num_pages: 352
description: If youve ever dieted youve undoubtedly worked very hard to achieve results--only to experience the disappointment of having the pounds creep back on. But now wellness expert Kathy Freston lets readers in on her secret: losing weight doesnt have to be difficult and it can last. With this book she shares the powerful concept of The Lean--a radically effective approach to positive change--with a practical 30-day plan to transform your health and jump-start weight loss in the most gentle easy and automatic way possible.Leaning in is about setting an intention for what you want weight- and health-wise and then nudging yourself ever so gently in that direction even if getting there seems impossible. Its about choosing to eat foods that are delicious filling and supportive of your goals.Each day of the scientifically based vegan-friendly Lean plan Kathy shows how to make and commit to small diet and lifestyle changes that over time yield unexpectedly significant results--something as simple as swapping in nondairy milk for cows milk eating an apple a day or having an afternoon power shake. These changes propel you almost effortlessly into a forward momentum of ever more healthy choices and work together to bolster your progress. There are only two rules:1. All you need is the willingness to take just one step. 2. As you add the healthier foods to your diet eat the new foods first.By gradually adding in these nutrient-dense and fiber-rich foods youll crowd out the problem foods feel fuller for longer and simply stop feeling cravings. On Kathys Lean plan readers can experience sustained healthy and permanent weight loss of 1-3 pounds per week--plus increased energy improved digestion clearer skin and renewed purpose. Complete with exercises recipes and powerful testimonials The Lean offers not only a truly leaner frame but also the little push we all need to get on the path to lasting change. 
language: English
title: The Lean: A Revolutionary (and Simple!) 30-Day Plan for Healthy, Lasting Weight Loss
publisher: Hachette Books