The Take-Control Diet - Softcover

"At a time when many people are more confused about nutrition than ever, The Take-Control Diet is an intelligent guide to losing weight and keeping it off. Clear-thinking, scientifically based, and well written."--Dean Ornish, M.D., author of Eat More, Weigh Less and Dr. Dean Ornish's Program for Reversing Heart Disease

"If you are ready to give up fad diets and you really desire to take charge of your health, this book is for you. You will find there is no prescription your doctor can give you for weight control that is more valuable than knowledge."--C. Everett Koop, M.D., former surgeon general of the United States

From the bestselling author of Shred

GET OFF THE DIETING ROLLER COASTER–NOW AND FOREVER!

You already know that fad diets don’t work. But that doesn’t mean you can’t lose weight! Here at last is a science-based diet that will give you the body you want. The secret is to work with your body, not against it.

Exploding the many diet myths on the market, Dr. Ian Smith gives you the knowledge you need to solve your weight problem permanently. For instance, did you know that eating too much protein damages your health? That starvation and deprivation slow your metabolism? That it is impossible to convert fat to muscle?

Here Dr. Smith not only explains the true causes of overweight but demonstrates how metabolism and genetics factor in to weight control. He shows you how to design your own eating and exercise plan to accommodate your preferences, your routines, and your particular weight goals. The plan includes:

· vital information on “feel-full” foods
· proven strategies to optimize your metabolism
· effective ways to exercise that get results

With a 30-day menu and exercise program customized to your needs, The Take-Control Diet is the last weight-loss book you will ever need!