Healthy Change

"It’s not you, it’s your schedule." Does it sound like magic? It’s not. We’ve all heard of circadian rhythms—those biological processes that give us jet lag and make us night owls or early birds. But few of us know just how profoundly these diurnal patterns affect our overall health. Bad habits like skipping meals, working late into the night to maximize productivity and then trying to "catch up" on sleep during the weekend disrupt our natural cycles. A growing body of research on chronobiology reveals just how sensitive the human body is to these rhythms all the way down to the genetic level.

The Lose Your Belly Diet is built around a very clear, research-based concept: eating food that nourishes and protects the microbes in your gut paves the way for weight loss and a slimmer middle. Most importantly, having great gut health is linked to good health and well-being throughout your body. Scientists in this rapidly growing field are finding connections between the gut microbiome and a healthy immune system and gastrointestinal system, as well as autoimmune diseases.

In working with thousands of women who wanted to lose weight and change the shape of their bodies, leading nutritionist Dana James observed a striking trend: no matter how diligent they were in sticking to their diet and exercise plans, old behavioral patterns and self-doubt sabotaged their efforts. In The Archetype Diet, James helps listeners escape the seemingly endless psychological tug-of-war that is hampering their ability to care for themselves and explains which hormones cause you to store body fat on your belly, thighs and hips, and what to eat to change it.

The GenoType Diet, Dr. Peter J. D'Adamo takes his groundbreaking research to the next level by identifying six unique genetic types. Whether you are a Hunter, Gatherer, Teacher, Explorer, Warrior, or Nomad, Dr. D'Adamo offers a customized program that compliments your genetic makeup to maximize health and weight loss, as well as to prevent or even reverse disease.

This guide gives you a structured program on how to begin the Fat to Skinny in 15 Days plan. You will also be shown the various other benefits of the diet, as well as actionable information that will pave the road for you to enjoy long-lasting weight loss, inches of reduction in overall body measurements, and an improved mood.

Weight regain following bariatric surgery is a huge topic that needs more attention, especially where lifestyle change is concerned. There are many reasons for regain which go beyond the food you eat or the steps you track. But weight loss after regain is possible - and probable - once you shift your mindset, tackle your emotions, and change your behaviors to support your desired outcome. You'll discover tried-and-true ways to stop regain in its tracks. With practical tools and strategies that integrate into any lifestyle, this book gives hope for reclaiming your ideal weight.

This Is Why You're Sick and Tired goes to the root of your energy problem to give you the tools you need to rehabilitate your body on the cellular level to target the cells and hormones critical to energy, vitality, and weight loss. Each week of this three-phase plan will offer a new diet and exercise program that alters chemistry in stages, working with your brain and body to balance and release a new set of chemicals and patterns.

The Omni Diet is the culmination of a decade-long quest by Amen to study the relationship between food and the body. It's an easy-to-follow plan based on a 70/30 plant-to-protein model. This is not a restrictive diet or another page in the high-protein vs. vegetarian diet wars, but a universal map to better health, one that Tana has distilled into a lean six-week program.

Are you looking for a health plan that is biblically based and scientifically proven? The Maker's Diet is just that. Using a truly holistic approach to health, this groundbreaking book leads you on a journey that will change your life. Discover how Jordan Rubin's faith-based journey from near death to vital health led him to uncover the timeless principles of the world's healthiest people. By following The Maker's Diet, your health dreams can become a reality.

Your mind is stronger than you believe. I never truly realized the power of positive thinking and really believing in myself, until I studied what actually goes into being motivated....

Say goodbye to overcooked and underseasoned vegetables. Learn to enhance them with flavor-boosting cooking methods and complementary ingredients. Get every recipe right the first time with easy-to-follow instructions, explanations of lesser-known ingredients, and handy tips from pro chefs.

Have you ever started a weight loss program or started an exercise plan with great enthusiasm only to lose interest and regain the weight you lost? Get motivated to lose weight through God's power. Use empowering affirmations to help you reach your ideal weight and maintain it for life. Christian Affirmations for Weight Loss contains more than 150 bible-based affirmations that will remind you of the power of God that is able to change your mindset as it relates to your eating habits and your exercise regimen.

Overthinking can be hugely damaging to your mental and physical wellbeing. An endless cycle of thoughts, especially worrying and alarming ones, deprives you of sleep. This causes stress, fatigue, and anxiety, which often manifest physiologically. A cluttered mind and the inability to think clearly also has a negative effect on your professional life – lacking in concentration and the ability to stay organized makes it hard to stay on top of things at work, meaning missed deadlines, botched presentations, and costly mistakes.

In The Diabetes Solution, Dr. Jorge Rodriguez and dietitian nutritionist Susan Wyler tell you everything you need to know about this increasingly common disease - from diagnosis to treatment - including the difference between prediabetes and diabetes, ways to prevent serious complications, and the most effective medications and when to start taking them. Many studies prove that a minor weight loss of five to seven percent can make a huge difference in blood sugar levels and diabetic status.

The world-renowned fitness coach on the hit TV show The Biggest Loser presents his winning approach to lasting weight loss by showing how to get at the root of your overeating problem, followed by a nutritionally savvy diet and unique exercise plan.

How would you like a fitness and weight-loss plan that's easy to start, fun to do, personal to you, and is guaranteed to give you real fitness results that will change your life forever? What if you could finally achieve long-term weight loss or other fitness goals? What if you could easily implement mindset tricks, small diet tweaks, and quick exercise routines to enhance your whole lifestyle? Imagine making small, simple, positive changes to your lifestyle that will have a huge impact and last forever!

Simple tricks for more freedom and control in your life...Is it hard for you to say no to your kids? Perhaps you feel you’re hurting them by not saying yes to their requests and desires? Maybe you focus so much on being there for them that you forget your own boundaries? Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be that way... In How to Set Healthy Boundaries for Children, you will discover the simple yet effective strategies for teaching boundaries to a child, which will allow you to experience more freedom and self-love in your daily life.

If you've tried diet after diet and exercise program after exercise program and still haven't lost weight, chances are you're sabotaging yourself subconsciously! Learn how to take back control of your thoughts, your health and your weight.

Most people today would probably jump at the opportunity to make changes in their life. The trouble is that whenever you try to break a habit or to create a new one, you always find yourself slipping up or falling short. In a world where opportunities for instant gratification are everywhere, it can feel impossible to make any meaningful, long-term changes in your life. But, with the right tools and skills, there is no reason you cannot conquer your bad habits and take control of your life and your future for good.

As a woman of a certain age, you know menopause is coming, but when those symptoms hit you, you’re never really prepared. Menopause tends to strike fear in a woman’s heart, but it doesn’t have to be scary! Sure, the symptoms are uncomfortable, but it’s a time of transition to the next phase of your life.