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The 9-Inch Diet
Early next year, ad men Alex Bogusky and Chuck Porter will release The 9-inch Diet.
The premise of the book is: by using a 9-inch plate at every meal, caloric intake can be decreased by 30-35 percent.
» moreHealthy Cookbook: Eat, Shrink & Be Merry
Are you crazy about puns and low calorie cooking?
If so, you will like Eat, Shrink & Be Merry - a healthy cookbook from Janet & Greta Podleski.
Body Electric: Workouts for Women
The cover of this book features a fit-looking, 40-something lady who looks like she takes fitness seriously and wants you to do the same. Start reading the book and you'll be amazed to find out she's actually in her 60's. Body Electric is a manual on how to beat the effects of father time with exercise. The sexagenarian I've alluded to is the long-standing host of the fitness show "Body Electric", Margaret Richard.
Here are my thoughts on her book.
» moreSuperfast Weight Loss for Women
I'm sure the title has gotten your attention. Author Dean Geddes offers what he calls a "2 Fuel Tanks System" which ensures fast, efficient weight loss. Let's explore its contents.
Geddes provides a compact and succinctly-versed book that tackles weight loss by finding the most efficient way to tap into fat stores through exercise and diet. The Exercise part is very particular in terms of timing, duration and intensity, while dietary information is quite thorough, but less specific.
» moreOmega 3: How We're Being Deceived
Have you noticed how many products have Omega 3 added? Omega 3 is the new health food buzzword - but have we been mislead by marketing hype?
Lois Smithers has written a fascinating exposé showing how confusing labeling of Omega 3 foods is undermining our health.
» moreThe GenoType Diet: Complete Review
Nutritional Genomics is the future of nutritional science. In time, we will be able to take the guesswork out of which foods/nutrients will work best for individuals under virtually any circumstance. The GenoType Diet, by Dr. Peter D'adamo, suggests that eating based on our genetic make-up is the key to optimal health, fat loss and other desirable attributes.
So is this book a revolutionary take on individualized nutrition or a flawed attempt at creating something unique? Let's explore.
» moreWhy on Earth Should You Read Another Weight Loss Book?
This is a guest post from blogger and author Jennette Fulda.
Which can you name more of - recent fad diets or state capitals? Unless you were the winner of your elementary school's geography bee, you probably said fad diets. After all, there are only 50 state capitals but there are 50 bazillion weight-loss books. Well, now there are 50 bazillion and one!
No, wait, don't stop reading! Half-Assed: A Weight-Loss Memoir is about how I lost half my weight without losing my sense of humor and I'm going to tell you why it deserves a spot on your bookshelf and not in the remainder book bin.
» moreThe No-S Diet: Keeping Dieting Simple
The No-S Diet is the simplest diet I've ever come across. It has just three rules:
- No snacks
- No seconds
- No sweets
Except (sometimes) on days that start with an S. » more
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- R. Flowers on The 9-Inch Diet:
Nine inch plate, stacked 18 inches high. I'm on to the system!...
- Jordan on 7 Secrets of Weight Loss Success:
These are all great points and I liked #4 especially. It's really inte...
- Jordan on How To: Lose Weight By Drinking Less Alcohol:
I agree with reducing alcohol consumption to lose weight but I disagre...
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