UltraMetabolism: The Simple Plan for Automatic Weight Loss by Mark Hyman

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  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing Group
  • Pub. Date: March 2008
  • ISBN-13: 9780743272568
  • Sales Rank: 4,218
  • 368pp
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Synopsis

Our bodies are designed to keep weight on at all costs. It's embedded in our DNA. But a medical revolution is under way, finally showing us precisely how the forces that keep weight on can be reprogrammed to automatically burn fat and keep it off for good. For the first time ever, Dr. Mark Hyman makes this information available to the general public. Based on the cutting-edge science of nutrigenomics, UltraMetabolism is an easy-to-follow eight-week plan to help you lose weight based on your own unique genetic needs.

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Physician Hyman (Ultra-Prevention: The 6 Week Plan That Will Make You Healthy for Life) delivers plenty of scientifically grounded information about weight loss myths, effective individualized strategies centered around the theme of stoking metabolism and a detailed six-week plan-complete with menus and recipes-that "will help you lose 11 to 21 pounds" in those first six weeks. The data and prescription the author provides are far from simple, and results, if attained, are not automatic. But dogged readers will come away from the book with a thorough understanding of dieting principles, such as the timing of meals, portion size, glycemic load, phytonutrient index, the weight loss benefits of relaxation and the optimized functioning of the thyroid. There are straightforward principles buried in the text, such as "eat fruits and vegetables" and "move your body," plus tips for eating out (e.g., "don't be afraid to ask for substitutions in a dish," "request a `crudites platter'... instead of the breadbasket" and "order a light drink"); adhering to these tips alone should prove beneficial. The opportunity for readers to remember and apply any of the more involved information is a possible positive side effect. (Apr.) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

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Biography

Mark Hyman, M.D., is the editor in chief of Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, the most prestigious journal in the field of integrative medicine. After ten years as co-medical director at Canyon Ranch in the Berkshires, he is now in private practice in Lenox, Massachusetts. He is the coauthor of the New York Times bestseller Ultraprevention. His websites are www.drhyman.com and www.ultrametabolism.com.

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WOW!by Anonymous

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June 13, 2009: There is so much great information in this book. Most of it is new information that is not known by the public. I've been following the plan for about 3 weeks. It's not as hard as you might think. I feel a lot better, many of my ailments are gone or have decreased significantly, and I've lost a few pounds and a few inches. Try it - I bet you'll feel better.

Focus on health and the rest will come naturallyby Dobrin

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January 08, 2009: Mark Hyman deals with many myths associated with dieting and weight loss. He explains many not so obvious causes of gaining weight. He also reminds the reader of important rules to follow in order to keep not only thin but also healthy. All in all this is a good book for someone committed to losing weight and keeping it off. What I particularly liked about this book is its focus being shifted towards living healthy lifestyle. The author emphasizes the importance of cleansing the liver and detoxifying your whole body. This sounds to me like a revamp of the same good ideas so well presented in the book Can We Live 150 in which the author focuses exclusively on health and self-help (body cleansing, proper breathing, and using all the "natural doctors who are always with you"). Interestingly losing weight seems to be the natural outcome of one's healthy lifestyle. This has at least been so in my case.

Other recommended titles:
The Detox Box
Prescription For Nutritional Healing
Cure the Incurable
Can We Live 150 Years? - Your Body Maintenance Handbook

I Also Recommend: Ultraprevention, Cure the Incurable, Can We Live 150 Years?, Ultrasimple Diet, UltraMetabolism Cookbook.