Download or read book The Secret Life of Fat The Science Behind the Body s Least Understood Organ and What It Means for You written by Sylvia Tara and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2016-12-27 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biochemist shows how we can finally control our fat—by understanding how it works. Fat is not just excess weight, but actually a dynamic, smart, and self-sustaining organ that influences everything from aging and immunity to mood and fertility. With cutting-edge research and riveting case studies—including the story of a girl who had no fat, and that of a young woman who couldn’t stop eating—Dr. Sylvia Tara reveals the surprising science behind our most misunderstood body part and its incredible ability to defend itself. Exploring the unexpected ways viruses, hormones, sleep, and genetics impact fat, Tara uncovers the true secret to losing weight: working with your fat, not against it.
Download or read book Fat written by Christopher E. Forth and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2019-06-15 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fat: such a little word evokes big responses. While ‘fat’ describes the size and shape of bodies, our negative reactions to corpulent bodies also depend on something tangible and tactile; as this book argues, there is more to fat than meets the eye. Fat: A Cultural History of the Stuff of Life offers a historical reflection on how fat has been perceived and imagined in the West since antiquity. Featuring fascinating historical accounts, philosophical, religious and cultural arguments, including discussions of status, gender and race, the book digs deep into the past for the roots of our current notions and prejudices. Three central themes emerge: how we have perceived and imagined obesity over the centuries; how fat as a substance has elicited disgust and how it evokes perceptions of animality; but also how it has been associated with vitality and fertility. By exploring the complex ways in which fat, fatness and fattening have been perceived over time, this book provides rich insights into the stuff our stereotypes are made of.
Download or read book Fit for Life written by Harvey Diamond and published by Health Communications, Inc.. This book was released on 2003-12-15 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers a lifelong way of eating that encourages readers to eat raw foods and to eat any food in the most healthful way as a means to achieve permanent weight loss, improved health, and longevity.
Download or read book Saturated Fat May Save Your Life written by Bruce Fife and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Eating for Life written by Bill Phillips and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you truly enjoy the food you ate today? Do you really like the way you look and feel? Are you consistently enjoying great health and high energy?Bill Phillips, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Body-for-LIFE, believes your answer to all of the above questions should be, "Yes!" He feels that food should be a source of pure pleasure. A source of positive, abundant energy! A "sure thing" in a world of much uncertainty.Phillips, who's widely regarded as today's most successful fitness author, has firm beliefs which go against the grain of today's popular weight-loss methods. "Diets, all of them, are potentially dangerous, most always dumb and ultimately a dead-end street!" he insists. "Eventually, anyone and everyone who's at all concerned with their health must learn how to feed their body, not how to starve it."Instead, Phillips encourages a safe and sound solution which includes eating balanced, nutrient-rich meals, frequently throughout the day. "This is whatworks in the long run," he explains.Rich with common sense and science, Eating for Life has rhyme and reason. It is specific. There are very clear dos and don'ts which help people enjoy food and improve their overall fitness.Bill's approach, which he calls the "Eating for Lifestyle," has already helped thousands of people break free from the dieting dilemma and discover that, contrary to pop-culture belief, food is friend, not foe. Used intelligently, it nourishes the body and mind, satisfies the appetite, calms cravings, renews health and lifts energy.Like Bill Phillips' Body-for-LIFE, this is a tell-it-like-it-is book. There's no promise of a quick fix. No metabolic tricks or so-called miracles. Just straightforward, clear, concise, practical and appropriate principles for eating right... for life.
Download or read book Eat for Life written by National Academy of Sciences and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1992-01-01 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Results from the National Research Council's (NRC) landmark study Diet and health are readily accessible to nonscientists in this friendly, easy-to-read guide. Readers will find the heart of the book in the first chapter: the Food and Nutrition Board's nine-point dietary plan to reduce the risk of diet-related chronic illness. The nine points are presented as sensible guidelines that are easy to follow on a daily basis, without complicated measuring or calculatingâ€"and without sacrificing favorite foods. Eat for Life gives practical recommendations on foods to eat and in a "how-to" section provides tips on shopping (how to read food labels), cooking (how to turn a high-fat dish into a low-fat one), and eating out (how to read a menu with nutrition in mind). The volume explains what protein, fiber, cholesterol, and fats are and what foods contain them, and tells readers how to reduce their risk of chronic disease by modifying the types of food they eat. Each chronic disease is clearly defined, with information provided on its prevalence in the United States. Written for everyone concerned about how they can influence their health by what they eat, Eat for Life offers potentially lifesaving information in an understandable and persuasive way. Alternative Selection, Quality Paperback Book Club
Download or read book Life As a Matter of Fat written by Ole G. Mouritsen and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2005-10-24 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a multi-disciplinary perspective on the physics of life and the particular role played by lipids and the lipid-bilayer component of cell membranes. Emphasizes the physical properties of lipid membranes seen as soft and molecularly structured interfaces. By combining and synthesizing insights obtained from a variety of recent studies, an attempt is made to clarify what membrane structure is and how it can be quantitatively described. Shows how biological function mediated by membranes is controlled by lipid membrane structure and organization on length scales ranging from the size of the individual molecule, across molecular assemblies of proteins and lipid domains in the range of nanometers, to the size of whole cells. Applications of lipids in nano-technology and biomedicine are also described.
Download or read book Life in the Fat Lane written by Cherie Bennett and published by Ember. This book was released on 2011 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sixteen-year-old Lara, winner of beauty pageants and Homecoming Queen, is distressed and bewildered when she starts gaining weight and becomes a fat girl.
Download or read book Low Fat for Life Cookbook written by Sue Kreitzman and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 1998 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author Sue Kreitzman teaches readers how to turn a kitchen into a low-fat zone. From shopping to cooking, here are more than 100 internationally inspired recipes, including low-fat treats for parties, buffets, and delicious lunches. Amazing compare-and-contrast fat counts add pleasure to already delectable meals. The book contains comprehensive nutritional information and includes low-fat versions of old favorites. Full color throughout.
Download or read book The Fat Girl s Guide to Life written by Wendy Shanker and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2009-08-17 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vibrant, vivacious and gorgeous, Wendy Shanker is a fat girl who has simply had enough - enough of family, friends, co-workers, women's magazines, even strangers on the street all trying (and failing) to make her thin. With her mandate to change the world - and the humour and energy to do it - Wendy shows how media madness, corporate greed and even the most well-intentioned loved ones can chip away at a woman's confidence. She invites people of all sizes, shapes and dissatisfactions to trade self-loathing for self-tolerance, celebrity worship for reality reverence, and a carb-free life for a guilt-free Krispy Kreme. Wendy explores dieting debacles, full-figured fashions and feminist philosophy while guiding you through exercise clubs, doctors' offices, shopping malls and the bedroom. In the process, she will convince you that you can be fit and fat, even as the weight loss industry conspires to make you think otherwise. The Fat Girl's Guide to Life invites you to step off the scales and weigh the issues for yourself.
Download or read book Life Is Too Short to Be Fat written by David Koutsouridis and published by New Holland Publishing Australia Pty Limited. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life is Too Short to be Fat is packed with useful ides, motivational advice, plans and guides guaranteed to get anyone off the couch and onto the footpath. David's inspirational story is a must for anyone who wants to lose weight and get on with their life. Depressed and isolated, David Koutsouridis was the'fat kid'at school, growing out of the menswear department and suffering severe health scares. David decided he'd had enough. The result? After eight weeks David lost 22 kilograms and regained control over his life. You can do it too! The questions you need to ask yourself Diary planners Eating Plans Exercise routines In an easy to read format, David's advice is suitable for anyone from teenagers to 'middle agers' who want to take off and live. After all, Life is Too Short to be Fat. Book jacket.
Download or read book Fat Flush for Life written by Ann Louise Gittleman and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2009-12-22 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With millions of followers nationwide, award-winning nutrition expert Ann Louise Gittleman has revolutionized dieting, helping people melt away fat through detoxifying one’s body. Fat Flushing nourishes glowing skin, reduces the appearance of cellulite, increases energy levels, and improves overall wellness. It’s no wonder Fat Flushing has become synonymous with looking and feeling younger. Now she reveals the brand new secrets of Fat Flush for Life: a seasonal approach to burn stubborn body fat all year long! Fat Flush for Life integrates groundbreaking new Fat Flush diets with corresponding fitness and wellness programs. Dr. Gittleman not only explains how to detoxify the liver and lymphatic system to get rid of bloat, belly fat, and cellulite, but also how to optimize weight loss through GI-enhancing beneficial bacteria (probiotics), balancing thyroid function, and taking advantage of your body’s natural response to the seasons to keep you thin and healthy for life. “The influence of the seasons on the delicate balance of your body is one of the most vital but overlooked aspects of total health,” says Dr. Gittleman. Based on cutting-edge science, you’ll find year-round healing strategies, including: · Winter Fat Flush: Jump-start your metabolism and protect your immunity · Spring Fat Flush: Nourish the body while releasing liver toxins · Summer Fat Flush: Accelerate your detox to burn fat faster · Autumn Fat Flush: Go vegetarian for optimum cleansing · The 5 Day Hot Metabolism Booster: A fail-safe plateau-buster to take weight loss to the next level Fat Flush for Life also includes more than 75 brand new delicious recipes and menu plans for everyday eating and holiday celebrations. Uniquely effective, Fat Flush for Life offers an enjoyable and nutritionally-sound method to keep the pounds off permanently.
Download or read book Body For Life written by Bill Phillips and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 1999-06-10 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mention the name Bill Phillips to any of the people he's helped transform and you will see their faces light up with appreciation and respect. These people include: Hundreds of thousands of men and women who read his magazine for guidance and straightforward information about exercise, nutrition, and living with strength. Elite professional athletes, among them John Elway, Karl Malone, Mike Piazza, and Terrell Davis ?ho have turned to Phillips for clear–cut information to enhance their energy and performance. People once plagued by obesity, alcoholism, and life–threatening ailments who accepted a personal challenge from Bill Phillips and, with his help, have regained control of their bodies and their lives. When you begin to apply the information in this book, you will be proving to yourself that astounding changes are within your grasp too. And, you will discover Body–for–LIFE is much more than a book about physical fitness ?t's a gateway to a new and better life, a life of rewarding and fulfilling moments, perhaps more spectacular than you've ever dared to dream before. Within 12 weeks, you too are going to know ?ot believe, but know : that the transformation you've created with your body is merely an example of the power you have to transform everything else in your world. In language that is vivid and down–to–earth, Bill Phillips guides you, step by step, through the integrated Body–for–LIFE Program, which reveals: How to lose fat and increase your strength by exercising less, not more; How to tap into an endless source of energy by living with the Power MindsetTM; How to create more time for everything meaningful in your life; How to trade hours of aerobics for minutes of weight training ?ith dramatic results; How to make continual progress by using the High–Point TechniqueTM; How to feed your muscles while starving fat with the Nutrition–for–LIFE MethodTM; How thousands of ordinary people have now become extraordinary and how you can, too; How to gain control of your body and life, once and for all. The principles of the Body–for–LIFE Program are surprisingly simple but remarkably powerful. So allow yourself to experience the force of the information in this book, allow yourself to take your mind, your body, your life to a higher point than you may have ever dreamed you could. All in as little as 12 weeks.
Download or read book Fat Is Beautiful written by Crystal Hartman and published by Good Life. This book was released on 2006 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of thoughts, articles, and reprints about America's fat-phobic, sizism, and pointing us toward fat acceptance. This is a beautiful jumping off point for those interested in the subject - articles from Marilyn Wann about embracing yourself and reclaiming the word fat, personal health, some thoughts about the learning (and unlearning) processes of fat acceptance, numerous surprising facts, historical quotes about fatness, as well as an excerpt from Nomy Lamm's "Big Fat Revolution", as well as information about fat women being more likely to enjoy sex even! A fat liberation manifesto! Statistics of fat women based on their class background! There is a true wealth of information on the subject and Crystal promises there is even more on the way! Let us unlearn out media induced responses to fatness!
Download or read book Dr Fat Off Simple Life Long Weight Loss Solutions written by Eddie Fatakhov and published by Live & Learn. This book was released on 2019-05 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Fat Off Simple Life-long Weight Loss Solutions, Live & Learn Series Part 1 is an easy and relatable resource that will help you understand, practice, and implement the lifestyle changes that will give you the weight loss results you desperately crave. Dr. Eddie Fatakhov and Dr. Henry Van Pala promote healthy lifestyle change because it is the clear path to proven weight loss results, as opposed to the unhealthy revolving door of fad diets and weight loss supplements. Implementing simple lifestyle change is the most effective and enjoyable way to lose weight for life. The lifestyle change topics discussed in Dr. Fat Off Simple Life-long Weight Loss Solutions, Live & Learn Series Part 1 offer simple but potent weight loss solutions while the participation challenges can be utilized, adapted, and referenced again and again as you continue to lose weight.Dr. Fat Off Simple Life-long Weight Loss Solutions, Live & Learn Series Part 1 is an easy and relatable resource that will help you understand, practice, and implement the lifestyle changes that will give you the weight loss results you desperately crave.
Download or read book Fat No More written by Alberto Hidalgo-Robert and published by Arte Publico Press. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author relates his journey from obese infant and child, through his struggle to lose the weight and emerge as a healthy young man.
Download or read book Fat is the New 30 written by Jill Conner Browne and published by Sweet Potato Queen. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sweet Potato Queens are back and bawdier than ever in Southern belle extraordinaire Jill Conner Browne's ninth edition of the hysterical series. Having experienced pretty much ALL of the crappy parts of life, Browne feels it is her duty to render whatever assistance she can to her fellow sufferers--and she does so in her own inimitable fashion. Her father taught her there are very few situations in life that we really and truly cannot change, and it is up to us to figure out how to either make fun OUT of them--or make fun OF them. And fortunately for the rest of us, Browne is well equipped for both. Including the exploits of the Queen contingent and her family, she delivers applicable tidbits like: Thinking or talking about watermelon can save any negative situation. If you get drunk in Scotland, you can't have your cow with you. When sanity and reason fail, you can always cheerfully resort to ridicule. Denial means that every situation is perfectly perfect. More fun than a Cracker Barrel full of monkeys, Fat Is the New 30 will change your life -- or at least give you ideas for making fun of yourownself.
