LOSE IT! The Handbook

The 10th issue of LOSE IT! The Banting/LCHF Way is all about how to survive the tricky Christmas holidays without falling off the bant-wagon! We’ve got 41 simple, delicious festive meals as well as a cut-out-and-keep article on 8 super- smart ways to resist temptation when everyone else is inhaling carbs around you. LOSE IT! is so much more than a magazine – it’s the chance to GET YOUR LIFE BACK. We interview world-renowned obesity expert Zoë Harcombe about her own diet (yes, it’s true – she does eat 100g of chocolate a day!) and get her expert opinion on the World Health Organization’s warnings about eating red meat and bacon. (Spoiler alert: no need for alarm. At all.) The family that lost 168kg together tell us how their lives have changed in the easiest and most positive way, and Roxy van Bruwaene explains how she LOST 10KG during her third pregnancy – and what made it so much better – and easier – than her first two. Our expert consultants Dr Gerhard Schoonbee and nutritional therapist Sally-Ann Creed tell us everything we need to know about how to make sense of our cholesterol results as well as what to do about Heartburn or acid reflux. Sally-Ann also explains the real issues with sweetness in general, not just sugar. Should you be drizzling or frying…? We all know that some oils need to be avoided, but LOSE IT! sorts your splashes from your sautées by giving you the ultimate guide of which oil to use for what purpose. Birgitta Höglund explains how banting not only cured her fibromyalgia and chronic pain, but also set her up to feel healthier and more energetic in her seventies than ever before. LOSE IT! The LCHF/Banting Way tells you everything you need to know to follow the banting lifestyle and lose weight, clear your head, increase your energy levels, sleep better – all while eating delicious, satisfying foods that are easy to prepare. LOSE IT! The LCHF/Banting Way will put you on a revolutionary course that will change your life forever.

LOSE IT! The Low Carb & Paleo Way

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WHAT’S NEW… • The latest trends, great product finds and useful tips for low-carb living

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PERSEVERANCE PAYS OFF • For Lynette Lötter, what started as an effort to improve her quality of life and manage chronic pain turned into a journey of self-discovery.

Lynette’s best go-to recipe!

It’s ghee-nius! • GHEE IS A TYPE OF CLARIFIED BUTTER THAT’S BEEN USED IN INDIA FOR THOUSANDS OF YEARS. ORIGINALLY USED AS A WAY TO EXTEND THE SHELF LIFE OF BUTTER, IT’S NOW THOUGHT TO HAVE MANY HEALTH BENEFITS.

‘Why am I getting acid reflux?’ • Clinical nutritionist Ruth Marcus answers this and other questions from readers.

6 WEEKS to LOSE IT! • DIETS DON’T WORK, BUT AHEALTHY LIFESTYLE DOES!

Pick OF THE CROP • After beating lymphoma, Catherine Clark re-evaluated everything in her life, including what she ate. It was the start of a journey of reflection and research that led to her founding The Harvest Table.

BREAKING OLD HABITS • A stressful work environment was one reason Debbi Jones kept gaining weight. Thanks to low-carb eating she lost 23 kg, and now she’s working towards reaching her goal weight.

Debbi’s favourite go-to recipes!

LOSE THE SUGAR • THIS SUPER-EFFECTIVE SIX-WEEK MEAL PLAN WILL HELP YOU KICK YOUR SUGAR ADDICTION AND LOSE WEIGHT.

Busting THE BLOAT • YOUR CLOTHES FEEL TIGHT, YOUR BELLY IS BULGING AND YOU’D GIVE ANYTHING TO LIVE IN SWEATPANTS FOREVER. AT THE VERY LEAST, BLOATING IS UNPLEASANT, BUT IT CAN ALSO BE DEBILITATING. HERE’S WHY IT HAPPENS AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT.

Craving SUGAR? BLAME your GUT • RESEARCH SHOWS THAT YOUR GUT MICROBIOME CAN ACT AS THE PUPPET MASTER OF YOUR PALATE,...