Ditch the Diet: The 7 Essential Habits You Need to Get Lean, Stay Healthy, and Generally Kick Ass at Life

by Oonagh Duncan

Overview

Are you tired of yo-yo dieting, restrictive eating plans, and short-lived results? It's time to break free from the dieting cycle and embark on a transformative journey toward happiness, confidence, and self-acceptance.

Drawing on the latest scientific research and her extensive experience as an award-winning trainer, Oonagh Duncan guides you through a holistic journey that addresses both the physical and mental aspects of wellness. With her refreshing, no-nonsense style, she reveals seven essential habits:

• Cultivate a positive mindset: Harness the power of your thoughts and beliefs to overcome obstacles and develop a resilient mindset for success.
• Optimize nutrition: Learn how to nourish your body with whole, nutrient-dense foods, without restrictive diets or complicated meal plans.
• Master mindful eating: Develop a healthier relationship with food, practice mindful eating techniques, and find joy in the dining experience.
• Create effective workout routines: Discover the most efficient ways to exercise, build strength, and enhance your fitness level, tailored to your individual needs.
• Prioritize sleep and stress management: Unlock the secrets of quality sleep and stress reduction to optimize your body's natural healing and fat-burning processes.
• Foster sustainable habits: Implement practical strategies to make healthier choices effortlessly and create lasting change in your daily life.
• Embrace self-care and self-love: Learn how to prioritize self-care, develop self-compassion, and build a strong foundation of self-love for a happier, more fulfilled life.

Whether you're a fitness enthusiast seeking a new approach or someone who has struggled with weight management for years, Ditch the Diet provides a clear roadmap to a healthier and more balanced you.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781728235349
Publisher:	Sourcebooks
Publication date:	06/01/2021
Pages:	320
Sales rank:	427,445
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.20(h) x 1.00(d)
Age Range:	3 Months

About the Author

Oonagh Duncan is a multi-award-winning fitness expert, author and speaker specializing in helping women get lean, strong, and healthy through a habits-based approach. Her unique formula has resulted in international media attention, speaking engagements on stages in front of thousands, and most importantly, five-star reviews from the thousands of people who have changed their lives through her program.

Oonagh is the founder of the Feel Good Movement, which recognizes that fitness is not about a number on the scale but feeling good. Because if you want to reach your highest potential and generally kick ass at life, it starts with feeling good right now. To feel good, Oonagh likes green smoothies and guilty pleasure 90s hip-hop dance parties with her family in the kitchen.

Table of Contents

Preface ix

Part 1 Get Your Head Out of Your Ass 1

Introduction: So, You Want to Lose Weight… 3

Chapter 1 Drop the Guilt and Get Your Hot Abs-Even If You Have a Women's Studies Degree 15

Chapter 2 Find the Fucks 25

Chapter 3 Woo-Woo Alert: It's Actually All about Happiness 42

Part 2 Just Tell Me What the Fuck to Do to Get Skinny Already 63

Introduction: Why Discipline, Motivation, and Willpower Are Bullshit 65

Chapter 4 The Scoop on the Habit Loop 74

Chapter 5 The 7 Habits of Highly Healthy Motherfuckers 86

Part 3 How Not to Be a Big, Fat Quitty McQuitterface 163

Introduction: Do. Or Do Not. There Is No Try. 165

Chapter 6 The Life-Changing, Magical Art of Getting Your Shit Together 169

Chapter 7 The Power of Your Peeps 193

Chapter 8 Break Up with Your Bullshit 208

Chapter 9 If You Can't Do Something Right, Do It Totally Half-Ass 230

Chapter 10 How to Fight the Fuckits 245

Conclusion 269

Notes 273

Acknowledgments 293

About the Author 298