The Thank You Blog Review
Eating Less is making you fat by Vijay Thakkar is a book that bursts the myths around weight loss.
Every fact he states about maintaining weight and improving metabolism the author proves with various case studies.
The approach to understanding why we gain weight or become obese is by knowing how our body responds to calorie intake and what happens when we consume carbs and sugars, and what is the ideal change the body needs to replenish energy for everyday activities from fats rather than carbs.
High carb diet is one prominent reason for the increase in LDL cholesterol.
The book covers many topics that govern the weight loss process; hormones, calories, carbohydrates, glycemic index, heart-healthy fats that aid weight loss, and insulin resistance.
I took a long time to write the book review as the second part of the book seemed helpful and informative.
The FRFP protocol recommends 12 hours to 16 hours of overnight fasting. During the eating window, restring carbs, fueling with Fat, and proceeding with protein is the right path that leads to weight loss.
The health benefits of dark chocolate and coffee, fermentation being the good old blessing, are attested by the expert trainer and author too. The role of exercise with easily doable exercise routines and healthy breakfast recipes, including the role of sleep in maintaining overall health, are discussed in a detailed manner making the book an all-rounder in providing the knowledge needed to embark on a healthy weight loss journey and promote overall fitness and wellbeing.
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About the book
In this seminal take on well-being and fitness, celebrity health coach and functional medicine expert Vijay Thakkar presents his trademarked four-step formula for weight loss. He builds on years of research and personal history to dispel misinformation about nutrition, calorie-deficit diets, metabolism and how hunger and satiety work.
Backing his theories with science and data, Vijay traces the origins of diabetes and heart diseases, conditions that are gaining ground among the young and seemingly fit. He explains how stress, exercise and the quality of food impact hormones; simplifies the science behind low-carb diets and intermittent fasting; and offers sustainable methods to maintain optimal weight and lifelong health.
About the Author
While addressing common dietary and fitness queries, this groundbreaking manual also proposes easy-to-follow lifestyle tips, wholesome recipes and effective workouts to guide the reader through the fog surrounding weight management
Vijay Thakkar is a functional medicine expert and a dynamic, young entrepreneur passionate about fitness. He launched 48 Fitness in 2013 with a vision to redefine and address issues prevailing in the fitness industry. His brand has steadily become one of India’s most awarded celebrity fitness clubs, offering personalized services and wellness standards to fitness enthusiasts in the heart of Mumbai. Vijay has written about health, wellness, lifestyle, functional medicine, fitness and nutrition in India for prestigious publications like Forbes, Times of India, Hindustan Times, Indian Express, Femina and many more.
The review is written as a part of the writers melon book review campaign.
This blog post is part of the blog challenge ‘Blogaberry Dazzle’ hosted by Cindy D’Silva and Noor Anand Chawla in collaboration with Zariya Healings.
I am positively getting this book. I really need to understand the way diet works and how I can improve my daily life and have adequate meals.
There’s so many myths and beliefs about losing weight not to add tons of products sold. It’s sad when there’s only one thing one should do to have a healthy body, have the right mindset. With this, you’ll be more mindful of the food you’re eating, you’ll value your body and make sure to put in (eat) the nutrients your body needs for it to function well, and have a better understanding of the good effects of what food you eat.
Quite some myth-busting there and rightly so. I am so glad that my favorite dark chocolate, coffee, and fermentation get ticks for being healthy.
I agree totally that Eating less making you fat is absolutely true.Your review makes me want to grab a copy right away. Intermittent fasting seems to be a great way to lose fat.
The book explains how eating right rather than eating less can help people to maintain appropriate body weight. It also explains the impact of hunger and satiety on the human body along with the concepts of nutrition, metabolism, and calorie-deficit diets. The book offers suggestions about ensuring sustainable weight management and educates the readers about the importance of living a healthy life. A good review by you Anandan
Thanks for sharing about the book. A lot of people think eating less makes you lose weight. It can also slow down your metabolism. I don’t believe in fasting for weight loss but it can work for younger people.
Wow, this book sounds like a game-changer for anyone struggling with weight loss! This book seems to be a refreshing take on debunking common myths surrounding weight loss. What I find most intriguing is the author’s use of case studies to support every fact and claim made throughout the book.
Overall, it offers a wealth of knowledge and practical tips for achieving sustainable weight loss. I’m definitely adding it to my reading list, and I can’t wait to dive into the detailed information and insights provided by the expert trainer and author.
If there’s a subject that has varying views concerning it, it’s weight loss. We are all confused about how much to eat. I’m glad there’s a book that explains it well and bursts all myths.
I am trying to loose wait and this is surely a very helpful book for me, will grab a copy soon.
These days there are so many contradicting theories on weight loss. One thing is for sure, just eating less does not make you lose weight. I am quite intrigued by the book. Will add it to my TBR.
Eating right way is important and this bok will summerize it in the right way, definitely a big help to lot of people who have the wrong eating habits and gain weight.
Losing weight has become a fad but unless done right can be detrimental. The same goes for eating right and exercise. It is always good to take help from ax expert/ coach for the weight loss journey. A well-written review.
I’m a serious advocate of a healthy lifestyle. Weightloss is such a misunderstood concept that people go to extreme levels of diets to lose without realising the harm they’re doing to their bodies. This seems quite an informative read and will be helpful to understand how our body works.
The title looks quite debatable Sivaranjini😛. I wish you had given a little more of what the book is about for me to decide if it is worth reading or not. I wouldv loved to see if his food philosophy matches with mine. But one thing did… intermittent fasting. I do that too.
Such a controversial topic! Sometimes I do believe in this! Grabbing this book!
Looks like it is a good read for me as iam always on a losing battle with weight loss. I also agree that eating right and the correct portion helps in metabolism and thus weight loss. Starving or eating less actually doesn’t help.
That’s an interesting book. It gives a lot of information busting myths on fad diets and weightloss. Great review!
Eating less is what makes us fat what is important is to have the mindset to eat healthy.
I, myself experienced that eating less makes us crave more calories. This book must be a treasure of bursting food-related myths. I’m going to grab it.
Seems like an important book to read. Thanks for sharing!