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Not a Diet Book

Take Control. Gain Confidence. Change Your Life.
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Not a Diet Book by James Smith is a refreshing take on health and wellness that seeks to break the norms of traditional dieting. James shares personal insights, debunks common fitness myths, and offers straightforward advice on improving physical health and mental mindset. The book empowers readers to make sustainable lifestyle changes rather than adhering to restrictive diets.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for straightforward and honest advice on health and fitness without the usual fluff often found in diet books. It appeals to those seeking to change their lifestyle with practical and no-nonsense approaches, focusing on well-being rather than quick fixes. If you're interested in debunking diet myths and embracing a balanced approach to health, this book could be a great choice for you.

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*The No.1 Sunday Times Bestseller
James Smith has already changed thousands of lives with his international phenomenonΒ Not A Diet Book.Β Are you ready to change yours?

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The No.1 Sunday Times Bestseller

James Smith has already changed thousands of lives with his international phenomenon, Not a Diet Book. Are you ready to change yours?

Are you sick of always wearing black and getting undressed in the dark?

Are you fixated with a number on the scales?

Are you afraid to step into the gym and commit to a routine?

Is your confidence at an all-time low?

Is all of this having a negative impact on your life, relationships, and happiness?

With every tool you'll ever need to learn to reset your current mindset and attitude towards your diet and training, chapters include:

  • Fat loss versus muscle gain
  • Metabolism and β€˜body types’
  • Protein targets and calorie tracking
  • Common fitness fallacies
  • Female fat loss
  • Supplements
  • Training versus exercising
  • The importance of sleep
  • Forming habits

This book will put you back in control. It is not a fad diet or a short-term training plan. It will empower you to adopt better habits that will allow you to take charge of your life.

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The book is praised for challenging popular fitness trends and debunking dieting myths, making it a refreshing perspective in the health and wellness category. James Smith focuses on simplifying weight loss by emphasising the importance of a calorie deficit, while offering straightforward advice on fitness and nutrition. Critics appreciate his candid approach to reshaping the conventional understanding of health and fitness.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008374297

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 304

About the Author

James Smith is the world's fastest-growing online PT. Honest, unapologetic and outspoken, yet erudite, authentic and endlessly passionate about exposing the toxic myths within diet culture, and committed to helping people to reach their goals and make positive change for good. Not a Diet Book is his first book.

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