The L.A. Shape Diet

by Heber, David; Bowerman, Susan

• ISBN13: 9780060756161
• ISBN10: 0060756160
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-04-06
• Publisher: Avon A

Summary

From one of today's most respected diet and nutrition experts, a 14day weight loss plan designed to help you change your shape for life, using a breakthrough personalised protein prescription that has worked for thousands of his patients.The L.A. Shape Diet shows you how to analyse your body shape, personal protein needs, and metabolism and not only lose weight, but also to change your body shape.Dr Heber maintains that everyone is born with a particular shape and that this shape makes a huge difference in how you should approach weight loss. He teaches the difference between the shape you can change and the shape you can't, and helps you find the personal protein prescription to best achieve your goals. You can jumpstart your plan with the Empowering Shake the best way to make sure you meet your protein needs and control hunger and then you'll build your own ideal diet, including vegetables and whole grains.In a world of dietary fads and 'onesizefits all' pseudomiracle diets, The L.A. Shape Diet is the most effective, easytofollow, scientifically sound dietary plan you'll find.

Table of Contents

Introduction	xi
Changing Your Shape	1	(214)
Step 1 Power Through the First Week	11	(18)
Step 2 Personalizing Your Program	29	(42)
Step 3 Activating Your Personal Plan	71	(60)
Step 4 Reinforce Your Habits: The Art of Relapse Prevention	131	(14)
Step 5 Inspiration: Finding Your Inner Voice and Vision	145	(18)
Step 6 Exercise for Life	163	(32)
Step 7 L.A. Shape Enhancers: Supplements and Herbal Approaches	195	(20)
Principles of Dieting and Your Body Shape	215	(101)
Appendix
The Science of Meal Replacement	228	(9)
The Science of Protein	237	(9)
The Science of Shape and Body Fat	246	(9)
The Science of Bioimpedance Analysis	255	(11)
The Science of Good Fats and Bad Fats	266	(9)
The Science of Cereals and Shakes	275	(6)
The Science of Exercise and Building Muscle	281	(17)
The Science of Vitamins and Minerals	298	(14)
Worksheet and Daily Diary	312	(4)
Suggested Reading	316	(2)
Acknowledgments	318	(3)
Index	321