Explains how insulin resistance causes weight gain and how to correct this with the link-and-balance eating method, and includes recipes for dishes and tips for eating out. Shows you how to lose weight safely and easily, linking carbs and proteins to control blood sugar and insulin spikes. This book includes information on good versus bad fats, carbs, and more. Acknowledgments vii Introduction ix Part I: How Insulin Resistance Makes Us Fat How Insulin Affects Fat 3(4) Insulin Resistance and Syndrome X 7(24) Part II: The Solution to Insulin Resistance: The Link-and-Balance Eating Method Step 1: Link Protein 31(8) Step 2: Balance Protein and Carbohydrates 39(32) Why Link and Balance Works 71(10) Mastering the Link-and-Balance Eating Method 81(28) Test Your Link-and-Balance Basics 109(8) Part III: Making the Method Work for You Link-and-Balance Menus and Recipes 117(52) Real-World Strategies 169(20) Fitness Matters 189(10) Appetite vs. Hunger: Understanding Our Relationship with Food 199(14) Commitment and Relapse 213(12) References 225(6) Index 231