Fat Is Not Your Fate

WHAT TYPE ARE YOU? Do you constantly crave foods such as chocolate, overeat them, and feel out of control? Does high blood pressure run in your family? Do you have a strong family history of heart disease? Do you have an apple -- instead of a pear-shaped body? Do you find that food calms you down? Do you suffer monthly from PMS bloat, have leftover pregnancy pounds, or a menopause tummy? Take the Phenotype Quiz and learn how to manage your weight based on your individual gene type! Fat Is Not Your Fate offers a groundbreaking, scientifically proven approach to weight loss -- one that allows you to follow a personalized nutrition plan tailored to your own genetic blueprint. Based on the latest research, this program includes: • Personalized easy-to-follow menu plans for your gene type • Strategies to control your weight triggers • Easy, tasty recipes for your meal plan • Your optimum caloric intake and fat-protein-carb balance • Tips on exercise and activities to keep the weight off ...and other suggestions for achieving maximum weight loss, lowering your risk of disease, and satisfying your physical and emotional needs. If you're one of the millions of Americans trying to take and keep the pounds off, let Fat Is Not Your Fate be your first step toward a fit and healthy future.

Susan Mitchell is originally from Scotland, where she studied drawing and painting at the Edinburgh College of Art. In 1993, she moved to Montreal, where now lives with her husband and son while working as a freelance commercial illustrator. (Susan has designedmore Christmas cards than Santa has whiskers.) She also illustrated Paula Deen's My First Cookbook.

Contents Foreword Chapter 1: Outsmarting Your Genetic Legacy Why a Phenotype-Based Diet? The Link Between Genetics and Weight Chapter 2: Learn Your Phenotype and What Triggers Your Weight Gain The Phenotype Assessment and the Weight Trigger Quiz Chapter 3: The Road Map to Your Phenotype Diet Tips on How to Use This Book Chapter 4: The Phenotype A Diet Outsmarting Addiction-Linked Weight Gain Chapter 5: The Phenotype B Diet Outsmarting High Blood Pressure-Linked Weight Gain Chapter 6: The Phenotype C Diet Outsmarting Cardiovascular Disease-Linked Weight Gain Chapter 7: The Phenotype D Diet Outsmarting Diabetes-Linked Weight Gain Chapter 8: The Phenotype E Diet Outsmarting Emotional Eating-Linked Weight Gain Chapter 9: The Phenotype H Diet Outsmarting Hormone-Linked Weight Gain Appendix A: No-Prep Foods Appendix B: Ready Remedies Appendix C: Recipes Appendix D: Antioxidant-Rich Foods Appendix E: Fat Comparison Appendix F: High-Fiber Foods Appendix G: Caffeine Content in Various Beverages Appendix H: Mercury Content in Fish and Seafood Resources References Index