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(More customer reviews)Reviewed by Deb Shunamon for Reader Views (8/09)
Where I live people tend to be quite health-conscious, so I think the language and general makeup of "Fit at Fifty and Beyond" are more appropriate for people well over the age of fifty. However, this is around the age when most of us begin to notice how much harder it is to lose weight, or to build and maintain muscle. Adults who want to know the reasons for this, or wish to finally get themselves started on an exercise program or healthy eating regime, will find this book a good place to start.
The front cover and writing style of this book are very much like the pamphlets and publications you find in a doctor's office, where the writing is very simple and the section conclusions faithfully review, sometimes using the exact same words, the important points in each chapter. Dr. Michael Gloth is a well-respected authority in the area of geriatrics, and he provides an extensive variety of topics in his book. A clear explanation on effective calories and useable energy; another on why eating less may no longer result in weight loss as we age; and why exercising does not have to be as intense as we get older, all support his view that being informed can help overcome our evolutionary tendency to store fat.The author even takes into consideration lifestyle issues such as exercising while traveling, or if there is an injury or illness (such as osteoporosis or balance issues), as well as some possible problems between vitamin use and certain prescription drugs. As a bonus, each chapter ends with simple yet interesting recipes provided by Chef Rudy Speckamp, who shows readers that healthy, home cooked meals can still be elegant.
This book is definitely not flashy, and the way it is written will not appeal to everyone. I found the overabundance of exclamation marks quite annoying, and the registered trademark ingredients in a few recipes confusing. For example, I do not know what "Egg Beaters" are, or if the recipes will work if a normal egg is used.However, learning about the aging process and how this knowledge should affect our food and exercise choices as we get older was quite interesting. Overall, I think that elderly or sedentary adults, who wish to lose weight, or start improving their overall health, will find "Fit at Fifty and Beyond" by Michael Gloth, M.D., a practical and informative place to begin.
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As people reach their fifties, the body's metabolism slows. Without a change in eating or exercise habits, it's common to put on weight and become less able to perform routine physical activities. Fit at Fifty and Beyond provides practical suggestions for eating and exercise that help readers look and feel better as the years go by.Beginning with a discussion of how evolution made it possible for humans to store energy efficiently - which translates into weight gain as we age - the authors spell out a strategy for eating and exercising wisely. Sample recipes translate the guidelines into healthy and delicious meals, while the chapters on exercise offer tips on choosing an exercise program that corresponds with each individual's personality and favorite activities. By taking these simple steps as early as possible, readers can stave off or even prevent many of the effects of aging.
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