The Engine 2 Diet The Texas Firefighter's 28-Day Save-Your-Life Plan that Lowers Cholesterol and Burns Away the Pounds

by Esselstyn, Rip

• ISBN13: 9780446506694
• ISBN10: 0446506699
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-02-25
• Publisher: Grand Central Life & Style

Summary

When professional athlete-turned-firefighter Esselstyn learned that some of his fellow Engine 2 firefighters were in dire physical condition, he created a life-saving plan for the firehouse. "The Engine 2 Diet" is designed for anyone who wants to make heroic strides in his or her health.

Author Biography

Rip Esselstyn was born in upper New York state and moved to Austin,Texas in 1982 to attend The University of Texas where he was an All-American swimmer. After spending 10 years as a professional triathlete Rip joined the fire department in 1997. For more information on Rip and THE ENGINE 2 DIET you can go to www.Engine2.org

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. xi
The E2 Diet	p. 1
Engine 2	p. 3
My Story	p. 9
The Engine 2 Diet	p. 15
Crazy Myths About Food	p. 31
The Medical Proof Behind the Engine 2 Diet	p. 41
The E2 Exercise Program	p. 69
Making It Work	p. 87
The E2 Attitude	p. 89
E2 Vital Signs	p. 97
Label Reading	p. 107
Making It Work for Life!	p. 119
Recipes and Meal Plans	p. 121
Introduction	p. 123
Getting Your Kitchen in E2 Shape	p. 127
E2 Easy Weekly Planner	p. 143
E2 Recipes	p. 147
Acknowledgments	p. 257
Index	p. 261
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