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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 613 Format: Bargain Price Label: Fireside Manufacturer: Fireside Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 352 Publication Date: December 27, 2005 Publisher: Fireside Studio: Fireside Related Items:
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...and other suggestions for achieving maximum weight loss, lowering your risk of disease, and satisfying your physical and emotional needs. If you're one of the millions of Americans trying to take and keep the pounds off, let Fat Is Not Your Fate be your first step toward a fit and healthy future. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Some InsightsI'm not typically a fan of the "categorization" approach to understanding, they tend to be overgeneralized and unspecific. That is the approach this book takes. The assessments let you understand what areas of behavior you should emphasize on - based on your tendencies for self abuse. Basically it outlines 6 weight gain triggers: 1. Lack Of Structured Meals 2. Toxic Food Choices 3. Portion Distortion 4. Sedentary Lifestyle 5. No Regular Exercise ... Read More Rating: - great for awareness not just dietI have to say that I am a diet novice so I do not have much to compare it to. That said, I love this book! When I was really frustrated about losing my post-pregnancy weight, this helped me tremendously and I never actually "dieted." It helped me to identify in which areas I needed to improve and gave me great suggestions on minor dietary changes that made a huge difference. For example, since my type is hormonal, eating more low-fat dairy (which was really easy for me) was all I needed to do and ... Read More Rating: - AMAZING!This book is the best thing that has ever happened to me!! It is short, simple and to the point. The Doctors outline exactly what you should be eating according to your phenotype and also help you recognize what triggers your weight gain and how to combat it! If you are ready to make a change in your life, this is the book to help you do it. By following the plan in this book, I have lost a total of 22 pounds (so far) and improved my health, mood and energy level. Rating: - Read this book if you are in recoveryIf you have a history of alcoholism or drug addiction, or binge eating, take a look at the Phenotype A food plan. Genetically, Phenotype A people may have low levels of the neurotransmitters dopamine or serotonin. Their "feel-good" genes don't work, leading them to alleviate their "lows" in some other way. I have found this food plan really helpful because it doesn't feel restrictive. It balances out the protein/carb/fat ratio and tells you exactly what types of food to eat and when. ... Read More Rating: - A Godsend of a bookFinally, a book that offers help, not hype, in dealing with weight loss and health. Grounded in the most advanced science of today (genetics), but easy to read and understand even by me. I was ready to give up thinking I would never lose weight and be able to keep it off. Everyone with a weight problem, no matter what the cause, needs this book. 
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