Mastering Leptin, by Byron J. Richards, explains how we can conquer the obesity epidemic in America. Finally, the mysteries of the hormone leptin have been unlocked, opening the door for permanent weight management, resolution of low thyroid symptoms, and significantly improved energy.
Learn why diets do not work and how weight management can be easy, safe, and long-lasting. This book explains over 800 crucial and recent leptin-related scientific studies.
Leptin is a powerful hormone produced in fat cells, controlling all other hormones. It is essential for survival, guiding the proper response to starvation.
Problems with leptin enforce "starvation metabolism," making it seem like you are starving even when there's plenty of food. Eating in harmony with leptin is essential for a healthy metabolism.
Key signs of a leptin problem include: uncontrollable sugar and food cravings, late-night eating, stress eating, weight gain around the middle, unable to reach a goal weight, yo-yo dieting, and low thyroid symptoms. If unhandled, these issues lead to obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
Leptin problems are proven to be the primary cause of heart disease, affecting cholesterol and blood pressure. Proper leptin function is highly protective of cardiovascular health. These discoveries are fully explained in the third edition of Mastering Leptin.
Publisher's comments:
Our feedback from readers has been astounding! Many people agree that the 5 Rules for eating in Mastering Leptin make so much sense and are easy to follow as a lifestyle, not a diet. Thousands have healthily lost weight and kept it off by following the guidelines and balancing their leptin levels.
We are excited to present this breakthrough in weight management and help resolve the obesity epidemic, which claims 400,000 lives per year. Be among the first to discover leptin's immense importance to your health!
About the Authors
Byron J. Richards, a health expert with 20 years of experience, is the first to explain the significance of over 7,500 studies on leptin and its link to solving obesity. Richards is a pioneer in applied clinical nutrition, understanding nutritional biochemistry and its integration with traditional medicine. He is an expert on leptin and its relation to weight, thyroid, anti-aging, hormone balance, and disease.
Mary Guignon Richards, Women's Health Educator, has inspired many women to take charge of their health for over 20 years. With a nursing background and four healthy children, Mary's approach in Mastering Leptin drives the concept of "taking charge of your own health."
Author comments:
The obesity epidemic is preventable, especially when people know what to do. Most diets rely on calorie manipulation, which often results in short-term success and more weight gain later.
Understanding leptin is the breakthrough. When you eat is more important than what you eat. Snacking is harmful, and late-night eating accelerates aging and poor health. This is not a fad diet; this is new science that everyone needs to understand.
Mastering Leptin provides clarity on healthy eating, better energy, and improved health. It helps resolve low thyroid symptoms and prevent diseases of aging.
Reviews & Quotes
"With over 700 references, but written clearly, this gem can lead to optimum health, vitality, and wellness."
-- Marriage Magazine, March 2003
"Mastering Leptin is the 'Rosetta Stone' of the body. It explains how the body works simply and understandably."
-- Diane P.
"Mastering Leptin contains cutting-edge information, timely for today's obesity epidemic. It raises the standard for weight management."
-- Linda Dobberstein, DC, March 1, 2003
"Richards presents a technical subject through analogies, examples, diagrams, and detail in forty-five chapters organized by topic."
-- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Association of Minnesota, April 12, 2003
"I finally found out what caused my overeating. After following the 5 steps and taking LeptiSlim, my sweet urges are gone."
-- Sandra, VA
"The Five Rules in Mastering Leptin make so much sense! After following them for a week, I noticed a difference in my energy level. I feel great!"
-- David, MN
Hi Mary and Byron,
Last April, you spoke about Mastering Leptin. I was curious but skeptical about your technique. However, I purchased and read your book and decided to try it. By August, I had lost 15 pounds and kept it off through the holidays. I haven't given up my favorite foods but follow your guidelines.
I continue to work out daily and practice yoga. I am very happy with the results and tell everyone this is the best way to lose weight and maintain balance between the foods I love and healthy eating.
-- Elayne, Mankato, MN
"I love Mastering Leptin - it's brilliant! It makes so much sense and works well for me personally. Thank you for your help!"
-- Diane O.
"I read Mastering Leptin and thought it was great! It is the best book I've read on weight management. I feel I gained understanding of the issues. After starting The Leptin Diet® a month ago, I lost twelve pounds! Limiting myself to 3 meals without snacking was easier than I thought. And incorporating exercise has helped too. Thanks again for Mastering Leptin and Daily Protein™ - they have been very helpful."
-- Janet L.
"I love Mastering Leptin! I recommend it to every forum. It's the best book out there, and the 5 Rules of The Leptin Diet make perfect sense!"
-- Bret H.
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
PART 1: The Scope of Leptin
1. The Most Powerful Hormone in the Human Body
2. Be a Health Asset Manager
3. What is Natural Balance?
4. Fat and Leptin - The New Reality
5. How Fat Communicates
6. Why Dieting Does Not Work
7. Addiction, Alcohol and Leptin
8. Drugs and Leptin
9. Are you Destined to be Fat
10. New Fat-Burning Discoveries
11. The Cause of Heart Disease
12. The Importance of Mastering Leptin
PART 2: The Leptin Diet®
13. A Lifelong Strategy
14. The Five Rules
15. Maximize Primary Fat-Burning Time
16. Leptin and Insulin - Birds of a Feather
17. Space Meals for Maximal Benefit
18. Preventing the Super-Sized Waistline
19. Getting Off to a Good Start - The Importance of Protein
20. Eat like a Pyramid, Look like a Pyramid
21. The Secrets to Accessing Fat-Burning Mode
22. Conquering Stress Eating
23. Is Caffeine Good or Bad?
24. Brain Cravings
25. Ghrelin, the Stomach's Cry for Food
26. Dangerous Weight Management
27. Reviewing Key Food and Fat Burning Points
PART 3: Preventing Disease
28. Timing, Inflammation and Aging
29. Stress and A Fat Stomach
30. Solving Weight Gain Around the Midsection
31. Resolving Eating Disorders
32. Exercise to Solve Leptin Problems
33. Proper Sleep; A Key to Needed Repair
34. Increasing Growth Hormone, Naturally
35. Male Hormone Fitness
36. Female Hormone Balance
37. The Estrogen Confusion
38. Menopausal Weight Gain
39. Thyroid Problems Finally Resolved
40. Fibromyalgia: Is Your Metabolism Worn Out or Clogged?
41. Rapid Weight Gain and Yo-Yo Diets
42. Solving Stubborn Weight Management
43. Leptin, NF kappa B, and the Cause of Cancer
44. Leptin, NF kappa B, and the Cause of Disease
45. A Major Breakthrough for Bones
46. Leptin, NF kappa B, and Prostate Cancer
47. Leptin, NF kappa B, and Breast Cancer
48. The Anti-Aging Skills of the Health Asset Manager
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