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The 6-Week Cure for the Middle-Aged Middle: The Simple Plan to Flatten Your Belly Fast!
The doctor duo that brought you to the low-carb lifestyle shows you how to regain in midlife the figure of sleek, flat-bellied youth.
Why is it that even though we might maintain our high school weight, few of us maintain our high school belt size?
In your twenties and thirties, the layers of fat on top of your abs were the problem. But once you reach middle-age, the enemy shifts. The 6-Week Cure for the Middle-Aged Middle is the first book to deal specifically with the issues we face in the next stage of life, providing a plan for eliminating the unhealthy fat that accumulates around the organs–visceral fat–that is the true cause of the middle-aged bulge.
The good news is that with the right diet, visceral fat can be quickly reduced and eliminated, enhancing both your looks and your health. Even after twenty years researching and refining the science of weight loss and management, bestselling authors Drs. Michael and Mary Dan Eades fell victim to the middle-aged middle themselves. Although otherwise fit and healthy, both lost the flat belly that signals youth. In The 6-Week Cure for the Middle-Aged Middle , they share the simple dietary program they created to shed the weight.
• How eating saturated fat can actively trim your middle
• Why the “eat less, exercise more” prescription fails–and what to do about it
• Why “inner” and “outer” tube fat measurements are important to your health
• How to fight the fat stored inside your liver that leads to hard-to-lose middle-body flab
Why is it that even though we might maintain our high school weight, few of us maintain our high school belt size?
In your twenties and thirties, the layers of fat on top of your abs were the problem. But once you reach middle-age, the enemy shifts. The 6-Week Cure for the Middle-Aged Middle is the first book to deal specifically with the issues we face in the next stage of life, providing a plan for eliminating the unhealthy fat that accumulates around the organs–visceral fat–that is the true cause of the middle-aged bulge.
The good news is that with the right diet, visceral fat can be quickly reduced and eliminated, enhancing both your looks and your health. Even after twenty years researching and refining the science of weight loss and management, bestselling authors Drs. Michael and Mary Dan Eades fell victim to the middle-aged middle themselves. Although otherwise fit and healthy, both lost the flat belly that signals youth. In The 6-Week Cure for the Middle-Aged Middle , they share the simple dietary program they created to shed the weight.
• How eating saturated fat can actively trim your middle
• Why the “eat less, exercise more” prescription fails–and what to do about it
• Why “inner” and “outer” tube fat measurements are important to your health
• How to fight the fat stored inside your liver that leads to hard-to-lose middle-body flab
320 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2009
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August 20, 2019
The first part of this book contains a good summary of the Eades' thinking on diet and health from their previous books with some additional information, relative to the time it was written. It remains somewhat outdated but a good introduction. I did not find it overly technical or difficult to read. I also like the fact that it is a diet book that also adds references so that one can explore source materials. Whether or not I agree with all their points, I do like a book that encourages me to think, and gives me resources for further exploration.
I have no idea if the diet portion of the book actually works because I haven't followed it. But I don't see why it wouldn't be effective in knocking off some pounds. It would certainly be effective in terms of reducing one's cravings for sugar, and perhaps even caffeine, in which case it may be beneficial. Some of the recipes are not bad and I have used them as a kicking-off point in the past
I have no idea if the diet portion of the book actually works because I haven't followed it. But I don't see why it wouldn't be effective in knocking off some pounds. It would certainly be effective in terms of reducing one's cravings for sugar, and perhaps even caffeine, in which case it may be beneficial. Some of the recipes are not bad and I have used them as a kicking-off point in the past
July 2, 2019
I was skeptical (always) Amorabout this. But I tried it. I will admit that a week later I was down 6 pounds. I don't know that it is a miracle as life happened and I didn't do a full two week program. But I will definitely keep in mind the process. The book is complete with a wide variety of meals you can choose and very detailed menu plans. Definitely recommend it if you're struggling workthat middle aged spread. :) #book #books #bookreview #bookreviewer #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #ilovemylibrary
January 21, 2025
Interesting take on losing visceral fat, basically by doing a very low carb diet for several weeks, and replacing meals with protein shakes 3x/day, except for one daily protein meal, then gradually adding in more meals over time. I'm wondering if this would trigger a starvation response, but probably not as long as you're keeping up with protein intake and vit/mins. Very keto/carnivore oriented, and states that low carb will be a permanent lifestyle change. Does give lists of meals.
April 6, 2018
An older book but there were still some nuggets of wisdom for me. Because it is older some of the info is outdated and at least one of the recommended products was taken off the market, I took off a couple of stars. Still, I have always liked the Eades couple and their original Protein Power was great. I understand there is a Protein Power 2.0 on the horizon and I can't wait to read that.
September 15, 2019
Love the Eades but nothing works for me
I'm a week in but I'm unimpressed with such heavy cream and so much protein with such little results. The scale hasn't moved for me. At least it hasn't gone up. I will go get my hormones checked like they suggest. Two of the ingredients they suggest are hard to find or no longer made.
I'm a week in but I'm unimpressed with such heavy cream and so much protein with such little results. The scale hasn't moved for me. At least it hasn't gone up. I will go get my hormones checked like they suggest. Two of the ingredients they suggest are hard to find or no longer made.
March 10, 2021
Amazing, get this book.
This has helped break through to actually get to my weight. Also helps after I indulge to get back on track.
This has helped break through to actually get to my weight. Also helps after I indulge to get back on track.
October 28, 2016
This was just OK for me. I thought the introduction was pretty useless and it's bogged down by dry scientific information. About a third of the book are recipes, a third is fluff, and the other third is the only parts that you need to read.
This plan is very paleo. Lots of protein and fat, including saturated fat, limited carbs. The first two weeks you have to avoid alcohol, caffeine, over-the-counter medication if you can help it, and they recommend that you consume three protein shakes and one meal. They recommend shakes and meals, plus they have substitutes and recipes. I was impressed by their list of protein shakes. There are several that I can't wait to try. There's a recipe for a coconut cream pie protein shake that uses vanilla protein powder and coconut milk. There's also a one for a black forest cake protein shake that uses chocolate protein powder and diet cherry cola soda. Don't these sound delicious? These protein shake recipes were my favorite part of the book!
In weeks three and four, you can reintroduce alcohol and caffeine, but you can't have dairy, grains, starchy vegetables or legumes. They encourage you to eat the skin on meats and use butter. In weeks five and six, you can reintroduce these foods, but you have to limit your quantities. They don't give you serving sizes for the protein, because you're supposed to eat as much as it fills you up comfortably.
For fitness, they have a technique called The Laplace in Place which sounds like a deep breathing exercise that works your abs and they recommend their book The Slow Burn Fitness Revolution. They don't seem to prescribe to daily walking or low-fat diets.
This program goes against what I've been taught, so I don't know if I want to try it. If anybody has had any luck in this type of diet, please let me know. Overall, I think there are much better books on this subject than this one.
This plan is very paleo. Lots of protein and fat, including saturated fat, limited carbs. The first two weeks you have to avoid alcohol, caffeine, over-the-counter medication if you can help it, and they recommend that you consume three protein shakes and one meal. They recommend shakes and meals, plus they have substitutes and recipes. I was impressed by their list of protein shakes. There are several that I can't wait to try. There's a recipe for a coconut cream pie protein shake that uses vanilla protein powder and coconut milk. There's also a one for a black forest cake protein shake that uses chocolate protein powder and diet cherry cola soda. Don't these sound delicious? These protein shake recipes were my favorite part of the book!
In weeks three and four, you can reintroduce alcohol and caffeine, but you can't have dairy, grains, starchy vegetables or legumes. They encourage you to eat the skin on meats and use butter. In weeks five and six, you can reintroduce these foods, but you have to limit your quantities. They don't give you serving sizes for the protein, because you're supposed to eat as much as it fills you up comfortably.
For fitness, they have a technique called The Laplace in Place which sounds like a deep breathing exercise that works your abs and they recommend their book The Slow Burn Fitness Revolution. They don't seem to prescribe to daily walking or low-fat diets.
This program goes against what I've been taught, so I don't know if I want to try it. If anybody has had any luck in this type of diet, please let me know. Overall, I think there are much better books on this subject than this one.
January 2, 2012
The authors here concentrate on a particular prescribed short-term diet that focuses on getting rid of organ fat that is commonly located in the belly. In addition to describing the diet in some detail, they spend a good portion of the book reviewing and summarizing dietary principles covered in two other books they authored, Protein Power: The High-Protein/Low-Carbohydrate Way to Lose Weight, Feel Fit, and Boost Your Health--in Just Weeks! and The Protein Power Lifeplan.
June 1, 2010
This book is one of the many about losing weight on a high protein diet. Though weight loss is achieved under such a plan, health is compromised. I read this book for a better understanding of the concepts behind a high protein diet, and the book was good for that. Other books, like "The China Study" by Colin Campbell, and "Eat to Live" by Joel Fuhrman describe the long term detrimental affects of a high protein diet that this book does not address. I gave the book a low rating because of my philosophical differences with it.
October 17, 2011
I love the Eades' and will recommend this book to my clients that need this kind of approach. If you want more info on why these types of low-carb, moderate fat (including saturated fat) and moderate protein diets work, you are better off reading their other books: Protein Power and Protein Power Life Plan.
August 24, 2010
A little too prescriptive- but for six weeks and apparently sound science... probably worth a shot.
December 29, 2015
Didn't end up finishing this. While there may have been some good points, I am suspicious of anyone who claims to know better than everyone else.
May 11, 2016
Great way to start changing your health. Not entirely long term in strategy - but a great kick start to begin developing habits that can help.
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