Lose weight

Author: [USA] McGraw, Salzmann
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Publish Date: 2000-08-15
Features: This book starts from three aspects—common strategy (weight loss and maintenance); simple steps (teaching you to create feasible meal plans and exercise routines); practical advice (helping you set realistic life goals)—to show you how lifestyle changes, rather than strict diets, can easily help you achieve a healthy weight. After reading this book, you will quickly learn: eliminating harmful life attitudes and habits, achieving balanced diets as required by dietary guidelines, combining favorite exercises with weight loss plans, and other methods that allow you to start losing weight immediately. In the section "Principles of Weight Control," you will discover: even though thousands of low-fat and fat-free foods are sold in supermarkets, and even though we understand the importance of exercise and good nutrition more than ever, our entire nation is still more obese than ever before. You will understand the reasons behind this and learn how to deal with your overweight condition. The second part, "So Many Weight Loss Methods," describes the various weight loss methods people have tried over the past few decades. You will learn: what methods are effective, what methods are ineffective, and how to make group or personal weight loss plans work for you. When you reach the third part, you should put down the book and start planning how to achieve a healthy weight for yourself. "Small Steps You Can Take Now" will guide you on how to keep a diet diary, how to use the information in the diary to discover your own eating habits, and how to make your weight loss plan concrete. The fourth part, "Nutrition 101," is a simple course on good nutrition. You will learn the basics about vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. You will understand the true meanings of "calories" and "metabolism." By the time you reach this section, you will have all the knowledge you need about balanced dietary guidelines. The fifth part, "Exercise 101," includes ways to choose exercise methods and some suggestions. Do you want to run? If not, how about hiking? Maybe you like swimming. If not, what about touch football? There are countless activities that can help you achieve a healthy weight. Who wants to dance the tango? If your eating habits are closely tied to your emotions, then the sixth part, "Rational Decisions for Success," might be the most important part of this book for you. The sixth part will help you uncover the emotional factors related to your eating habits. The seventh part, "Personal Weight Loss Plan," is the final part but not the least important. You will find a unique diet plan tailored to your lifestyle. The seventh part includes a supermarket shopping guide, menu selection, and many tips on eating low-fat foods and living a healthy life!