People say that looks are not everything, but let us face it, when we look good; it helps us to feel good. Often, rather than doing something about it, people just complain or wish it was different. Perhaps you might say that you do not have enough time to work out, or that you do not have time to prepare complicated meals, or that you cannot afford to go to the gym, or join a weight loss group. Does the task of not only losing weight, but keeping it off seem so daunting that you have not tried, but wish that you could? This is the book for you. This is where it will all change for you, so congratulations. Welcome to the book that will not only help you shed the weight, but keep it off as well. Getting healthy does not have to be a struggle; it does not have to be stressful.

On December 31, 2008, personal chef, trainer, and former model Paul "PJ" James set out to add nearly 100 pounds to his ripped 176-pound physique. This "anti-New Year's resolution" was driven by a yearning to empathize with his overweight clients and to demonstrate that with dedication and the right tools, weight loss success is possible. In six months, PJ packed on 50 percent of his body weight; when he attempted to lose it, he realized the true challenges of overweight people everywhere. Working through addiction to sweets and carbs, injuries, and embarrassment, PJ discovered a plan that really works. No b.s., no empty promises, just real tools and strategies from someone who "walked the talk" to figure out how to best help those who need it most. With a targeted fitness program, "clean eating" recipes, and success stories, -- Take It Off, Keep It Off -- is a guide to changing your life -- for good.

There are a lot of people that have lost weight successfully, safely and permanently. These people took dieting extremely seriously. SO...WHY ON EARTH WOULD ANYBODY WANT TO STAY FAT? At some time or another you must have wanted to get thin, so if this is the case then why do you so often do things that are counterproductive to that? DO YOU REALISE THAT YOUR PROBLEM MAY NOT STEM FROM YOU BEING FAT AT ALL? As human beings we possess anchors deep within us. Or ... DO YOU BELIEVE THAT DEEP DOWN YOU DON'T DESERVE TO BE THIN? Do you find yourself eating in ways that do not contribute to your goal of losing weight, or do you feel that you have some conflicting motivations, or perhaps, on some level, want to stay fat? Or Do you find yourself saying that Life's not worth living without your beer or glass of wine, or even saying that, without your chocolate you would rather die than give it up? This book lets you know that power and respect are gained through attitude and behavior, regardless of your size.

Studies have shown that being overweight when pregnant can increase your risk of gestational diabetes and can also lead to health problems for your child, including childhood obesity and type 2 diabetes. In this practical book, the Low GI team of experts explain how to optimise your diet - pre-conception, during pregnancy and once your child has been born - to ensure a healthy baby and a healthy mum. Part One explains the importance of eating a healthy low-GI diet before you conceive. Part Two discusses what to be aware of once you're eating for two, how to ensure your weight gain is healthy, the importance of blood sugars in pregnancy and why gestational diabetes is a big deal. Part Three highlights the importance of breastfeeding and introducing solids while Part Four shows you how to put everything into practice with the eight guiding principles of the low-GI diet for pregnancy, including exercise tips, and will help you select the best foods to eat, and the ones to avoid. Part Five, the final section, complements the earlier sections with 50 quick and easy recipes, making this book the ideal resource for anyone who wants to enjoy the benefits of a low-GI lifestyle.

Have you ever lost 'weight' and then gradually put it back on? Have you ever trained for weeks, months and years and seen little reward for all your hard work? The fitness & diet world would have you believe that success is more difficult than it really is. I will show you that by listening and understanding your body then giving it what it needs and wants, in 12 weeks you will experience a body transformation and gain the knowledge to maintain it for life. WARNING: If you are after gimmicks of ""six pack in a fortnight!"" or fad diets where you will lose a few pounds quickly then see it creep back on, this book is not for you. If you want to transform your body inside and out in the next 12 weeks to look and feel the best you ever have and then maintain it, this will explain how.

No more excuses! The Life Bitch is here, and he has no time for whingers. If you know your bum looks big, then get it off the sofa. Steve Miller is an expert in training people in positive thinking. His approach depends on using skills that everyone has: common sense (you are fat because you eat too much - no one is fat in a famine) and a bit of determination. He is tough-talking (he calls a hippo a hippo) but warm and witty too; and he shows you - with real life examples and stories - techniques that really work. His approach is realistic, and it's all about getting real. This is not just about shedding the flab, but about becoming the person you want to be, and realising that it is in you to make it happen.

An indispensible guide to weight-loss surgery written by a leading bariatric surgeon Today, an estimated 44 million Americans suffer from obesity. For one in five Americans, diet and exercise simply don't work. Luckily, weight-loss surgeries offer a realistic solution that can help people overcome genetics and work toward drastic, life-altering weight loss. As the cofounder of an obesity clinic at Houston's Methodist Hospital, Dr. Garth Davis has helped hundreds of patients manage the emotional and physical effects of being more than a hundred pounds overweight. His successful program was featured on the hit TLC show Big Medicine. In this essential handbook, Dr. Davis delivers the expert advice that his patients use to overcome issues surrounding their obesity, help shed the weight and regain a healthy body. With anecdotes from real-life patients and a complete diet and exercise plan that ensures long-term success, Dr. Davis shows how anyone can achieve a healthy weight through surgery. The Expert's Guide to Weight Loss Surgery is required reading for anyone seeking a permanent obesity cure.

The fitness guide no person with diabetes should be without Nearly one in 11 people in the United States are affected by diabetes, a staggering number with both personal and social costs. If you’re one of these millions of people with diabetes or prediabetes, the American Diabetes Association recommends two types of physical activity as primary components of your self-care: aerobic exercise and strength training. Featuring everything from a starter walking plan to strength and resistance training plans, Diabetes & Keeping Fit For Dummies offers all the guidance and step-by-step instruction you need to make exercise a priority in your diabetes management. Exercise improves fitness, increases insulin sensitivity, maintains bone health, helps in weight management, and improves sleep patterns. Who can’t benefit from those things? This informative, down-to-earth guide shows you how to incorporate exercise into your routine, even if you haven’t been in a gym since high school. • Ease your way into more physical activity • Set realistic goals and chart and evaluate your progress • Modify your diet to manage diabetes more efficiently If you’re affected by diabetes, there’s no time like the present to get moving!