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We want to see an end to fads, quick cures, and weight loss products that aren’t backed up by actual science. There are many options available, and books have frequently been published that claim to provide the easiest way to lose weight, but how can you know which ones are legitimate?

If you want to lose weight, purchasing a cookbook or a weight loss book can be a good starting point.

Yet, deciding which weight loss book to purchase in 2023 can be difficult. Although many books promise immediate results by severely reducing calories or limiting entire food groups, these diets are difficult to sustain and can promote unhealthy relationships with the body and food.

Therefore, we compiled a selection of the best books for weight loss and the best diet books with meal plans that emphasize realistic and lasting approaches to weight management. Continue reading to see our suggestions for the best weight loss books.

We selected the best books on weight loss based on the following criteria:

Authors and contributors: Professionals who are experts in their respective disciplines, such as certified medical doctors, dietitians, and personal trainers.

Realistic approach: We chose publications that provide realistic, lasting approaches to healthy eating and weight loss, as opposed to those that advocate dramatic tactics.

Reviews: The majority of consumer reviews for the books on the list are good. 

Vetting: The books on the list have been evaluated to verify that they adhere to the universal integrity guidelines and approach to well-being. 

Too often, weight loss publications emphasize losing weight for aesthetic reasons rather than urging you to adopt healthy lifestyle choices that will assist you to lose some weight slowly and truly appreciate your body.

In light of this, we present the best books on weight loss to read in 2022 and 2023 that adhere to the ideals of self-love and self-care.

Embrace You: Your Guide to Transforming Weight Loss Misconceptions into Lifelong Wellness

“Embrace You” is a fascinating book since Dr. Gonsahn-Bollie relates her own experience with overcoming comfort eating.

She also recognizes that everyone is unique, which is why she feels that weight loss solutions must be customized.

The author’s approach to weight loss incorporates self-love, compassion, empathy, and acceptance, in addition to realistic weight loss advice and instruction.

Each chapter contains two main themes, “Release” and “Embrace,” which are aimed at assisting you in letting go of harmful habits and beliefs and embracing better behaviors and a more optimistic outlook.

365 Days of Positive Self-Talk for Weight-Loss

Positivity can be crucial if you are trying to lose pounds. This book, authored by Shad Helmstetter, Ph.D., the writer of 19 volumes on self-talk and personal development, contains optimism, affirmations, and statements for each day of the year.

It also contains ideas and background knowledge to enable you to understand how positive self-talk might aid in weight loss. The weight loss-specific affirmations are intended to inspire and enhance motivation.

The author claims that your thoughts and your words physically and biologically alter your brain. Your self-talk prepares your brain for success or failure.

Affirmations may be a great addition to any weight loss or healthy eating strategy, and they are especially useful when you are having trouble escaping a mental rut.

The Plant-Based Solution

The Plant-Based Solution, written by one of the world’s foremost cardiologists, Joel Kahn, M.D., explains how to pursue a whole-foods, plant-based diet. As with many other books on this list, Dr. Kahn debunks fallacies regarding protein and carbohydrates and provides advice on how to switch to a vegan diet. 

In addition, he gives fascinating information on the connections between a vegan diet and improved libido, autoimmune diseases, and digestive health.

Smart Meal Prep for Beginners

The secret to a healthier diet and weight loss? 2 words: meal prep.  No matter what nutritional adjustment you choose to make, it is doubtful that you will be victorious in the long run if you do not plan.

This book is recommended to her clientele since it contains a 6-week regimen to make meal preparation a lasting habit. In addition, it offers information for reheating and storing food, as well as shopping lists. It demonstrates how to save time and money, and reduce the stress associated with picking what to eat every day.

Thousands of individuals are continuously attempting to shed a few pounds, and books can be a very useful resource when attempting to reduce their waistline. The issue is that many weight-loss books focus simply on how to lose weight or which diet to try, rather than considering the process as a whole. Below are some of the best diet books with meal plans to read.

The Mediterranean Diet Weight Loss Solution

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the ideal diet for 2021 will be the Mediterranean diet. According to U.S. News & World Report, the Mediterranean diet is the most recommended and preferred weight loss plan by certified dietitians and physicians. With this 28-day starting plan, Julene Stassou, M.S., R.D., transforms dieting into a lifestyle. 

The Mediterranean Diet Weight Loss Solution offers you the skills to turn the “diet” into a lifestyle through chapters on meal preparation, charts, and recipes to track your success. 

Stassou, who has designed weight-loss strategies for persons with diabetes and cardiovascular disease, also has culinary experience, so you can rely on the fact that the meals are not only tasty but also healthy.

Healthy Keto Cookbook

While a typical ketogenic diet can aid in weight loss, the piles of bacon and dairy in many famous recipes are loaded with unhealthy saturated fats that can negatively impact your health. Healthy Keto is a cookbook produced with the assistance of Rachel Lustgarten, R.D., C.D.N. (a member of the Medical Review Board) to assist you in preparing low-carb, high-fat meals rich in healthy fats, nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables, and lean meats. You will receive an explanation of what keto is (and how you can use it effectively), 75 outrageously delicious family-friendly recipes, and insights right from the test kitchen.

Instant Loss Cookbook

We believe that the Instant Pot lives up to the hype. This unique cooking appliance combines the functions of a slow cooker, pressure cooker, steamer, rice cooker, and yogurt maker. In this cookbook, writer Brittany Williams pays tribute to the Instant Pot with 125 scrumptious dishes that are all prepared using—you got it—the Instant Pot. Williams, who has battled with her weight her whole life, describes how she found the Instant Pot in January 2017 and how it supported her in losing a staggering 125 pounds.

Fill Your Plate, Lose the Weight

Author Sarah Mirkin, R.D.N., believes it is a terrific reference for women over the age of 40 who are trying to lose weight since it offers a tasty variety of high-fiber, high-protein meals that can satiate you and curb your appetite. In contrast to other diet guides that emphasize calorie restriction and eating less, Mirkin advocates eating more and more frequently.

The goal is to nourish your body equally each day to maintain high energy levels and optimal health. Fill Your Plate includes food lists and a 21-day meal plan with simple breakfast, lunch, and supper recipes as well as healthy snack suggestions. This strategy advises abandoning the diet mindset and focusing instead on eating to feel wonderful. In conclusion, weight loss will occur spontaneously.

Food: What the Heck Should I Eat?

Amy Shapiro, M.S., creator of Real Nutrition, is a proponent of this book. The author emphasizes vegetables and consuming a predominantly plant-based diet, avoiding processed foods, and consuming high-quality meats. When working with customers to develop a healthy lifestyle, I support all of the aforementioned points.

In his book, Dr. Hyman, director of the Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Functional Medicine, examines each food category in detail. From legumes to whole grains to dairy, he dispels dietary myths so that you can make healthier decisions.

Fit Men Cook: 100+ Meal Prep Recipes for Men and Women

Kevin Curry is a fitness influencer and personal trainer. He is also the founder of FitMenCook, a business consisting of a website, YouTube channel, and app that provide healthy living advice and recipes.

The “Fit Men Cook” cookbook by Curry has more than 100 dishes that are intended to be simple and quick to follow, with many taking less than 40 minutes.

Each dish also provides complete nutritional info, which is helpful for those managing calories or macros.

The cookbook has more than 2,000 online reviews, the majority of which are 5-star, with users praising Curry’s humorous and conversational tone.

The Bloated Belly Whisperer

This publication by Tamara Duker Freuman, R.D. will be a game-changer for individuals who struggle to lose weight owing to stomach pain, bloating, and other unpleasant digestive conditions. Freud takes a hilarious, science-based approach to common gastrointestinal issues and their possible causes, using language that is simple to comprehend. 

In complement to 50 gut-friendly recipes, the book includes an “invaluable” guideline to gut health supplements and GI illnesses, which is praised by readers.

Run Fast. Cook Fast. Eat Slow.

This cookbook is not particularly for weight loss, but it does provide excellent recommendations for fueling for activity and delicious, nutrient-dense meals, all of which may aid in weight management.

Written by Olympic silver medalist Shalane Flanagan and chef and nutrition coach Elyse Kopecky, “Run Fast. Cook Fast.  Eat Slow” is a popular book among the masses interested in weight loss. The majority of the cookbook’s more than 2,000 reviews are five stars.

The writers’ first cookbook, “Run Fast, Eat Slow,” was equally well-received, but many consumers prefer their second volume because the recipes are simpler and require less effort.

In complement to recipes, Flanagan and Kopecky provide helpful advice on what to eat ahead, during, and following a workout.

Skinnytaste Meal Prep

Gina Homolka, the creator of Skinnytaste, is an International Association of Culinary Professionals award finalist and a James Beard Award finalist, better known for reimagining classic recipes with a healthy twist.

Homolka has authored multiple cookbooks, including “Skinnytaste Meal Prep.” In addition, Heather K. Jones, a qualified dietitian, has given nutritional info.

Whether you are attempting to shed pounds or simply eat healthy, this cookbook is designed to help you prep snacks and meals in advance.

Along with general meal-prep advice, the cookbook features recipes for snacks, breakfast, lunch, and supper, as well as meal-prep ideas that can be stored in the freezer.

Recipes are appropriately categorized as gluten-free, vegetarian, dairy-free, quick (30 minutes or less), Instant Pot, slow cooker, freezer-friendly, or air fryer, making it simple to discover the ideal dish.

The Plant-Based Weight Loss Solution: A 28-Day Plan and Cookbook for Healthful Weight Loss

Written by certified dietitian Marina Savelyeva and food manufacturing and nutrition specialist Viktoria Waite, “The Plant-Based Weight Loss Solution” contains a 28-day weight loss plan.

The book addresses the fundamentals of plant-based nutrition, as well as the health benefits and starting points. There are also 75 recipes and a 28-day meal plan included.

In addition to being vegan and based on natural foods, the recipes also emphasize the use of herbs and spices as opposed to heavy quantities of sugar and salt.

In addition, the book contains a portion control tool that relies on the size of your hand to help you determine serving sizes.

Fit Gurl: The Total-Body Turnaround Program

Melissa Alcantara, a fitness instructor and athlete who is known best for training Kim Kardashian, is the author of “Fit Gurl.”

Alcantara’s practical and straightforward strategy for weight loss stems from her weight management and maintenance experiences.

While the majority of the book concentrates on a workout plan with thorough descriptions and photographs of each activity, you will also find 40 delicious recipes and the author’s inspiring account of how she achieved her weight loss objectives.

Alcantara disapproves of quick remedies such as slim teas and detoxes. Rather, she concentrates on setting attainable goals and maintaining consistency over time. It is vital to remember that the fitness plan includes gym equipment, so you will need your equipment or membership to a gym.

Weight loss can be an emotional roller coaster. There are times when your trousers fit a little loose and you feel like rejoicing, as well as other days when the number on the weight scale hasn’t changed and you feel disappointed. The books listed below provide some of the most motivational first-person accounts of successful weight loss journeys.

The Amazing Adventures Of Dietgirl

Looking for a humorous and entertaining read? This is made for you. Shauna Reid, from Scotland, began a blog titled The Amazing Adventures of Dietgirl to chronicle her progress from a 23-year-old weighing 351 pounds to a replica of herself weighing half as much. 

The book blends in various plotlines, such as Reid’s travels, work troubles, and dating life, to tell the tale of how she overcomes obstacles in a manner that will be familiar to many readers attempting to lose weight.

Hunger: A Memoir Of (My) Body

In this best-selling autobiography by the famous New York Times bestselling writer Roxane Gay, the author delves into her background and describes how the assault she endured as a 12-year-old girl caused her to rely on food to preserve her body. As a 6-foot-3 bisexual adult who is obese, Gay describes how the social stigma associated with being overweight has permeated her life. 

The story will captivate you with its excellent writing, but although Gay herself does not perceive her experience as inspiring, it may prompt you to reconsider your connection with food and your own body, as well as the work that must be done to ensure that relationship is healthy.

It Was Me All Along

This New York Times bestseller recounts the story of a Bostonian girl who sought solace in desserts and junk food. At age 20, when she stood on the scale and was stunned by the amount she saw, Andie Mitchell had an epiphany. 

The story that follows is partly about weight loss (she loses about 50% of her body mass by finding equilibrium and eating in moderate amounts) and mostly about self-acceptance and Mitchell’s journey to love herself.

The Elephant In The Room

As the writer Tommy Tomlinson approached his 50th anniversary, he weighed 460 pounds (lb) and was in danger of health problems associated with obesity, such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. 

He adds that he did not gradually gain weight. In this brilliantly written memoir, Tomlinson describes his lifelong struggle with his size, which he partly relates to just being born into a family that adores Southern cuisine and considers fatty foods a delicacy.

He also recounts what it’s like to live as an obese man (investigating restaurant seats in advance and fearing subway falls, for example) and how he has attempted to lose weight by keeping a food journal and monitoring calories.

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