Women's health your perfect body diet : the ultimate weight loss and workout plan to drop stubborn pounds and get fit for life

Let's face it—women simply do not shed pounds or build muscle as easily as men do. Drawing on fascinating recent research that has shed new light on the gender differences in food metabolism and the effect of exercise, the editors of Women's Health, the healthy lifestyle magazine for today's active woman on the go, have devised a weight-loss plan that works especially well for women who would like to lose 5-25 pounds. Key features of the Women's Health Perfect Body Plan include: • Glucomannan, a soluble fiber that helps dieters feel full faster—and therefore eat less throughout the day • Meal plans that contain at least 40 grams of fiber per day • An adjustment for the impact of female hormones on weight loss (women need a higher protein diet than men to increase lean body tissue and decrease body fat) • Dieting techniques that revolve around psychological needs and personal goals and lifestyle • 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 that brings results in just three weeks.

Carrying the trusted Women’s Health name and featured on the Today show and in Time magazine, this diet combines a customized eating program with a body-shape-specific exercise plan. Women all over the country are discovering how it transforms their bodies in record time. Keys to the plan’s success include:

- customization for a woman’s hormonal balance, body shape and current weight, individual metabolism, personal goals, and lifestyle

- two types of balanced-macronutrient diets— Greens and Berries (slightly lower in carbs, higher in fats) and Grains and Fruits (lower in fat, higher in carbs)—with tests to show a woman which type she needs

- glucomannan, a natural, soluble fiber that when used properly makes one feel full faster, stay satisfied longer, and consequently eat less

- 2 weeks of meal plans, more than 80 easy-to-prepare recipes using glucomannan, and 73 exercises

Thanks to Women’s Health Perfect Body Diet, every woman has the tools to achieve her personal best and make her own body the best it can be.

Publishers Weekly

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 Healthmagazine, 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. (Jan.)

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Outlines A Fiber-based Diet Plan Tailored To Women, Drawing On Research Into How A Woman's Body Responds To Exercise While Explaining How To Lose Weight By Eating In Accordance With Hormones, Blood-sugar Levels, And Psychological Needs. Machine Derived Contents Note: Dedication Tk -- Contents -- Acknowledgments 000 -- Foreword 000 -- Introduction 000 -- Part 1: Ed: Pls Insert Part Title. -- 1: Yes, Your Body Can Be Perfect 000 -- 2: What's Your Perfect Weight? 000 -- 3: As God Is Our Witness, You'll Never Go Hungry Again 000 -- 4: Your Perfect Body Plan's Secret Weapon 000 -- 5: Apple Or Pear: Which Plan Works Best For You? 000 -- 6: What To Eat: Perfect Carbs, Fats, And Proteins 000 -- Part 2: Ed: Pls Insert Part Title. -- 7: Putting It All Together 000 -- 8: The Greens And Berries Diet 000 -- 9: The Grains And Fruit Diet 000 -- 10: Keeping Track Of Your Perfect Body 000 -- Part 3: Perfect Movements -- 11: Your Perfect Body Exercise Program 000 -- 12: The Perfect Body Workout For Apples 000 -- 13: The Perfect Body Workout For Pears 000 -- 14: The Perfect Body Workout For Avocados And Bananas 000 -- 15: Perfect Made Permanent 000 -- Index 000. Cassandra Forsythe ; Foreword By Kristina M. Johnson. Includes Index. Outlines a fiber-based diet plan tailored to the metabolic needs of women, drawing on research into the different ways a woman's body responds to exercise while explaining how to lose between five and twenty-five pounds by eating in accordance with one's hormones, blood-sugar levels, psychological needs, and more. Reprint. 35,000 first printing. Presents a weight-loss plan that is designed for women who would like to lose anywhere from 5 to 25 pounds. This book includes 75 recipes and a customized fitness program consisting of 50 exercises designed to bring results in just three weeks. Combines a customized eating program with a body-shape-specific exercise plan. This book discusses customization for a woman's hormonal balance, body shape and current weight, individual metabolism, personal goals, and lifestyle.