Young and Slim for Life: 10 Essential Steps to Achieve Total Vitality and Kick-Start Weight Loss That Lasts

by Frank Lipman Md

Overview

Are you tired of feeling worn out, sick, and overweight? Why is it that we experience weight gain, fatigue, aches and pains, illnesses, and memory loss as we get older? While these ailments do become more common in our 30s and 40s, they aren’t inevitable. In fact, we are perfectly capable of remaining young, slim, and vigorous—and our brains can absolutely stay clear and sharp—if we give them what they need. What’s that? The right foods, plenty of sleep, and the healthy movement our bodies are craving.The problem is that most of us don’t do that. We don’t realize what our bodies need, so we eat the wrong foods, skimp on sleep, and deprive our bodies of the movement they crave. Overwhelmed by the stresses and the pressures of our lives, we take a host of prescriptions, never realizing how they might be disrupting our body’s innate ability to heal. Most insidious of all, many of us lack the personal support and the community that we need to feel fully alive. Instead, we buy into the myth that age means decline.Best-selling author and internationally recognized expert in integrative and functional medicine, Dr. Frank Lipman shares the 10 key steps to live your best life! He breaks through the common myths and misconceptions surrounding aging and dieting, and he zeroes in on what you need to do in order to feel great. His two-week Revitalize Program and extended Maintenance Program bring together key information regarding insulin resistance and carbohydrate intolerance, gut and hormonal imbalances, sleep disorders, medications and supplements, and community support. The book also features: •delicious, nutritious recipes to support you along the way •handy shopping lists and meal plans •simple exercises, meditation practices, and restorative yoga sequences •information about powerful anti-aging and digestive supplements and vitamins •and more!Dr. Lipman also offers a lifelong Maintenance Program, so that after two life-changing weeks, you can continue on your path toward ultimate health and wellness for years to come.In just two weeks—only 14 days—you can feel so much better than you ever imagined!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781401947910
Publisher:	Hay House Inc.
Publication date:	01/03/2017
Pages:	408
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

New York Times best-selling author FRANK LIPMAN, M.D., is one of the country’s top pioneers in the field of integrative medicine. A leading international speaker on health and wellness, he has been featured in Men’s Health, Vogue, Men’s Journal, Redbook, and Martha Stewart Living. He is a regular contributor to Goop and The Huffington Post, and he writes a weekly blog for his own site, www.BeWell.com.

Table of Contents

Introduction ix

Step 1 Understand How the Wrong Foods Mess with Your Body 1

Step 2 Ditch the Excess Carbs and Starches 23

Step 3 Protect Your Microbiome 33

Step 4 Balance Your Hormones 53

Step 5 Get Moving 69

Step 6 Drop the Stress 83

Step 7 Make Time for Sleep 103

Step 8 Look at Your Medications 123

Step 9 Find the Right Supplements for You 151

Step 10 Develop Passion, Meaning, and Community 171

Your 2-Week Revitalize Program: Getting Ready by Kerry Bajaj, Health Coach 183

Revitalize: Week One 199

Revitalize: Week Two 205

Revitalize Recipes by Chef Tricia Williams 211

Your Lifelong Maintenance Program: Moving Forward by Kerry Bajaj, Health Coach 235

Maintenance: Week One 245

Maintenance: Week Two 253

Maintenance: Week Three 259

Maintenance: Week Four 265

Maintenance Recipes by Chef Tricia Williams 271

Additional Vegetarian Recipes 301

Maintenance Snack Recommendations 305

Exercises by Jim Clarry, Personal Trainer and Dr. Keren Day, Active Release Technique Provider 307

Stress Reduction Practices: Mindful Breathing and Meditation 327

A Restorative Yoga Sequence Bobby Clennell 329

Appendices

Appendix A Yoga for Strength Bobby Clennell 333

Appendix B Adrenal Support 339

Appendix C Support for Menopause 343

Appendix D Sleep Support 347

Appendix E Optimizing Your Vitamin D Levels 349

Resources 351

Endnotes 357

Index 365

Acknowledgements 377

About the Author 379

Editorial Reviews

If you want to flourish for a lifetime, you need to know what’s in this book.”
— Christiane Northrup, M.D., New York Times best-selling author of Goddesses Never Age

“I stand in awe of Dr. Lipman’s delightfully readable, information-rich, and extraordinarily helpful guide to a healthier lifestyle. A scientifically proven, high-octane approach to keeping lean, fit, and active as we age. Read it for yourself, and give a copy to someone you love.”
— Mark Hyman, M.D., director of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, and New York Times best-selling author of The Blood Sugar Solution

“[Young and Slim for Life] lays it on the line. This is straightforward, validated, and most importantly, empowering information that opens the door to health, weight loss, and vitality.”
— David Perlmutter, M.D., New York Times best-selling author of Grain Brain

“In his newest book, Dr. Lipman shares his protocol to address the symptoms of a system out of balance—weight gain, fatigue, inflammation, and joint pain—and offers advice on how to move through your 40s, 50s, and even 60s with more vitality than a teenager. A myth-busting must-read for anyone dreading middle age and beyond.”
— Gwyneth Paltrow

“With his emphasis on reducing stress, the life-changing benefits of sleep, and the importance of reconnecting with your own sense of meaning and purpose, Dr. Lipman has given us a comprehensive maintenance program for getting on the road to good health.”
— AriannaHuffington

“Dr. Lipman is my go-to for all things health and wellness. He is a master diagnostician, who combines the best of eastern and western medicine while teaching balance and a healthy lifestyle. This indispensable book combines his knowledge with the talent of nutritional chef Tricia Williams. It’s a must-read for anyone who wants to be healthier and more beautiful from the inside out.”
— Bobbi Brown

“Frank has taken on two of the biggest problems for us as individuals in the modern world: weight gain and aging. He gives us the best and latest advice on how to deal with these monsters so that we can meet these obstacles with practicality and wisdom. He teaches us to listen and see our body, mind, and heart as the integrated system that it is. One more giant step to wellness and joy.”
— Rodney Yee

“Dr. Lipman’s two-week revitalize program is full of eye-opening information. His delicious recipes, easy meal plans, and powerful stress busters will help you on the way to a life of wholeness. I highly recommend this treasure”
— Amy Myers, M.D., New York Times best-selling author of The Autoimmune Solution

“Dr. Frank Lipman has a gift for guiding his readers with clear solutions to complex health concerns. [Young and Slim for Life] gets right to the heart of unhealthy aging and gives you simple steps for creating youthful vitality at any age.”
— Leo Galland, M.D., author of The Allergy Solution

“Growing older doesn’t mean settling for fat, tired, and uninspired. In his new book, Dr. Frank Lipman provides ten often-overlooked culprits along with simple, effective ways to turn back the clock and become lean, vibrant, and healthy at any age. A must-read!”
— JJ Virgin, New York Times best-selling author of The Virgin Diet and JJ Virgin’s Sugar Impact Diet

“Smart advice based on sound science, this book pulls together essential learning for a public that has far too long been prescribed pills rather than healthy foods. Lipman boils down complex information into readable, usable advice—an intelligent, simple guide to regain good health. I will be recommending this book!”
—Nina Teicholz, science journalist and author of The Big Fat Surprise

“Getting old might be inevitable, but you don’t have to get fat! Just follow Dr. Frank Lipman’s advice and you’ll feel more energized than ever before!”
— Jason Wachob, founder and CEO of mindbodygreen

“Dr. Frank Lipman masterfully explains how to let go of old habits and sorry excuses that hold us back from looking and feeling our best in life. I wish I had this book years ago.”
— Vani Hari, New York Times best-selling author of The Food Babe Way

“If you want to stay sexy through your 70s, this book is your tool—a user’s guide to your body as you navigate the aging process. Smart, practical, and resourceful. Dr. Lipman has done it again!”
— Robyn O’Brien, author of The Unhealthy Truth

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