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Why We Get Fat: And What to Do About It Audiobook

"An eye-opening, myth-shattering examination of what makes us fat, from acclaimed science writer Gary Taubes. In his New York Times best seller, Good Calories, Bad Calories, Taubes argued that our diet's overemphasis on certain kinds of carbohydrates-not fats and not simply excess calories-has led directly to the obesity epidemic we face today. The result of thorough research, keen insight, and unassailable common sense, Good Calories, Bad Calories immediately stirred controversy and acclaim among academics, journalists, and writers alike. Michael Pollan heralded it as "a vitally important book, destined to change the way we think about food." Building upon this critical work in Good Calories, Bad Calories and presenting fresh evidence for his claim, Taubes now revisits the urgent question of what's making us fat-and how we can change-in this exciting new book. Persuasive, straightforward, and practical, Why We Get Fat makes Taubes's crucial argument newly accessible to a wider audience. Taubes reveals the bad nutritional science of the last century, none more damaging or misguided than the "calories-in, calories-out" model of why we get fat, and the good science that has been ignored, especially regarding insulin's regulation of our fat tissue. He also answers the most persistent questions: Why are some people thin and others fat? What roles do exercise and genetics play in our weight? What foods should we eat, and what foods should we avoid? Packed with essential information and concluding with an easy-to-follow diet, Why We Get Fat is an invaluable key in our understanding of an international epidemic and a guide to what each of us can do about it. Includes a bonus PDF with images from the book"

Gary Taubes (Author), Mike Chamberlain (Narrator)

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Full: A Life Without Dieting

"Reject the diet mentality that thrives on restrictions and deprivation. Learn how to lose and manage weight with simple, livable steps. Not a day goes by that the average American doesn’t think about weight. Yet the weight epidemic continues to grow. Today there are more obese individuals than those who are merely overweight. So what’s wrong? In Full, celebrated bariatric surgeon Michael Snyder offers an insider’s perspective on weight loss: it’s not the surgery that creates success in his patients, it’s what they do afterward that counts! Using the science of fullness and introducing a new definition of healthy, he brings us powerful weight-control tools that are rooted in our physiology and proves that the undeniable feeling of fullness is the ultimate secret in the quest for weight loss – if you know how to effortlessly reach it without breaking the calorie bank or fighting your emotions. In Full, you will learn how to: • Choose from a variety of practical strategies to achieve sustainable weight loss no matter what kind of foods you like to eat. • End the confusion over portion control by synching visual and physiological cues of fullness. • Be full with less food but equally as satisfied (if not more so!). • Apply a cheat prescription so you can still say yes to indulgences and temptations without feeling like a failure. • Take advantage of the five intentional steps of digestion to gain natural control of how—and how much—you eat. • Find fulfillment in a physical activity that is inexpensive, easy, and convenient. With Dr. Snyder’s rich body of experience and techniques, and these new strategies and definitions, you will move from self-hatred to self-understanding, from persistent dieting to living true to yourself, and from being unhappily overweight to being a healthy individual who knows a happy weight better than a scale does."

Michael Snyder, M.D. (Author), Michael Snyder, M.D. (Narrator)

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The Queen of Fats: Why Omega-3s Were Removed from the Western Diet and What We Can Do to Replace The

"A nutritional whodunit that takes listeners from Greenland to Africa to Israel, The Queen of Fats gives a fascinating account of how we have become deficient in a nutrient that is essential for good health: the fatty acids know as omega-3s. Writing with intelligence and passion, Susan Allport tells the story of these vital fats, which are abundant in greens and fish, among other foods. She describes how scientists came to understand the role of omega-3s in our diet, why commercial processing has removed them from the food we eat, and what the tremendous consequences have been for our health. In many Western countries, epidemics of inflammatory diseases and metabolic disorders have been traced to omega-3 deficiencies. The Queen of Fats provides information for every consumer who wants to reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, arthritis, and obesity and to improve brain function and overall health. This important and compelling investigation into the discovery, science, and politics of omega-3s will transform our thinking about what we should be eating. - Includes steps you can take to add omega-3s to your diet.- Shows why eating fish is not the only way, or even the best way, to increase omega-3s.- Provides a new way to understand the complex advice about the role and importance of fats in the body.- Explains how and why the food industry has created a deadly imbalance of fats in our foods.- Shows how omega-3s can be reintroduced to our diet through food enrichment and changes in the feeding of livestock."

Susan Allport (Author), Tavia Gilbert (Narrator)

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YOU: Raising Your Child: The Owner's Manual from First Breath to First Grade

"Picking up where YOU: Having a Baby left off, the New York Times #1 bestselling authors of the YOU health series present the ultimate parent’s guide to raising a happy, healthy child. Dr. Mehmet Oz—host of television’s The Dr. Oz Show and a daily Sirius/XM radio program for Oprah Radio—and Dr. Michael Roizen—chief wellness officer and chair of the Wellness Institute of the Cleveland Clinic— have sold millions of books informing readers about healthy dieting, aging, and overall health. Now the Docs provide invaluable advice to help parents understand the biology and psychology of raising a happy, healthy child from birth to school age. The authors address everything from troubleshooting infant health issues to supporting the emotional and intellectual development of your child. Included are discussions of healthy nutrition, milestones for physical activity, building good habits, taking care of YOU, and how to cope with the biggest ailments and fears parents face today. The book is filled with wisdom and age-specific advice that will help parents manage all kinds of child-rearing questions and issues. In YOU: Raising Your Child, America’s most trusted doctors once again come to the rescue with the biology, psychology, and insider wisdom of providing a healthy and enriching environment."

Mehmet C. Oz, M.D., Michael F. Roizen, M.D. (Author), Mehmet C. Oz, M.D., Michael F. Roizen, M.D., Michele Pawk (Narrator)

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Self Esteem: Simple Steps to Develop Self-reliance and Perseverance

"Learn the secrets of self-esteem with 365 tips from the UK’s number one confidence expert Gael Lindenfield. Dip into this comprehensive self-help handbook as and when you need it or use it as a personal development plan. Includes advice on social life, work issues, relationships and much more. In this new updated and fully revised edition of this bestselling title Lindenfield helps us to recover from a deep-seated hurt and cope with knocks to our pride. The beginnings of poor self-esteem usually lie far back in our childhood, but our confidence can easily be knocked in our adult life by criticism and trauma. A practical program that can make us feel more energized and self-reliant than ever before; and ultimately, overcome our doubts and fears to achieve self-fulfilment."

Gael Lindenfield (Author), Gael Lindenfield (Narrator)

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Emotional Confidence

"Knowing how our feelings work allows us to tame our temperament. Gael Lindenfield takes the latest research into the body/mind/behaviour cycle and explores how we can control our body, mind and behaviour to have healthy relationships, happy selves and successful working lives. Many who are emotionally highly-strung are given tips to soothe their sensitivity. Gael’s seven step emotional healing strategy helps the reader mend old and new emotional wounds. This is a book which looks at what emotions are and how best to deal with guilt, shame, jealousy, anger, envy and other feelings which impede your living a full, happy and successful life. Harness your habits with positive strategies for runaway feelings and learn how to maintain emotional confidence!"

Gael Lindenfield (Author), Gael Lindenfield (Narrator)

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Self Motivation

"Self motivation is an essential skill for success. This practical self-help guide reveals what it is, how exactly it can help us and why it is often so elusive. The book contains exercises and provides a complete self-help course. Gael Lindenfield reveals 36 secrets for motivating yourself plus tips on encouraging others to do the same. So often, low self-esteem can hold us back from achieving our full potential and with the skills Gael offers, the reader will be encouraged to accept challenges, no longer put things off or procrastinate, choose the easy option or indulge in self-doubt."

Gael Lindenfield (Author), Gael Lindenfield (Narrator)

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Lose Weight without Discipline or Willpower: Food Cravings Are the Reasons We Cheat On Our Diet

"The New York Times Bestselling author, Dr. David J. Lieberman, introduces a wonderful right-to-the-point mini audio book that tells listeners how to end food cravings once and for all! Human beings have a complicated relationship with food, both psychologically and physiologically. Need gets tangled with want, and reason is ensnared by the senses. If you ask someone to explain why they just gobbled a half-gallon of chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream in one sitting, they usually can't. One part of the brain is stumbling all over itself to satisfy a ferocious craving, while another is simultaneously working through all the reasons why we should ignore the craving. But cravings are hard to simply ignore, aren't they? Understanding how cravings seduce you into surrendering can help you to conquer them, maintain a healthy weight and improve your overall health. Most significantly, you can tip the scales in your favor, and harness the power of psychology and physiology to reprogram your brain, and to permanently counter your cravings."

David J. Lieberman (Author), Sean Pratt (Narrator)

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Panic Attacks: What they are, why they happen, and what you can do about them

"A clear, practical audio to help you overcome panic attacks. This 90 mins authoritative cassette explains what panic attacks are, why they happen, and what every reader can do to empower themselves and regain control over their panic. It contains: What to do during an attack • What’s happening during an attack • Self-help to prevent attacks from developing • Lifestyle, therapies and complementary therapies. Panic Attacks Audio is consistently straightforward, informative and reassuring."

Christine Ingham (Author), Christine Ingham (Narrator)

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[German] - All you need is laugh

"All you need is laugh - alles was Du brauchst ist ein Lachen. Denn Lachen entspannt, es ist gesund und macht heiter. Lachen hilft gegen Depressionen und Burnout, es stärt das Immunsystem, es ist der Kitt jeder Liebe und Partnerschaft. Wir erfahren, warum Menschen lachen und die Evolution das Lachen erfunden hat. Wir hören dazu lachende Hunde und Ratten, belauschen einen Embryo wie er das Lachen der Mutter erlebt und lassen uns von Menschen während eines Lachanfalls anstecken. Deswetieren lernen wir buddhistische Lachmeditationen, die Lachtechniken der indischen Hasya-Yogis, die Happy-Mind-Methode und die Gesänge der Inuit zur Erlangung der Heiterkeit kennen."

Heiner Uber (Author), Anja Buczkowsky, Erika Berger, Heiner Uber, Jochen Busse, Martin Umbach, Maxi Rosa Rawle, Nina Ruge (Narrator)

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Chicken Soup for the Soul Healthy Living Series Weight Loss: Important Facts, Inspiring Stories

"The Chicken Soup for the Soul Healthy Living Series delivers inspirational stories followed by positive, practical medical advice for caregivers and patients on today's most pressing health topics. It provides the perfect blend of emotional support and vital information about weight loss regarding: • Weight loss goals, • The right attitude, • Diet tips, • Healthy snacks, • Emotional eating, • Family affairs, • Smart exercise, • Finding support, and • Loving the new you. Chicken Soup for the Soul partners with top doctors to give you the information you need to not just survive in life but the inspiration to thrive and achieve your goals. Each book features beautifully written stories plus information on diet, lifestyle, diagnosis, procedures, caregiving, emotional issues, and alternative therapies from some of the world's foremost experts."

Andrew Larson (Author), Gale Golden (Narrator)

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Master Your Metabolism: The 3 Diet Secrets to Naturally Balancing Your Hormones for a Hot and Health

"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. Includes a bonus PDF with tips, recipes, and meal plans for maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle"

Jillian Michaels, Mariska Van Aalst (Author), Jillian Michaels (Narrator)

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