Offer advice on how to target middle-body fat stores using strategic food combinations, in a guide that also makes recommendations for reducing stress, sleeping more productively, and staying committed to a healthier lifestyle.

"A revolutionary new diet program based on the latest science showing the importance of fat in weight loss and overall health, from # 1 bestselling author Dr. Mark Hyman. Many of us have long been told that fat makes us fat, contributes to heart disease, and generally erodes our health. Now a growing body of research is debunking our fat-phobia, revealing the immense health and weight-loss benefits of a high-fat diet rich in eggs, nuts, oils, avocados,...

"Is it possible to eat anything you want, five days a week, and become slimmer and healthier as a result? Simple answer: yes. You just limit your calorie intake for two nonconsecutive days each week to 500 calories for women, 600 for men. You'll lose weight quickly and effortlessly, and the joy of the FastDiet is that the side effects are all welcome. The science is easy. Intermittent fasting takes your body out of go-go mode and puts it into survival...

Eating fewer carbohydrates may be trendy-- but since your body needs them to function, eliminating too many carbs from your diet is neither healthy nor practical. Learn the glycemic index system to help you shed unwanted pounds and improve your overall health.

Explains how our bodies are programmed on a genetic level to resist weight loss, and how to fix internal biology by adjusting eating and exercise habits one step at a time to defeat hunger and cravings and keep the weight off for good.

A triathlete-turned-firefighter shares a program he devised for fellow firefighters to help them lose weight and lower their cholesterol levels, consisting of a mostly vegetable diet that also includes whole grains, legumes, and small portions of meat.