Review and Giveaway

I'm always interested in exploring different approaches to weight loss, and when I was offered the opportunity to review the book Alpine Weight Loss, I jumped on it.

Stefan Aschan of Vienna, Austria, is the author of this book, which was just released this month. He starts with the idea that we frequently see obese Americans and Canadians, but somehow Europeans don't seem to have the same sort of weight problems that we have. And when I picture Europeans, I think about drinking wine and eating cake at little cafes, so I have often wondered how they stay so svelte! I was very interested to learn about Mr Aschan's program.

Alpine Weight Loss is not just another fad diet where you will lose weight quickly and then yo-yo back to where you were and then some. It is a series of strategies to change your lifestyle to become a healthier and more active person, which will help you "train yourself young". We envy the vitality and strength of young adults but with a little effort, we can keep ourselves that way! I love how Mr Aschan's book is so empowering- he talks about changing "I can't" to "I can" and taking control of your life and becoming the person you want to be. The mindset he discusses involves believing in yourself and not trying to be perfect- because none of us are. I think that's a really positive way to view any change but especially weight loss, which is one of the hardest things to do and stick to. He also includes worksheets in the chapters of his book to help you organize your thoughts and make specific goals to achieve.

He writes about the Glycemic Index, which I can tell you from personal experience on Nutrisystem plays a very important role in weight loss. He offers suggestions to replace high GI items you may enjoy with healthier, low GI foods.

He also gives us the At-Home Alpine Aerobic Solution and the Alpine Longevity Strength Program, with a variety of exercises you can do at home. If you're bored of doing the same elliptical or treadmill every day, this can provide welcome change to your routine (which will also increase your body's fat burning!).

The book includes some great recipes, like his Chicken with Butternut Squash in Ginger-Curry Sauce. I'm looking forward to trying this one!



Ingredients:
1 organic chicken breast
1 medium butternut squash
2 tablespoons Indian curry
1 medium piece fresh ginger root
Extra virgin olive oil
Sea salt

Chop the squash and chicken into equal pieces. Sauté chicken in olive oil in a hot pan for about 2 minutes. Turn after one minute. Add the squash, curry, ginger, and sea salt, and cover. Cook for another 2 minutes, and then add 2 cups of water to the pan. Cook for another 3 minutes, and then lower the flame and let simmer until the squash gets soft and the water turns into its own ginger curry sauce.

The principles he discusses in his book are applicable to any weight loss program- Nutrisystem, Weight Watchers, or just doing it on your own. I definitely recommend reading Alpine Weight Loss if you want to make a lifestyle change. I don't think I'd be able to cut back as far on dairy as the book recommends, but I certainly believe that lean proteins are a better choice for my body!


Mr Aschan is offering one Stomach Rumblings reader a free copy of his book!

Mandatory entry: Comment on this post with your email address and let us know that you'd like to read Alpine Weight Loss!

Additional entries (make a separate comment here for each):
- Follow Stomach Rumblings via Google Friends Connect (1 extra entry)
- Follow Stefan Aschan on Twitter or Facebook (1 entry each)

I'll draw the winner on January 25th at 10:00pm EST, using Random.org to select the winning post. The winner will have 48 hours to claim their prize or I will draw another winner. The contest is open to US and Canadian residents.

Disclosure: I was provided with a copy of the book Alpine Weight Loss for review purposes. This post was written by me and not edited by anyone, and I was not otherwise compensated for writing this post.