Bloodtypes, Bodytypes and You: An Interactive Journey for Reaching Your Genetic Potential »

More Strength, more energy, more life than ever before... In this revolutionary and interactive book, world-renowned health and fitness coach Dr. Joe Christiano reveals his tested and proven weight-loss program based on the link between your blood type and losing weight for life. This new and updated information explains how your blood type is pivotal for your body's response to food and how your body composition determines your ability to lose weight and keep it off for life. Discover how great it feels to overcome the frustrations of dieting to lose weight as you boost your metabolism by eating-not dieting. Results from his 12-week focus groups show how you can:

• LOSE up to 28 pounds, 22 inches and 14% body fat
• IMPROVE your body composition for efficient fat burning without effort
• CHANGE your shape with a customized exercise program to suit your body type
• ELIMINATE digestive disorders, gas, bloating, constipation and sleepless nights

Let your body be the natural fat burner it was designed to be. Enjoy a vibrant, healthy lifestyle high on performance and low on maintenance.

About the author:

Joseph Christiano, N.D. C.N.C. is a certified natural health professional who has spent over thirty-five years in the field of nutrition and exercise. The former Mr. Florida bodybuilding champ and Mr. USA runner-up has helped coach Hollywood celebrities, major media personalities and swimsuit winners in the Miss America, Miss USA and Mrs. America pageants. Dr. Joe has been featured on the cover of Central Florida magazine and in an Iron Man magazine feature article. He has also appeared in other publications such as The Sun in London, England, Woman's World, women's Health and Fitness and Pageantry magazines. He is a health and fitness columnist for New Man magazine.

	Introduction	1
Section I	Developing a Plan for a Healthy Lifestyle
1	Genetics--Your Foundation for Success	9
2	Bridging the Gap	25
Section II	Thermogenic Weight-Loss Program--Instinctive Eating According to Your Blood Type
3	The Blood-Type Weight-Loss Program (Thermogenic Weight-Loss Program)	43
4	How to Become an Instinctive Eater	81
5	Diet and Nutrition	97
6	Blood Type A	119
7	Blood Type B	131
8	Blood Type AB	143
9	Blood Type O	155
10	Family Meal Planning	167
11	Pick-a-Meal Recipes	187
Section III	Body Genetics--Reaching Your Genetic Potential
12	Body Genetics	233
13	Dr. Joe's Health Pack	255
14	The Right Program for Your Body Type	267
Section IV	Real People, Real Results	283
	Epilogue	301
	Notes	303
Appendix A	Dr. Joe's Health Pack	305
Appendix B	Meal Replacement Snacks	309
Appendix C	Body Type Workout Video Package	311
Appendix D	Rock-n-Roller Total Fitness Package	313
	Table of Charts
2-1	Reasons to Change--Positive Values; Reasons Not to Change--Negative Fears	32
2-2	Setting Goals--Are You Making Progress?	34
2-3	Checklist of Pitfalls	37
3-1	How to Use Meal-Replacement Products	53
3-2	Twelve-Week Protocol at a Glance	56
3-3	Fat-to-Muscle Ratio and Lean Muscle Rating	60
3-4	Group A, Participant #1	62
3-5	Group A, Participant #2	63
3-6	Group B, Participant #1	64
3-7	Group B, Participant #2	65
3-8	Group C, Participant #1	66
3-9	Group C, Participant #2	67
3-10	Insiders' Tips for Losing Weight	71
4-1	Benefits of the Journey Experience	83
4-2	Determining Your Blood Type	91
4-3	Monitor Your Progress	95
5-1	Glycemic Index of Common Foods	99
5-2	Sample Pick-a-Meal Daily Plan #1	108
5-3	Sample Pick-a-Meal Daily Plan #2	108
5-4	Protein and Exercise	115
5-5	Pick-a-Meal Planner	117
12-1	Exercise Paradox	237
14-1	Body Fat Test	269
14-2	Rule of Thumb for Healthy Eating	271
14-3	Initial Measurement Sheet	272
14-4	Progress Report Card	273
14-5	Dietary Analysis	274
14-6	Determining Your Body Type	275
14-7	Troubleshooting the Pear Body Type	276
14-8	Troubleshooting the Apple Body Type	277
14-9	Troubleshooting the Banana Body Type	278
14-10	Training Heart Rate Expressed in 10-Second Count	281