Fitness Fiction

Love and Fatigue in America records an Englishman’s decade-long journey through his newly adopted country in the company of a mystifying illness and a charismatic dog. When he receives an unexpected invitation from an unfamiliar American university, he embraces it as a triumphant new beginning. Instead, on arrival, he is stricken with a persistent inability to stand up or think straight, and things quickly go wrong. Diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome he moves from state to state, woman to woman, and eccentric doctor to eccentric doctor.

Fat People is an entirely unique fictional look at the emotions and experiences of those who live to eat: the estrangement, loneliness, embarrassment, fear, defeated sexuality, unresolved anger, but also the simple pleasure of food.

With two out of every three Americans overweight or obese, scientists are studying how excess fat changes physical and mental health, demographers are calculating how it's shortening life spans, and economists are debating the impact it has on America's productivity and global competitiveness. But how weight affects intimacy and sexuality is barely discussed. Yet, it's a question of high importance for the tens of millions of Americans who are overweight or obese and having difficulty sexually and romantically.

Building on the scientific and philosophical underpinnings of his enormous best seller Spontaneous Healing and presenting the kind of practical information that informed his 8 Weeks to Optimum Health, Dr. Weil provides us with a program for improving our well-being by making informed choices about how and what we eat. He explains the safest and most effective ways to lose weight; how diet can affect energy and sleep; and much, much more.

On the verge of a blissful retirement, Gene Curtin suddenly faces an unexpected diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. While he greatly appreciates the love and support of his wife, Hope, and college-aged son, Jim, he can't seem to shake the mounting shame and despair that threaten to engulf him. After a timely encounter with his mysterious new neighbor, however, strange mini-challenges start cropping up in Gene's life that provoke his dormant sense of adventure.

Whether your aim is to lose weight or improve your health, finding the right diet to help you reach your goal can be challenging. With so many references available at our fingertips, our brain can experience an information overload. Although there has been debate about the positive effects of the Keto diet, there is no doubt that it can benefit you. There are some risks involved in adopting the Keto diet, but if you follow the guidelines, you’ll be okay. Furthermore, this book clearly stresses the importance of who can and cannot use the Keto diet.

Adriana erlebt in ihrer Kindheit Traumatisches, doch sie geht als starke Frau daraus hervor. Schon mit siebzehn gründet sie ein gefeiertes Fitnessunternehmen in New York. Alles scheint perfekt, bis Adriana ein Drohbrief erreicht, dem jedes Jahr ein weiterer folgen wird. Um Abstand zu gewinnen, beschließt sie, nach Traveler's Creek zurückzukehren, wo ihre Großeltern leben. Während Familie und Freunde zusammenrücken und alte Wunden heilen, kommt Adrianas Stalker immer näher. Aber diesmal ist sie bereit, sich zu verteidigen.

Estas reflexiones son las que han conducido al estudio del enfoque de introducción de la alimentación complementaria conocido como Baby-Led Weaning o alimentación autorregulada o dirigida por el bebé, donde se promueve que, desde el inicio de la incorporación de los alimentos, sea el propio bebé el que coma por sí solo la misma comida que el resto de la familia con pequeñas adaptaciones y sentado a la mesa como un miembro más.

Karen Duve gehörte nicht eben zur Gesundheitsfraktion. Bratwürstchen und Gummibären wanderten in ihren Einkaufswagen...

The adorable fat girl needs to do something to get fit, so she tries yoga. She signs up for a weekend retreat, packs up assorted snacks, and heads for the countryside to get in touch with her chi and her third eye. And that's when it all goes wrong. Featuring frantic chickens, an unexpected mud bath, men in loose-fitting shorts and no pants, calamitous headstands, a bizarre new friendship with a yoga guru, and a quick hospital trip.

Are you trying to improve your fitness but struggle to remain to any one plan for more than a few months? Do you find that the popular trends in dieting and exercise are not providing you with the results you hoped for? Do these diet and fitness plans focus more on the short-term outcomes, rather the lasting success that long-term and supportive habits can build? The Habit Switch has been specifically written and structured to include easy-to-follow actionable steps that will reveal how to steadily increase your habit frequency and intensity over time.

En los años sesenta, el psiquiatra Alfonso Caycedo elaboró un método destinado a que sus pacientes lograsen un estado de relajación física y mental que ayudase a su salud física y psicológica. Tomó para ello prácticas de distintas tradiciones orientales y occidentales para formar un programa de trabajo fácil de ejecutar y que ofreciera resultados constatables en el tratamiento del estrés y la ansiedad. Así nació la Relajación Dinámica.

Dr. Ed B. Neezer was a pleasant man. He was married with three children and was a true pillar of his community. Known for his generous spirit, he was well liked and respected by all. Over the years, his commitment to his family and job took precedence over his own health. Ed did not make the time to exercise, and his diet was nothing short of awful. At 57 years old, Ed was overweight, unhealthy, and on the verge of a life-threatening event.

A powerful coming-of-age tale of a young man destined to become one of the most powerful men Verold has ever known. It's a unique tale of adventure, adversity, and strength. Written with the hand of a poet and the heart of a warrior. The book's action and depth will astound as the reader delves deeper into the masterful world painted in detailed strokes.

Parents and teachers, let Pilatecise: A Journey to Centre Bow be your guide to discover and inspire you all to explore the wonderful world of Pilates together. Join us on this adventure as we explore our superpowers of movement, discover what Pilatecise is, travel through magic portals, visit far away lands, win battles, and discover true friendships.

Just because you're dieting does not mean you cannot exercise. In fact, exercising in a fasted state has many benefits, and can help you to increase your muscle gain if you do it right. The OMAD Workout is your solution to melting your body fat and replacing it with lean muscle. OMAD is a diet that gets better fat loss and glucose control, proven to help you lose weight. This is meant to help you get the most nutrients from the foods you eat, while keeping your calories down. All with no hunger, and more importantly no cravings.

"Escape to Tasmania" they said. But what was supposed to be a dream for Ric Peters and Elaina Williams has turned into a nightmare. The Devil's Island is living up to its name, serving up the ghosts of its dark past, while Ric is haunted by his own demons. The truth is unraveling, and death is closing in from all sides. And now, it's stalking Elaina.

Before becoming a monk, Brother Mark O’Reilly was an extraordinary small town physician. With his guru-like clarity, this 100-year-old sage introduced fitness as a spiritual discipline to his student. His timeless wisdom is for everyone who has fought the demons of weight-loss and won, then lost. Then gained, then lost. For the sake of our personal health, or neighbor, and the planet, we have never had a timelier message to embrace once again.

Hooray, it's Christmas! It's the Adorable Fat Girl's favorite time of year, and she embraces it with the sort of thrill and excitement normally reserved for toddlers seeing jelly tots. Our funny, gorgeous, and bonkers heroine finds herself dancing from party to party, covered in tinsel, decorating the Beckhams' Christmas tree, dressing up as Father Christmas, declaring live on This Morning that she's a drug addict and enjoying two Christmas lunches in quick succession. She's the party queen as she stumbles wildly from disaster to disaster....

Freu dich drauf. Du fühlst Dich wie in einer echten Yogastunde. Bewusstes Atmen, Konzentration und Entspannung lassen dich die heilende Wirkung von Yoga direkt erfahren...