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A unique eating plan for both novice and experienced runners--to help you achieve optimum performance and keep those unwanted pounds off.If you are a serious runner, or are thinking about starting a running or run/walk program to keep fit and help you lose weight, forget about the traditional food pyramid--or today's low-carb diets. As noted dietitian Madelyn H. Fernstrom, Ph.D., C.N.S., explains, the eating plan that best meets the needs of runners at all levels is based on a 50 percent carb, 25 percent protein, 25 percent fat ratio. Here Dr. Fernstrom details a realistic program, individualized for each person's activity level, that will enable runners to maximize their performance while maintaining long-term success at weight control.In Runner's World The Runner's Diet, the reader will discover: o Why the 50-25-25 ratio works best for runners--and even walkers o How to match your eating pattern to your running style o How to make use of a daily food and activity log

Americans try one quick-remedy diet after another, from low-fat to low-carb with mixed and often short-lived results. Dr. Ann's 10-Step Diet gives readers a plan they can sink their teeth into permanently. Combining her highly regarded nutritional expertise with real-world sensibility, Dr. Ann provides a straightforward, no-nonsense strategy for attaining and maintaining weight loss that simultaneously provides powerful protection against our nation's most common and dreaded chronic diseases. Nutritionally cutting edge yet refreshingly back-to-basics, Dr. Ann's 10-Step Diet teaches readers exactly how to harness the extraordinary power the right carbohydrates, the right fats, and the right proteins provide as an effective means to lose weight for good and feel good for life. She states that the results of her surprisingly simple plan are permanent because her recommendations are 'realistic, flexible and comprehensive.' Dr. Ann tells readers not only what to eat and why, but also how to live: what to buy at the grocery store and what to avoid, how to prepare meals at home and how to dine out without sacrificing their health and weight. As an added bonus, she provides readers with ten concise steps to prevent or minimize each of ten common chronic diseases including breast cancer, colon cancer, heart disease and Type II Diabetes.

Drs. Rachel and Richard Heller, authors of the revolutionary New York Times bestselling Carbohydrate Addict’s books, are renowned for their ability to motivate readers with their own combined 200-pound weight loss success. Drs. Heller understand the physical and emotional reasons why people struggle to stay on their low-carb diets—or fall off them completely. Now comes the right help at the right time—a plan to put the low-carb dieter back in control—without deprivation—in only a week or less! Holidays, vacation, stress, boredom, and daily emotional wear and tear are all factors that can chip away at the most sincere diet commitment. What starts out as a simple "cheat" often leads to bona-fide failure. In the end most low-carb dieters are left to watch helplessly as their eating spirals out of control and the pounds creep (or rush) back on. Drs. Heller know that once someone has fallen off any low-carb diet, they need help to get back on, and stay on. Now there’s a day-by-day, scientifically-based motivating and empowering program that will immediately reduce cravings, satisfy the body’s need for carbohydrates, and help low-carb dieters regain control over their eating and their weight. The 7-Day Low-Carb Rescue and Recovery Plan includes: - 7-Day Jump-Start Plan: Goes to work immediately to help eliminate cravings, balance blood sugar and insulin levels, and put you back in charge—without asking you to give up your favorite food. - Five Clues Low-Carb Diet Doctors Miss: What you don’t know could kill your diet. What you need to know to ensure success. Taming the Hunger Hormone: How to spot the slip-up before it happens—and regain your self-control on the spot. Hidden Carbs Waiting to Pounce: Did you know that two stalks of broccoli are equal in carbohydrates to a chocolate-covered ice-cream bar? You have to read this chapter! Troubleshooting: Simple solutions to plateaus, time crunches, the breakfast dilemma, holiday and party minefields, constipation, spousal sabotage, and more. Restaurant Tactics: Surprising strategies for eating out, enjoying the food you love, and staying on your plan. Rescue Recipes: When you’re facing temptation, legal food that satisfies at your fingertips. The 7-Day Low-Carb Rescue and Recovery Plan is the essential lifeline of hope for low-carb dieters who have lost their way, or who simply need a helping hand in getting back on track.

Presents a program that helps readers who are trying to maintain a low-carbohydrate diet stick with the program by including a jump-start plan, tips on regaining self-control, strategies for eating out, and recipes.

A unique eating plan for both novice and experienced runners--to help you achieve optimum performance and keep those unwanted pounds off.If you are a serious runner, or are thinking about starting a running or run/walk program to keep fit and help you lose weight, forget about the traditional food pyramid--or today's low-carb diets. As noted dietitian Madelyn H. Fernstrom, Ph.D., C.N.S., explains, the eating plan that best meets the needs of runners at all levels is based on a 50 percent carb, 25 percent protein, 25 percent fat ratio. Here Dr. Fernstrom details a realistic program, individualized for each person's activity level, that will enable runners to maximize their performance while maintaining long-term success at weight control.In Runner's World The Runner's Diet, the reader will discover:o Why the 50-25-25 ratio works best for runners--and even walkerso How to match your eating pattern to your running styleo How to make use of a daily food and activity logWith the imprimatur of Runner's World, the leading authority in the running field, this is the first book to recognize that runners cannot depend solely on physical activity to control their weight--and to outline a lifetime weight-loss plan that is best for their special needs.

A unique eating plan for both novice and experienced runners--to help you achieve optimum performance and keep those unwanted pounds off.If you are a serious runner, or are thinking about starting a running or run/walk program to keep fit and help you lose weight, forget about the traditional food pyramid--or today's low-carb diets. As noted dietitian Madelyn H. Fernstrom, Ph.D., C.N.S., explains, the eating plan that best meets the needs of runners at all levels is based on a 50 percent carb, 25 percent protein, 25 percent fat ratio. Here Dr. Fernstrom details a realistic program, individualized for each person's activity level, that will enable runners to maximize their performance while maintaining long-term success at weight control.In Runner's World The Runner's Diet, the reader will discover:o Why the 50-25-25 ratio works best for runners--and even walkerso How to match your eating pattern to your running styleo How to make use of a daily food and activity logWith the imprimatur of Runner's World, the leading authority in the running field, this is the first book to recognize that runners cannot depend solely on physical activity to control their weight--and to outline a lifetime weight-loss plan that is best for their special needs.

How would you like to look and feel ten years younger in just ten weeks time? Studies show that Americans on the whole are aging faster than ever with conditions like diabetes, cancer, and heart disease occurring increasingly earlier on in life—along with everyday age indicators like wrinkles and love handles. Now, Dr. Steven Masley, former medical director of the prestigious Pritikin Longevity Center® and a pioneer in anti-aging medicine, delivers a breakthrough plan to turn back the clock, inside and out—no matter what your age! Originally featured on the Discovery Channel, the Ten Years Younger Program is designed to combat the roots of accelerated aging. Poor nutrition, toxins in the environment, stress, and exposure to free radicals all make us old before our time, along with a little-known aging culprit: low- and no-carb diets. As Dr. Masley shows, low-carb diets deprive the body of anti-aging phytonutrients and fiber, accelerate osteoporosis, and damage brain cells. So the first secret of turning back time is: Eat your carbs! Each week, Ten Years Younger guides you through an age-busting combination of cutting-edge nutritional choices, relaxation techniques to reduce the aging effects of stress, and simple workouts designed to build lean muscle and trim and tone your body from head to toe. By following the plan for just ten weeks, you will:Achieve significant weight loss—up to twenty-five pounds Boost your energy levelsRejuvenate your skin Enhance brain functionPrevent and reverse the onset of diabetes and heart diseaseLower your cholesterol and blood pressureImprove sexual vitality With tools to help you assess how your body is really aging, weekly shopping lists and meal plans, and over 100 delicious recipes packed with antioxidants and anti-aging nutrients, Ten Years Younger is the healthiest, safest, and fastest way to take off the years—no surgery required!

How would you like to look and feel ten years younger in just ten weeks time? Studies show that Americans on the whole are aging faster than ever with conditions like diabetes, cancer, and heart disease occurring increasingly earlier on in life—along with everyday age indicators like wrinkles and love handles. Now, Dr. Steven Masley, former medical director of the prestigious Pritikin Longevity Center® and a pioneer in anti-aging medicine, delivers a breakthrough plan to turn back the clock, inside and out—no matter what your age! Originally featured on the Discovery Channel, the Ten Years Younger Program is designed to combat the roots of accelerated aging. Poor nutrition, toxins in the environment, stress, and exposure to free radicals all make us old before our time, along with a little-known aging culprit: low- and no-carb diets. As Dr. Masley shows, low-carb diets deprive the body of anti-aging phytonutrients and fiber, accelerate osteoporosis, and damage brain cells. So the first secret of turning back time is: Eat your carbs! Each week, Ten Years Younger guides you through an age-busting combination of cutting-edge nutritional choices, relaxation techniques to reduce the aging effects of stress, and simple workouts designed to build lean muscle and trim and tone your body from head to toe. By following the plan for just ten weeks, you will:Achieve significant weight loss—up to twenty-five pounds Boost your energy levelsRejuvenate your skin Enhance brain functionPrevent and reverse the onset of diabetes and heart diseaseLower your cholesterol and blood pressureImprove sexual vitality With tools to help you assess how your body is really aging, weekly shopping lists and meal plans, and over 100 delicious recipes packed with antioxidants and anti-aging nutrients, Ten Years Younger is the healthiest, safest, and fastest way to take off the years—no surgery required!

A unique eating plan for both novice and experienced runners--to help you achieve optimum performance and keep those unwanted pounds off.If you are a serious runner, or are thinking about starting a running or run/walk program to keep fit and help you lose weight, forget about the traditional food pyramid--or today's low-carb diets. As noted dietitian Madelyn H. Fernstrom, Ph.D., C.N.S., explains, the eating plan that best meets the needs of runners at all levels is based on a 50 percent carb, 25 percent protein, 25 percent fat ratio. Here Dr. Fernstrom details a realistic program, individualized for each person's activity level, that will enable runners to maximize their performance while maintaining long-term success at weight control.In Runner's World The Runner's Diet, the reader will discover:o Why the 50-25-25 ratio works best for runners--and even walkerso How to match your eating pattern to your running styleo How to make use of a daily food and activity logWith the imprimatur of Runner's World, the leading authority in the running field, this is the first book to recognize that runners cannot depend solely on physical activity to control their weight--and to outline a lifetime weight-loss plan that is best for their special needs.

By now, you’ve heard of (and maybe tried) them all: the low-carb diet, the grapefruit diet, the miracle diet . . . the list goes on and on. Fad diets may promise a quick fix, but few deliver lasting results. If you’re like millions of other Americans, you’re still struggling to lose weight and get in shape—without harming your long-term health in the process. It’s time to leave behind the one-size-fits-all approach to dieting. Now, the American Heart Association, the nation’s most trusted authority on heart-healthy living, introduces its first-ever comprehensive weight-loss book. No-Fad Diet helps you create a personalized plan to lose weight in a healthful way. After a simple assessment of your current habits, you choose the eating and exercise strategies that best fit your needs. You’ll learn how to set realistic goals, eat well to lose extra pounds safely, and add physical activity to keep the weight off for good.This book offers more than 190 delicious, all-new recipes, including Cream of Triple-Mushroom Soup, Tilapia Cham-pignon, Chicken Pot Pie, Pumpkin-Cranberry Pancakes, and Vanilla Soufflé with Brandy-Plum Sauce. You’ll also find two weeks of sample menus, guidelines for meal planning, useful tips on dining out and food shopping, and sound advice for staying on track to reach your target weight. If you’re fed up with fads and want a diet that can provide a lifetime of effective weight control, No-Fad Diet is the book for you.Tired of losing weight and gaining it back?Sick of fad diets and gimmicks?Frustrated by crazy food restrictions?Try the No-Fad Diet What’s the only effective way to lose weight and keep it off? It’s simple: Calories in must be less than calories out. But since the factors that contribute to this not-so-magic formula are different for everyone, a one-size diet plan does not fit all. The No-Fad Diet includes:•Tips on turning negative thinking into positive rewards•Simple quizzes to find the approach that’s best for you•Diary pages to record and monitor your eating and activity habits •Strategies to reduce calories and increase your activity levels•Guidelines to help you prepare your own nutritious meals •More than 190 delicious and healthful recipes •Techniques to maintain your momentumThe weight-loss strategies in this book are based on reliable scientific research and are backed by respected medical professionals. The American Heart Association has the information you can trust.Also available as a Random House Large Print Edition

By now, you’ve heard of (and maybe tried) them all: the low-carb diet, the grapefruit diet, the miracle diet . . . the list goes on and on. Fad diets may promise a quick fix, but few deliver lasting results. If you’re like millions of other Americans, you’re still struggling to lose weight and get in shape—without harming your long-term health in the process. It’s time to leave behind the one-size-fits-all approach to dieting. Now, the American Heart Association, the nation’s most trusted authority on heart-healthy living, introduces its first-ever comprehensive weight-loss book. No-Fad Diet helps you create a personalized plan to lose weight in a healthful way. After a simple assessment of your current habits, you choose the eating and exercise strategies that best fit your needs. You’ll learn how to set realistic goals, eat well to lose extra pounds safely, and add physical activity to keep the weight off for good.This book offers more than 190 delicious, all-new recipes, including Cream of Triple-Mushroom Soup, Tilapia Cham-pignon, Chicken Pot Pie, Pumpkin-Cranberry Pancakes, and Vanilla Soufflé with Brandy-Plum Sauce. You’ll also find two weeks of sample menus, guidelines for meal planning, useful tips on dining out and food shopping, and sound advice for staying on track to reach your target weight. If you’re fed up with fads and want a diet that can provide a lifetime of effective weight control, No-Fad Diet is the book for you.Tired of losing weight and gaining it back?Sick of fad diets and gimmicks?Frustrated by crazy food restrictions?Try the No-Fad Diet What’s the only effective way to lose weight and keep it off? It’s simple: Calories in must be less than calories out. But since the factors that contribute to this not-so-magic formula are different for everyone, a one-size diet plan does not fit all. The No-Fad Diet includes:•Tips on turning negative thinking into positive rewards•Simple quizzes to find the approach that’s best for you•Diary pages to record and monitor your eating and activity habits •Strategies to reduce calories and increase your activity levels•Guidelines to help you prepare your own nutritious meals •More than 190 delicious and healthful recipes •Techniques to maintain your momentumThe weight-loss strategies in this book are based on reliable scientific research and are backed by respected medical professionals. The American Heart Association has the information you can trust.Also available as a Random House Large Print EditionFrom the Hardcover edition.

Tired of being overweight and yo-yo dieting? Need to cut down carbs because of blood sugar or diabetes problems? Experts agree that the best solution for many people is a healthy diet that you can stay on for the long term. A diet low in carbohydrates so that you can stop adding on the pounds and throwing your mood around. But low carb eating is really a new set of eating habits, a lifestyle. Where do you begin? "Low Carb Diet Plans: What to Eat on a Low Carb Diet" takes you from the basics to the specifics of low carb eating. You get a bird’s eye view of the leading low carb diet plans – how they are alike and different, before you just commit to any one of them. Stop struggling to come up with ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. There really are simple guidelines to show you what to do. And, with the chapter of ideas on avoiding diet failure, you can avoid the usual pitfalls that have undone you diet plans in the past. Discover how to deal with emotional eating and social situations that seem hard to manage on a low carb meal program. If you are driven by emotional eating binges or just need an easy-to-read resource to help you decide how to deal with everyday challenges that life brings to anyone on a diet plan, this is the book for you. Check out "Low Carb Diet Plans: What to Eat on a Low Carb Diet" now!

By now, you’ve heard of (and maybe tried) them all: the low-carb diet, the grapefruit diet, the miracle diet . . . the list goes on and on. Fad diets may promise a quick fix, but few deliver lasting results. If you’re like millions of other Americans, you’re still struggling to lose weight and get in shape—without harming your long-term health in the process. It’s time to leave behind the one-size-fits-all approach to dieting. Now, the American Heart Association, the nation’s most trusted authority on heart-healthy living, introduces its first-ever comprehensive weight-loss book. No-Fad Diet helps you create a personalized plan to lose weight in a healthful way. After a simple assessment of your current habits, you choose the eating and exercise strategies that best fit your needs. You’ll learn how to set realistic goals, eat well to lose extra pounds safely, and add physical activity to keep the weight off for good.This book offers more than 190 delicious, all-new recipes, including Cream of Triple-Mushroom Soup, Tilapia Cham-pignon, Chicken Pot Pie, Pumpkin-Cranberry Pancakes, and Vanilla Soufflé with Brandy-Plum Sauce. You’ll also find two weeks of sample menus, guidelines for meal planning, useful tips on dining out and food shopping, and sound advice for staying on track to reach your target weight. If you’re fed up with fads and want a diet that can provide a lifetime of effective weight control, No-Fad Diet is the book for you.Tired of losing weight and gaining it back?Sick of fad diets and gimmicks?Frustrated by crazy food restrictions?Try the No-Fad Diet What’s the only effective way to lose weight and keep it off? It’s simple: Calories in must be less than calories out. But since the factors that contribute to this not-so-magic formula are different for everyone, a one-size diet plan does not fit all. The No-Fad Diet includes:•Tips on turning negative thinking into positive rewards•Simple quizzes to find the approach that’s best for you•Diary pages to record and monitor your eating and activity habits •Strategies to reduce calories and increase your activity levels•Guidelines to help you prepare your own nutritious meals •More than 190 delicious and healthful recipes •Techniques to maintain your momentumThe weight-loss strategies in this book are based on reliable scientific research and are backed by respected medical professionals. The American Heart Association has the information you can trust.Also available as a Random House Large Print EditionFrom the Hardcover edition.