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The Metabolism Reset Diet: Repair Your Liver, Stop Storing Fat, and Lose Weight Naturally Kindle Edition
The path to becoming naturally thin isn't as impossible as it may seem. In The Metabolism Reset Diet, you'll unlock the key to rapid, sustained weight loss and lower blood sugar with a four-week cleanse that heals your liver and gives your metabolism new life. The hidden truth is that your liver is actually the key to a healthy metabolism. When it isn't functioning properly, it loses the ability to burn fuel. An overloaded liver can only store fuel as fat, which slows your metabolism and leads to excess weight gain. Even if you cut out sugar and carbs, you can still struggle with weight loss and high blood sugar.
With Dr. Alan Christianson's clinically proven program, you'll be able to reverse damage to your liver in just four weeks. Once your liver regains its ability to manage your metabolism, you'll have fewer food cravings, steady energy levels, better digestion, and a metabolism that works optimally. This proven diet is carefully constructed to provide your liver with the nutrients it needs without over fueling, supplying your body with healthy amounts of protein, fiber, micronutrients, and phytonutrients that support liver function. Unlike so many diets that require people to stick to a difficult and restrictive plan, following a liver-friendly eating plan will ensure that your weight and energy stay steady, even if your diet changes. Complete with comprehensive guidelines, meal plans, recipes, and advice on maintenance, The Metabolism Reset Diet will help readers achieve optimal liver function to lose weight and get healthy fast.
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherHarmony
- Publication dateJanuary 29, 2019
- File size6155 KB

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“Dr. Christianson is my go-to expert when it comes to healthy liver function and natural weight loss. The Metabolism Reset Diet will empower you to take back your health!”—Dr. Izabella Wentz, New York Times bestselling author of Hashimoto's Protocol
"We take our liver for granted, but it holds the key to our metabolism. Dr. Christianson reveals the secret life of your liver and shows how you can optimize it for life in The Metabolism Reset Diet.”—Sara Gottfried, M.D., New York Times bestselling author of The Hormone Cure, The Hormone Reset Diet, and Younger
“Dr. Christianson’s smart, science-based, and incredibly simple plan will change your life forever. If you’re ready to transform yourself from fat, sick, and sluggish to slender, healthy, and energetic, this book has the answers you’re seeking. Get ready to heal your liver, send your metabolism soaring, and feel better than you’ve felt in years!”—Dr. Kellyann Petrucci, New York Times bestselling author of Dr. Kellyann’s Bone Broth Diet and The 10-Day Belly Slimdown
“We live in an increasingly toxic world and our livers are carrying the burden. Dr Christianson's groundbreaking work reveals the missing ingredient we've been overlooking. If you're tired of diets and programs that have failed you, it's time to hit reset. I highly recommend this book.”—Dr Pedram Shojai, New York Times bestselling author of The Urban Monk
“I love that The Metabolism Reset Diet cuts through the stress of fighting with carbs, fats, and ketones and delivers a way to eat simple healthy foods and not worry anymore. In a detailed and easy to understand way, this book explains how the liver holds the key to our metabolism and how to optimize it for life.”—Katie Wells, Founder of WellnessMama online and author of The Wellness Mama Cookbook
“If you want an easy-to-follow, proven plan to lose weight and keep it off, and improve your health for decades to come, you absolutely need to read this highly recommended book! In The Metabolism Reset Diet, Dr. Christianson does a superb job to shatter outdated myths related weight loss and dieting. You don’t need a restrictive food plan. You don’t need to spend hours at the gym. The ingredients for sustained weight loss and to turn back the clock on aging are here.”—Steven Masley, MD, FAHA, FACN, FAAFP, CNS, author The Better Brain Solution
“Dr. Christianson has done it again—he’s broken the mold on the carb, ketone, and fat conversation with an easy-to-follow program that relies on the solid science of metabolism and the ancient wisdom of food as medicine. If you’re frustrated because you’ve tried everything, I believe you’re in for a pleasant surprise that will wake up your liver’s innate healing capacities and move you toward the optimum health you deserve.”—Aviva Romm MD, author of The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution, Director of the Women’s Integrative Medicine Institute
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The Metabolism Mystery
Maybe you’ve glanced at the plate of a coworker or friend and thought: Why can she indulge in that second piece of birthday cake—without tracking it or logging hours at the gym or feeling guilty for days—and stay naturally slim while I limit myself to a forkful and feel constantly fatigued and deprived and plagued with cravings . . . and overweight? Is there something wrong with me?
Here’s the essential truth that I hope will propel you into a new chapter of thinking about yourself and your health and your weight: There is nothing wrong with you.
Naturally thin people are not superior. They don’t try harder, nor do they possess superhuman willpower. They don’t have better genes, and most don’t eat fewer calories. They simply have one thing working in their favor: they have a better metabolism.
But for now, let’s take assessments of “good” or “bad” out of it. The word metabolism is thrown around a lot in relation to diet and weight loss, but what does it actually mean? Your metabolism is simply how you convert fuel into energy. Fuel comes in as food. You never get exactly the right amount of food on a given day, but when you have a healthy metabolism, you can store a little extra food without gaining weight. That second piece of birthday cake isn’t going to make or break you. You can also miss a meal without your energy levels crashing.
When the metabolism is not working properly, we store too much fuel and we are unable to retrieve it. This leads to extra pounds and a host of other adverse effects—everything from brain fog to digestive problems to fatigue to diabetes to various forms of cancer.
There’s a common misconception that you are born with either a great metabolism or a bad one. But turns out that metabolism is not fixed. You can change. The key to this change is not in white knuckling it while the rest of your friends and family enjoy their lives, nor is it in forever eliminating your favorite foods. The secret that I discovered in my years of clinical practice and research is simply this: Clean out your liver so that it can burn fat better.
It's All About Your Liver
The liver probably isn’t even in the top five body parts you consider when you think weight loss, but it should be. The liver is more than just an organ damaged by alcohol or a quivering dish you’d prefer to avoid. It’s the heaviest internal organ and the largest gland in your body. It’s a powerful machine that acts as a filter to remove toxins, aids in digestion, and regulates hormones and blood sugar. It’s an incredible multitasker and a vital organ in the truest sense of the word—the hub through which your body’s energy flows. The liver is responsible for processing everything you ingest, and it also functions as your body’s storage pantry. Nutrients (vitamins, minerals, and other substances the liver needs to work at its best) and fuel (from our main calorie sources—fats and carbohydrates) you do not need today are stored in the pantry for later. The surplus is essential because you never get exactly what you need each day. If you miss a meal one day, you should be able to draw on your surplus to compensate. And if you overeat, you should be able to store the extra for use on those days when you may not have enough time to take a bite. A healthy liver stores extra energy and doles it out later when you need it.
What happens when your liver is unhealthy? You tend to store fuel as fat, especially around your midsection, and you can no longer tap into the nutrients you need to burn fat. This means that no matter which diet you choose—and how hard you try—weight loss is pretty much impossible.
Sound familiar?
Countless diets have told us to eat this “good food” and avoid that “bad food.” Meat, grains, butter, legumes, ketones, potatoes, tofu, canola oil—are they good or bad? Each passing day seems to bring a new wave of “science” that cancels out all previous assessments. In fact, fat, carbs, and ketones work collectively as fuel. A healthy liver can either store fuel or burn it. An unhealthy liver can only store it. All sources of fuel look the same to your liver—none are magic tonics or evil villains. This means that once you heal your liver, eating that piece of cake won’t be catastrophic. Your metabolism will be flexible enough to adapt and handle whatever curveballs you throw its way.
That’s very good news. And even better news? Healing your liver takes weeks—not months or years. The liver is an astonishingly resilient organ. With the steps I’m going to give you in this book, you can restore it to perfect working order in just a few weeks.
Why This Matters to Me
When people meet me, many assume that I am naturally thin. I take it as a compliment, but in fact when I was young I struggled with my weight. I was born with cerebral palsy and epilepsy. Perhaps being unable to be physically active put me at risk for weight gain. The first time I was obese was when I was eleven years old. Overweight kids were over three times rarer in the 1970s than they are today, so I stood out. Fat discrimination and fat-shaming are still injustices these days, but back then they were not even concepts; they were just the normal state of affairs. What is now often still held as a private belief was then publicly shared—it was assumed that anyone who was overweight just needed to try harder.
In fact, I was anything but lazy and I tried hard at everything I put my mind to. I hated how I looked and I wanted to change. Willpower was not the problem. Besides my weight, it seemed that I could push through any obstacle. I knew that I had no less persistence than my thin peers did.
I went to the doctor, but his solution of logging calories didn’t work. It wasn’t until I turned to health books that I was able to make a difference. I read everything I could get my hands on, and based on the advice I gleaned, I cut out sugar, butter, and bread completely. I didn’t touch any of those three foods for about a decade. My parents indulged a family member who sold multilevel supplements. Thankfully, this meant that we had protein powder available, and I started every day with a protein shake. For lunch and dinner my mom made good meals with whole foods. I added beginner exercise routines designed for sedentary people, and slowly but surely, I saw things change.
Once I got healthier, my life transformed. I felt better about myself, more confident and capable. For the first time, I came to experience the joy of movement. My physical abilities improved almost on a daily basis and I loved it.
In my mind, I owed my new lease on life to the health experts who shared their advice in books. They were my heroes, and I wanted to follow in their footsteps, so I decided to pursue medicine as my life’s work. My transformation even guided my focus within medical school. I became fascinated by hormones because of their seemingly enigmatic role in regulating body weight. I knew how emotionally powerful my own struggle had been and how much effort it took. My heart went out for those in the same place who worked just as hard, yet saw no results. I dedicated my career to helping them.
While working with diabetics, I was exposed to the idea of modified fasting as a means to improve health. I read studies from 2011 in which advanced diabetics became cured by following a 600 calorie, liquid-only diet for eight weeks. The process sounded extreme, but so were the results. Blood tests and CT scans showed that these patients’ pancreases had completely healed and were able to produce insulin normally. They no longer needed medication at all. It turned out that once their livers cleared out the old deposits of fat, they became nondiabetic.
This was a huge finding, and a surprising one as well. Historically we’d thought of the pancreas as the master organ related to diabetes—and once you were on a diabetic track, it was as if you were strapped to a runaway train. But this new research showed that the pancreas is only part of the picture. The liver also plays a crucial role because it has a remarkable ability to heal.
After reading all the related studies I could find, I asked several patients if they would be willing to try something new. My idea was that many who were pre-diabetic, or had less advanced diabetes, would be able to heal with a less intensive regime.
Instead of three liquid shakes, I tried two shakes and one reasonable meal. The results were tremendous. I tracked people every two weeks and saw that most achieved remission from diabetes well before eight weeks. The goal of the early program was diabetes reversal, and our clinic has logged countless cases of those who did just that. They became non-diabetic, stopped their medication, and continue to remain healthy years later.
Nearly everyone we treated had fatty liver syndrome, even though few ever had heard the term before. When the liver is overburdened by excess sugar, the body stores it as fat. This can trigger a potentially devastating inflammatory response, which has been linked to heart disease and some forms of cancer. What’s more, new research suggests that fatty liver is not just the consequence of weight gain, it can also be the cause of weight gain. So addressing fatty liver syndrome is crucial in the fight to both regain health and lose inches. And the protocol I was sharing with my patients was working miracles.
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- ASIN : B07FLM9SGL
- Publisher : Harmony; 1st edition (January 29, 2019)
- Publication date : January 29, 2019
- Language : English
- File size : 6155 KB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
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- Print length : 299 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #139,959 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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About the author

Alan Christianson is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor (NMD) who specializes in natural endocrinology with a focus on thyroid disorders. He is the author of The Metabolism Reset Diet and the New York Times bestselling book The Adrenal Reset Diet.
He founded Integrative Health, a physician group dedicated to helping people with thyroid disease and weight-loss resistance regain their health.
He has been named a Top Doctor in Phoenix magazine, and has appeared on national TV shows and in numerous print media.
Dr. Christianson resides in Phoenix with his wife Kirin, and their two children.
Visit DrChristianson.com to take a thyroid health quiz. You'll find free resources to help you discover your top health concerns and how to overcome them.
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Customers find the book easy to use and understand. It provides a reasonable guide to help them obtain optimal health while losing weight. Many describe it as a great program that is simple yet effective. The information is clear and well-explained in layman's terms, with references for further reading. The recipes are tasty and enjoyable. Overall, customers consider the plan effective and work well with their busy schedules.
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Customers like the weight loss. They say it's not just about weight loss, but also improves overall health and well-being. The book includes carbs, healthy fats, proteins, vegetables, fruits, and whole, healthy foods. It's designed with whole, healthy foods, rather than a starvation diet.
"...This is not just about weight loss. This is about restoring your health & improving your quality of life." Read more
"...is well written and the information seems to make sense; I did lose 4 lbs in 4 weeks, which is pretty good for me..." Read more
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"...After 1 week I had more energy, my head was clearer, and I lost 5 lbs! The book explains so much about the body and especially the liver...." Read more
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Customers find the book helpful for obtaining optimal health. It provides an easy-to-follow diet that helps them reset their metabolism and regain their health while losing weight. The book is great for education and a holistic lifestyle plan. They say it helps improve bloodwork for triglycerides and cholesterol levels.
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Customers enjoy the recipes in the book. They find the smoothies and dinners tasty, especially the stuffed peppers. The menus, recipes, and shopping lists are organized.
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2019I got the book while participating in Dr. C's 28 day challenge. The book contains all the information necessary to complete the program on your own at any time.
The book is very informative, explaining both the program, the health benefits, & the reasons why this works in an easy to follow and understand manner. And it really works! Less than 2 weeks into the progran, I am down 4 lbs, and the sometimes crushing daily fatigue I have experienced for decades is gone! I am also sleeping better. And my muscle & joint pain is greatly reduced. Being able to wake in in the morning and feel rested, and not need to nap 2 to 3 times a day, just to make it to bedtime is something I never thought I'd be able to do again. I have actually had days where I wake before my alarm! The book is very well laid out. It has menus, recipes & shopping lists making this an organized and easy to follow program that can fit into the busiest schedule. This is not just about weight loss. This is about restoring your health & improving your quality of life.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2020Update: The pros: the book is well written and the information seems to make sense; I did lose 4 lbs in 4 weeks, which is pretty good for me
Then I took 2 weeks off, and did another 2 weeks, losing another 2 lbs.
The reason I changed my rating to 5 stars is that during Thanksgiving and Christmas, I ate a lot, but did not gain more than a lb, which to me, was amazing.
I have stopped the diet for 2 months now and have not gained the weight back, which totally shocked me.
No, it's not super easy (bec you do get bored drinking just shakes for a month), but it's doable.
I can't believe it actually does what it promises to do--change your metabolism.
If you look at the research, everyone assumes your "set point" weight is set, and cannot be changed, or they tell you to do crap like lift weights and eat protein.
When I was following traditional advice I was actually gaining weight (turns out whey protein makes you gain weight, as he says in the book)
the Cons:
In the book, he says to eat 20 grams of protein (the servings of his shakes), 3 times a day, but people of different weights need more protein. Then, somewhere else in the book, he says a 140 lb woman should eat 90 grams of protein. He should have indicated a more exact amount based on weight from the beginning. I began feeling really "hangry" after a week and realized that I was not getting enough protein. This issue was resolved after I upped my protein and started taking amino 23 supplement from Purium, which helped with hunger.
I don't know what "expense" people are complaining about. A month's supply of what you need is only $120 from his website.
As far as weight loss, I did lose 4 lbs by the end of the month (and I kind of cheated the last week), but I think that's a good amount. I went off of it for 2 weeks, as he suggests, now I will try to do another month to try to lose more, so I do think the diet works.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2019First...the recipes in this book are simple, easy and delicious. I love that you can have a full dinner with healthy unlimited snacks in-between. The two shakes for breakfast and lunch, in my opinion is a bit tough. I like to actually eat my breakfast, not drink it. A shake for lunch, though - no problem! I'm also not sure that it has been proven that cutting caffeine is good for your liver - it's been discovered that a small amount of caffeine can actually help with diabetes and weight loss. Is having one cup of caffeinated tea or coffee really going to make a difference? I did enjoy reading this book and how your liver has such a huge job...so show it some love - absolutely! I believe this book has really good information in it that is easy to understand. Can you help your liver? Of course you can! Drink lots of water, cut out the bad stuff, eat your veggies, get some exercise and get some zzzzzz's...everything will probably start working better!
UPDATE: I just had to write a quick update...I woke up this morning and oddly...my sweatpants were looser on me and my stomach was definitely flatter...I don't believe in using scales but I can tell that I've lost some weight!! I would guess it's about 1.5 pounds. This may not sound like much but for me this is huge because I have had no success with anything I've tried. I have only been loosely following this "diet" because I don't believe in diets per se. I was having two shakes (but they were whey protein because that's all I had) and I was trying to eat my veggies and have a sensible dinner. I have to admit though, I had several slip-ups (piece of dark chocolate here and there and I had two glasses of white wine with dinner during the past week) Regardless, I have still lost weight. I'm stunned and absolutely thrilled!!!!
Needless to say, I'm going to read the book again and I have ordered the pea protein powder, carob powder, and the green banana flour so that this time I can follow the plan exactly. I'm starting fully on Monday and I can't wait to see my results after 7 days. I also did cut out some caffeine and boy oh boy can I tell how it's affecting me (withdrawal headaches are pretty bad)...so maybe caffeine is NOT such a great thing after all. I'm going to give it a try and cut it out of my diet all together...I think I have FINALLY found something that works - apparently my liver IS really responding - so excited!!! Thank you Dr. Christianson!! (btw: thanks to the video reviewer who said that she doesn't do diets and that she figured she could do anything for 7 days: this review is what really prompted me to buy this book b/c I felt the same way)
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- Amazon CustomerReviewed in Canada on April 27, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book.
The book is very good, but the diet is hard to follow.
- Amazon CustomerReviewed in Germany on June 30, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Hard but good
I can’t believe I actually did this. This was more of a mental struggle but I definitely saw the difference of before and after and started listening more to my body. I love the information in this book.
- KATReviewed in the United Kingdom on March 6, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
Generally I am really fit person but over the last year I felt extremely tired and I put on some weight. As soon I bought this book with delicious, super food recipes after one month I have lost some weight and I felt buzzing with energy. I am the sports therapist. As my some regular clients saw me, they asked me what I have done to look so radiant and slimmer. So I keep recommending to my clients this book and the book is flying of the shelf! I should have some commission from the seller! Ha ha. You will love this food and you be never hungry. All day you going to feel light.
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Client d'AmazonReviewed in France on June 6, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars bon livre
une nouvelle façon de maigrir sur du long terme
- KNReviewed in Spain on June 18, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars At last something that makes sense
Easy to understand well laid out and thoughtful. I feel as if I have at last found the answer to my issue that has been going on for so long now. 'Just lose weight by eating less and exercising more' they said - now I know why it hasn't worked. I am looking forward to doing the 30-day reboot and seeing the difference.