Christine Carter - Weight-Loss Hero: Transform Your Mind and Your Body with a Healthy Keto Lifestyle

Weight- Loss Hero Transform Your Mind and Your Body with a Healthy KETO LIFESTYLE C H R I S T I N E C A R T E R Weight-LossHero_INT.indd 1 11/22/19 3:54 PM ZONDERVAN Weight- Loss Hero Copyright 2020 by Christine Carter This title is also available as a Zondervan ebook. This title is also available as a Zondervan audio book. Requests for information should be addressed to: Zondervan, 3900 Sparks Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546 ISBN 978-0-3104-5451-9 Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version, niv. Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission of Zondervan.

All rights reserved worldwide. www.Zondervan. com. The niv and New International Version are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc. Any Internet addresses (websites, blogs, etc.) and telephone numbers in this book are offered as a resource. They are not intended in any way to be or imply an endorsement by Zondervan, nor does Zondervan vouch for the content of these sites and numbers for the life of this book.

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or any other except for brief quotations in printed reviews, without the prior permission of the publisher. Art direction: Jennifer Showalter Greenwalt Interior design: Mallory Collins Printed in India 2021222324REP10987654321 Weight-LossHero_INT.indd 2 12/13/19 2:55 PM I would like to dedicate this book to my brother, Matthew, who taught me to look at the world through a different lens. n Id also like to thank and acknowledge the members of my team and my tribe. Thank you for filling my love cup every day and challenging me to become more. Weight-LossHero_INT.indd 3 11/22/19 3:54 PM Weight-LossHero_INT.indd 4 11/22/19 3:54 PM CONTENTS Foreword ix Introduction: Getting Off the Roller Coaster xiii PART 1: YOU ARE WHAT YOU THINK 1.

Where It All Began 2. The Path to Healing Why Diets Fail The All- or- Nothing Mentality Chains of Habit 3. You Are Not a Number Learn to Love Yourself Again Most > Now 4. Building Blocks Long- Term Habits and Short- Term Goals 47 Trust the Process v Weight-LossHero_INT.indd 5 11/22/19 3:54 PM PART 2: THE KETO DIET 5. Approaching a Keto Lifestyle What Is the Ketogenic Diet? The Sugar Situation But... Will Fat Make Me Fat? How to Recognize Ketosis 6.

The Ketogenic Plan Getting Started Phase One Phase Two Phase Three Phase Four 7. Keto for Vegetarians and Vegans Healthy Fat Options Protein Options Low- Carb Fruits and Veggies Dairy Swaps 8. Frequently Asked Questions What If I Am Stalled? What If I Am Still Hungry? How Often Should I Weigh In? PART 3: THE HEART OF THE WORKOUT 9. Getting into Action Why Exercise Matters Working Out and Weight Gain How to Start a Workout Program Weight-LossHero_INT.indd 6 11/22/19 3:54 PM Starting Small Overcoming Fear How to Enjoy Working Out 10. Workout 101 Getting Started PART 4: SHOPPING LISTS, MEAL PLANS, AND RECIPES 11. Fueling Your Body Grocery Shopping Helpful Tips 12.

Meal Plans Standard Keto One- Month Meal Plan Dairy- Free Keto One- Week Meal Plan Vegan Keto One- Week Meal Plan 13. Recipes Breakfast Main Dishes Sides Desserts and Snacks Vegan Recipes 14. Restaurant Options Take the Leap! Notes Image Credits About the Author Weight-LossHero_INT.indd 7 11/22/19 3:54 PM Weight-LossHero_INT.indd 8 11/22/19 3:54 PM FOREWORD By Heather Rushin I am a lover of food and I have made it my mission to share great recipes developed in my home kitchen for the home cook. I love food so much that I have made a life out of recipe development and food pho-tography, so I am fortunate to have turned these passions into a career that is fulfilling and keeps me healthy! However, I didnt always love food. I went from being a picky child who loved only a handful of foods to a young adult who saw food as the enemy. When I was a teenager, food made me sick with terrible stomach pains.

As I got older, food still made me sick and it also made me fat. For me, no food was good; it was all bad. Just like Christine, I tried just about every diet in existence and they all had the same message: Food is the enemy. Less is more. Struggle harder for your goal. Everything changed when I was introduced to the Paleo lifestyle.

I started to see the good in food, but those pesky health issues and the extra weight didnt disappear as I had hoped. Instead it took a chance ix Weight-LossHero_INT.indd 9 11/22/19 3:54 PM F O R E W O R D reading of Keto Clarity by Jimmy Moore to provide the final piece of the puzzle for me. And then everything came full circle when Jimmy asked me to co- author the companion cookbook, Keto Clarity Cookbook . Now, without a doubt, I can say I love food and see it as an important tool that brings joy in my daily life. I am so honored to write the foreword of this amazing resource! Christine is so relatable! We all have a diet history and she shows us how to move on from our patterns in a healthy and simple way. She is like a coach, teaching us how to use her book and get the most out of this resource.

And I love that Christine recommends that when you read a new idea or exercise in the book to stop reading. Stop and think about the new idea and how it fits into your life, instead of breezing by something new, scary, or different. This is great advice and if you do it, I know youll get results from this amazing book! As a professional food blogger and recipe developer, I turn to the recipe section of any book first. The recipes included here are crazy- simple yet flavorful! I am thoroughly impressed and cant wait to try the Breakfast Sausage Balls on page 182 and the Volcano Roll in a Bowl on page 188. Christine says right away, Simple recipes are my jam . The recipes included in this book are great if you are busy, dont have time for fussy ingredients and cooking methods, or are simply new to cooking.

If there is one important message to get, its that you are not alone. Christine shares her story so bravely, not to just show how far she has come, but so we can all see another person who has struggled with diet and health. She goes from not wanting to be seen at all, to sharing herself fully with readers. When we see ourselves and our struggles in another person, we can begin to see what is possible for ourselves. x Weight-LossHero_INT.indd 10 11/22/19 3:54 PM F O R E W O R D Not only will you discover lots of information and how- tos on changing your lifestyle and eating habits, but youll also find support and encouragement from someone who has been through the trenches and come out vibrant on the other side. The inspiration and stories along the way make lifestyle change seem real and possible for anyone.