Jumpstart Your Metabolism: How To Lose Weight By Changing The Way You Breathe (Paperback)

by Pam Grout (Author) "Grapefruit, chromium, algae..." (more)
Key Phrases: seventeen pints, deep belly breaths, getting enough oxygen, Baywatch Bikini, Gay Hendricks, Carola Speads (more...)

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Can it really be that improper breathing is the root of weight problems? If you are sick of dieting, you'll be thrilled to read that "Diets are the enemy. They make you paranoid, insane, and fat. They are the main obstacle between you and your ideal weight." For Pam Grout, the key to weight loss is breath! In order to increase her energy level, Grout began a routine of daily breathing exercises using self-help audiotapes. Within three weeks, not only was her energy restored tenfold, but she also lost 10 pounds.

Written with self-deprecating humor and a clear, up-beat style, Jumpstart Your Metabolism takes the reader on a journey through many breathing-related issues, all designed to enhance breath awareness and restore healthy breathing. Her text elaborates on the key fact that by breathing deeply and increasing oxygen intake, the body burns hydrogen--the key culprit in storing excess fat--faster and more efficiently. Grout's daily maintenance program includes three core breathing exercises ("Baywatch Bikini Breaths," "Kung Fu Breaths," and "Walk Around the Block with Your Mouth Full of Water"). Also included are a bibliography on books about breath and breathing, a short quiz to ascertain the degree of your breathing problem, a chapter on the mechanics of breathing, and information-stocked sidebars that serve as enthusiastic breathing coaches.

Product Description

If you've tried every conceivable combination of diet and exercise and still can't shed those extra pounds, then perhaps you haven't discovered the hidden key to weight loss -- proper breathing. By increasing the amount of oxygen you take in, you can help your body do a more efficient job of releasing hydrogen, the chief culprit in the storage of excess fat. And you'll be amazed at the benefits of learning to breathe the right way:

Reset your body's metabolism to burn calories more efficiently

Lose weight without complicated food restrictions or rigid exercise schedules

Feel more energized and less stressed

Breathing coach Pam Grout will show you how with thirteen "energy cocktails," simple but powerful breathing exercises that you can incorporate into your daily routine, whether you're at your desk, in your car, standing in line, watching TV -- nearly anywhere, anytime.

Easy to learn and fun to do, the program in Jumpstart Your Metabolism will help you jumpstart the rest of your life!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Fireside (February 4, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0684843463
• ISBN-13: 978-0684843469
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #121,854 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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42 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It Really Works!, January 28, 2005

By	A. Hansen - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was skeptical when purchasing this book, of course. Upon reading it, I started paying attention to my breathing, and couldn't believe how often I was holding my breath and not breathing at all. I've become much more conscious about it, and when I notice that I'm holding my breath, usually when under stress, I do some of Pam's exercises.

The benefit? The weight is literally falling off. Although I am dieting, I am doing the same diet as pre-Pam. Before I read this book, I could not lose ANY weight, no matter how "good" I was. Now, doing the same diet, I have been losing 2-3 pounds per week, and without much exercise. I've lost over 20 lbs, and have about 25 more to go, and am confident I will reach that goal very soon. I'm almost worried that I'm losing too fast! You must try this book if you are sick of dieting without results!

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not a overnight fix but sound ideas and results, March 22, 2000

By A Customer

If you are looking for another "quick fix" or miracle cure for weight loss you will not find it here. What you will find is sound principles that work as a great tool in your arsenal against premature aging and weight gain. I toned up and lost inches by following Ms. Grout's simple exercises and learning this only enhanced any other workout or eating program I tried. Its a great tool, that may get overlooked. I recommend it highly.

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A breath of fresh air..., December 17, 1998

By A Customer

Ms. Grout's book is a quick read with a very down-to-earth tone. I have very much enjoyed incorporating her breathing techniques into my life - for example, several of her "cocktails" and deep breathing techniques are great when feeling stressed on the job, and can be done in a crowded room with no odd looks. While I know that my weight loss (35 pounds so far) is a result of new eating and exercise habits, the "Grout" breathing has become a wonderful addition to my routine - very stress-relieving and energizing! Nice work, Pam!