Winning the Inside Battle of Wellness Overcoming the Mental Hurdles and Life Challenges That Stop You From Sticking to a Diet Or Exercise Plan

<p>Statistically, best-selling author and doctor Ben Lerner should have ended up like his parents--sick, addicted to nicotene and dead of a heart attack or stroke by the time he hit middle age. But from an early age he saw the consequences of poor health choices and made a commitment not to follow in their footsteps.</p> <p>"It is neither genes nor upbringing that makes the difference," he writes. "It's choice. You don't have to win a battle of evolution to be healthy."</p> <p>In Winning the Inside Battle of Wellness, Dr. Ben guides readers on a journey toward total health--mind, body and spirit. Instead of immediately tackling diet, he begins with the mind, uncovering how eating and lifestyle habits can shape the way our brain develops--and how we can harness those same forces to become healthier.</p> <p>Next, Dr. Ben explores how our personalities and emotional health can impact our wellness and offers practical tools for deeper self-awareness, reshaping the way we think and respond to our environment and relationships. Finally, he addresses the biological impact of various foods and activities on our bodies and offers a roadmap for transforming the way we eat--tricking our bodies into craving the foods that will ensure a long and healthy life.</p> <p>Complete with dietary charts, exercise plans, recipes and practical tips, Winning the Inside Battle of Wellness will help you overcome the challenges that stand between you and a healthy, fulfilling lifestyle.</p>