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Let''s face it—women simply do not shed pounds or build muscle as easily as men do. Drawing on fascinating recent research that has shed new light on the gender differences in food metabolism and the effect of exercise, the editors of Women''s Health, the healthy lifestyle magazine for today''s active woman on the go, have devised a weight-loss plan that works especially well for women who would like to lose 5-25 pounds.Key features of the Women''s Health Perfect Body Plan include:   •  Glucomannan, a soluble fiber that helps dieters feel full faster—and therefore eat less throughout the day   •  Meal plans that contain at least 40 grams of fiber per day   • An adjustment for the impact of female hormones on weight loss (women need a higher protein diet than men to increase lean body tissue and decrease body fat)   • Dieting techniques that revolve around psychological needs and personal goals and lifestyle   • Two diet plans to choose from—one higher in fats and lower in carbs; the other higher in carbs and lower in fats (simple food tests help women choose the type they need)In addition to the customized eating plan—complete with 75 easy-to-prepare recipes—there is a vigorous customized fitness program consisting of 50 exercises that brings results in just three weeks.

Inside every woman''s body, there''s a battle going on: a battle between lean, toned muscle and soft, flabby fat. Now, the experts at Women''s Health give readers the final word on winning that battle and staying fit and trim for life. They''ve boiled down the most authoritative health, fitness, and nutrition advice into one simple, effective, life-altering plan. Backed by groundbreaking research, The Women''s Health Diet is a proven program that actually works with a reader''s body to build lean muscle and burn stubborn belly fat—in just 27 days!This unique philosophy, built around 8 superfood groups, combines an indulgent diet with a simple exercise program for rapid and effortless weight loss from the belly, hips, and thighs. Just follow the Secrets of the Slim—7 simple strategies that are often surprising and even humorous, like Secret #2: I Will Never Eat the World''s Worst Breakfast (hint: with this plan, even ice cream can be breakfast!). Even if you only follow the Seven Secrets 80 percent of the time, you can''t help but stay lean!Features include: The Women''s Health Fast-Track Tone Up Plan; Complete Guide to the Female Body in Your 20s, 30s, 40s, and Beyond; and the 250 Best Foods for Women. Packed with delicious recipes, hundreds of helpful tips, and weekly workout plans, this is the ultimate guide to a slimmer, sexier body.

Good health and a fit body are inextricably entwined with great sex. On a physical level, fitness makes one a more attractive and skilled lover. On an emotional level, studies show that body image plays a key role in sexual desire and satisfaction. Research has linked a healthy sex life to lower risks of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression, and obesity.Based on the latest research on sexual health, behavioral psychology, fitness, and nutrition, The Men''s Health and Women''s Health Big Book of Sex is brimming with useful tips, exercise photos, practical sidebars, and more. The two-sided book also features the Better-Sex Workout, the Better-Sex Diet, a Trouble-Shooter''s Guide to Sexual Health, and Q&A columns from the Men''s Health "Girl Next Door" and Women''s Health "Guy Next Door" and leading sexual health experts.

Time is every woman''s most precious commodity—and a lack of it is the number one reason, in survey after survey, that women give for why they don''t exercise. But research now shows that as little as 15 minutes of resistance training is just as effective in spiking one''s metabolism as a workout lasting more than twice as long. All it takes is 15 minutes to achieve lifelong results—and women are more likely to stick to an exercise plan if it''s chopped down to those 15 minutes.The Women''s Health Big Book of 15-Minute Workouts is both an introduction to the fundamentals of short workouts and a comprehensive collection of hundreds of the most effective ones. These workouts have been designed for every fitness goal, from total body conditioning to targeting trouble spots with exercises like the 15 Minute Flat-Belly-without-a-Single-Crunch Workout. Other highlights include:- an eating plan with delicious meals that take 15 minutes or less to prepare- workouts for when you''re stuck in traffic or traveling and can''t make it to the gym- hundreds of tips from America''s best trainers, nutritionists, and exercise scientists

A 4-week plan backed by the latest science that unlocks the key to melting fat for good. A staggering 70 percent of Americans are now vitamin D deficient. And almost 70 percent of Americans are overweight or obese. Of all the variables we can control, vitamin D may play the most crucial role of all in controlling appetite and our natural ability to either store or burn fat. The answer is in what you eat. According to new, breakthrough research, you can nearly double your weight loss in the same amount of time, and zero in on your #1 trouble spot—your tummy—by maximizing one thing: vitamin D. The 7-Day Slim Down by Alisa Bowman and the Editors of Women''s Health is packed with delicious, D-fortified foods that melt fat fast—readers can expect to lose up to 7 pounds on the 7-Day Speed Melt, then transition into the full 4-Week Fat Melt. The menus are designed specifically to superdose the body with D, which promotes satiety and eliminates diet-busting cravings. There''s even a unique "Summer" and "Winter" maintenance plan created around foods of the seasons, to further boost mood and short-circuit diet-induced depression. And since readers can enjoy snacks, dessert, even a glass of wine—it''s a plan they can follow for life! Including an easy-to-follow, customizable exercise plan and mouth-watering-yet-slimming recipes, The 7-Day Slim Down unlocks the body''s fat-melting potential to beat hunger, maximize weight loss, boost energy, and dramatically improve one''s health.

The essential diet and fitness guide to lean, sexy abs-including a results-driven 4-week program to lose weight, strengthen your core, and tone your entire body.Call it a spare tire, muffin top, or paunch. Men and women consistently cite their belly as their biggest problem area-and it is often the toughest final pounds to lose. Not anymore!Whether readers'' eating habits have been affected by stress, their bodies have changed with age, or they''re constantly doing crunches without results, it''s time to blast belly fat the right way. Using the comprehensive, week-by-week eating and exercise plan, readers can lose up to 20 pounds in 4 weeks-and keep it off, forever. The Women''s Health Big Book of Abs special features include:- A delicious, easy-to-follow diet that includes satisfying carbs! - A special section on the best pre- and post-pregnancy workouts- Hundreds of tips on how to reveal a lean, flat belly and bikini-worthy body!Including a step-by-step, 4-week eating and exercise plan, easy-to-prepare recipes, and hundreds of exercises, The Men''s Health Big Book of Abs and The Women''s Health Big Book of Abs by Adam Bornstein and the Editors of Women''s Health is the ultimate guide to a leaner, fitter, sexier body-starting with your core.

From Women''s Health contributor and yoga expert Kathryn Budig-the essential, authoritative guide to yoga, for beginners and beyond.Approximately 16 millions Americans now practice yoga on a regular basis. Devotees can''t rave enough about this ancient art of meditation, breathing, and physical postures that calms the mind and slims the body. Unlike fitness fads, yoga is worth the hype. The postures stretch and tone lean muscle mass and sculpt a strong and slender physique-burning up to 400 calories in a 90-minute session. But yoga does something even better. It''s proven to reduce the biggest cause of weight gain-stress-which 43% of Americans say makes them overeat. This definitive volume features:- every essential pose to help readers lose weight and transform their bodies- Total Body Yoga: targeted workouts in 15 minutes or less- core-strengthening routines for hotter, more satisfying sex- a healthy, mindful eating plan centered around calming, cleansing foodsCovering everything from basic postures to relaxation techniques to avoiding common injuries, The Women''s Health Big Book of Yoga is the only guide readers need to achieve their fittest, healthiest, happiest selves.

Celebrity trainer and Pilates guru Brooke Siler teams up with the editors of Women''s Health to offer a comprehensive, authoritative manual on this proven fitness philosophy.Trained by Joseph Pilates'' protégé, Romana Kryzanowska, Brooke is an unparalleled expert and one of the most sought after teachers for her signature body re-shaping techniques. Combining the best of flexibility and strength training, Pilates is the path to the lean fit body every woman craves—and the Women''s Health Big Book of Pilates guides readers in every step (and leg lift ... ) of the way. Using the body as the ultimate fitness vehicle, Pilates transforms bodies in record time. From moves targeting trouble zones to cardio circuits that blast fat all over, this go-to manual covers everything including:· How to incorporate Pilates at work, in travel, and in your daily routine· What props to use to best boost your workout· Pilates principles to help combat lower back pain, stress, low energy, and more!From basic mat moves to the right foods that fuel a lean toned figure, the Women''s Health Big Book of Pilates is the go-to guide for beginners and experts alike.

Research shows that building muscle helps the body burn more calories 24/7 and that resistance training is the most effective way to torch body fat. Yet that message is still lost on many women who fear that weight lifting will make them bulky, turn their skin green, and give them Incredible Hulk muscles like their boyfriends''. Women have more options than step aerobics or running on a treadmill to shed pounds: They can weight-train in a very specific manner designed to make the most of a woman''s unique physiology.Lift to Get Lean is the first beginner''s guide to strength training from Women''s Health that is written specifically for women by a woman. Holly Perkins is a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) who has been teaching the fat-burning secrets of weight training exclusively to women for more than 20 years. Perkins doesn''t follow men''s rules when it comes to building muscle. Her Lift to Get Lean delivers a three-step system: Technique, Movement Speed, and the Last 2 Reps Rule, which make all the difference in developing the kind of strong, lean, and sexy body women want. Perkins offers four different 90-day training programs that efficiently build functional strength along with leaner legs, stronger arms, and a sexier butt.

The editors of Women''s Health magazine bring you scientifically proven expert tips, intensely researched studies, and doctor-approved advice. Step-by-step details elevate every aspect of your sexual life--from the foods you eat to what you say, from amazing foreplay techniques to some mind-blowing sexual techniques you''ve probably never tried!The result will be breathtaking sex that lasts longer, happens more frequently, and is more pleasurable and exciting than you ever thought possible.The Women''s Health Big Book of Sex contains everything you need to know about great sex, including how to:   • Get your body into tip-top sexual condition   • Increase the passion in your relationship   • Find the perfect sexual position to maximize your pleasure   • Enjoy earth-shattering orgasms beyond anything you''ve ever experienced beforeThis is your blueprint for a hotter sex life--whether you''re looking to improve your performance or increase the passion. That''s because The Women''s Health Big Book of Sex book is the the result of hundreds of interviews with the most notable doctors and researchers in the world. The exercises, techniques, and programs inside span numerous disciplines, including: cardiology, physiology, psychology, psychiatry, urology, nutrition and weight loss, behavioral therapy, sexology, religion, and more.

Want to boost your odds of amazing sex, every time? Most of us would love our sex lives to be as steamy and satisfying as the thing of movies--but in reality, for most women, orgasms are elusive.The majority of women don''t "O" every time they hit the sheets and there are plenty of surveys, studies--and personal experiences--to verify that. In fact here''s one: Research shows up to 60 percent of women admit to faking an Oscar-worthy orgasm between the sheets.So, with the latest research and experts at their fingertips, the editors of Women''s Health are closing the orgasm gap by bringing you an easy-to-follow, too-good-to be-true, grown-up guide for better sex, Easy Orgasms.Nothing is too taboo for the editors of Women''s Health--expert-backed and scientifically-based advice is carefully vetted to help you unleash your inner seductress, let your inhibitions loose, and get in tune with what you really want to empower the most electrifying orgasms every time you turn down the lights.

You’ve tried all the diets and lost a little but gained back a lot! What’s going wrong? Stop blaming yourself; it’s not your fault, says nutritionist Laura Cipullo, RD. In all likelihood, your natural body clock is out of whack, causing hormone disturbances that pack on fat especially in your belly, butt, thighs, and arms. Resetting your internal clock is the answer to working with your body, not against it.The Women’s Health Body Clock Diet taps the latest scientific research on the interplay of chronobiology and hormones to help you adjust your body clock and other internal timekeepers for optimum health and fat-burning capacity. This three-phase plan will resynchronize a body wracked by dysfunctional eating, too much stress and stimulation, and disruptive sleep patterns. This book will provide you with:• Three simple reset “buttons” that will rapidly shift your master body clock back into proper rhythm in less than 2 weeks• A meal plan (one that says cookies are A-OK!) crafted by a registered dietitian and certified eating disorders specialist• An hour-by-hour daily action plan to take advantage of your body’s natural hormone “bursts” to burn more calories, reduce sugar cravings, and optimize sleep to whittle your middleUsing simple tools to stamp out cravings and identify nonphysical hunger cues, you’ll establish a positive approach to healthy eating and weight loss that will keep you deliciously lean for life.

Cure any ailment, from PMS to the common cold, with delicious smoothies and soups.It’s easy to explain the craze for soups and smoothies: They’re fast, super simple, extremely good for you, and don’t leave a lot of dishes to clean up—plus they are an easy way to get in powerfoods that keep your body energized and your mind sharp. With one appliance and 5 minutes, you can get all the benefits of whole foods and home cooking, minus the stress and mess.In The Women’s Health Big Book of Smoothies & Soups, nutritionist Lisa DeFazio shares more than 100 blended recipes specifically formulated with the nutrients you need to fuel up and take on the world, one tasty gulp at a time. Having a stressful day? You can find smoothies to help you unwind. Battling a stubborn winter cold? Try an immunity-boosting soup. You’ll reap all the benefits of eating more fresh fruits and veggies, from glowing skin to off-the-charts energy. Just grab your blender and eat your way to better health!

Filled with stories from women who lost big while living bigger, Take It Off! Keep it Off! lets you in on the weight-loss secrets that have helped women drop 20, 40, and even 100 pounds—and now you can too!Maybe you’ve been overweight since childhood, or you’re a mom who had trouble returning to your pre-pregnancy weight after having a baby. Maybe you’ve tried every trendy diet and popular exercise program out there, or poured over before-and-after shots, wondering how to take that first step. If you have struggled for years—or maybe your entire life—to feel confident and strong in your body and lose the weight, Take It Off! Keep it Off! is the plan that will have you regularly rocking skinny jeans and crushing 10Ks in just a few months.As the former editor of Women’s Health’s popular “You Lose, You Win” column, Rotchford has distilled the weight-loss lessons and inspiration of hundreds of women into an easy-to-follow practical program. The five-day quick-start meal plan provides innovative eating strategies that focus on portion control and includes 50 wholesome, protein-packed recipes. Paired with a three-phase exercise plan that features timesaving strength and cardio routines specifically designed to build endurance and strengthen and tone your body, you have an easy-to-follow program that clears a solid path toward transformation.With the women from the success stories motivating you from the sidelines, you will lose weight, gain strength, build confidence, and live the longer, healthier life you deserve!

It''s time to rethink your relationship with food and exercise! The Women''s Health Fitness Fix is a refreshing, realistic guide for anyone who wants a better body. You’ll find all the tools you need for successful and lasting weight loss—no rigid, inflexible diet rules or demanding, time-consuming workout programs. These easy-to-follow strategies are practiced by the US’s leading fitness experts, tested by the world’s top researchers, and proven by everyday busy people across the US.Whether you’re a beginner or a longtime fitness fanatic, this must-have manual offers hundreds of tips to get you the results you’ve always wanted—in just minutes a day.Inside, you’ll find: • More than 30 exclusive total-body workouts from America’s top trainers, including genius 5-minute routines you can do whenever you’re in a hurry and stack together when you have time for a serious calorie-blasting sweat session. • Practical solutions for managing your motivation, busting through fitness and weight-loss plateaus, and overcoming the most common diet obstacles and exercise excuses. • Beginner-friendly techniques for healthier cooking at home and meal prep made simple, along with hundreds of fast-and-easy recipe ideas and calorie-saving food swaps. • More than 145 research-based “Quick Tips” for improving everything from your goal setting and grocery shopping list to your sleep habits and stress-management skills. The Women''s Health Fitness Fix is more than a diet book: It’s the long-term solution you’ve been searching for and offers the tools and motivation you need to improve your relationship with food and exercise, transform your body, and finally make your healthy lifestyle feel effortless!

Take care of your taste buds, your wallet, and your health by prepping and cooking your way to healthy eating every day of the week with a cookbook designed with just one (or two) diners in mind!In the US, we eat nearly half of our meals as a party of one, with only the TV or social media followers for company. But with The Women''s Health Healthy Meals for One (or Two) Cookbook, you don''t have to wait until you have 2.5 kids and a spouse around the dining table to prepare simple, fresh, and nutritious meals that taste as good as they are for your health. So step away from the microwave, ditch the delivery, and get cooking! This book is filled with inventive recipes that you can make ahead, pull together on a minute’s notice, or take your time to create, all for the most important person in your life: you. With shopping guides, meal-prep plans for every type of week, a kitchen tool guide, tips for a well-stocked pantry, and advice for making leftovers seem new, The Women''s Health Healthy Meals for One (or Two) Cookbook is not just a cookbook: it’s your new cooking bible.So whether you are prepping quick batches of grab-and-go meals for a hectic workweek or sipping rosé with a date as you create an impressive dish from scratch to eat together, you have found your indispensable guide for simple, portioned-out, healthful eats you can make yourself.