Beyond Atkins

It's a fact: Not all carbohydrates are bad for you. Unlike Atkins, South Beach, and other diets, Dr. Douglas Markham's breakthrough health plan is a more comprehensive, sustainable, and satisfying program for weight loss and total-body health.
Dr. Doug's signature Total Health Plan features the More Balanced Approach to low-carb meal programs, along with his 30-minute "Fat Burning" Circuit Training WorkoutT. This groundbreaking book will allow you to discover:
* the safest, most effective way to follow a low-carbohydrate lifestyle * how the kind of food you eat affects your body, your energy level, and your quality of life * why fat does not make you fat * how healthful eating can replace the need for prescription drugs to treat high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and adult-onset diabetes
...and much more. This empowering resource can help you to both lose pounds and maintain your weight; improve your eating habits; enhance your self-image; and lead a healthy, balanced life.

A former chiropractor for the US Rugby Team and an all-American wrestler, Dr. Douglas Markham is the author of Total Health and the founder of TotalHealthDoc.com, an online weight loss and wellness management system.

Contents Foreword by Larry King Preface Part I: Why the Total Health Plan Works The Birth of Total Health Why Other Diets Don't Work The Low-Fat Diet Myth How to Combine Foods Correctly Why Fat Is the Key to Good Health Heart Health Part II: Following the Total Health Plan Overview Reading Food Labels Low-Carbohydrate and High-Protein Products Micronutrients: Vitamins and Minerals Got Water? Fiber Facts Sweeteners Part III: Eating Your Way to Total Health Pulling It All Together How to Use Your Total Health Menu Options When You Reach Your Weight Goal Macronutrient Units Lists Total Health Protein-Rich, Favorable-Carbohydrate Menu Options Powerful Tips for Reducing Holiday Food Cravings Part IV: Exercise: How to Get Started and Why Why Exercise Is Important Choosing a Health Club How to Choose a Personal Trainer The Principles Behind Circuit Training The 30-Minute "Fat-Burning" Circuit Training Workout Part V: Mental Health: Helpful Hints for Happiness Emotional and Social Well-Being Intellectual Development Spiritual Growth One More Thing Part VI: Total Health Recipes Protein-Rich Appetizers and Snacks Salads and Soups Salads Dressings Soups Protein-Rich Entrées Beef Pork Poultry Fish and Seafood Vegetarian Protein Entrées Vegetable Side Dishes Desserts Appendix A: Commit to Health and Happiness Appendix B: Recommended Products Appendix C: Exercise Resources Appendix D: HEALTH Across America Tour Bibliography Index