The Weight Loss Triad: A Comprehensive Guide To Lasting Weight Loss - Softcover

Halton, Dr. Thomas L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0615227090 ISBN 13: 9780615227092

Publisher: Fitness Plus, 2009

Synopsis

Conflicting recommendations and fad diets have confused many who are seeking to manage their weight. These myths and misconceptions are sabotaging weight loss efforts and causing many dieters to give up because "nothing seems to work".However, weight management is not an insurmountable undertaking. When armed with the knowledge of how the human body stores and releases excess energy, lasting weight loss is attainable. The Weight Loss Triad, based on Dr. Halton's 5 years of research at Harvard University, presents a comprehensive weight loss strategy broken down into 3 key areas; Diet, Cardiovascular Exercise and Resistance Training.You will discover: 1) That lasting weight loss is 50% diet, 30% cardiovascular exercise and 20% resistance training. 2) The importance of maintaining a stable blood sugar in order to reduce food cravings. 3) The truth about cardiovascular exercise. 4) The importance of weight training in overcoming the body's natural defenses toweight loss.

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About the Author

Dr. Thomas L Halton is the owner of Fitness Plus, a nutrition counseling and personal training company based in Boston, MA. He is a graduate of Harvard University with a Doctorate in Nutrition. Dr. Halton also holds Masters Degrees in Human Nutrition and Exercise Science. He is a Licensed Nutritionist, a Certified Nutrition Specialist and an ACE Certified Personal Trainer. Dr. Halton also serves as a research consultant at The Cooper Institute in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Halton has been published in the nations leading journals, including The New England Journal of Medicine and The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. His research has been featured on CNN, CBS Health Beat, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, US News and World Report, Time Magazine, Newsweek, Men's Health and dozens of other international media outlets.

Edition details

• Publisher: Fitness Plus
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0615227090
• ISBN 13: 9780615227092
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 174