More than half of all Americans are overweight and 24 percent are considered obese by the government's standards. Between 1998 and 1999 obesity rose six percent, affecting all regions of the country and all demographic groups. These numbers make it clear that America is in a body fat crisis. The health consequences are enormous-diabetes, heart disease, cancer, among others. Obesity and lack of physical activity is the second leading cause of premature death in the United Statessecond only to tobacco! Combat Fat! is a breakthrough book offering a 3-step solution to our nation's new health challenge. Experts Rosemarie Alfieri, Andrew Flach, Stewart Smith, and James Villepigue combine their more than 50 years of professional experience in health and fitness to dramatically demonstrate to Americans that a healthy, strong and lean body is possible for anyone who is willing to make the commitment.
Combat Fat! provides an easy-to-follow, straightforward method of diet and exercise that uses body fat percentage, rather than body weight, as the leading indicator of health and wellness.
Readers will discover why body fat is the most important variable in the health equation and how they can measure and interpret their own body fat percentages. The authors present a flexible, 8-day diet and exercise plan that will meet everyone's individual needs-including vegetarians'. The program is safe and all natural-no drugs or "fat burner" supplements are suggested.
Combat Fat! provides critical information on how to "eat within the system" by choosing proper foods, even when it's fast food. Readers will learn to decipher food labels to avoid common mistakes and misconceptions.
The Combat Fat! exercise program includes detailed workout plans that are designed for the average man or woman. The exercises require minimal equipment and can be followed at home. Americans can end their obsession with dieting by focusing on healthy body fat loss rather than unhealthy "weight loss." Combat Fat! recommends a safe, effective and realistic goal for those who want to shape up.
Combat Fat! based on the specific recommendations of the Center for Disease Control and the Surgeon General. Combat Fat! is a reliable and credible program which presents safe, practical, and simple lifestyle changes for health management through fat control.
From the Back Cover
Throw away your bathroom scale! It's your fat, not your weight that matters. You'll experience faster, longer lasting results when you focus on your fat! Reducing your body fat now is the most important thing you can do you to improve your health and extend your life.
Combat Fat! in 3 Easy Steps- Measure and monitor your fat quickly and painlessly. You can get a hold on fat in a pinch! All it takes is a simple one step procedure to start today. Lose fat safely and with the delicious combat fat! Meal plan. Tasty, healthy, low-calorie, low-fat dishes you and your family will love. Easy to follow guidelines mean you'll never have to count carbs, proteins or fats again-while providing a fully balanced diet. Burn fat fast and fun with the Combat Fat! Workout. With three different levels to choose-from the easy basic workout to the advanced workoutyou'll find a program as easy or as challenging as you want.
