{"product_id":"the-engine-2-diet-the-texas-firefighters-28-day-save-your-life-plan-that-lowers-cholesterol-and-burns-away-the-pounds-paperback","title":"The Engine 2 Diet: The Texas Firefighter's 28-Day Save-Your-Life Plan That Lowers Cholesterol and Burns Away the Pounds - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRip Esselstyn\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLose weight, lower cholesterol, significantly reduce the risk of disease, and become physically fit--in just 4 weeks. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Professional athlete-turned-firefighter Rip Esselstyn is used to responding to emergencies. So, when he learned that some of his fellow Engine 2 firefighters in Austin, TX, were in dire physical condition-several had dangerously high cholesterol levels (the highest was 344!)-he sprang into action and created a life-saving plan for the firehouse. By following Rip's program, everyone lost weight (some more than 20 lbs.), lowered their cholesterol (Mr. 344's dropped to 196), and improved their overall health. Now, Rip outlines his proven plan in this book. With Rip as your expert coach and motivator, you'll transform your body and lifestyle in a month. His plant-powered eating plan is based on a diet of whole foods, including whole grains, fresh fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and seeds. This invaluable guide features: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Dozens of easy, mouthwatering recipes-from pancakes to pizza, Tex-Mex favorites to knockout chocolate desserts-that will keep you looking forward to every bite \u003cbr\u003e Pantry-stocking tips will take the panic out of inevitable cravings and on-the-fly meals \u003cbr\u003e Guidelines on menu choices that will allow you to eat out, wherever and whenever you want \u003cbr\u003e Rip's simple, firefighter-inspired exercise program that will boost your metabolism and melt your fat away. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Medically approved, easy-to-follow, and amazingly effective, this diet is designed for anyone who wants to make heroic strides in his or her health, weight, and well-being-all without heroic effort. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Want to be as strong as a Texas firefighter? Or as healthy as a professional triathlete? Then follow the wonderful advice of Rip Esselstyn, who is both. His book can save your life--whether you're a man or a woman. Highly recommended!\" -Dean Ornish, M.D., Founder and President, Preventive Medicine Research Institute, Clinical Professor of Medicine, U of California, SF, author, \u003ci\u003eDr. Dean Ornish's Program for Reversing Heart Disease\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn in upstate New York, \u003cb\u003eRip Esselstyn\u003c\/b\u003e grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, and studied speech communciations at the University of Texas, Austin, where he was an All-American swimmer. After spending 10 years as a professional triathlete, Rip joined the Austin fire department in 1997. He now travels year-round lecturing and giving seminars on the Engine 2 lifestyle. He is the author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers \u003ci\u003eThe Engine 2 Diet \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003ePlant-Strong\u003c\/i\u003e. Visit his website at www.engine2diet.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 26, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51755892834592,"sku":"9780446506687","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/579037ac775b27417a28215daf67a2d6.webp?v=1780070471","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-engine-2-diet-the-texas-firefighters-28-day-save-your-life-plan-that-lowers-cholesterol-and-burns-away-the-pounds-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}