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Weigh Less for Life: A Common-sense Approach to Weight Loss
Di Wendy Hicks
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Inizia a leggere- Editore:
- Wendy Hicks
- Pubblicato:
- Apr 11, 2014
- ISBN:
- 9781310457951
- Formato:
- Libro
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This book provides readers with a realistic, achievable and sustainable means of losing weight and maintaining that weight loss. Nutritional advice and information as well as methods to increase physical activity levels without having to don lycra and pay a gym membership; psychological techniques such as goal setting, self-recording, motivation and cycle of change; sections for 'special' groups such as those with disabilities; healthy recipes which take less than 30 minutes to prepare and much more. The contents should equip readers with sufficient knowledge, advice, information and support to make lifestyle changes which will promote and maintain weight loss sensibly and safely.
Informazioni sul libro
Weigh Less for Life: A Common-sense Approach to Weight Loss
Di Wendy Hicks
Descrizione
This book provides readers with a realistic, achievable and sustainable means of losing weight and maintaining that weight loss. Nutritional advice and information as well as methods to increase physical activity levels without having to don lycra and pay a gym membership; psychological techniques such as goal setting, self-recording, motivation and cycle of change; sections for 'special' groups such as those with disabilities; healthy recipes which take less than 30 minutes to prepare and much more. The contents should equip readers with sufficient knowledge, advice, information and support to make lifestyle changes which will promote and maintain weight loss sensibly and safely.
- Editore:
- Wendy Hicks
- Pubblicato:
- Apr 11, 2014
- ISBN:
- 9781310457951
- Formato:
- Libro
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Weigh Less for Life - Wendy Hicks
WEIGH LESS FOR LIFE
A COMMON-SENSE APPROACH TO WEIGHT LOSS
Wendy Hicks
Smashwords edition, copyright 2014
Wendy Hicks
Weigh Less for Life, A Common Sense Approach to Weight Loss
© 2014, Wendy Hicks
Self publishing
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The author of this book has tried to present the most accurate information to her knowledge at the time of writing. This eBook is intended for information purposes only. The author does not imply any results to those using this eBook, nor is she responsible for any results brought about by the usage of the information contained herein.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
HOW TO START
FOOD AND ACTIVITY DIARY
GOAL SETTING
DIET
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
PSYCHOLOGICAL AIDS
HOW TO PROCEED
SPECIAL GROUPS
QUICK, EASY AND HEALTHIER RECIPES
SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS
PREGNANCY
CHILDREN
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
MEDICATION AND SURGERY
MAINTENANCE OF WEIGHT LOSS
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
INTRODUCTION
This book will give you all the information you need to not only lose weight but, more importantly to maintain that weight loss. It is not an academic book but a self-help guide for the overweight and obese.
Remember, the journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step.
As a rule of thumb this method will result in weight loss of 1-2 pounds per week, a 5% reduction in body weight at 3 months and 10% at 6 months.
In addition this method is almost certain to improve your general health as well as prevent some conditions associated with overweight and obesity such as diabetes.
Any weight loss, where it is as a result of adopting a healthier lifestyle can also result in improvement in some existing health problems such as arthritis.
No ‘quick-fix’ solutions, yo-yo dieting or unrealistic achievements are on offer here.
Rather, proven methods that can become part and parcel of everyday life for most people. I say ‘most’ because I am aware that some people have very special needs so, for example, there is a chapter for those with limited mobility and also those with learning difficulties who need the support of others.
The theory underpinning this approach is simple; a 500 calorie per day deficit equals a 3,500 calorie deficit in a one week period which for the majority of adults will result in weight loss of 1-2 pounds per week. For best results I suggest consuming 250 fewer calories and burning off 250 more calories each day (examples of this will be given later in the Diet and Physical Activity sections).
This book will guide you through the dietary changes needed including portion size and control, nutritional requirements for the average adult, healthier shopping, cooking and eating. I have also included ‘special’ diets such as vegetarian, gluten-free and diets associated with particular religions, such as Kosher. A food diary will help you to identify current eating habits and patterns as well as the changes you make.
The physical activity (PA) sections will provide information on a wide range of methods of increasing PA in a way which is achievable, affordable and sustainable.
Sections on psychological techniques will offer a variety of methods which you may find helpful in goal-setting, motivation, maintenance, problem-solving and dealing with difficult situations.
There are tasks which I hope will help you to identify and sustain your goals.
In purchasing this book you have demonstrated motivation; knowledge will give you the ability to make lifestyle change. This is your opportunity to address your weight problem.
No weight-loss manual would be complete without some reference to medication and surgery, which for a minority may be an option in achieving sustainable weight reduction.
HOW TO START
Having purchased this book it is a fair assumption that you are currently motivated to address your weight problem. Having made the decision you now need information, advice and support in order to achieve this. I suggest you keep a written record not only of ‘weights and measures’
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