Boosting Your Metabolism for Dummies

ISBN-13: 9781118491577 / Angielski / Miękka / 2013 / 336 str.

Rachel Berman

Opis

The easy way to boost your metabolism and lose weight... for good People often wonder why their dieting and exercise efforts seem to result in little or no weight loss. Some people may have to work hard to simply maintain their current weight. With such a dilemma, they may blame their woes on a -slow metabolism-. Unfortunately, there is no miracle diet that works for everyone because everyone has a unique body type and traits which impact their metabolic rate. Boosting Your Metabolism For Dummies helps you identify why your efforts have failed in the past and determine how to shift your unique metabolism into high gear by eating specific foods and performing particular exercises. Transform your mind and body for good with what Boosting Your Metabolism For Dummies offers: An explanation of common misconceptions about metabolism How to calculate and influence one's metabolic rate How to get in the right mindset and embark on the path to lifestyle change How to navigate the grocery store for metabolism boosting foods and 40+ quick and easy recipes Meal planning tips and smart strategies for eating out Metabolism boosting workouts Tips to get family onto the healthy metabolism wagon If you're looking for a fun and easy-to-understand guide that shows you how to put your metabolism to work, increase overall health, and get the body you've always wanted, Boosting Your Metabolism For Dummies has you covered.

Spis treści

Introduction 1Part I: Getting Started with Boosting Your Metabolism 7Chapter 1: Metabolism 101: Understanding How It Works 9Chapter 2: Your Metabolism and Your Daily Life 31Chapter 3: Determining and Influencing Your Metabolic Rate 47Part II: Laying the Groundwork for Boosting Your Metabolism 67Chapter 4: Preparing Your Mind and Body for a Healthier Life 69Chapter 5: Choosing Metabolism-Boosting Foods and Nutrients 95Chapter 6: Planning Meals: Composition, Timing, and Eating Behavior 121Part III: Recipes 135Chapter 7: Awaken Your Metabolism with a Balanced Breakfast 137Chapter 8: Powerful Lunches 149Chapter 9: Delicious and Nutritious Dinners, Appetizers, and Sides 161Chapter 10: Desserts and Snacks 177Part IV: Health and Lifestyle Issues 187Chapter 11: Metabolism Workouts 189Chapter 12: Spotlight on Hormone-Disrupting Conditions 219Chapter 13: Staying on the Metabolism-Boosting Bandwagon 237Chapter 14: Smart Strategies for Eating On-The-Go 259Part V: The Part of Tens 275Chapter 15: Ten Sure Signs You're Boosting Your Metabolism 277Chapter 16: Ten Tips to Fight Cravings 283Chapter 17: Ten Metabolism Myths Dispelled 289Index 295

O autorze

Rachel Berman, RD is the Director of Nutrition for CalorieCount.com, a free Web site and mobile app which provides tools to help people lead healthier lives. A nationally recognized nutrition expert, she has appeared on The Today Show, several local television and radio health segments, and is frequently quoted in print and online publications.