Master Your Metabolism The 3 Diet Secrets to Naturally Balancing Your Hormones for a Hot and Healthy Body
Does it feel as if you’re fighting your body to lose even one pound—or just to maintain your current weight? Respected health and wellness expert and bestselling author Jillian Michaels has been there, too. So she consulted top experts in the field of metabolism and discovered that she’d inadvertently been abusing her endocrine system for years. After “fixing” her own metabolism, she decided to share what she learned by devising this simple, 3-phase plan that engages all the weight-loss hormones (including the friendly HGH, testosterone, DHEA; and the not-so-friendly: insulin, cortisol, and excess estrogen).
In Master Your Metabolism, discover how to:
•REMOVE “anti-nutrients” from your diet
•RESTORE foods that speak directly to fat-burning genes
•REBALANCE energy and your hormones for effortless weight loss
Michaels offers a wealth of information throughout, including: shopping lists and online shopping resources, hormone-trigger food charts, how to eat “power nutrient” foods on a budget, smart strategies for eating out, quick and easy recipes, as well as mini-programs for addressing PMS, andropause, metabolic syndrome, PCOS, and menopause.
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Ok I’m half way through but so far so VERY good
I am an exercise science undergrad and have been learning more and more about nutrition after I began changing my shape from obese to athletic shape 5 years ago.
This book has some really interesting information on the biological effects the food we eat has on the body but, even for me, who is studying a lot of this stuff, it gets a little bit heavy at times. However, I like the fact that the information is there, when I “digest” the information further, I will probably go back and read through each hormone and its function and factors that affect it more thoroughly. So its not wasted information - it just is sort of top heavy - when you want to get to the plan and suggestions, there’s a lot of “learning” up front.
For me, I don’t think there is anything really amazingly *new* in her book that those who don’t read Women’s Health and/or keep up to date with latest nutritional findings will know but it’s a really decent guide to the effects of some of the things we KNOW we shouldn’t be eating (at least on a regular basis) all in one place. I think to a complete newbie on the world of nutrition, they will be completely terrified by her “rules” but if you are like me and have already made certain commitments to healthy living but are either stuck in a rut / plateau and feel like your body doesn’t seem to want the same things you want (i.e., for you to look lean and good!) then this book gets your head back in the right mindset.
As I said I am halfway through but every time i pick up the book and read another chapter, i am more inspired to take Jillian’s advice and tips as far as I can feasibly in my life. And that’s really the score here - its not always feasible to cut out everything she suggests but its good to know what you should definitely cut out (high fructose corn syrup, for example) and what you should keep an eye on (alcohol, even tropical fruits!). She is very good at being reasonable about these things. She knows we want a drink with friends and doesn’t say NO means NO.
Finally, I want to say, I don’t know if she wrote the whole book or co-wrote it with a lot of experts but what I do find nice, especially if you are fan of hers, is that her essence and her motivational abilities really come through in the writing.
3 Stars not in top shape for kindle
the type is faint and too tiny. this needs work to get into shape. i did enjoy what i could see. go oldschool on this book.
5 Stars Weight is finally coming off after months of ZERO!!
FINALLY seeing progress again! Wasn’t sure to purchase this book or not but the points seemed to fit my situation to a ‘T’ so I gave it a shot.
I’m not an organic person and never avoided anything processed before. So this is all a HUGE jump for me.
Let me first sum up my situation: Lost 50 pounds in the last 2 years and still need to drop another 50 pounds. I was eating between 1200 and 1400 calories a day and working out EVERYDAY for 45 minutes cardio/weights. I was doing everything right and everything that went in my mouth went in my food journal. There was no cheating and no excuses. According to my calorie intake and calorie burn I should have dropped 2 pounds a week consistantly. And every week when I got on the scale it was up 2 pounds or didn’t move! Total frustration and wanted to just SCREAM!
Then I see this new Jillian Michaels MASTER YOUR METABOLISM and the point of the scale not moving no matter how good you ate and how hard you worked out. HEY what did I have to lose!?
So it has been 10 days on her program and sticking to it faithfully and the weight is just pealing away! Down 8 pounds in just 10 days, like my body has finally said “OK… time to let it go”. I haven’t changed my workouts, they are still constant. I am following her main guidelines for eating and am consuming WAY more in volume of food and the calories I’m keeping at the 1200-1400. I feel soo full, never craving any junk. And I think, no way I’m going to lose weight because I feel soo bloated but in the morning…. the scale shows another drop!
It works for me and I’m not going to go back! 3 months of perfect work and no results VERSUS changing to a healthier eating plan and more food volume with RESULTS! Took about 5 days before the scale and my body agreed to start releasing the pounds.
5 Stars Absolute *Must read* if you have hormones, metabolism, PMS issues.
Jillian’s book (Master your Metabolism) is incredible. I’ve read countless books, and often nodded my head (yeah I knew it all) - but this… Master Your Metabolism has (so far) blown me out of the water.
I’ve been completely shocked at a lot of what I’m reading. I’m half way through so far and wasn’t going to post until I had actually implemented it 100%, but I felt I had to comment now after reading a few of the negative posts. (Everyone’s entitled to their opinions - but I felt the need to dispel some points).
I think some are completely missing the point… perhaps not actually reading the book (and basing it on the reviews or synopsis as some have admitted), or aren’t taking it in logical stance. (Which seems to be the only bad comments are from those who downloaded it on the kindle rather than buying the full size book with charts, etc.)
1) If you are of normal weight and think this isn’t helpful - Most of us reading this are NOT and are dealing with the exact issues Jillian (and others) have… PMS issues that doctors can’t find answers for… metabolism issues they refuse to look further into (cuz you know, we’re likely just gorging our faces even though we claim we’re not and we’re lazy… )… knowledge is power, and if you’re facing ANYTHING related to hormones and metabolism (very specifically, trouble losing weight!) then this is a MUST READ
2) Frankly while the aspect of eating healthy is a given, MUCH of the information was NOT well known to the extent she’s gone to give it. (Do you know how hard it is to get a referral to a half decent doctor who WILL look further and not brush you off here in Canada anyway?? Often they won’t even look further no matter how much you beg and plead, they tell you to lose weight and you’ll be better. Yeah - DUH… thats why many are seeking help!)
I consider myself to be quite knowledgable on the aspect of healthy food etc. after everything I’ve done and tried and read, but if you’ve ever struggled with weight loss after working out 1-2 hours *per day* faithfully and had it crawl (when you ARE eating perfectly etc etc), and (like Jillian) suddenly gained 10 pounds back for no reason, then this book is absolutely excellent.
Regarding the comments of those who are complaining about Going off the “anti” stuff (okay I’m half way into the book so haven’t totally gotten to that point yet) - frankly is just common sense. If you NEED it, you don’t go off it especially without seeing a dr. first.
Example: I take Claritin sinus for 2 reasons - a) antihistamine - I can’t eat fresh fruit or veggies without it or my throat itches like crazy… b) I was told by my doctor to take the claritin sinus regularly because I’m very prone to sinus infections due to mold/seasonal allergies. So its - I take the antihistimine to be able to eat fresh fruit/veggies… or I get none and have to cook it all (which loses nutrients… salad doesn’t cook well LOL)
If a person is on antidepressants or something that a dr prescribed, they should use their best judgement and incorporate things one at a time… Even Jillian at the beginning of the book very clearly states, use it all, use only some - its your call. (Not her exact words, just paraphrasing).
Eat healthy. Get started. Take control of your life - then gradually you’ll likely be able to get rid of those other things (anti…) And if not, then that’s that.
My point is, Jillian makes it very informative - like anything should be - so you can make an informed decision.
You wouldn’t have a surgery without knowing the risks, etc. - so why on earth would you complain because she recommends going off some of these things? The choice is ultimately yours, by weighing the pros and cons, by working with your dr if needed, and by improving your overall health. (It’s a known fact that many people who are obese or overweight DO go off of many medications once they lose the weight).
Eat healthy, organic as much as you can - its not always possible, but the point is - even eating fresh fruit/veggies/, etc., eating healthier foods even not organic is far better than the chemical laden packaged foods that most of us had NO idea what was seriously in them (even though we thought we understood).
Did you know there were so many different names for MSG? I certainly didn’t! Did you know that some colas (Hint: Even a bottle of gingerale I had in my house for when someone is sick!) contains that BPA(?) chemical that in the sun turns cancerous! EEK!
You think carbonated water and sugar… Most of us have *no idea* what’s truly in the things we eat/drink. This book is an incredible eye opener.
The 6 Week Body Makeover is a great program… I lost the 30 pounds then gradually gained most back… now I know why: while they were on the right track, they totally missed how hormones actually affect you and your metabolism. Several foods the 6WBM “banned”, Jillian is okay with, in moderation of course.
If you use your brains and logic, but gradually implement this, I bet you’ll see a huge difference. I’m half way through the book, beginning to implement, and looking forward to some improvement in my overall health.
Jillian is giving the info *beyond* info to help us tackle everything holding us back.
I haven’t yet bothered to recommend a book on Amazon - but this book should be absolutely everywhere. And no, I’m not a fanatic;) - just finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, finding that there’s actually some legitimate hope, that I’m NOT at my whits end for no reason.
If you don’t own it - buy it - hard copy. Devour it. It’s worth ten times the price in information.
4 Stars kindle review of book
difficult to read charts on kindle because much smaller lighter. print and still too small with zoom feature. loved book but wish i had a hard copy
Eating For Life
Did you truly enjoy the food you ate today? Do you really like the way you look and feel? Are you consistently enjoying great health and high energy? Bill Phillips, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Body-for-LIFE, believes your answer to all of the above questions should be, “Yes!” He feels that food should be a source of pure pleasure. A source of positive, abundant energy! A “sure thing” in a world of much uncertainty. Phillips, who’s widely regarded as today’s most successful fitness author, has firm beliefs which go against the grain of today’s popular weight-loss methods. “Diets, all of them, are potentially dangerous, most always dumb and ultimately a dead-end street!” he insists. “Eventually, anyone and everyone who’s at all concerned with their health must learn how to feed their body, not how to starve it.” Instead, Phillips encourages a safe and sound solution which includes eating balanced, nutrient-rich meals, frequently throughout the day…
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Fabulous meals!
I love the recipes in this book. They are easy to make and very flavorful. Thanks!!!
5 Stars Eating for LIfe
The book was in the condition as promised and was mailed to me as promised.
5 Stars Eating RIGHT
I’m starting my 12th and final week of this program, and I just have to say that this program works, period. I consider myself athletic, a good body weight, and active, but I wanted to knock out a few pounds of fat. Not only did I go from 14% body fat to 7% in these 12 weeks, but I also have significantly greater amounts of energy now. I’m the guy who would eat a smoothie for breakfast, sandwich for lunch, sensible meal with my family at night, drink water all day, workout for 3-4 days a week. Even being ‘ideal’ body weight and active according to medical standards, I still improved and feel so much better after reading this and putting it into action. I highly recommend this book for anyone who wants to feel and look good, and have great long term health.
5 Stars WORTH EVERY PENNY
This book is AMAZING! It has awesome recipes that are really nutritious, are easy to make, and best of all taste GOOD! One of my favorite recipes is the Golden Pancakes. What? Pancakes in a health book you ask…and YES it’s TRUE… I mean where else can you find a pancake recipe as good as this and eat them guilt free! This book has changed my LIFE, hence the title, Eating for Life. Combine this book w/the Body for Life book and workout program and your body will thank you in return by looking hotter, and feeling better than ever! Thanks Bill Phillips for making people all around the world look good while still being able to eat EASY to make, YUM-O meals along the way!
5 Stars Best program I’ve ever done!
I’ve been using the Eating for Life program for several weeks and the results are unbelievable. Finally a program that is based on what we all know - you need to eat right and exercise more. Eating 6 times a day makes a huge difference, especially supplemented with protein. I would also suggest his book Body for Life which covers the exercise part of the program.
The Healthy House Answer Book Answers to the 133 Most Commonly Asked Questions
The Healthy House Answer Book Answers to the 133 Most Commonly Asked Questions
This little book replaces extensive research and expensive consultants for those who need answers. The Q&A format makes the information highly accessible; topic-centered chapters guide the reader toward the appropriate question; and references lead the reader to sources of further information. — Building with Nature, Issue #18
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Must Read for Any New Home Builder
Even if you don’t have chemical sensitivities, it is probably better to live your life without the added out gassing that many home products give.
If you are so fortunate to build your own home, then this book is a must read for ideas and ways to make it less chemically and more ventilated. The ventilation sections were some of my favorites as I currently rent and am always looking at methods to keep my old (and probably chemically laden home) well ventilated.
It would be difficult and potentially extremely expensive to implement all the ideas, but even a few could make a huge difference in your well-being and your children should you have them.
5 Stars The Healthy House Answer Book is a Must Read!
The Healthy House Answer book is authoritative, comprehensive, concise and clearly written. This invaluable reference guide provides easy-to-follow steps to creating and maintaining a healthy home. Everyone should read this book!
5 Stars Topnotch guide will help protect children from toxics
Topnotch: informative, honest, clear.
I commend this Handbook as a great resource for anyone seeking the least toxic way to build, renovate or live in a home or apartment, so that is everybody.
The authors cover basic, major topics often left out of how-to’s, for example, which foundation, construction and insulation materials are the safest, as well as indoor choices such as cabinetry and furnishings.
While the handbook often talks about how non-toxic choices will help all of us, especially people with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, its sound advice will particularly result in protecting the most vulnerable -children — from toxic harm.
Co-author,Poisoned Profits: The Toxic Assault on Our Children [POISONED PROFITS]
5 Stars Comprehensive Yet Concise
This book is tremendously useful for anyone trying to determine whether chemical sensitivities to indoor pollutants in the home are making them sick and, if so, what alternative solutions are available. It’s quite comprehensive, but also concise. The authors come by their expertise through personal experience - this gives the book credibility. In my profession I frequently write educational content about the health effects of various chemicals used around the home. I am happy to have this book as reference material for my work as well as for my personal health. The Healthy House Answer Book is easy to navigate and easy to understand. And….easy to afford!
5 Stars Highly Informative Introduction. Extremely well done!
The Healthy House Answer Book is a tiny volume that packs a huge punch. Although small in stature, this book has much to offer on an extremely important subject. It reads well — very well indeed! — and offers simple, accurate explanations of many complicated topics.
In the Healthy House Answer Book, the authors — healthy home experts, John and Lynn Bower — tackle 133 commonly asked questions. Don’t be fooled by this book’s brevity, though. If you’re new to the subject, this book should be a fantastic resource. I know, I read it early in my research on healthy homes for my books on natural homes and passive solar heating and cooling and felt that it brought me up to speed on the topic quite rapidly.
I especially liked the question-answer format and found it to be a delightful respite from the typical book style. The authors get right to the point. No wasted words!
Unless you’re looking for an encyclopedic treatment of the subject, you should find this book to be a goldmine of valuable information. If you want a more encyclopedic treatment, the Bowers offer that option, too, in some of their other books.
Skinny Bitch Fitness Body
Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 12/16/2008 Rating: Nr
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Wickedly Awesome!!
I love this DVD! The workouts are fun and Bitches keep it interesting and entertaining, the time flies by and it keeps you wanting to come back for more. I used this DVD almost everyday and followed the guidelines set out in their Skinny Bitch book and my fiance and I both saw results in me after only 1 week!!
1 Star borrrrrrring
first of all the quing was non-existant. 2nd that blond made it sound like it was a tough workout and she kept complaining how bad it hurt. puleeeeese leslie sansone is tougher than these girls.and you can tell they are not experts in there field of employment. if you like complaints and lack of knowledge then please buy this dvd. if you want a real workout pick something else.
5 Stars Great Workout!
I saw this series advertised on the Tyra show and ordered it. I luv the workout and it does really give results if you stick to it!
4 Stars Great!
The skinny Bitches DVD was what I expected. The “instructers” are not professional trainers, but they still work you out. In the beginning the talking and comments they made were funny, now its a bit annoying so I workout with the volume off. I have to say that I do enjoy the workout.
5 Stars GREAT WORK OUT
These two ladies are awesome! I loved there natural way of presentation and the ability to just go with it. This might not be the hardest work out but you can pump it up or down according to your physical fitness. Kudoos to them for all of their creations!
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