Flip the Switch: Proven Strategies to Fuel Your Metabolism and Burn Fat 24 Hours a Day [Bargain Price] [Hardcover] Review

I obsessed for a couple of weeks before buying this book. I already had the "Low Fat Living" volume and had found it okay. It seemed to espouse a lot of the ideas promised in the advertisements for "Flip the Switch," so maybe I could save $35 and still eat better.

However, I did go ahead and try it out, which turned out to be a good decision. "Flip" has new science, starting out with a few lessons on hormones and how they control the body's chemical processes and why. With the recommendations for doing little things to turn on your metabolic thermostat (the Meta-Stat, they call it), you can keep yourself burning calories.

I found that when I understood what was going on with the body chemistry, it was easier to get myself to do the exercises, almost all of which are easy to work into even a busy daily schedule.

Most of the recipes are accessible, too. My favorites include anything to do with pistachios and chicken, as well as something called "peanut butter bursts," a delicious protein-filled, low but complex carb dessert that even my four-year-old loves.

Even the act of making the recipes is a sort of calorie-burner in itself, and it's fun. Most of the meals don't take that much time to make, especially after you get used to the process. It's not as easy as opening a carton, venting a plastic seal, and punching in a series of numbers on a keypad, but neither is it like building a piano.

One thing that did take some time was finding some of the ingredients. I'd never looked in some of the places I had to look now. Things like unsalted butter, toasted sesame oil, garlic and herb flavored goat cheese are not items I was in the habit of dropping into my cart. Besides the search time, I was afraid buying the ingredients would break the food budget, and for a while I did spend about three times as much as I did for salty, chemical-laden microwave meals, but after a couple of weeks, that expense plateaued and now I have most of the items I need for most of the recipes. All I have to do is buy the meat and I'm there.

Take a look at the salt and preservatives on the back of a box of a meal of shrimp. You're likely getting half a day's worth of salt. Then calculate the cost of buying a pound of fresh or frozen shrimp (about $4 in my area) and you'll find yourself singing the praises of this book, just like me.

And when you clean up, the stuff you wipe and throw away will make your garbage can smell like a gourmet meal.

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Denise's Daily Dozen: The Easy, Every Day Program to Lose Up to 12 Pounds in 2 Weeks [Paperback] Review

Top notch in the workout category!I am overjoyed with the easiness and the effectiveness of this plan!

Denise's Daily Dozen is not about donuts.When I opened this book the first sentence was a no holes barred approach:

Do you want to boost your metabolism, burn fat, tone up, and get into the best shape of your life?

Uhhh.... YEAH!

So what is Denise's book about?

From Denise Austin comes the perfect health book for anyone who wants to live better but just can't seem to find the time. Much more than just another exercise book, Denise's Daily Dozen covers a whole range of health and diet related concepts yet manages it all in a no-stress, time-conscious program of 12's. At it's core, this book has the minimum daily requirements to keep the reader flexible, strong and trim. Organized simply into seven chapters, which equal the seven days of the week, it covers a full week in daily allotments. Each day will have it's own focus from Monday being "fat burning day" to Sunday's "recharge and rejuvenate."

Denise has created a total body program, including a 7-day balanced meal plan that includes healthy recipes, and a workout that encompasses 12 exercises done in 12 minutes each day. Everyone can take just 12 minutes, at whatever time of the day works for them, and turn it over to these simple and fun exercises. Cardio, toning, yoga and breathing exercises...they're all here but in a way the maximizes effect while minimizing time.

Beyond a dozen exercises for each day of the week this book will include many other of Denise's dozens for each day.

I loved the layout of this book.For someone like me who tries really hard to be a whiz at time management and at the same time can be the Queen of procrastination.... this book is spot on.

What Denise is encouraging through this book is that in twelve minutes a day, you can complete her well balanced program that covers cardiovascular exercise, toning, and flexibility.And what I really like - is that each days twelve minute routine is different from the day before!

Monday:Cardio Fat Blast

Tuesday:Lower Body and Ab Workout

Wednesday:cardio kickbox workout

Thursday:Upper body and ab workout

Friday:Body Boot Camp Workout

Saturday: Athletic Kettlebell - inspired workout

Sunday:Yoga Stretch workoutDenise's book not only gives you practical tips for doing toning and working out anytime anywhere, (I love the squats while waiting for the toaster to pop up!)she also lays out many pages of nutrition facts as well as menu planning and day by day food choices to get you started.

I can't say enough positive things about this book.You don't need gym equipment or any fancy programs... you just need you and the will to get moving in a different direction.HIGHLY recommended from someone who has read many books on this topic and I have to say this is one of the best I have seen.

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From Denise Austin comes the perfect health book for anyone who wants to live better but just can't seem to find the time.Much more than just another excercise book, Denise's Daily Dozen covers a whole range of health and diet related concepts yet manages it all in a no-stress, time-conscious program of 12's.At it's core, this book contains the minimum daily requirements to keep the reader flexible, strong and trim.Organized simply into seven chapters, which equal the seven days of the week, it covers a full week in daily allotments.Each day will have it's own focusfrom Monday being "fat burning day" to Sunday's "recharge and rejuvenate."

Denise has created a total body program, including a 7-day balanced meal plan that includes healthy recipes, and a workout that encompasses 12 exercises done in 12 minutes each day. Everyone can take just 12 minutes, at whatever time of the day works for them, and turn it over to these simple and fun exercises.Cardio, toning, yoga and breathing exercises...they're all here but in a way the maximizes effect while minimizing time.

Beyond a dozen exercises for each day of the week this book will include many other of Denises dozens for each day.

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Flip the Switch, Lose the Weight: Proven Strategies to Fuel Your Metabolism and Burn Fat 24 Hours a Day [Paperback] Review

Flip the switch makes great claims about losing weight. You can lose weight not by eating less but eating more. You can burn more fat than a person who spend tons of time in the gym by making small changes in your life. The book starts out with the definition of meta-stat which is a combination of the words metabolism and thermostat. Essentially the whole idea is to get your body to work for you in burning the fat instead of you having to cut back on calories among other things. The history of our ancestors is discussed. People were less overweight in the past because they were constantly doing activities throughout the day that kept the meta-stat on so to speak. The third chapter outlines the whole rest of the book. It lays out the twelve MSOn switches which are the main things that get your body into the fat burning mode. They have a synergistic effect according to Dr. Cooper. He states that not all are able to be applied and you shouldn't. There are certain ones for certain people. Some examples of MSOn switches are: waking up on the right side of the bed, getting more light when you wake up, get good quality rest, creating activity momentum and dealing with stress correctly.

It is a very well written book and provides pretty much all the information you could possibly need to make this change. The MSOn switches are each explained in their own chapter. There are plans on what to eat, recipes and workouts to go by. There are some serious problems not with the book but with some of the ideas portrayed. First of all I find the "Flip the Switch" lifestyle to be extremely complicated for anyone who hasn't been on a serious workout or diet program-in other words a normal person. First you learn about how our forefathers metabolisms worked. Then Cooper goes into a great detail about hormones and other chemicals that help or harm with fat burning. This is especially disconcerting because I fail to see why "we" need to know about these. Should we be eating foods with these in them or taking supplements? When you get to the third chapter, you really get into the meat of this lifestyle. As I said before twelve MSOn switches are summarized so as to give you a taste of what is to come. The next twelve chapters gets into the nitty gritty of each. This is where my real qualms come in. If you weren't already overwhelmed you would be now. Within each chapter there are many more procedures and techniques to further your meta-stat.

Having found the first three chapters to be extremely informative I was hopeful for the next twelve. However I just found my head spinning. Can I not eat any junk food? What happens if I do? I'm supposed to not sit for more than a half an hour at any one time without getting up and doing some small exercise? I am also supposed to eat every couple of hours. I was also told sweaty exercise isn't recommended, but a twenty minute workout three to four time a week would definitely help. When you put everything together you have quite a busy day and you are supposed to do this every day.

I don't know if Dr. Cooper considered this, but some people just flat-out cannot do all these things in a day. I can see waking up on the right side of the bed. That is completely do-able. Creating activity momentum is much more difficult for some than others and maybe nearly impossible for those stuck in an office. Turning down the heat in your house to lose weight is considered an MSOn switch. That is a matter of comfort and not just a small change. Eating six or seven times a day seems to be one of the staples of the dietary change is absolutely ludicrous for many to follow. I know all I end up doing by eating six or seven times a day is eating way too much bad food, because I don't have the time to prepare snacks and meals every time I get out of my seat. I don't know anyone who isn't a stay-at-home mother that has the time or resources to have that many meals in a day.

In essence my main problem with the idea of meta-stat and MSOn switches is that many of them may be small changes but add up to a great deal of serious lifestyle modifications. I truly believe this will work and you will lose weight. I applaud the research and time it took to write this book, but the real issue is skirted. Is it possible for the average person to "flip on" enough switches to make a real change in how our bodies burn fat. In my opinion it will take a serious commitment to do this and many people will just not be able to incorporate enough of these things into their lifestyle to make a serious impact. If I had to rate the book I'd probably give it five stars, the program-two. So I split the difference.

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Discover how easy it can be to drop those unwanted pounds by flipping the switch that revs up metabolism to maximize fat burning all day long

Could losing weight really be as simple as flipping a switch? Absolutely, says Dr. Robert Cooper, one of America's leading weight-loss researchers. The trouble with most popular diet-and-exercise programs is that they boot up the metabolic thermostat, or Meta-Stat (an area in the brain that regulates metabolism), for only short spurts. The rest of the time the body is in fat-storing mode. But if our Meta-Stat stays on 24 hours a day, we burn fat constantly-and build energy as well.

In Flip the Switch, Lose the Weight, Dr. Cooper reveals scientifically proven strategies that enable us to turn on our Meta-Stat and maintain optimum metabolism all day long.

This groundbreaking book:

- provides an easy 20-minute exercise plan that gently works the body differently on successive days for maximum fat-burning, energy-generating effect

- allows readers to customize their weight-loss programs based on individual goals and lifestyle preferences

- provides an exclusive "Success Map" for readers to chart their progress

- includes complete meal plans and more than 100 recipes, all designed to fuel the Meta-Stat for maximum fat burning

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This Is Why You're Fat (And How to Get Thin Forever): Eat More, Cheat More, Lose More--and Keep the Weight Off [Hardcover] Review

Warner spent five days a week, two hours a day writing the book, according to a recent article in The Advocate. She's trying to come back from the loss of her Bravo show, Workout. The loss of her show followed some insensitive remarks about a woman's breasts. The woman's husband called Warner out when he overheard the on-camera quips about the shape of his wife's breasts. She had undergone reconstructive work after a battle with breast cancer. After considerable pressure, Warner's sponsors pulled off the show. Many fans dropped her and her status as a role model was losing steam.

Another show she planned was cut down before it aired. So, this book is one step in her comeback and attempt at redemption. And certainly it will sell well because people rush to buy this type of book --- and she still has a following --- though not as much of one as she once did.

About the book she says, "It's different and better than anything else out there," She says the Atkins diet is a program that can't be maintained because "deprivation doesn't work." I think we can all agree with that.

She says in her book, "We are a nation of sick, unhealthy people wasting away and mutating into sad, fat, and lethargic people, just getting fatter and sadder by the second. We are an out-of-control nation with out-of-control waistlines. I have noticed that a mass panic is setting in. I see it every day in the faces of people and desperate e-mails from around the country. So many people are tired, always dragging and feeling exhausted. Many are a walking medicine chest, dependent of pills to control everything from high blood pressure to sleep deprivation, and are chronically fatigued and depressed. Others can't climb a flight
of stairs or walk a block without gasping for air. Millions of people are alive, but hardly living."

I find what she said so sad yet so true. I'm old enough to be Jackie's mother. I can tell you that I have more strength and energy now than I did twenty years ago. And it's due to changing my lifestyle in a manner similar to what she recommends. I only wish I would have learned about it sooner.

I was never obese but often overweight. I don't care so much about looking sexy anymore. But I do care about feeling strong and well and having my blood pressure and other numbers where they should be. There comes a time when we care less about the shape of our butts and more about the shape of our health. So some of you are still motivated by looking good. Others by feeling good. And hopefully many of you about both.

My point is, Warner speaks to the root of the problem and to the soul of the reader. She gets right down to the hurt. That sets her apart from others who write this sort of book.

She says she's passionate about "showing people how powerful they really are." That talks to me. I'm all for empowering myself and others and I know from personal experience how great it feels to hit 65 and be able to do ten times what you did at forty five, to be stronger and smarter and wiser. And that's a mixture of physical strength along with self-confidence. This is what Warner teaches. And for that reason, I consider her the top of the lot.

She starts out by telling you why you're fat. That's important. Why? Only when you know why you're fat are you able to go in reverse and start over --- doing the right things that will make you slim and keep you slim. You have to know why you got fat in order to correct it.

Hormones are the cause of fat, according to Warner. "Out of whack hormonesdisturb your body chemistry and cause weight gain," she says. She adds, "When you control your hormones, you can control fat!"

She goes on to say that there are hormones that can make you thin. Here she talks about human growth hormone (HGH). Of course, it's illegal to take the pill HGH. But she discusses ways to get your body to create it naturally --- pretty exciting stuff because HGH is truly the fountain of youth.

She also tells you how to eat to create more testosterone. And yes, that's a very powerful and important hormone for women as well as men.

She says, "The best testosterone diet is a healthy moderate-fat/high-protein/moderate-carb diet --- which is how my nutrition program works." She goes on to say that type of diet creates a hormonal environment that the body uses to burn fat and put on lean muscle.

In discussing exercise, Warner tells the reader to see herself/himself as "an athlete." She says, "When I tell my clients that I see the athlete in them, they actually work harder and complete those last five reps. Your behavior is consistent with your identity."

She hit the nail on the head there. You become pretty much what you think about all the time and who you think you are. She says, "When you look in the mirror, do you see a lazy, fat, out-of-shape person? If so, your behavior will follow to match that identity --- you will in effect act like and be a lazy, fat, out-of-shape person." She goes on to say that if you see your inner athlete, motivated to change, you become that person.

Warner says crunches are worthless. By looking at her famous six pack, I'd say she certainly does her share, however. Those don't come naturally or easily to anyone.

But what she says is true --- they can cause injury after several years of doing them --- if not less. She says it's all about cardio (which, much like myself, she hates.) She stresses doing"power circuit" training to the point of exhaustion. Again, I think she goes a bit off on this. A person can do far too much of anything. Exercising until you throw up or whatever doesn't appeal to me one whit! If you like that sort of thing, more power to you.

Warner allows sugar in her eating plan but not much. She believes that sugar and not fat is the culprit. I certainly agree with this as science backs it. The book alsooffers lots of food choices--including pita bread, pork roast, and yams. Her plans call for three meals and two snacks per day. Two "treat meals" weekly are allowed. You can have any junk food you want as long as it has no more than 1500 calories.

I don't agree with the idea of cheat meals or cheat days. A study in the International Journal of Obesity showed that people who ate a consistent number of calories all week long were 50% more likely to maintain their weight than those who stuck to a stricter plan Monday through Friday.

In other words, if you're strict five days a week and then go on a two day binge or cheating spell, you're likely to put on pounds. Moreover, doctors warn against cheat meals. Even one meal that's not healthy can have ill effects on your heart. This is above and beyond what it can do to your weight.

About the title of the book she says, "I fought very hard for that title."It's inflammatory, but I am tired of turning on the TV and reading diets that are not going to help."

The foods she recommends are easily available and affordable.She suggests you don't weigh or measure. If a piece of meat will fit into your palm "that's cool." Gotta go along with that.

I found the book interesting and some of it useful. I certainly don't agree with it all. I think Warner tends to go to extremes at times and I think she's wrong at times.

I did find Warner's book unique and head and shoulders above most of the so-called diet books or fitness books available. One need not agree with everything to get good from it. Her talk on metaphysics was very interesting and inspiring.

You'll find lots of exercises, complete with small photos of Warner doing them to show you how. You'll also find many really great-looking recipes that should be easy and fast to make as well as healthy. She does suggest, and rightly so, that you use organic food, including eggs. In fact, she suggests two eggs per day.

I found both the exercise and the food preparation sections very good. I also enjoyed the motivational sections. All in all, a very complete book for the person wanting to get in shape.

While Warner does not come across as a caring, compassionate person, her writing makes her sound like one. And people who are miserable because of their weight and the shape they're in need that type of talk. Her book speaks to a need deep inside all of us.

I think anything that will get you motivated and moving is a good thing. This book could very well be just that catalyst for many people. If so, it's well worth buying and considering.

Recommended.

- Susanna K. Hutcheson

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"Being fat isn't your fault; staying fat is." That's what Jackie Warner, America's favorite no-nonsense celebrity fitness trainer tells her own clients, and that's why no one delivers better results than Jackie does.Now for the first time, Jackie shares her revolutionary program, showing readers the best ways to drop pounds and inches fast, without grueling workouts or deprivation, and keep them off for good!Her two-tiered approach provides a complete nutritional makeover and a failure-proof condensed workout routine PLUS all the emotional support and encouragement you need to get to the finish line and beyond.With Jackie's core principles, you'll discover once and for all which behaviors are making you fat, and which can finally make you thin forever-and some may surprise you:

-ADDTO LOSE:In Jackie's 2-week jump start, no food is off-limits.You'll actually add food to your diet in order to lose weight.

-CHEATING IS ALLOWED: Eat clean for 5 days, and then indulge in whatever you want over the weekend!

-FAT IS NOT THE ENEMY: Fat doesn't make you fat; sugar does! Nothing you eat should contain over 9 grams of sugar

-SKIP THE CRUNCHES: They just build muscle under the fat.Discover the fastest way to burn calories, tone muscle, and spark your metabolism for rapid fat loss

-LESS (EXERCISE) IS MORE: Workouts shouldn't take over your day-give Jackie 20-minutes and you'll see results.

Find out today why THIS IS WHY YOUR FAT (AND HOW TO GET THIN FOREVER) is your first and last stop on the way to the new fit and healthy you!

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

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Walk the Weight Away!: The Easiest Weight-Loss Plan Ever! [Paperback] Review

RoseMarie Alfieri and Andrew Flach (both of whom are certified by the American Council on Exercise), effectively and knowledgeably collaborate in Walk The Weight Away!: The Easiest Weight-Loss Plan Ever, a day-by-day nutrition and workout plan that relies on a simple walking program to promote health and weight loss. Healthy recipes, encouragement, advice, the basics for beginning an exercise regimen, and consumable pages for recording daily progress fill the pages of this superbly organized and highly recommended lifestyle guide and health improvement planner.

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Walk the Weight Away! is an innovative, workbook-based exercise, nutrition, and healthy living plan that's designed to get you off the couch and out the door-and loving it! Walk the Weight Away! eases you into a healthier lifestyle by combining stretching, walking, and light weight training exercises with healthy eating tips and tasty recipes.
Walk the Weight Away! is designed specifically for people who might find traditional weight loss and fitness programs daunting. Each day of the program has its own workbook page, with everything from a food diary with delicious nutritional menu suggestions to training tips and motivational quotes. More importantly, the workbook pages are designed to keep you on track, with a checklist of daily stretches and exercises and space to write future goals. With each day¼s workout specifically outlined, it¼s easy to stay with the program and see real results. At the same time, the flexibility of the workouts, with options for those who want to measure their progress by time, distance, or steps taken, means that you choose an approach that feels the best to you.
Walk the Weight Away! includes:
- An innovative day-by-day journal to mark your progress every step of the way
- An eight-week walking program to get you on the path to your best body
- A daily nutrition plan designed to balance your intake-with dozens of mouth-watering recipes that will satisfy your appetite
- A powerful strength training routine that takes just minutes a day
- Daily quotes to provide motivation and thoughtful encouragement
Because walking is the most natural of exercises, something we've been doing ever since we were toddlers, it appeals to everyone, even those who do not see themselves as athletic. Even better, it¼s free: to start a walking program, you don't have to join a gym or buy special equipment. In fact, all you need to experience the health benefits of walking is the motivation to get up and do it. And with the unique Walk the Weight Away! eight-week workbook plan, starting a fitness program-and sticking to it-has never been easier.
Whether a person is thinking of starting a fitness program for weight loss, general health, or just to boost their energy and activity level, Walk the Weight Away! promises to inspire and motivate like no program before. A great journey begins with a single step-in this case, a journey to a healthier life! 50 b/w photos.

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