If you've ever dieted, you've 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 doesn't 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. It's
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 cow's
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, you'll crowd out the problem foods, feel fuller for longer,
and simply stop feeling cravings. On Kathy's 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.
