Why wait for January to start your New Year’s resolution when you can kick things off right away and shed those extra pounds from holiday feasting? A few new diet books are here to help, offering not just weight loss tips but also insights into the mental aspects of eating habits.
### *The Virgin Diet*
In *The Virgin Diet*, JJ Virgin, known from TLC’s *Freaky Eaters* and *Access Hollywood*, discusses how certain foods might be hindering your weight loss. She suggests that food intolerances can disrupt progress, so she identifies seven “High-FI Foods” to eliminate from your diet for 21 days. During this period, you test cutting out these foods and replacing them with suitable alternatives. Based on your results, you might reintroduce some foods back into your diet. With meal ideas and recipes, this plan aims to be effective without feeling restrictive.
### *Side Effect: Skinny*
Fitness icon Denise Austin offers a fresh approach with her book, *Side Effect: Skinny*. Her idea is to focus on living a healthy, balanced life, and weight loss will naturally follow as a positive side effect. The book is filled with tips for eating nutrient-rich foods that boost heart health, brain function, and even enhance your skin and nails. Denise also stresses the importance of interval training, stretching, and strength exercises. She includes meal plans, shopping lists, and recipes to make starting this lifestyle straightforward and easy.
### *The Hunger Fix*
Dr. Pam Peeke explores the science behind cravings in *The Hunger Fix*. Her book explains how hormones can trigger food cravings even when you’re not actually hungry. She presents a three-step plan to retrain your brain, silence false hunger signals, and break the cycle of overeating. With a foreword by Tara Costa, a former contestant on *The Biggest Loser*, this book shows how understanding your body’s signals can lead to better control over your cravings.
### *Balance Your Life, Balance the Scale*
Life coach Jennifer Tuma-Young, author of *Balance Your Life, Balance the Scale*, brings a holistic approach to weight loss. Having lost 100 pounds herself, she understands the challenges involved. Her book addresses the emotional and psychological sides of weight loss, teaching readers how to find personal balance, reduce stress, and manage cortisol, the stress hormone. She believes that weight loss naturally follows when your life is in harmony.
### *The Carb Sensitivity Program*
Natasha Turner, ND, aims to change your views on carbs with *The Carb Sensitivity Program*. This naturopathic doctor explains that not all carbs are created equal. Some can hinder your weight-loss efforts, while others can be beneficial. Her six-week program helps you identify which carbs are problematic for your body and which ones can support your goals. The plan is designed to help you transition to a lifestyle that includes only the “friendly” carbs for long-term success.
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These books offer various approaches to weight loss and healthy living, each providing actionable steps you can start today. Whether you’re focused on food sensitivities, fitness, cravings, mental health, or understanding carbs better, there’s a resource here to help you achieve your health goals.