This updated version of the Natural Weight Management 2019 book consists of the most realistic weight loss advice that works and will last a lifetime. From smart food choices, proper diet ideas and recipes, to positive lifestyle changes, this WellBeing Real Weight Management bookazine will surely help achieve your goals and have the confidence you desire.
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WellBeing Real Weight Management
The Obesity Epidemic • Weight gain and obesity are putting Australians in the front line for serious health conditions such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Are you sure you’re not at risk?
Waist Not • Can’t lose weight? Always tired? Embarrassed about your stomach size? You may have metabolic syndrome, a cluster of health problems affecting weight, wellbeing and longevity.
The Shape You're In • By looking in the mirror to see where your curves and weight are distributed you can predict your health status now and in the future.
Removing the Scales • Understanding your body composition and ratio of fat to muscle is the key to knowing your true weight and its health implications.
Inspiration
The Fat Trap
Inspiration
Kickstart Your Metabolism • Speeding up your metabolism is the secret to burning more body fat and enjoying higher energy levels.
Inspiration
Choosing An Eating Plan • By understanding what makes different diet regimes healthy you can pick and choose the best nutritional ideas to incorporate into your own eating style.
The 5:2 Diet • Fad diets come and go like fluctuating weight but the 5:2 diet seems here to stay. Since Dr. Michael Mosley introduced the intermittent calorie restriction regime in 2012 converts are consistently lowering weight, cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure — but is it suitable for everyone, effective and easy to apply?
Keto diets • Keto diets severely limit carbs, resulting in the balancing of hormones and breakdown of fats, but whether Keto diets properly maintain health is less certain. That’s where Veto diets come in.
The Glycaemic Factor • Glycaemic Index has become a buzz term to describe foods and the influence they have on your blood sugar levels. As knowledge has broadened though, we now understand that the concept needs to be broadened and we now talk about “glycaemic load” and beyond that, the nutritional value of foods.
9 things to look for on nutrition labels • Nutrition labels can often be confusing and difficult to understand. In Australia, labels on most packaged foods must meet strict requirements which include nutritional information, ingredients and food additive listings. Beyond that is the marketing spin, so here’s your guide to the key things to look for on your food labels.
Eating Out without Blowing Out • If you want to dine out without sacrificing your health or weight, you need to learn to speed read a menu to recognise figure-friendly nutritious food.
Craving Comfort • Understanding the link between brain chemistry, emotions and cravings can help you develop effective strategies to reduce the urge to reach for comfort food.
Waist-Friendly Recipes • A little crunch, a lot of flavour and a variety of textures and food groups are the keys to a healthy and sustaining diet. To provide you with fresh ideas for each meal of the day we asked nutritionist Kathryn Elliott to put together some mouth-watering recipes.
Nutrients for Weight Loss • With good nutritional know-how you can choose the right food and supplements to support the function of all your bodily systems in maintaining wellbeing and weight.
Herbs For Weight Loss • The plant world offers some exciting and effective medicines for assisting weight loss and maintenance.
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