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A DIET FOR THOSE TOO BUSY TO DIET!
Mainstream diets, daily two-hour workouts . . . They just don't fit the lifestyles of busy entrepreneurs, or anyone who's crunched for time. If you have a daily routine that keeps you constantly on the go, you know just what we mean. That's why the publishers of Entrepreneur magazine and an advisory board of world-renowned experts in nutrition, health, exercise and goal-setting joined forces with Tom Weede to develop this groundbreaking diet and exercise plan.
Shed pounds, shape up and boost energy in just six weeks! Eat healthy without sacrificing taste or time with a six-week meal plan that offers both traditional meals and "Quick Fix" options from Starbucks, McDonald's, great restaurants and more. Start a workout plan that works with your schedule, not against it.
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Eight must-have habits for shedding fat The Quick-Start Action Plan that works with any busy schedule Healthy selections from fast food to frozen dinners to restaurant fare "Stealth" exercises that can be done on an airplane, at a desk or in a car Four core elements that help control stress and increase energy The business-fitness connection and how it boosts successDesigned exclusively for busy people with demanding schedules who don't think they have time for a weight-loss program, this easy-to-use diet and fitness plan delivers what's important-lasting weight-loss results.
Table of Contents
| The Entrepreneur Diet Advisory Board | p. xi |
| Acknowledgments | p. xv |
| Preface | p. xvii |
| Part I Healthy Due Diligence | |
| Chapter 1 The Fit Entrepreneur | p. 3 |
| The Business-Fitness Connection | p. 4 |
| Looking at Entrepreneurs | p. 5 |
| It's Your Health Capital-Spend It Wisely | p. 12 |
| The Business of Fitness | p. 13 |
| The Bottom Line | p. 15 |
| Chapter 2 The Quick-Start Action Plan | p. 17 |
| Quick-Start Exercise | p. 18 |
| Quick-Start Cardio-the Ten-Minute Energy Walk | p. 22 |
| Quick-Start Nutrition | p. 24 |
| Chapter 3 Myth Busting | p. 29 |
| Myth 1 I'm Not Athletic, So Even If I Wanted to Become More Active, I Can't Do It | p. 31 |
| Myth 2 It's Too Late for Me to Exercise | p. 32 |
| Myth 3 Exercise Isn't Enjoyable | p. 33 |
| Myth 4 A Woman Will Get Too Bulky If She Lifts Weights | p. 34 |
| Myth 5 Exercise Is Dangerous | p. 35 |
| Myth 6 It Takes Too Much Time to Eat Right and Exercise | p. 37 |
| Myth 7 I Won't Be Able to Enjoy My Favorite Foods | p. 39 |
| Myth 8 No Pain, No Gain | p. 40 |
| Myth 9 It's Inevitable that I'll Gain Weight as I Age, So It's Not Worth Fighting It | p. 41 |
| Myth 10 I Have to Join a Gym or Buy Expensive Equipment to Get in Shape | p. 42 |
| Part II Start-Up | |
| Chapter 4 Taking Stock | p. 47 |
| The Ingredients of Fitness | p. 48 |
| Weight and Body Composition | p. 49 |
| Cardiovascular Conditioning | p. 54 |
| Functional Strength | p. 57 |
| Chapter 5 It's Time For a Change | p. 63 |
| All the World Is in a Stage of Change | p. 64 |
| Precontemplation | p. 65 |
| Contemplation | p. 66 |
| Preparation | p. 68 |
| Action | p. 72 |
| Maintenance | p. 73 |
| Part III Building Your Body's Equity | |
| Chapter 6 Eight Must-Have Nutrition Habits of Shedding Fat | p. 79 |
| Don't Skip Meals | p. 81 |
| Eat Breakfast | p. 82 |
| Control Portion Sizes | p. 83 |
| Consume Colorful Fruits and Vegetables | p. 84 |
| Eat Whole Grains | p. 85 |
| Favor Healthy Fats | p. 88 |
| Cut Down on Added Sugar | p. 89 |
| Aim for Good, Not Perfect | p. 91 |
| Chapter 7 The Entrepreneur Diet | p. 93 |
| Adjust the Plan to Your Weight | p. 94 |
| Know Portion Sizes | p. 96 |
| Expect to Lose One to Two Pounds a Week | p. 96 |
| Time Your Workouts | p. 97 |
| Stay Flexible | p. 97 |
| Hydrate | p. 98 |
| Plan Ahead | p. 99 |
| Start Small | p. 99 |
| Give Yourself a Break | p. 101 |
| The Entrepreneur Diet Six-Week Meal Plan | p. 101 |
| Chapter 8 Smart Exercise | p. 147 |
| Weight Lifting Demystified | p. 148 |
| The Resistance Program | p. 151 |
| The Exercises | p. 154 |
| Chapter 9 Cardio Matters | p. 163 |
| Team Cardio | p. 164 |
| Growing Stronger | p. 165 |
| Instant Booster | p. 166 |
| The Cardio Program | p. 167 |
| If You Don't Like Walking or Running | p. 174 |
| Taking It Up a Notch | p. 175 |
| Chapter 10 Be Flexible | p. 179 |
| It's a Stretch | p. 180 |
| To Flexibility Program | p. 182 |
| The Stretches | p. 184 |
| Extra Credit | p. 189 |
| Part IV Guaranteeing Your Return on Investment | |
| Chapter 11 More Energy, Less Stress | p. 195 |
| Sleep | p. 197 |
| Food | p. 202 |
| Movement | p. 205 |
| Awareness | p. 208 |
| Chapter 12 Healthy and Fit on the Go | p. 213 |
| Avoid the Jet-Lag Drag | p. 214 |
| Make Time for Exercise | p. 221 |
| Be Prepared for Dining Out | p. 226 |
| Chapter 13 Healthy Considerations | p. 229 |
| Cholesterol | p. 231 |
| High Blood Pressure | p. 234 |
| Diabetes | p. 236 |
| Osteoporosis | p. 239 |
| Cancer | p. 242 |
| Chapter 14 Staying Motivated | p. 247 |
| Do an Event | p. 248 |
| Take an Active Vacation | p. 251 |
| Join a Gym | p. 254 |
| Get Personal | p. 257 |
| Appendix A Starting a Workplace Wellness Program | p. 263 |
| Appendix B Calories Burned by Activity | p. 267 |
| Appendix C Putting the Taste in Healthy Cooking | p. 273 |
| Appendix D Health and Fitness on the Web | p. 277 |
| Appendix E Entrepreneur Web Sites | p. 281 |
| About the Author | p. 285 |
| Index | p. 287 |
