We are always against fad diets that never truly work, so this new book from the American Heart Association was a welcome addition to our library. It's refreshing to see a book that covers a whole host of issues while helping the reader get ready to lose weight the sensible way. It covers not only weight loss but also how to make those lifestyle changes that will keep you healthy as well as slim for years to come. This book is definitely worth the read and you'll be able to glean quite a lot of information from it.

The main focus of the book is one three tenets: Eat well, think smart and move more. These three are the best recipe for success when it comes to losing weight over the long term and the tips contained in here are good not only for keeping your weight down but improving cardiac health. If you want to avoid the risks of having a heart attack, there is no time like the present to get started on a good diet. The damage that we do to our internal organs through bad eating habits can be undone, and with patience, you can end up with a heart that is not only strong but also incredibly healthy.

It was a little disappointing to see that the book focused on BMI, since this is not always an accurate representation of fitness. However, the book starts out with finding your right caloric intake and the steps you need to take to reach your goals. The BMI issue is relatively small and since so many dieters use it as a benchmark, there is some use to it. It's more important to focus on finding that healthy weight for your frame and you should always remember that BMI does not adjust for muscle mass.

The book also focuses on removing negative thoughts that can jeopardize any diet. This is always an appreciated component to any diet book and it should help readers target their mental issues that are contributing to their health problems. By getting rid of all of those negative thoughts and predispositions, it's a lot easier to stick to a healthy diet over the long term.
The move more premise is illustrated with example activities that just about anyone can do. While they may not be incredibly difficult, they are useful, especially if you are just getting on the track towards fitness. As you get better however, you will need to ramp up your activity to avoid hitting a plateau.

The best part of the book is that it was written by a trusted authority. You're not dealing with an author trying to make a quick buck off of an unhealthy diet plan. You're dealing with an organization that is committed to reducing the prevalence of heart disease and getting people truly healthy. That right there is worth its weight in gold and overall, this is a diet book that belongs on anyone's shelf, regardless of their current weight.

 

Originally posted 2008-11-30 00:09:41. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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