The Hot Belly Secret for Weight Loss

Does this describe you? Your weight has been creeping up, despite your diligent attempts to count calories. You’re confused and frustrated, because you feel you’re doing everything right. Your health in general has declined lately, with symptoms that may include low energy, poor sleep, headaches, unexplained congestion, and depression. You sometimes find yourself afraid to eat because you don’t want to experience the adverse effects food may cause. Here’s a bit of reassurance: You’re not suffering from a mystery illness. All of these symptoms stem from a single cause: a weak digestive “fire.” As unpleasant as it may sound, weak digestion allows food “sludge” to accumulate in your body, resulting in inflammation, toxicity, water retention, fat buildup, and, ultimately, weight gain. You’re burning food inefficiently and throwing your metabolism out of balance. To reverse the effects of sludge buildup, you need to rekindle your digestive fire. And that’s where THE HOT BELLY DIET comes in. Written by Dr. Suhas G. Kshirsagar, an internationally recognized physician, this eye-opening book presents a 3-phase plan to lose weight quickly — 8 to 10 pounds in 30 days. THE HOT BELLY DIET is based on the healing principles of Ayurveda — one of the most ancient and comprehensive health care practices on the planet. Simply put, Ayurveda is healing based on the “wisdom of the body.” The term comes from Sanskrit and translates to “the knowledge or science of life.” The first step in implementing the diet is determining your dominant dosha — your unique essential nature and the foundation of your mind-body system. There are three doshas: vata, pitta, and kapha. Each has its own characteristics that help you determine the digestive fire with which you were born. For instance: More than likely, you have characteristics of all three doshas — but one will be dominant. THE HOT BELLY DIET contains quick, fun quizzes to help you identify yours. Once you’ve done so, the book will show you how to apply the principles of the diet so your body responds in the best possible way. Start clearing out the sludge! In this phase, you’ll get rid of bad dietary habits and lighten the load on your digestive system. What you learn in these 3 days alone can be very revealing: How much should you eat? Take Dr. Kshirsagar’s Hunger Meter test on page 79. Starting on page 95, see the (long!) list of foods you should remove from your pantry and fridge right away. (Don’t worry. They can be replaced with plenty of tasty and healthy foods.) There’s one “live detox” blend you’ll drink every day to stimulate digestive juices and rev up your metabolism. Want to jumpstart your results? Try the purge described on page 86. Turbocharge your metabolism to start feeling (and sleeping) better! This is where the diet really kicks in, as your body’s system starts to become more balanced. A few things you’ll learn: Central to the diet is a versatile and tasty dish called khichadi (pronounced KITCH-a-dee), which you will eat every day. It’s an easy-to-make meal that clears out digestive sludge. When it comes to eating, timing is everything. THE HOT BELLY DIET reveals the best times of day for each meal — and explains why lunch should be your largest meal of the day. The eating experience is just as important as what you eat. Starting on page 110, Dr. Kshirsagar shares his tips for “making your body happy” as you eat. During this phase, you’ll start to notice that you’re sleeping better and have more energy! A slimmer, healthier you takes charge! Dr. Kshirsagar calls this the “rest of your life” phase, because it transitions you to being in control of your eating and maintaining your ideal weight in the long run. This last phase is simple: Change just one meal and experiment with new recipes as you finalize reprogramming your metabolism. You’ll learn how to practice mindful moderation after your metabolism has been reprogrammed. THE HOT BELLY DIET will guide you in balancing your vices and your virtues. Dr. Kshirsagar offers dietary tips for keeping your specific dominant dosha in balance — yes, for the rest of your life. Beyond the 30 days? You’ll reintroduce foods into your life for healthy variety and learn how to maintain a diet that supports your dosha. THE HOT BELLY DIET is a journey to a better body and mind. It’s a life plan for making sensible dietary decisions — a way to keep the fires burning and make a positive difference in your body’s innate healing powers. As Dr. Kshirsagar says, “When you’re vibrantly healthy, possibilities abound.” So if you’re ready to lose weight and regain your health, get fired up! Unsubscribe | Manage Your Email Preferences | Your Privacy Rights Customer Service Dept., 400 South 10th Street, Emmaus, PA 18098 © 2015 Rodale Inc., all rights reserved 2027968