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Are you tired of not knowing what to do in the gym? Frustrated with trying to eat ”right” but not sure what eating right actually is? Annoyed that you are trying but you’re not seeing results? I get it! Hi, I’m Rachel. Wife, mom of 6, and Registered Dietitian. For years I regularly exercised and ate healthy, but I never felt or looked how I thought I should for the amount of effort I put it. Ever felt that way? Then, after having my 3rd baby, I just couldn’t get the extra fat off my midsection-no matter how little I tried to eat or how much I ran on the treadmill. That all ...

In this groundbreaking work, Alan Levinovitz, PhD, exposes the myths behind how we come to believe which foods are good and which are bad and points the way to a truly healthful life, free from anxiety about what we eat.

In The Dorito Effect, Mark Schatzker shows us how our approach to the nation's number-one public health crisis has gotten it wrong. The epidemics of obesity, heart disease, and diabetes are not tied to the overabundance of fat or carbs. Instead we have been led astray by the growing divide between flavor - the tastes we crave - and the underlying nutrition.

Anna McNuff had never run a mile without shoes on before. And yet, one British summer, she set off to run a (very) wiggly route from the Shetland Islands to London–on a mission to cover the distance of 100 marathons…in bare feet.

Lean Habits for Lifelong Weight Loss isn't about quick fixes, restrictive dieting, or calorie counting. The four staples of lean living are all about adjusting your relationship with food so you can eat what you want when you want, but with a smarter approach. Easy modifications like learning to sense when you are truly hungry and knowing the difference between satisfied and stuffed will be your stepping-stones to a healthy life in which you don't have to stress about your diet.

Whether you're a beginner just starting out, or a seasoned walker looking to take your fitness to the next level, Walk This Way has got you covered. With easy-to-follow tips, tricks, and workouts tailored specifically to men and women of all ages, this book is the ultimate resource for anyone looking to improve their health and happiness through the power of walking.

Yoga Beyond Belief offers a unique vision of contemporary yoga. It integrates scientific and practical approaches providing a much-needed integrative perspective that complements existing yoga books for all levels and styles of yoga students. Serving up a collection of valuable insights gleaned from a lifetime of exploration, practice, study, and teaching by one of America’s pioneering and leading teachers of yoga, the book assists listeners in making sense of the many discordant claims and teaching techniques that currently exist in the yoga world.

Introducing "Mediterranean Diet for Weight Loss", your comprehensive guide to harnessing the power of one of the world's healthiest diets to achieve your weight loss goals and transform your health from the inside out.

Since 2011, nutrition and fitness expert Steph Gaudreau has impacted the lives of thousands of women through her fierce-love approach to strength and badassery, what she calls The Core 4. The success of her program can be found in the astounding health results from those women who have tried it - including muscle definition, body confidence, restful sleep, and a strong powerful outlook that permeates every facet of life.

Meb Keflezighi is all about hope and second chances—starting with his very survival. The child of a small African country ravaged by a brutal war, Meb arrived in America with nothing but the clothes on his back, speaking no English and never having raced a mile. So how did he end up an A student, one of the most celebrated and respected athletes of his generation, and winner of the 2009 New York City Marathon?

What do people with a particularly long life span eat? How can you lose weight efficiently? Are afflictions typical of old age avoidable? Can you 'eat yourself young' with certain foods? Much of what we think is healthy can even be harmful. Bas Kast has compared thousands of sometimes contradictory studies to deliver scientifically founded findings about what really makes for healthy eating.

If you want to be faster, stronger, and less prone to injury, it’s critical you understand how important the body’s fascia system is to athletic performance. Modern research and imaging technologies are showing us that it’s far more significant than we have long understood. That’s why Bill Parisi—founder of the Parisi Speed School—and extreme sports writer, Johnathon Allen, set out on a nationwide quest to interview the top experts in the field so they could present this new performance science in a paradigm shifting book that’s not only packed with practical information, but ...

Ewan Cameron is a Vancouver-based health researcher that has uncovered the truth about kidney cancer and how the pharmaceutical industry has kept this hidden from the public. After setting up his own blog and publishing more than 30 health-related books under a pen name, Ewan was contacted by a whistleblower working at a US pharmaceutical company. Some of the explosive material he revealed is contained in this book.

Like a well-crafted stage play, Just Passin' Thru delivers one suspenseful scene after another. But in this historic setting a store on the Appalachian Trail called Mountain Crossings the characters who show up are no fictional creations. Like any good drama, there are the good guys (and gals) and the weirdos, too. Some show up once (and that’s enough), and some appear again and again. But all are united by two things: the author’s story-capturing talent, and whatever it is that lures them to attempt (or conquer) a 2,200-mile path that climbs and plummets from Georgia to Maine.

The Fast800 Diet pinpoints the ideal fasting calorie count for health and weight loss: 800. Built around a more manageable 800-calorie fasting day - whether that’s 800 calories every day until you achieve your goals, or 800 calories twice a week - Dr. Mosley’s powerful three-phase program is designed to supercharge weight loss and fast-track a healthier life.

The Bodybuilding Bible is a comprehensive guide designed for those looking to delve deep into the world of bodybuilding, covering a vast array of topics from workout techniques to nutritional strategies and mental health considerations. The book is structured to cater to both beginners and advanced bodybuilders, providing detailed insights into each aspect of the sport. The introduction of this book highlights key points in each section. Starting with the basics of muscle growth and the science behind it, the book progresses into various specialized training techniques like Giant Sets, ...

Our poor health and growing waistlines can be traced back to the hidden crisis of a micronutrient deficiency. More than 90 percent of all Americans are deficient in at least one of these health-promoting vitamins and minerals and don't even know it. According to nutritionists Jayson and Mira Calton, micronutrients - vitamins and minerals essential for optimum health - are being stripped from our diet and depleted by our lifestyle habits. And these deficiencies cause today's most common illnesses.

With 20 years of training in the field of bariatrics, trusted dietitian Sameera Khan shares strategies toward a balanced, stress-free weight-loss journey so that you can feel confident, powerful, and successful. Regain Be Gone is the only resource you will need to help you keep weight regain at bay after bariatric surgery. Weight regain is a manageable setback that can be reversed with a little effort and guidance. The longer you ignore it, the harder it is to regain lost ground.

Sharing stories of his own mental and physical health challenges and the way running—both alone and with track buddies—lifted him up, All You Need is Rhythm and Grit includes advice on gear, running routes, pacing, good beats, and the will to start . . . and keep going. Cory believes you don't have to be a tall and slim superhuman to run and feel good doing it! For anyone who thinks running isn't for them, here is a vibrant and inclusive guide to one of the most egalitarian sports for people of all genders, all bodies, all identities, and every class and color.

This revolutionary training method has been embraced by elite runners - with extraordinary results - and now you can do it, too. Respected running and fitness expert Matt Fitzgerald explains how the 80/20 running program - in which you do 80 percent of runs at a lower intensity and just 20 percent at a higher intensity - is the best change runners of all abilities can make to improve their performance.