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"Women's Health" Perfect Body Diet: The Ultimate Weight Loss and Workout Plan to Drop Stubborn Pounds and Get Fit for Life

by Cassandra Forsythe (Author)

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    Hardcover 2008

    $10.39
Synopsis

Let's face it - women simply do not lose weight or build muscle as easily as men. Drawing on fascinating recent research that has shed new light on the gender differences in metabolism and the effect of exercise, the editors of Women's Health , the healthy lifestyle magazine for today's active woman, have devised a weight-loss plan that is designed for women who would like to lose anywhere from 5 to 25 pounds.The key features of the Women's Health Perfect Body Diet include: glucomannan, a soluble fibre that helps dieters feel full faster and, therefore, eat less throughout the day; meal plans that focus on fibre; a whole-body approach that considers the importance of hormones, digestion, blood sugar levels, muscle mass, and bone maintenance; dieting techniques that revolve around psychological needs, personal goals, and lifestyle; and, two diet plans to choose from - one higher in fats and lower in carbs, the other higher in carbs and lower in fats (simple food tests help women choose the type they need). In addition to the customized eating plan - complete with 75 easy-to-prepare recipes - there is a vigorous, customized fitness program consisting of 50 exercises designed to bring results in just three weeks.

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 360
 Publisher: Rodale Press
Published: 01 Mar 2008
ISBN 10: 1594867909
ISBN 13: 9781594867903

Media Reviews
This excellent addition to the literature on women's health and weight loss will help veterans of the dieting roller-coaster overcome hunger, build lean muscle mass, burn fat and maintain energy and mood levels. Developed by the editors of Women's Health magazine, the eight-week program consists of two eating plans, with each of the five-to-six daily meals containing a balance of protein, fat and carbohydrate. After determining body shape, calculating ideal weight and doing a simple test for carbohydrate tolerance, readers will know which plan to follow. Both plans pivot around hunger-banishing fiber, particularly glucomannan, a soluble fiber that stimulates satiety, helps burn fat and is featured in many of the plan recipes. Although daily meals for the entire program are charted, readers will learn enough about perfect and not-so-perfect proteins, fats and carbohydrates for their type to create meals that are low in sugar, high in nutrients and efficiently metabolized by the body. The exercise portion of the plan is rigorous: at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day of the week (three days each, strength training and cardio workouts; one day of general physical activity), but even those with no gym experience will be able to follow the detailed daily routines. In fact, this convincing presentation of the benefits of calorie-burning exercise may cause many to dive in with enthusiasm, knowing that they can eat well and maintain their weight. --Publisher's Weekly Starred Review
Author Bio

CASSANDRA FORSYTHE, MS, is a doctoral candidate at the University of Connecticut, studying exercise science and nutrition. She also works as a nutritional educator and weight loss coach, assisting with exercise training and testing.