The best 34 Weight Loss books

Eat to Live gives readers a comprehensive overview of human nutrition, a re-evaluation of conventional nutritional wisdom, personal case studies and a practical dietary program with lots of recommendations. The reader can expect to learn about a number of different nutritional studies as well as the health benefits and repercussions of basic foods such as meat, milk, fish, vegetables and fruits.

• Anyone interested in learning about the link between nutritional science, the modern diet and health
• Anyone looking for practical advice on losing weight and achieving optimal health

The Bulletproof Diet (2014) shows you how to hack your body to optimize your health, lose weight and increase your mental functioning. How? Maintain a diet filled with the right proteins and fats, and learn to exercise and sleep in the most effective way possible.

• Anyone looking to lead a healthier lifestyle
• Dieters who like good food
• Burned out people who want to have more energy and better focus

The Paleo Manifesto (2013) is the go-to guide to going paleo. It explains why the Paleo diet is in sync with our ancestors’ diet, and how you can use humanity’s anthropological and evolutionary history to get fit, feel great and lead the healthy lifestyle you’ve always wanted to.

• Anybody looking for a sustainable, intelligent diet
• People tired of calorie-counting methods to lose weight
• Anyone interested in the history and development of the human diet

It Starts With Food (2012) gives you the inside scoop on the profound effects food can have on your body and well-being. Importantly, these blinks explain how you can alter your diet to both lose weight and feel better, body and soul.

• People interested in improving their overall health
• Dieters who have tried everything
• Busy executives seeking to eat more healthily

The Whole30 (2015) is a dietary program aimed at improving your health and general well-being. It’s based on the idea that, by cutting out certain harmful food groups and reintroducing others, you can find a diet that works for you.

• Nutritional therapists and health enthusiasts
• Anyone suffering from lifestyle diseases such as diabetes or high blood pressure
• Cooks eager to experiment with healthier recipes

The Obesity Code (2016) addresses the alarming global rise of obesity and asks what we can do to minimize the risks to our health. The best place to start, Jason Fung argues, is to clear up common misconceptions about the causes of obesity, beginning with the old saw that all dietary fats are to blame. That means taking a closer look at the latest evidence and addressing the true culprit: insulin resistance.

• Anyone looking to lose weight
• Doctors and nutritionists
• Food producers and consumers

Wheat Belly (2011) explores the havoc that modern wheat products are wreaking upon our mental and physical health. It shines a light on how wheat usage has changed over the years, as well as how dramatically our diets have changed. The author, Dr. William Davis, draws upon the latest scientific research to advance the argument for excluding wheat from your diet once and for all. 

• Health-conscious people looking for a fresh perspective
• Anyone hoping to lose weight
• People looking to overhaul their lifestyle

In Happy Fat (2019) Sofie Hagen reveals how painful it is to grow up fat in a society filled with prejudice and discrimination. She dispels entrenched myths about fatness, arguing that the correlation between being fat and being unhealthy has been misrepresented and that fatphobia – rather than fatness – is the dangerous social epidemic that we as a society need to challenge.  

• Comedy lovers who want to learn more about the life of a funny, fresh voice
• Fat activists looking for resources on how to deal with fatphobia
• People curious about the commercial interests that fuel the weight-loss industry

Keto Answers (2019), by Anthony Gustin and Chris Irvin, clears up all your questions about the ketogenic diet. As ketogenic eating has grown in popularity, so-called “expert advice” and misinformation about the keto diet has grown, too. Keto Answers cuts through the confusion, explaining the science behind keto and laying out the strategies you need to implement your own ketogenic eating plan successfully.

• Mindful eaters interested in keto who don’t quite know where to start
• Those who have tried keto and didn’t see the results they expected
• Health-conscious people who want to boost their energy, trim their waistlines, and sharpen their minds

The Metabolism Reset Diet (2019) is the new, four-week cleanse diet designed to heal damage to your liver, stimulate your metabolism, and promote rapid weight-loss. These blinks explain the science behind the program by taking a deep dive into the mysterious life of your liver. They show why your liver is so important for your health, how it can become overloaded with fat, and the simple steps you can take to clean and restore your liver to optimal health.

• Dieters who want to escape the endless cycle of dieting
• Middle-aged people who want to reverse the trend of weight gain and low energy
• Anyone who wants to lose weight and improve their health

Fast. Feast. Repeat. (2020) takes readers on a whistle-stop tour of the theory and practice of intermittent fasting. Drawing on cutting-edge research and immersion in the culture of the fasting community, Fast. Feast. Repeat. lays out the whys and hows of fasting in gripping detail.

• Serial dieters trying to lose weight for good
• Amateur nutritionists interested in human health
• Skeptics who think fasting is just another fad

Burn (2021) shines a light on the science behind metabolism – the way our bodies burn energy. Packed with memorable insights and facts, it draws on the latest metabolic research and delves into the evolutionary history of the human body. 

• Gym members wondering why they aren’t shifting more weight
• Would-be dieters unsure of which nutritional plan to follow
• Natural history buffs

Fast Burn (2021) is a dieting guide that aims for actual results. This handbook lays out a revolutionary approach to intermittent fasting that puts your body in gear to lose weight fast.

• Fitness enthusiasts aiming to train their bodies
• Despondent dieters ready for actual results
• Anyone curious about intermittent fasting

Feel Great Lose Weight (2020) isn’t just another diet book of quick fixes and fads. Drawing on Dr. Rangan Chatterjee’s expertise, it gives you the tools to be the mechanic of your own health, showing you how to fine-tune your eating habits and lifestyle to lose weight sustainably and feel great for the long term.

• Fad-diet skeptics
• Anyone who wants to understand the science of weight loss
• People seeking a judgment-free, sustainable approach to improving health

Clean(ish) (2022) is a guide to living a life that’s free from the pesticides and other toxins in our food and environment. Through anecdotes, tips, and exercises, it gently and compassionately lays out a road map to a cleaner lifestyle.

• Health-conscious individuals interested in living a cleaner lifestyle
• People looking to get stronger or lose weight
• Anyone who wants to reduce toxicity in their life

The Shift (2021) breaks down how to achieve weight loss by shifting your mindset. By changing the way you think about yourself and your body, you can set into motion incredible changes that can alter not just your body, but also your sense of self, happiness, and self-worth.

• Weight-loss seekers
• People who want to improve their self-esteem
• Supporters of a loved one who wants to lose weight

Eat It! (2022) offers a sensible, fact-based and reassuring weight-loss program for those of us who are tired of chasing the latest diet trends. You’ll find sound advice and a guilt-free approach to shedding pounds and eating sensibly.

• Anyone trying to lose weight
• People who’d like a healthier relationship with food
• Health-conscious individuals

“You Just Need to Lose Weight” (2023) takes a deep dive into some of society’s most harmful myths about fat people. By revealing the facts behind these common misconceptions, Aubrey Gordon gives readers the tools to analyze their own internal biases, combat anti-fat discrimination, and support the goal of social acceptance for people of all sizes.

• Anyone who wants to learn about the myths surrounding fatness
• People interested in confronting anti-fat bias and discrimination
• Supporters of fat activism

Juicing for Beginners (2013) is a comprehensive guidebook that tells you everything you need to know to get started on juicing. It covers the basics of juicing, from its health benefits and machine types, to different beginner-friendly recipes to try. 

• Those new to juicing
• People seeking to lose weight
• Anyone looking to live a healthier lifestyle

The Galveston Diet (2023) is a science-backed diet program for women experiencing perimenopause or menopause symptoms. With a focus on science-backed approaches, this diet program includes a special meal plan designed for six weeks and a variety of healthy, delicious recipes. It is designed to help women in midlife improve their overall health and wellness while managing the challenges that come with this stage of life.

• Women in their mid-30s and up
• People who want to shed some pounds
• Fitness enthusiasts looking to maintain their weight

Eat to Beat Your Diet (2023) is a science-backed guide to healthy weight loss and disease-free living. It reveals surprising links between fat, metabolism, and certain nutrients, showing that eating more of the most beneficial foods is actually the path to increased health and happiness.

• Those who want to lose weight
• People looking to stave off chronic disease naturally 
• Health-conscious foodies

Fast Like a Girl (2022) empowers women to craft a fasting lifestyle based on their own personal hormone cycle. Learn how to harness your natural power by making fasting work with your body rather than against it.

• Women looking to get in touch with their hormones and cycle
• Anyone who wants to harness their body’s natural power
• People searching for a healthier way of eating

Fiber Fueled (2020) introduces you to your gut microbiome and its importance for your health. It explains how you can keep your microbiome healthy by eating a wide variety of plants.

• Junk-food junkies looking for a way out
• Weight-conscious folks searching for something that really works
• Gut microbes that need to train their human to eat healthily

Allen Carr's Easy Way to Quit Emotional Eating (2019) guides compulsive eaters past the mental traps that lead to overindulgence. It applies the "Easyway" method which has already helped millions quit smoking and expands on it to uncover the psychological roots of our unhealthy impulses, freeing us to rediscover balanced eating habits.

• Emotional eaters looking to quit
• Individuals skeptical about willpower-based methods
• Anyone looking to adopt healthier eating habits

On This Bright Day (2023) is a vital tool for anyone who is on the Bright Lines Eating path. For each and every day of the year, it offers advice and encouragement for those who are working the program and doing their best to keep temptations and negativity at bay. 

• People interested in a long-term weight loss program
• Anyone struggling with food addiction
• Overeaters looking for help

28-Day FAST Start Day-By-Day (2023) offers an original intermittent fasting program for forming lasting habits, even after prior lapses. Simple daily check-ins build self-awareness and resilience as readers discover renewed health over 28 days of time-restricted eating.

• Anyone seeking sustainable weight loss and improved metabolic health
• People looking to boost energy, mental clarity, and general wellbeing
• Individuals who've tried fasting before but struggled to stick with it

Zero Sugar / One Month (2024) is a roadmap aimed at helping individuals eliminate sugar from their diet to achieve long-term health. It provides actionable advice, including guides on what to eat, how to resist temptation, and a day-by-day timeline of what to expect – along with motivational anecdotes and tips to navigate emotional challenges and build confidence throughout the 30-day journey. 

• Individuals looking to reduce their sugar intake for weight loss or health reasons 
• Health-conscious folks seeking a structured, time-bound nutrition challenge 
• Anyone curious about sugar’s impact on their health and well-being

The Hunger Habit (2024) explores the psychological aspects of why we eat beyond our basic energy needs. Delving into how emotional hunger leads to unhealthy eating habits, it offers mindfulness strategies to manage cravings and develop a healthier relationship with food.

• Individuals struggling with emotional and habitual eating
• Mindfulness practitioners seeking dietary behavior change
• Health enthusiasts skeptical of fad diets

Women, Food, and Hormones (2021) explores the intricate relationship among diet, hormonal balance, and women’s health. It delves into how specific foods can influence hormone levels, providing a science-backed protocol for hormonal balance, losing weight, and feeling more energetic. 

• Women experiencing hormonal imbalances or menopausal symptoms
• Health professionals specializing in women’s health and nutrition
• Anyone interested in holistic approaches to diet and health

More, Please (2024) invites you to explore the impact of maternal influences and societal pressures on body image and self-worth. Through a blend of personal narrative, journalism, and expert insights, it delves into the complexities of binge-eating disorder and the challenges of navigating diet culture – and encourages a compassionate approach to understanding and improving your relationship with food and body image.

• Individuals with eating disorders
• Anyone interested in body positivity 
• Parents, guardians, and teachers

Magic Pill (2024) examines the revolutionary impact of new weight loss drugs like Ozempic, analyzing both their advantages and potential risks. Delving into society’s problematic relationship with food, body image, and enjoyment, it highlights the significant changes – good and bad – that these drugs could bring to our world.

• Individuals exploring pharmaceutical solutions to obesity
• Skeptics of over-medicalization in healthcare
• Readers interested in societal impacts of weight loss drugs

Diet, Drugs, and Dopamine (2025) methodically deconstructs the harmful ideas that obesity is a personal failing and that weight loss is a matter of willpower. It offers an up-to-date precis of how science understands weight loss, touching on neuroscience and nutrition, and a thorough analysis of how the latest GLP-1 weight loss drugs can be folded into a holistic weight management approach.

• Obese and overweight people who want to understand their body's biology
• Health-care professionals who want a scientific grounding in how weight loss works
• Anyone considering GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic or Mounjaro for weight management

Weightless (2026) argues that while GLP-1 medications have revolutionized obesity treatment, patients often receive prescriptions without the essential guidance needed to achieve and sustain results. This comprehensive guide, covering everything from selecting the right medication and understanding how it changes hunger signals to adopting crucial lifestyle changes like increased protein intake and strength training, fills that gap. 

• People considering GLP-1 therapy
• People currently on GLP-1 therapy
• Anyone who’s ever struggled with their weight

Off the Scales (2026) explores the decades-long global race to create a long-lasting version of the GLP-1 drug semaglutide to help fight the growing diabetes and obesity epidemics. Presenting all sides of the story, from the fraught scientific competition to be the first to bring these drugs to market, to the side effects rippling through global societies, it uncovers.

• People who are interested in the medical breakthroughs changing society
• Curious minds seeking the inside story on the science behind the headlines
• Anyone who has struggled with weight, Type 2 diabetes, or is considering treatment with a semaglutide medication