summary ofAlways Hungry?Book by David Ludwig, MD, PhD

first KEY POINT

A healthy diet doesn’t mean fasting or starvation

Have you ever been terrified to step on the scales after the holidays or try on your jeans from the “slimmer times”? You must know what it’s about if you stress out from the mere thought of it.Fasting, exhausting exercise, and strict food limitations often fail, leaving you tired, agitated, and hungry. It doesn’t take long for you to rebel against the restrictive diet and eat all the foods you’re not supposed to. As a result, you regain lost weight and even a few extra pounds. Such an outcome disappoints and discourages you from trying a healthier lifestyle.It’s easier to gain weight than lose it, but the path to both is paved with your food choices. You’ll put on weight with junk food, but the same result can come from eating potatoes, grapes, and sweet beverages. Myths about dieting still spoil the minds and bodies of many people worldwide. For example, most believe that fats cause you to gain weight. However, fats can make your body healthier and slimmer. Thus, understanding nutrition and your body’s needs is vital for keeping you healthy and fit. Learning why low-calorie diets don’t work allows you to see the benefits of the new approach. It's not a seasonal option to lose a few pounds before summer; it's a life-long journey to balance your digestion, normalize various bodily processes, become more energetic, and prevent excessive fat accumulation. A slimmer waist and a smaller number on the scales are merely positive side effects of a more significant improvement in your body.

A healthy diet can be enjoyable and inspiring. Therefore, prepare to dive deep into the principles of the Always Hungry Solution that will help you achieve optimum health and fitness.