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HarperResource, 2005. — 34 p.
Regardless of what shape you're in, your age, or how many diets and fitness programs you've tried without success, Lee Labrada would like to make you a promise: there is a lean, strong body inside of you, and you have the power to release it.In The Lean Body Promise, this renowned fitness authority, former Mr. Universe, and trainer to thousands introduces the ultimate body fat–burning solution that will yield startling and dramatic results in just 30 minutes per day, in as few as 12 weeks.Based on revolutionary principles Lee has developed over the past 25 years and which he calls "Banex," or "balanced nutrition and exercise," The Lean Body Promise shows you how to shift your body from "fat–storing" to "fat–burning" mode, feeding lean muscle tissue while simultaneously starving excess body fat. Starting with a 12–week personal improvement challenge, Lee shows you how to continue your journey of physical and mental self–improvement and make changes that will profoundly improve your health and well–being for the rest of your life.Inside, you'll find inspirational stories of ordinary people who experienced extraordinary, life–transforming changes in their bodies by applying the principles in this book. If they did it, so can you!Short, easy–to–follow workouts for the gym or home that will strengthen your heart and lungs, burn body fat, and most important, build muscle. You'll kick your metabolism into high gear, enabling you to melt fat even while you're resting. Lee puts it all together in a day–by–day format that will help you derive maximum results from short workouts.
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LEAN BODY Promise
Contents Acknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
The Promise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
PART ONE:
Helping Houston Get Lean 25 Years in the Making The Birth of the Lean Body Promise The Revelation The Two Reasons That People Fail The Good News, the Bad News, and the Best News And What About Houston?
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PART THREE:
The Inspiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
The Motivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Overcoming the Ties That Bind So What’s Holding You Back? Breaking Free of Bad Habits Step #1: Set Realistic Goals Step #2: Take Back Control of Your Mind Step#3: Find a Body Buddy Step #4: Get Feedback Step #5: Make Failure Work for You
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PART FOUR:
The Meal Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Forget Everything You Know About Eating Why You Should Start Bouncing Checks Ready to Eat? Choosing Lean Body Foods Protein: Muscle Food Carbs: Brain and Brawn Fuel Essential Fats: The Friendly Fats Salad and Vegetables: Free Food Fruits: Lean Body Desserts Just Add Water Vitamins, Minerals, and Protein Supplements How Much to Eat? When to Eat Keep Fat Out of the Storage Bin (i.e., Your Spare Tire) How to Cheat Planning Is the Key to Success A Typical Day on the Lean Body Meal Plan How to Order in Restaurants
PART FIVE:
The Workout
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What, Me Pump Iron? Feeling Better About This Chapter? The Two Kinds of Exercise Why Jogging Alone Doesn’t Cut It Resistance Isn’t Futile Like Evolution, Only Quicker Your Muscles Are Digital Catch the Wave Enter the Threshold Intensity: The Key to Workout Success Let’s Get Started The Ramp-Up Pro