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by Maria Emmerich (Author)
All new 2013 second Revision. Updated with latest science and information. Before Maria's passion for nutrition, she had a passion for donuts. She was an athlete and thought she could get away with eating what she wanted, as long as she worked out. NOT TRUE. Even though she ate enough calories, she was starving herself, specifically, she was starving her brain. Her stomach was filled with "substance" but her brain kept telling her to eat; our bodies are smart, they make us crave certain nutrients we need. For 90% of dieters, a deficiency in one of four essential brain chemicals can cause weight gain, fatigue, and stress. The solution to losing weight doesn't lie in deprivation diets; it lies in balancing our neurotransmitters. 1.Serotonin influences appetite. 2.GABA curbs emotional eating 3.Acetylcholine regulates fat storage 4.Dopamine controls metabolism When these brain chemicals are balanced, our bodies are more able to lose those extra pounds. Not only does this book cover how to find out which brain chemical you may be lacking, but directs you towards which foods will increase them, what supplements would be best for your body and will keep all the brain chemicals happy This is a New Second Revision that fixes some spelling and editing problems.
Author Biography
Maria Emmerich is a wellness expert who holds a degree in nutrition and exercise physiology. She shares a passion for helping others reach their goals of optimal health. Do you need help with your diet, exercise, hormones, mood, or just need some emotional support along you journey to health? Maria is the nutritionist for you. She struggled with her weight throughout childhood and decided enough was enough. She went to college to learn about health and wellness so she could help others stop wasting their time being discouraged with their outward appearance. Maria understands the connection between food and how it makes us all feel on the inside and out. Here the one-on-one attention to clients is unbeatable.
