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Eat What You Like & Lose Weight for Life
You don't need another new diet. You just need this book.As seen on ITV's Save Money and Lose Weight and This Morning.‘This is a brilliant book’ Phillip Schofield'The book to turn to for advice you can trust.' Mail on Sunday‘If you want to lose weight then this book is for you.’ Dietician Nichola Ludlam-Raine (as seen on BBC, ITV & Channel 4)Discover how to lose weight for good. No gimmicks, no rules, no tough exercise regime. Just a straightforward, proven science-based method.Graeme Tomlinson, a.k.a. The Fitness Chef, has amassed over 600,000 instagram followers thanks to his myth-busting health-and-diet infographics. In this digestible infographic guide, you will how to lose weight and keep it off forever and why you don’t need a complicated new diet, slimming-club rules or a personal trainer.Empower yourself to make informed food choices and be inspired by Graeme's 70 easy, lower-calorie versions of popular foods - including curries, fry ups and even fish and chips.You can still eat your favourite biscuits and enjoy carbs, fats and sugar. After reading this book you will be able to make informed food choices for the rest of your life and succeed at any weight-loss goal.
184 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 26, 2019
About the author
Graeme Tomlinson
5 books9 followersGraeme Tomlinson is the health coach and personal trainer behind the Instagram phenomenon @thefitnesschef, with over a million followers.
In a bid to educate people on what they are eating, and to cut through the maze of diet culture and food advertising, Graeme posts about the ironies, myths and pitfalls of dieting. His trademark graphics illustrating food facts resonate with a global audience and have marshaled him a substantial platform to speak up. The success of his content has led to interviews with national and international press, including Buzzfeed.
In a bid to educate people on what they are eating, and to cut through the maze of diet culture and food advertising, Graeme posts about the ironies, myths and pitfalls of dieting. His trademark graphics illustrating food facts resonate with a global audience and have marshaled him a substantial platform to speak up. The success of his content has led to interviews with national and international press, including Buzzfeed.
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December 19, 2020
Sensible advice and clear information, in pictures, but if you are offended by a bit of swearing, give it a miss. (I'm not.)
February 8, 2020
Bloody Hell
What a flippin eye-opener of a book. Wow. I thought I had nutrition all wrapped up. Uh, nope. Have now. Buy this. It's as sensible as your nana and twice as informative. Mine (nana) was all about the treacle tarts and fondant fancies... sigh, those were the days. But no wols, Mr Tomlinson got you covered!
What a flippin eye-opener of a book. Wow. I thought I had nutrition all wrapped up. Uh, nope. Have now. Buy this. It's as sensible as your nana and twice as informative. Mine (nana) was all about the treacle tarts and fondant fancies... sigh, those were the days. But no wols, Mr Tomlinson got you covered!
January 1, 2020
The old cliche of reading a self help diet book on New Year's Day!
What I love about this book is the lack of bs.
No demonising of a certain food group or promises of unicorn tears, its just straight science.
What I love about this book is the lack of bs.
No demonising of a certain food group or promises of unicorn tears, its just straight science.
February 22, 2020
I love it
No diet schemes no fancy exercises just a simple scientific understanding on how to treat ur body right.. love the graphics simple to understand
No diet schemes no fancy exercises just a simple scientific understanding on how to treat ur body right.. love the graphics simple to understand
February 28, 2020
Great book
Definitely buy this book has helped me so much to understand what I was doing wrong for weight loss. And some nice recipes to.
Definitely buy this book has helped me so much to understand what I was doing wrong for weight loss. And some nice recipes to.
February 5, 2020
I’ve followed The Fitness Chef on Instagram for a little while now and enjoy the visual style of his posts and no nonsense approach.
I saw his book was out and I’m glad I read it. I’m now looking to calculate my weekly calories and work out a sustainable deficit, eating a meal plan which fits around that, allowing a treat if I fancy it.
The book is really informative and accessibly written. There’s a lot of visuals and it’s not boring to read at all. There are also recipe ideas.
If you’re interested in healthier eating and losing weight you need to read this!
I saw his book was out and I’m glad I read it. I’m now looking to calculate my weekly calories and work out a sustainable deficit, eating a meal plan which fits around that, allowing a treat if I fancy it.
The book is really informative and accessibly written. There’s a lot of visuals and it’s not boring to read at all. There are also recipe ideas.
If you’re interested in healthier eating and losing weight you need to read this!
May 15, 2020
Calorie deficit is the key
It's a really good material and for anyone who wants to lose weight this should be their Bible. If you think that keto, detoxing, alkaline or whatever other diet is the remedy you'll have it explained why it is not. I'd say it is quite basic but that's why it is so good. A lot of graphics that are making the material easy to digest and very well explained concepts. It wasn't the best book for me as I already knew about 80% of the content but I would still recommend it!
It's a really good material and for anyone who wants to lose weight this should be their Bible. If you think that keto, detoxing, alkaline or whatever other diet is the remedy you'll have it explained why it is not. I'd say it is quite basic but that's why it is so good. A lot of graphics that are making the material easy to digest and very well explained concepts. It wasn't the best book for me as I already knew about 80% of the content but I would still recommend it!
August 19, 2021
What a great book! It is as it is..eat less calories than you need. Eye opener were the pictures for the choices you can eat. I am an avocado eater as wel..but a small avocado had far less calories than a large one and instead you can also eat a toast with chocolate paste. The book changes the mind. With a thyroid problem it is good to read that small changes can start a difference. Loved the book. Don’t spend all your money on all the diets…this is only losing you a lot of money instead of kilograms.
January 8, 2020
Great for anyone considering a silly diet
I really enjoyed the visuals and real examples of real ways to eat healthily.
It’s super easy to lose weight if you are conscious of what you’re putting into your body.
I really enjoyed the visuals and real examples of real ways to eat healthily.
It’s super easy to lose weight if you are conscious of what you’re putting into your body.
December 30, 2019
Cutting through diet industry bullshit!!
Look no further! This book has all the info you will ever need to lose weight and keep it off.
Look no further! This book has all the info you will ever need to lose weight and keep it off.
February 20, 2026
Having the images with the difference in calories really makes things easier.
January 26, 2021
Brilliantly simple - A joy to consume, and with no bitter aftertaste. No gimmicks, no rigorous exercise routine required, and no special tea, protein shake or supplements needed. Save your money and time by enjoying the food you love without feeling guilty, shame, or that you are a failure because you ate a pizza. The tips in this book are straightforward and make sense. A nice surprise for me was finding that it includes 'easy science', some wholesome recipes and an encouraging attitude designed to help you build up a good relationship with food, and drink. Language is key here. No more demonizing. For a properly-working body, we need proteins, carbs, and fats. FACT.
If you are honest in the approach to your weight/health/fitness goals, you will achieve them. A refreshing, empowering, and clear resource to return to when needed. Highly recommend!
If you are honest in the approach to your weight/health/fitness goals, you will achieve them. A refreshing, empowering, and clear resource to return to when needed. Highly recommend!
March 19, 2024
A bit simplistic. It's the same message over and over, with no nuances. Just watch a few of his instagram videos and save your money. He does not cover nutrition at all (such as which macro or micro nutrients are actually more or less beneficial) - just "this has less calories than that". Sure, but fruit sugars are not refined sugars, GI is not entirely a myth, and fasting does work (if you do it for at least three days 🥴 according to the latest research - no proof if that's good for you though).
April 21, 2020
Very quick read. Has some great insights and infographics that are so easy to grasp. I loved how he busts a lot of myths about the "diet culture" that make a life harder for no reason. Of course, some ideas are repeated over and over throughout the pages and could have been summarized. But, all in all, it's worth a read. :)
April 23, 2020
Fabulously informative!
It covers everything you need yo know about losing weight whilst eating normally, with no fads or bizare rules.
I would urge anybody that is stuck in a slimming club, crash diet cycle or thinking about joining a slimming club/following a crash diet to give this a try first.
It covers everything you need yo know about losing weight whilst eating normally, with no fads or bizare rules.
I would urge anybody that is stuck in a slimming club, crash diet cycle or thinking about joining a slimming club/following a crash diet to give this a try first.
March 7, 2020
Essential reading for anyone who has a poor relationship with food and wants to learn how to lose weight sustainably and with health and wellness as a top priority. There’s a few recipes in here I’m looking forward to trying. There’s also an Instagram account worth checking out: @thefitnesschef_
May 15, 2020
No bullish!t just truth
A simple and effective explanation of the science behind weight loss. No propaganda just fact. Lots of info graphics to explain what is being discussed too. Great book.
A simple and effective explanation of the science behind weight loss. No propaganda just fact. Lots of info graphics to explain what is being discussed too. Great book.
July 6, 2020
Best advice ever
Have read so many diet books. It was recommended by someone that also struggles with trying to lose weight. Easy read , great illustration. No longer need to buy anymore books on dieting.
Have read so many diet books. It was recommended by someone that also struggles with trying to lose weight. Easy read , great illustration. No longer need to buy anymore books on dieting.
August 19, 2020
The fundamentals for weight control explained with eye-catching info graphics
A great book for anyone looking to get science based info on the basics of weight management.
If you are getting the kindle version note that it may not come out well on older Kindles.
A great book for anyone looking to get science based info on the basics of weight management.
If you are getting the kindle version note that it may not come out well on older Kindles.
January 1, 2021
Interesting read on nutrition. Full of facts and ideas, and really helps to put food and exercise into perspective. Some great recipes and tips and tricks, that are realistic and with fact based statements. Great read
January 2, 2021
Fantastic Book that dispels all of the bullshit
Gives you the simple facts on how to lose fat. It’s not rocket science and this probably the best book I’ve read that breaks it all down
Gives you the simple facts on how to lose fat. It’s not rocket science and this probably the best book I’ve read that breaks it all down
January 3, 2021
No nonense and honest read
This book is breath of fresh air, strips and lays bare what we need to know when making changes to our eating habit. An easy read and helps to reframe thinking around our diet.
Highly recommended
This book is breath of fresh air, strips and lays bare what we need to know when making changes to our eating habit. An easy read and helps to reframe thinking around our diet.
Highly recommended
February 16, 2021
Best advice ive read
Really enjoyed the no nonsense approach, lots of info graphics means the book is easy to read (1 hour). Of course some good recipient but I have to say I enjoyed the advice more
Really enjoyed the no nonsense approach, lots of info graphics means the book is easy to read (1 hour). Of course some good recipient but I have to say I enjoyed the advice more
August 4, 2021
A great book and some good recipes.
Lessons learnt:
The volume of food fills you up so choose high volume low calorie like fruits and vegetables.
You lose weight by being in a calorie-deficit!!!
Track your calories for a week not day by day, this accounts for cheat days or weekends better.
Lessons learnt:
The volume of food fills you up so choose high volume low calorie like fruits and vegetables.
You lose weight by being in a calorie-deficit!!!
Track your calories for a week not day by day, this accounts for cheat days or weekends better.
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January 16, 2020
Easy
Easy, obvious, straight forward, no gimmicks !
Puts you back in touch with the basics
Changed my view on 'health food'
Easy, obvious, straight forward, no gimmicks !
Puts you back in touch with the basics
Changed my view on 'health food'
April 23, 2020
Very insightful
A good read.
Full of useful information and great recipe! I read the book in one sitting. I will defo Keeping going back for ideas and to recap.
A good read.
Full of useful information and great recipe! I read the book in one sitting. I will defo Keeping going back for ideas and to recap.
June 25, 2020
The truth about your diet
Great book, no bullshit, educational, easy read, highly recommend it you want to learn more about having a healthy diet.
Great book, no bullshit, educational, easy read, highly recommend it you want to learn more about having a healthy diet.
September 6, 2020
Interesting easy to read
Love how easy and visual this book is. Good meal and snack ideas. Meal recipes easy to follow and don’t take hours
Love how easy and visual this book is. Good meal and snack ideas. Meal recipes easy to follow and don’t take hours
December 29, 2020
Common sense advice
A down to earth, beautifully illustrated book with easy to follow suggestions to lose weight by easily consuming less calories.
A down to earth, beautifully illustrated book with easy to follow suggestions to lose weight by easily consuming less calories.
January 8, 2021
Great Book
Very informative book with some eye opening food for thought. Makes food choices seem simple, will definitely be recommending to others
Very informative book with some eye opening food for thought. Makes food choices seem simple, will definitely be recommending to others
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