Does it feel as if you re fighting your body to lose even one pound or just to maintain your current weight? Respected health and wellness expert and bestselling author Jillian Michaels has been there, too. So she consulted top experts in the field of metabolism and discovered that she d inadvertently been abusing her endocrine system for years. After fixing her own metabolism, she decided to share what she learned by devising this simple, 3-phase plan that engages all the weight-loss hormones (including the friendly HGH, testosterone, DHEA; and the not-so-friendly: insulin, cortisol, and excess estrogen). In Master Your Metabolism, discover how to: REMOVE anti-nutrients from your diet RESTORE foods that speak directly to fat-burning genes REBALANCE energy and your hormones for effortless weight loss Michaels offers a wealth of information throughout, including: shopping lists and online shopping resources, hormone-trigger food charts, how to eat power nutrient foods on a budget, smart strategies for eating out, quick and easy recipes, as well as mini-programs for addressing PMS, andropause, metabolic syndrome, PCOS, and menopause.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Much more than a superficial diet book:
I wanted to learn more about metabolism and weight control. I learned about the author from one of her workouts DVD's and I wanted to compare her book to others I've read about the topic. This book has been a very good surprise for me, because although It is not an academic text, She tells me what I needed to know about metabolism in a way that I can easily understand. I think the book is in a good level which is not too academic, not too superficial. But what I liked most was the pace I could read it,... more info
Absolute Eye-Opener, and, Has Delivered Results:
I was on the fence on whether or not to buy this book based on the reviews. But, I am so glad I did! For context, I am a 6' tall female, 33, and very active. I run half marathons, I weight train, and I thought I was very conscientious about my diet. I couldn't figure out why no matter how long or hard I worked out, I could not seem to make my weight go down. My weight spiked easily for no apparent reason at all. Calories in/calories out wasn't cutting it. Based on the amount I worked out, I should have... more info
life changer!!!:
Ok ladies....listen up!! I have read every book on nutrition, dieting, exercise etc...tried every diet plan.....(lost and gained plenty of weight)
BUT BY FAR....the best approach to total health, including weight loss is Jillian Michael's new book "MASTER YOUR METABOLISM"
It was written with the help of endocrinologists. No food groups are eliminated. The info in this book will scare the crap out of you when you realize what some of the trash you put in your body is doing to... more info
Amazing Information:
I am in the medical field, and we studied nutrition, but not to the depths that are covered in this book. Most importantly, the information is supported by several published medical studies and research, which I rely on in real life. The information will change the way you eat for the better, thus improving overall health. I highly recommend this book for EVERYONE!
