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The nutritionist who taught us that simply eating (pun intended) is the key to a fab body is back with a comprehensive book on women, food and everything in between. From puberty to marriage, from pregnancy to menopause, Rujuta explains in detail the changes women go through (and, God knows, as Indian women, we go through way beyond those just hormonal - husband, in-laws, children, career, etc) and how what we do (or don't) during these phases affects our overall well-being.

Once a Runner captures the essence of what it means to be a competitive runner; to devote your entire existence to a single-minded pursuit of excellence. It has become one of the most beloved sports novels ever written. Originally self-published in 1978 and sold at road races out of the trunk of the author's car, reading the book became a rite of passage for many runners, and tattered copies were handed down like sacred texts from generation to generation.

Farrah Foley runs the way she runs her love life - too cautiously. She slows down just when it's time to fly. Getting dumped with no explanation by the love of her life, she's determined never to find herself in that position again. When Jude Farnesworth comes along, Farrah is intrigued but fears she can't compete with the kind of high-society women he meets in his town of Greenwich, Connecticut. Raised in Queens, she lives in the Bronx, where she runs with the Van Cortlandt Track Club.

During his 28 years as a holistic practitioner and health expert on syndicated TV and radio, Dr. David Friedman has interviewed hundreds of world-renowned doctors and best-selling authors. From proponents of a vegan, paleo, mediterranean diet to a gluten-free and low-carb diet, the opinions are as different as night and day. After becoming frustrated with all the conflicting research and opinions, Dr. Friedman wrote Food Sanity, which explores all the fads, facts, and fiction.

Quenton Cassidy thought he had left his athletic career far behind as he built a successful professional career in south Florida. But as several personal tragedies and the wear and tear of life began to weigh upon him, he wonders if perhaps he hasn't given up a special part of his life too soon. His return to the world of competitive running is dramatic and revelatory to both the protagonist and the listener, as is his desperate, all-out attempt to make on last Olympic team.

Despite the immense popularity of yoga today, there is surprisingly little knowledge of its roots among practitioners. This book brings together the core teachings of yoga in the words of their authors, rather than in the secondary versions of modern interpreters. Including key passages from the Upanishads, the Buddhist and Jaina traditions, the yoga sections of the Indian Tantras, and many texts that are being critically translated for the first time, Roots of Yoga provides a comprehensive and immediate insight into the essential texts of the Indian traditions of yoga.

When runners aren't running, they are talking about running, planning their next run, shopping for running. This book contains stories from runners, telling their stories to other runners about. running — how it has changed their lives, their bodies, and their spirits. Runners will love these inspirational stories of fellow runners challenging themselves, recovering from injuries, and staying motivated.

To look at Lynn Redgrave today, it is hard to believe she was the lumpy "Georgy Girl" in the famous 1960s film, or that she has fought a life-long battle against weight. In this autobiographical and practical audiobook, Lynn shares her secrets for successfully losing weight on a Weight Watchers...

A provocative look at how and what Americans eat and why—a flavorful blend of The Omnivore’s Dilemma, Salt Sugar Fat, and Freakonomics that reveals how the way we live shapes the way we eat. Food writer and Culinary Institute of America program director Sophie Egan takes readers on an...

走ることについて語りつつ、小説家としてのありよう、創作の秘密、そして「彼自身」を初めて説き明かした画期的なメモワール。

Three guys discussing the wonderful world of fitness, including all of the nonsense that surrounds it! Much of the fitness industry seems to thrive on misinformation and false promises, likely due to how marketable this content seems to be. The aim of this podcast is to bring together three experienced individuals, all from different backgrounds, to help debunk some of this nonsense and point you in a better direction. From Bodybuilding, to Powerlifting, to Crossfit, and gym ownership, we're here to help you along your fitness journey and hopefully provide a few laughs in the process!

Cómo mantener una relación sana con la alimentación, sin prejuicios, mitos ni agobios, porque alimentarse ¡es mucho más que comer! Se come más de lo que se necesita. Se come menos de lo que se necesita. Se comen alimentos que no hacen falta y faltan alimentos imprescindibles. Se come de manera obsesiva. Se come para olvidar. Se come para no enfermar. Se come por ansiedad, por costumbre....

With two out of every three Americans overweight or obese, scientists are studying how excess fat changes physical and mental health, demographers are calculating how it's shortening life spans, and economists are debating the impact it has on America's productivity and global competitiveness. But how weight affects intimacy and sexuality is barely discussed. Yet, it's a question of high importance for the tens of millions of Americans who are overweight or obese and having difficulty sexually and romantically.

Sie verfügen mit diesem Hörbuch über 11 schwebende Kompositionen mit langen, warmen Basstönen, perfekt für jede Yoga-Session. Eine einzigartige Mischung aus sanfter Entspannungsmusik und dezenten Naturgeräuschen, für heilende Harmonisierung und sanften Energieausgleich beim Yoga. Alle Stücke vereinen künstlerische Inspiration, Sensitivität und exzellente Soundqualität, die richtigen Töne schwingen in perfekter Resonanz mit Ihrem Körper und bringen ihn in einen Zustand tiefster Entspannung. Profitieren Sie von den sanften Klangwelten, die Ihre Seele beruhigen, Ihren Pulsschlag senken sowie Körper und Geist nachhaltig entspannen.

Estas reflexiones son las que han conducido al estudio del enfoque de introducción de la alimentación complementaria conocido como Baby-Led Weaning o alimentación autorregulada o dirigida por el bebé, donde se promueve que, desde el inicio de la incorporación de los alimentos, sea el propio bebé el que coma por sí solo la misma comida que el resto de la familia con pequeñas adaptaciones y sentado a la mesa como un miembro más.

Este não é um livro sobre corrida, embora se passe entre treinos e competições. É sobre gente. Na verdade, um tipo muito especial de gente. O esporte é o pano de fundo, mas o que está em jogo é muito mais do que isso. São histórias de competição, superação e camaradagem. Em outubro de 2006, o empresário Amílcar Lopes Jr., o Portuga, realizou um feito memorável ao completar a Maratona de Chicago em 2 horas 43 minutos e 50 segundos. A marca, extraordinária para um amador, fez dele uma espécie de lenda no circuito dos corredores de rua de São Paulo.

For millions of people worldwide, running is an essential part of life. It is seen as a path to health, longevity and mental wellbeing – but what is at the root of this international obsession? Where did our desire and ability to run come from, and what role has running played in communities through the ages? Talking to scientists, historians, athletes and authors, Helen Mort follows a trail leading from neolithic times to now, to find out why we run, how our relationship to running has changed and how running has been depicted in our culture across the ages.

The supplement and diet industry is fraught with popular yet dangerously misleading myths about personal wellness. How do we separate the fact from the fiction? How can we recognise when you're doing our bodies more harm than good? Each week we take a popular diet, fad or myth and debunk them with scientific studies. You'll gain a wealth of practical tips and skills you can use every single day to improve and enhance the way you eat and exercise!

Love your workout and keeping your body healthy. This subliminal hypnosis program works for you on three different levels - positive affirmations will be spoken during your deepest state of open relaxation, low binaural beats that are almost imperceptible to the human ear work with your subconscious mind to anchor the positive affirmations to help you love your workout, and ancient Solfeggio tones encourage healing and wholeness with powerful harmonic frequencies.

En los años sesenta, el psiquiatra Alfonso Caycedo elaboró un método destinado a que sus pacientes lograsen un estado de relajación física y mental que ayudase a su salud física y psicológica. Tomó para ello prácticas de distintas tradiciones orientales y occidentales para formar un programa de trabajo fácil de ejecutar y que ofreciera resultados constatables en el tratamiento del estrés y la ansiedad. Así nació la Relajación Dinámica.