to present a holistic approach to weight loss. Learn to harmonize your body, mind, and spirit through personalized detox plans, yoga sequences, breathing exercises, and much more.

Der Bestseller im Diät-Dschungel: Was ist gesund, was ist schädlich, wie ernähren wir uns richtig?Wissenschaftsjournalist Bas Kast bricht, gerade 40-jährig, zusammen. Hat er mit Junkfood seine Gesundheit ruiniert? Eine Ernährungsumstellung soll helfen. Doch was ist wirklich gesund? Kast geht auf eine Entdeckungsreise in die aktuelle Alters- und Ernährungsforschung: Was essen besonders langlebige Völker? Wie nimmt man effizient ab? Lassen sich Altersleiden vermeiden? Kann man sich gezielt "jung essen"? Welche Nahrungsmittel halten wir für gesund, obwohl sie uns sogar schaden?

The South Beach diet isn't complicated, and it doesn't require that you go hungry. You'll enjoy normal-size helpings of meat, poultry, and fish. You'll also eat eggs, cheese, nuts, and vegetables. Snacks are required. You'll learn to avoid the bad carbs, like white flour, white sugar, and baked potatoes. Best of all, you'll lose that stubborn belly fat first!

Voted top 43 naturopathic doctors worldwide, best-selling author Dr. Ameet Aggarwal, ND, minimizes your strain of losing weight. You will find affordable ways of reducing weight, fat, water retention, and toxicity using the best foods, supplements, herbs, and natural remedies.

Considering GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Monjouro or Ozempic? Want to know what they’re really like—from someone who’s been there? In The GLP-1 Revolution, Avery Carter shares a science-backed, easy-to-understand guide for anyone exploring GLP-1 medications for weight loss and better health. Whether you're curious about starting your own journey or supporting someone who is, this relatable and research-driven book is here to help.

Your inability to lose weight and keep it off drives you crazy. Being a chronic dieter makes you feel like a crazy woman with a nasty voice in your head that gets louder and meaner. It feels like you’re spinning out of control, and you're desperate to find the right solution. It’s not like you’re lazy; you’ve tried all of the diets. They work for a while, but it’s just so hard to live life feeling deprived and constantly on guard. You go to bed at night wondering what’s wrong with you.

Combining modern genetic science and evolutionary biology, The Primal Blueprint dispels a number of the myths that modern medicine and conventional wisdom have come to accept as fact. Author Mark Sisson takes the listener on a fascinating journey through human evolution, comparing the life and robust health of our hunter-gatherer ancestors with a day in the life of a modern family - exposing potential health issues that arise from trying to do the right things living in the 21st century.

Beat Your Menopause Weight Gain: Balance Hormones, Stop Middle-Age Spread, Boost Your Health and Vitality is packed with useful information on what is happening during the menopause, why, and the role of hormones throughout the whole process. Consider this book your go-to guide on how to deal with one of the most troublesome menopausal symptoms, and therefore overcome the negative effects of your menopausal weight gain to your health. By the end of your menopausal journey, you will be fitter, healthier, and more confident as a result.

How to enhance your life through yoga, even if you’ve never set foot on a mat before. Yoga has changed the lives of millions, and it can do the same for you. All you need to do is start with the right guide. The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Losing Weight and Staying Fit with Yoga teaches you everything you need to know, from what to wear to your first yoga class, to how to use yoga to lose weight, and even some basic yoga routines to get you started.

Building on his popular Ultimate Success series, "Support Surgeon" Dr. Duc Vuong returns with his latest weight loss surgery guide, this time for gastric sleeve patients. Presented in an easy-to-understand manner, he explains some of the anatomical and surgical aspects of this newer surgical procedure, while providing practical strategies on how to be successful long-term.

Recent cutting-edge research shows that human intestinal microbiota influences metabolism, appetite, energy, hormones, inflammation, and insulin resistance. Because gut microflora plays a central role in weight management, losing weight is much more than cutting calories, fat, or carbs. When the trillions of live bacteria in our digestive tract - the gut microbiome - are balanced, excess pounds melt away, and we feel revitalized.

Sharee Samuels was 17 and 256 pounds when she hit her rock bottom. But with incredible determination and an unflaggingly positive attitude, she went on to lose more than 100 pounds over the course of five years. When she began documenting her journey on Tumblr, she never expected to become such a powerful voice for health, fitness, and self-love. But her blog, called Funeral for My Fat, soon morphed into an inspirational guide for hundreds of thousands of individuals looking for support and advice on their own fitness journeys.

In this groundbreaking work, Alan Levinovitz, PhD, exposes the myths behind how we come to believe which foods are good and which are bad and points the way to a truly healthful life, free from anxiety about what we eat.

Every Wednesday, Gretchen Reynolds singlehandedly influences how millions of Americans work out. In her Phys Ed column for The New York Times, she debunks myths, spurs conversation, and creates arguments among her readers by questioning widely held beliefs about exercise. Expanding upon her popular columns, Reynolds tackles the questions we all have and (sometimes) ask about exercise.

Building muscle properly is vital for weight loss and weight control. If you are not doing it right, you are susceptible to injury and, basically, are just wasting your time and effort. Learn the importance of muscle, muscle groups, eating healthy foods, common mistakes made during training, and much more. A must-listen if you are serious about looking and feeling good.