Showing posts with label Nutrition. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nutrition. Show all posts

Sunday, February 10, 2008

New Book -- The 30-Minute Celebrity Makeover Miracle: Achieve the Body You've Always Wanted

See also:
-- 'Longevity Science' blog
-- 'Books Forum' blog



Greetings,

Here is a new book for discussion here:

The 30-Minute Celebrity Makeover Miracle:
Achieve the Body You've Always Wanted

by Steve Zim and Steve Steinberg (Hardcover - Jan 2, 2008)


Book Description provided by the Publisher (Wiley):

Praise for Steve Zim and The 30-Minute Celebrity Makeover Miracle

"Steve Zim's plan helped me drop my body fat more quickly than with any other program I've ever tried. I couldn't be more pleased."
­Jessica Biel

"Within only eight weeks of working with Steve Zim, Steven Strait made a huge change to his body for his role in 10,000 BC. He looked amazing, and that was important since his body was such an integral part of his role."
­Roland Emmerich, director of 10,000 B.C. and Independence Day

"Steve Zim got me in shape quickly and made me ready for competition. I feel great and people tell me I look great."
­Laila Ali, contestant, Dancing with the Stars

"Steve Zim is one of the best trainers I've worked with. I never challenged myself to run, but he helped me reach a 5K that was featured in Self Magazine. I get bored working out very easily, but Steve is so creative with his exercises that I actually look forward to hitting the gym. You actually are having fun while getting your tush in shape!"
­Shaun Robinson, host, Access Hollywood

"Steve Zim not only got me in the best shape of my life, but his enthusiasm and strategy keep me going. Steve's program makes me feel completely empowered and I have never felt better mentally or physically."
­Stryker, dj, The Ellen DeGeneres Show

"Think you're out of luck? Think again. Extra's Dayna Devon lost 20 lbs just in time for her wedding using the world's speediest diet and exercise tricks by Steve Zim."
­Woman's World magazine


From the Inside Flap:

Wouldn't you love to have the body of a movie star without spending countless hours working out to get there?

In The 30-Minute Celebrity Makeover Miracle,the top Hollywood trainer and Weekend Today fitness expert Steve Zim shows you how to sculpt a phenomenal physique faster and easier than you ever thought possible. In just thirty minutes a day, three times a week, Zim's revolutionary combined cardio and weight-training program will help you ramp up your metabolic rate, burn fat faster than conventional workouts, and produce the body of your dreams in no time. You'll begin to see results after just one week.

Zim shares the celebrity training secrets that have helped his Hollywood clients get in shape for the camera and the red carpet. Once you put his powerful plan into action, you'll be ready for your own closeup. His approach really works, and it doesn't require lots of money or an army of trainers­just a bit of time and effort. Zim shows you how to put together the three crucial pieces of the celebrity makeover program:

Strength Training: You'll learn how to get focused, do the right exercises with the right form, lift the right weight, work all your muscle groups, and stay challenged. Over 100 photographs and clear, easy-to-follow instructions show you how.

Cardio Conditioning: You'll find out how to integrate cardio with to build endurance. No more mind-numbing marathon cardio sessions! You'll incorporate walking, jogging, and lunging into your workouts to strengthen your heart and vary your routine.

Nutrition: Zim's easy-to-follow nutrition plan will fuel your celebrity-style fitness transformation. He teaches you the tricks he uses during makeovers to help you lose weight without starving yourself or feeling deprived. You'll learn how to make the most of the calories you eat without measuring or counting and how to use the glycemic index to optimize the fat-burning capabilities of your body.

With a full ten-week program of Celebrity Makeover Miracle workouts for women and men plus nutrition guidelines, sample menus, and more, you've got all the tools you need to transform yourself into a leaner, stronger, and more fit you­with an A-list body and the confidence to match. Zim's program has worked for thousands of clients. It can work for you, too!

Key words:
New books, 30-Minute Celebrity Makeover Miracle, Steve Zim, Wiley, fitness, weight loss, Strength Training, Cardio Conditioning, weight training, Nutrition

Do you have any comments on this new book?
Post them below!

Sunday, February 3, 2008

Foods That Combat Aging: The Nutritional Way to Stay Healthy Longer

See also:
-- 'Longevity Science' blog
-- 'Books Forum' blog



Greetings,

Here is a new book for discussion:

Foods That Combat Aging: The Nutritional Way to Stay Healthy Longer
by Deborah Mitchell (Mass Market Paperback - Dec 26, 2007)


Book Description provided by the Harper Publisher:

While it is impossible to stop the passage of time, there are ways to prevent it from taking its toll on your appearance and your health­without resorting to injections and painful, expensive plastic surgery. The secret is in the foods you eat every day! The right diet can renew your energy; help you to maintain smooth, clear skin and a youthful glow; and actually add years to your life. This remarkable handbook will be your Fountain of Youth­providing meal plans, delicious recipes, and essential information that will enable you to turn back the clock and get a fresh and healthy new start on life!

Your indispensable guide to looking and feeling younger:
-- An easy-to-use nutrition counter covering more than 3,000 foods, broken down by their anti-aging nutrients
-- Mouth-watering recipes to revitalize the body and soul
-- How to shop, how to eat, what to look for to achieve optimum health and maximize your quality of life in later years
-- And much more!


Information about the Author provided by the Harper Publisher:

Deborah Mitchell is a medical writer and journalist specializing in natural medicine and nutrition topics. Her articles have appeared in professional journals as well as national consumer magazines. She has authored or co-authored nine books about various health topics, including The Natural Health Guide to Headache Relief, The Dictionary of Natural Healing, Natural Aphrodisiacs, and The Broccoli Sprouts Break-through. Ms. Mitchell lives and works in Tucson, Arizona.


Key words:
New books, aging, ageing, longevity, gerontology, gerontological, geriatrics, geriatric, senescence, anti-aging, anti-ageing, rejuvenation, life-extension, immortality, Foods, Nutrition, Recipes, nutrition counter, Deborah Mitchell, Foods That Combat Aging

Do you have any comments on this new book?
Post them below!

Sunday, June 3, 2007

Nutrition and Disease Prevention

Greetings,

A new book has been just published in the "Nutrition and Disease Prevention" book series:

Geriatric Nutrition (Nutrition and Disease Prevention)
by John E. Morley and David R. Thomas
http://tinyurl.com/2znwda




Book Description
Drawing from a group of outstanding experts in the field, Geriatric Nutrition ties basic research with clinical practice in a state-of-the-art review of current nutritional thinking. Beginning with an overview on nutrition in older persons, the book addresses nutritional requirements, techniques for the clinical assessment of nutrition in older adults, and the management of undernutrition in nursing homes and assisted living environments. A significant portion of the book covers nutrition recommendations in specific disease states, such as psychological issues, obesity, diabetes, cancer, anemia, and fracture risk. The book also considers multicultural and ethical issues relevant to the sensitive treatment of older individuals.

Key words:
New books, Nutrition, Disease Prevention, Geriatric Nutrition, John E. Morley, David R. Thomas, Health, fitness, health-care for seniors, life-extension, aging, ageing, longevity, gerontology, gerontological, geriatrics, geriatric, senescence, obesity, diabetes, cancer, anemia, fracture risk

Hope it helps,

Kind regards,

-- Leonid Gavrilov, Ph.D.
Website: http://longevity-science.org/
Blog: http://longevity-science.blogspot.com/
My books: http://longevity-science.org/Books.html

P.S.: See also the list of 26 new books on aging and longevity, which have become available this month:

http://longevity-science.blogspot.com/2007/06/new-books-for-june-2007.html
and
http://tinyurl.com/2k4jd8