In 1944, physiologist Ancel meticulously documented the biology of starvation in the landmark Minnesota Starvation Experiment. He watched as healthy men, on a restricted diet, experienced rapid initial success followed by a terrifying physical and psychological collapse. Their bodies were not failing; they were fighting back. This historical account reveals a hidden truth behind modern dieting. Why does the first attempt always feel so easy, only for the weight to stall and inevitably return? The answer is not a lack of willpower, but a powerful biological defense system known as the "adaptation trap." Author Lara Stenson uncovers the science of this trap, from the hormonal alarms that hijack the brain to the metabolic slowdowns that make long-term weight loss feel impossible. The book dismantles the myth of moral failure, replacing it with a clear understanding of adaptive thermogenesis, protein leverage, and the critical role of muscle. This investigation provides the definitive operating manual for the post-diet body, revealing how to manage your biology, escape the cycle of restriction, and finally beat the adaptation trap.
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -In 1944, physiologist Ancel meticulously documented the biology of starvation in the landmark Minnesota Starvation Experiment. He watched as healthy men, on a restricted diet, experienced rapid initial success followed by a terrifying physical and psychological collapse. Their bodies were not failing; they were fighting back.This historical account reveals a hidden truth behind modern dieting. Why does the first attempt always feel so easy, only for the weight to stall and inevitably return The answer is not a lack of willpower, but a powerful biological defense system known as the 'adaptation trap.'Author Lara Stenson uncovers the science of this trap, from the hormonal alarms that hijack the brain to the metabolic slowdowns that make long-term weight loss feel impossible. The book dismantles the myth of moral failure, replacing it with a clear understanding of adaptive thermogenesis, protein leverage, and the critical role of muscle.This investigation provides the definitive operating manual for the post-diet body, revealing how to manage your biology, escape the cycle of restriction, and finally beat the adaptation trap. 140 pp. Englisch. N° de réf. du vendeur 9783565600618
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Why Your Diet Worked the First Time | The Adaptation Trap and How to Beat [.] | Lara Stenson | Taschenbuch | Englisch | epubli | EAN 9783565600618 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Neopubli GmbH (Imprint: epubli), Köpenicker Str. 154a, 10997 Berlin, produktsicherheit[at]epubli[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu. N° de réf. du vendeur 136069833
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