Book Review – Why Can’t I Lose Weight? The real reasons diets fail and what to do about it

Every now and then, I read a book that captures my attention so completely that I hate to put it down. Then I go back to it repeatedly, long after I have finished the review. Jackie Bushell’s 116-page ebook, Why I can not lose weight? (2006 DietPlateau.com) is one of those books.

There are plenty of diet books available that claim to have the “secrets” to weight loss, or the supplement or diet plan that is the long-awaited magic bullet. Many are gimmicks, some are completely misleading, and others only touch on problems but offer no real solutions. Not the case with Why I can not lose weight?.

I found this e-book to be filled with practical, medically-based answers to many of my questions about weight loss, plateaus, healthy fat loss, metabolism, and that all-important question of why the weight comes back so often no matter how much. ” well “I’m on my diet for the day.

Based on long-term research and study from an impressive list of health and medical reference sources, Bushell writes about the ever-changing theories of diet and exercise, addresses dietary hype, fads, and trends, and introduces solid information based on biochemistry and documented scientific facts. Your goal is to start with facts and discard misleading and misinterpreted data, along with outdated beliefs. In his book, he presents his readers with current, relevant, and proven facts about low-calorie, fat, carbohydrate, and low-glycemic diets. Written in an easy-to-read manner, this book helps clear the fog of unsubstantiated claims and myths and sheds a logical and detailed light on diet and healthy weight loss facts.

This simple and honest statement of his conclusion sums up the philosophy, tone, and mission of his book: Getting your body in shape to lose weight is about keeping your body healthy overall, and that takes time and patience. Staying healthy is not about quick fixes, nor is it about successful weight loss … Making sure you lose the right kind of weight and in the right way is key to ensuring that when the weight is dropped, it does not come off. “

There are 15 chapters and three appendices that include detailed topics and “secrets” about:

• The famine syndrome and the set point
• The connection between blood sugar and insulin
• Metabolic rate
• Stress
• Food allergies / sensitivities
• Candida / yeast overgrowth
• Fluid retention
• Malnutrition
• Toxic overload
• Genetic heritage
• Exercise
• Hormonal imbalance
• Prescription drugs
• Compulsive eating and cravings.
• The “politics” of diet and how perceptions of being overweight can cause overlooked medical problems
• Thermogenic and Fat Burning Supplements
• A Personal Action Plan for Weight Loss Success

Author Jackie Bushell is dedicated to the message of her book. As she said at the end, “So what I hope I have accomplished with this book is to bring together all the important knowledge and new ideas related specifically to weight loss problems, discarding the many ideas that are not supported by science.” Personally, I think he has succeeded.

As I read your e-book, I was amazed at the dedication and depth of research you put into the project. There is no question that she is very knowledgeable and passionate about this topic, and her list of resources supports her work. Why I can not lose weight? It contains a lot of common sense and medically supported nutrition information that is applicable to a lot of frustrated dieters like myself. I experienced many “ah-ha!” moments while reading the pages.

I recommend this book to anyone with questions about healthy weight loss, curious about diet trends and hype, an interest in nutritional weight loss, or anyone who wants to know the truth about the “low-fat” diet phenomenon. carbohydrates “. But I especially recommend this book to anyone who suspects that there may be an underlying health problem that is making them reluctant to lose weight. Why I can not lose weight? could answer many of your questions. He sure did it for me.

Why I can not lose weight? is a downloadable PDF e-book, available at GoodDietGoodHealth.com.