A Christian Woman's Journal to Weight Loss (Hardcover) Review

Many people ignore God as they seek better health, but for author Patricia Thomas, it wasn't an option. "A Christian Woman's Journal to Weight Loss: A 52-Week Guide to Losing Weight with the World" is about one woman's mission to lose weight and how blending in a spiritual workout helped her mission. With fifty two scriptures and reflections, Thomas urges readers to follow her example, and "A Christian Woman's Journal to Weight Loss" is fine reading for those who want their spirit to get in shape with their bodies.

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When you make the decision to lose weight, it can often be a struggle. As Christian women, we know that the word of God is our very present help in time of need. Patricia Thomas' husband brought her a journal as she began her weight loss journey, and she leaned on the word of God to help her successfully lose weight. A Christian Woman's Journal to Weight Loss: A Guide to Losing Weight with the Word can help you, too. In a week-by-week format, this book includes the 52 scriptures that Patricia relied on and her reflections on how those scriptures helped her face her weight loss challenges. The book follows each scripture with a journaling prompt that the reader can use to help her focus that scripture on her weight loss challenges and record her own reflections. God has a plan for our lives, and as women we have to remember that it is not to give of ourselves until we have just given out. We must make time to take care of the temple that we have been given, so that we can live and live abundantly.

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The Kind Diet: A Simple Guide to Feeling Great, Losing Weight, and Saving the Planet [Hardcover] Review

I got interested in reading The Kind Diet soon after reading the book written by Jonathan Safran Foer titled "Eating Animals". Foer really made me think and I decided to research the idea o vegan living.In the chapter about "Nasty Foods" Alicia Siverstone's observations about meat industry were in line with those of Mr. Foer.And she does a good job of backing her statements with well-conducted studies from reputable sources.

According to Alicia, in addition to meat, Nasty Foods include also dairy, refined sugar, and processed foods.These are the foods that we have to avoid in our daily diet.However, she realizes that it is very hard, if not impossible, for most people to just drop their normal nutritional habits and go totally vegan from one day to another.Therefore she suggests three levels of changing into Living in the Kind Life - from Flirting, via Going Vegan, to Becoming a Superhero.

Alicia insists that by eliminate harmful foods like meat, dairy, refined sugar and processed products, and enjoying an endless variety of deeply nourishing grains, vegetables and other delectable whole foods, you will live in agreement with nature and get rid of obesity problem that plagues the modern societies.By changing your eating habits and becoming vegan you will say good-bye to dieting once for all.And that's while enjoying "irresistibly sweet treats, you can eat every single day, forever."

I recently verified Alicia's statement on my recent trip to Central Europe.I discovered a restaurant chain called "Green Wave" that was serving plant foods only.Throughout the whole week I was consuming a variety of delicious meals not even once missing my traditional North American Big Burger.

By the end of the book Alicia provided some good (and some not so good) recipes of vegan meals.I suggest trying most of them to decide which ones suit you best. Keep in mind that you need to eat what's indigenous to the area to avoid stressing your body.This isn't a totally novel idea.The author of a great health/longevity book titled "Live 150 Years - Your Body Maintenance Handbook" is also a great proponent of living in agreement with nature and eating indigenous foods.If you check this book out, make sure to also read the chapters about obesity causes, and proper food combination.

TO SUMMARIZE:Plant-based diet is just about the greenest thing you can do.It requires less fuel, water, and other precious resources.It can also be the secret to your health, slim physique and radiant beauty.Enjoy the ride.

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In The Kind Diet, actress, activist, and committed conservationist Alicia Silverstone shares the insights that encouraged her to swear off meat and dairy forever, and outlines the spectacular benefits of adopting a plant-based diet, from effortless weight loss to clear skin, off-the-chart energy, and smooth digestion. She explains how meat, fish, milk, and cheese-the very foods we've been taught to regard as the cornerstone of good nutrition-are actually the culprits behind escalating rates of disease and the cause of dire, potentially permanent damage to our ecology. Yet going meat- and dairy-free doesn't mean suffering deprivation; to the contrary, The Kind Diet introduces irresistibly delicious food that satisfies on every level-it even includes amazing desserts to keep the most stubborn sweet tooth happy. Alicia also addresses the nutritional concerns faced by many who are new to a plant-based diet, and shows how to cover every nutritional base, from protein to calcium and beyond. Alicia knows that changing life-long dietary habits is a process, and that each person progresses at a different pace. For that reason, The Kind Diet encompasses 3 separate levels, from Flirting to Superhero. Flirts learn to dip a toe into the vegan pool, reducing their meat-eating and swapping out a few key foods for plant-based substitutes to see quickly how even small changes can reap big results. Vegans get to experience the life-altering effects of forgoing animal-products entirely, while still enjoying many convenience foods and meat substitutes in addition to the wonderful grains, vegetables and fruits that form the core of that diet. True enlightenment comes with the Superhero program, based on the principles of macrobiotics and built on a foundation of whole grains, vegetables, and other yummy foods that Alicia describes in detail. Whether your goal is to drop a few pounds, boost your energy and metabolism, or simply save the world, Alicia provides the encouragement, the information, and the tools you need to make the transition to a plant-based diet deliciously empowering.



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Wall Street Diet, The: The Surprisingly Simple Weight Loss Plan for Hardworking People Who Don't Have Time to Diet [Bargain Price] [Hardcover] Review

If you are someone with a "Wall Street" lifestyle, i.e., you work long hours, spend a lot of time in hotels and planes, wine and dine clients, etc., then you may have just found your success Bible for weight loss.This book takes a very realistic look at the daily life of a "mover and shaker," and provides practical information on how you can work weight loss into your crammed schedule without spending hours in the kitchen or in the gym or missing out on important client lunch meetings or work receptions.

I used to be one of these so-called "movers and shakers" (I didn't feel like much of a mover or shaker, however!).I pulled many all-nighters, spent weeks in hotels, and most days looked forward to taking breaks from work to eat fabulous dinners delivered from great restaurants and billed to the "client."During that time I was persistently tired, certainly too busy and lethargic to work out, and I gained 10-15 pounds over the course of a year or so.

I wish I had had The Wall Street Diet then.One interesting aspect of this diet - and one that I would suggest might be the key to its success - is that it does not focus on exercise first.Instead, it asks you to analyze your eating habits to determine if you are a Controlled Eater (CE) or a Clean Plate Club (CPC) eater, and then it gives you practical tips for how to mazimize your eating plan to work with and not against your eating type and to reduce your calorie intake without too much pain.After all, losing weight is just math - 3,500 calories = 1 pound.

And that math is what Heather Bauer uses to focus first on diet and later on exercise.It can take an hour or two to burn off 500 calories, but 500 calories can be consumed in but a few moments.For someone who has limited time, controlling calories is a more efficient manner of losing weight than working off the weight.Plus, as Ms. Bauer recognizes, if you tell someone on Wall Street that they have to spend an hour or two in the gym every day, they may get frustrated very quickly when their schedule causes them to miss a few gym visits and throw the entire diet out the window.

Recognizing that Wall Street types cannot spend hours in the kitchen and eat only homemade, calorie-restricted foods, the author provides a wealth of information about what foods to eat at common fast food chains and other restaurants, what is best to order at various types of restaurants (e.g., steak houses) or takeout options (e.g., Chinese), on airplanes (and what to bring with you as snacks on flights), and also tips for how to get over jet lag, ways to get exercise while traveling, etc.I think this information is incredibly useful for ANYONE, not just those on "Wall Street," and I plan on using this information to help guide me to healthier choices every day.

Finally, it is important to note that Ms. Bauer does not completely disregard the importance of exercise.Rather, she says start with the diet, and then gradually work exercise into your busy schedule as best as you can.She offers examples of good exercise schedules (starting with 3, 20 minute cardio sessions a week), tips for workout videos, "fun" options that don't seem like "work" and that allow for family participation (Nintendo Wii), and good alternatives for frequent travelers (such as iTrain).Again, realistic rather than intimidating.

All-in-all, I think this is a very doable plan that will actually work - and work because it is something that people with full schedules and hectic lifestyles can follow and stick to.For those who are not on "Wall Street," I think the information in this book could also be very useful, particularly the analysis of the two types of eaters (CE and CPC).I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in losing weight without having weight loss take over their life.5 stars.

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Weight Loss Confidential Journal: Week-by-Week Success Strategies for Teens from Teens [Hardcover] Review

What I find so amazing about this companion guide to Weight Loss Confidential is that it is truly a complete and self-contained program that provides teens the essential tools to manage their weight - once and for all!

Fletcher drives home the point that for teens to manage their weight successfully, they must adopt a plan that is individualized and right for them - no more 'cookie-cutter' programs! But she also reinforces that regardless of the approach, the bones of any successful program still involves a life-long commitment to healthy food choices coupled with a do-able physical activity program that teens can live with.

The real jewel in Weight Loss Confidential Journal is not only do teens benefit from the wisdom of an expert nutritionist who has "been there" with her own son's weight battles, but they also benefit from the in-the-trenches wisdom of their peers. Cap it all off with some awesome, simple and teen-focused recipes and meal plans, Weight Loss Confidential Journal provides a recipe for success that teens and their parents cane really sink their teeth into! Bravo, Anne Fletcher...Bravo!

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Weight Loss Confidential Journal is two things in one. It's a roomy journal where you can write down what you eat, how much you exercise, and how you feel as you start to make changes in your life. It's also a personal trainer, filled with advice from other teens who lost weight - as much as 50 to 100 pounds. You'll get hundreds of tips, like how to start exercising when you don't want to and how to stop yourself from overeating. The journal gives you tons of ideas for good-for-you munchies and super-quick meals that teens like to make, from chili and pita pizza to instant "cheesecake." Plus a week's worth of easy, low-cal breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks to get you started on the road to your best weight.

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The Ultimate Tea Diet: Burn Fat and Lose Pounds Fast and Forever (Paperback) Review

I have read this book and found it to be totally fascinating and informative.I have already started the diet and have started shedding pounds but more importantly inches!It's great... they are just melting away.Plus I have more energy and feel great.I bought some of the craving teas on line and love the way they taste.I have a real sweet tooth and they have really helped me stay away from my daily dose of candy and ice cream.
If you want to lose weight and feel great, you have to read this book and try the diet.I'm telling you ....it really works:)

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It's proven! Tea can be a powerful tool for fast and lasting weight loss.

The Ultimate Tea Diet harnesses tea's incredible weight-loss potential in a straightforward plan for losing weight in a safe and healthy way. Tea's ability to encourage weight loss comes from the synergy of its three main ingredients: caffeine to stimulate, L-theanine to neutralize the harmful side effects of caffeine and act as an appetite suppressant, and EGCG, which causes you to burn fat faster and more efficiently. In other words, tea reduces your appetite and stimulates your metabolism.


Don't worry-you won't go hungry on the Ultimate Tea Diet. The food plan includes tea-based meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as tempting choices for midday snacks and sweet treats. All are made with tea so not only is your food incredibly flavorful, but you're also getting the weight-loss benefits in every single bite you enjoy.


Drinking tea-and maintaining a conscientious focus on good health-can easily become a way of life. Slim down to a leaner, more energetic, and healthier you with the Ultimate Tea Diet.



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Outpatient Weight-Loss Surgery: Safe and Successful Weight Loss with Modern Bariatric Surgery [Paperback] Review

Obesity is a hazard that impairs and puts at hazard the lives of hundreds of thousands of people throughout the United States. It has also given birth to a multi-billion dollar industry addressing the problems of obesity through legions of diet books, programs, exercises, equipment, medication, and surgeries. That's why "Outpatient Weight-Loss Surgery: Safe And Successful Weight Loss With Modern Bariatric Surgery" by Dr. Kent Sasse (a nationally recognized authority on surgical weight-loss procedures) is such a welcome and addition to personal community library Health & Medicine reference collections. Dr. Sasse provides the reader with an informed and comprehensive guide to every aspect of bariatric surgery including what it is, how it works, recovery, and appropriate follow-up. Of special note is what Dr. Sasse advises on avoiding common problems such as leakage, dehydration, and ulceration. Simply stated, "Outpatient Weight-Loss Surgery" is critically important and highly recommended reading for anyone considering the option of bariatric surgery as a medical response to their condition of morbid obesity.

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The Mayo Clinic Diet: Eat Well, Enjoy Life, Lose Weight [Hardcover] Review

I have read through this book and find it to be a fascinating easy to follow program that will produce results!

The Mayo Clinic Diet Book starts out with a 2 week period of ADDING 5 Habits - BREAKING 5 Habits and ADOPTING 5 Habits.What I love about this method is that it is doable.That's right... it is simple steps that the journal (I love the journal!) helps you calculate and keep up on day to day.
The Journal has a Habit Tracker within it so you can put in your starting weight... and check off the habits you are applying each day.This is great for someone wired like me as I have to have the visual in front of me.... plus, I like goals...and challenges...
With great habits to remember like eating a healthy breakfast, fruits and vegies daily, eating whole grains, healthy fats - and my favorite habit:MOVE!That's right - get out there and well, MOVE!:)
In the two week period you will also be encouraged to break 5 habits and this is good to doccument as well - like no eating while watching TV (guilty!), No sugar, no snacks, only moderate meat and dairy, and no eating at restaurants.
Now this is just part of the journal habits to break.In the two week period if we focus on breaking these habits we are on our way to new and healthier ways to enjoy life...The back of the book has a break down of good carbs and healthy choices as well as recipes.This book will be one I can refer to again and again!

The book talks about what motivates us... find what will give you an ongoing, burning desire to succeed.For me - I love being fit.I feel better about myself, I have more energy and I am just better.I dont know any other way to describe it.In September of this past year I fell a little off my routine and have yet to get back into where I was.I started not eating as healthy and skipping some of my workouts.My time management became cluttered and now in January I find myself 7 pounds heaver than my usual 125 pounds.
So - in light of this review - a new year, a great read...I am starting this two week program today.I will probably do a recap at the end of the two weeks on how I did.This book has motivated me to do what I need to do to get back on track.Using the journal as a guide and the book to help me with those pitfalls I am looking forward to and expecting success.
I thoroughly enjoyed everything about this book and cant say enough about the journal.Having a workbook that I need to keep track of what I am doing daily is a great motivator for me.

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100 Weight-Loss Tips that Really Work (Paperback) Review

I am overweight and I needed a book that, in simple language, will guide me on the appropriate strategies to bring me to "normal" weight. After an exhaustive search, I came across this book and I have never regretted my decision to buy it.

I found the book easy to read and follow and the tips really make sense. I then went about implementing the advice given and it works for me. The book does not suggest quick fix solutions that often do not work and disappoint you but rather provides a methodical approach on what to eat and not to eat, how to effectively burn the fat through simple exercises like walking. The book also dispels many diet and exercise fallacies.

The only drawback with the book is that the author repeats himself often. This is not a major problem, however, as the repetition serves to remind the reader of the main points highlighted before.

Well, I have managed to lose 4 Kg in the past six weeks and I am on target to lose an extra 8 Kg to bring me to a normal, healthy weight with minimal risk of weight related diseases such as high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease or diabetes.

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The best diet advice all in one placeAtkins, The Zone, South Beach . . . who has the time and money to try each new diet to figure out whether they really work? Now you don't have to. Diet, nutrition, and exercise expert Fred Stutman, M.D., zeroes in on the good strategies--and exposes the bad ones--of all the hottest diets and consolidates them into one book: 100 Weight-Loss Tips That Really Work.This handy guide delivers the facts about good and bad carbs, how fiber can help you lose weight, the best and worst proteins, the most effective exercises for burning fat, and more! The simple, straightforward tips include:

Scoop out the inside of a bagel to reduce your carb intake.
Don't read or watch TV while eating.
Stock up on good carbs such as oatmeal and whole-wheat pasta.
Choose popcorn instead of potato chips.
Walk before meals to decrease your appetite.
Eat protein when indulging in bad carbs.
Put exercise on your to-do list every day.

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Collins Gem 48-Hour Detox: Quick-Fix Plans for Healthy Weight Loss (Paperback) Review

Great little guide to a simple detox.To the point, but short on details.Overall, I yielded great results from this guide.

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Whether detoxing for the first time or adopting it as an approach to life, this is the perfect portable guide to finding a detox plan that works for you and ridding your body and lifestyle of toxins. In just 48 hours, it is possible to kick-start a sluggish system, lose weight, and improve the look of your skin. With a variety of 48-hour detox plans to choose from, it becomes easy to pick a regime that fits into your life. Each plan includes delicious recipes and menus. Shopping lists and must-have items for thekitchenare also included, making this the ideal book to slip into your handbag for quick and speedy reference. Up-to-date information on detox aids and therapies as well as useful addresses and a section on taking your detox beyond the 48-hours makes this book a great one-stop guide to safe and easy detoxing.

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The Step Diet: Count Steps, Not Calories to Lose Weight and Keep It off Forever [Paperback] Review

I am a nut for healthy, weight-loss information so when I came across this book, I thought I would try it out.It was the best decision I've made.
I've always worked out for maybe 30-45 min. a day, but I would sit on my butt the rest of the day.This book had wonderful ideas on how to increase your movement throughout the day, not just in the 30 minutes I worked out.
My other problem is that I like food.I could not get used to the idea of giving up the food I like in order to lose weight.I think the best part of the book is the idea that you need to cut back on your food intake by 25% in order to acheive weight-loss.I eat what I like to eat, I just eat a little bit less at each meal.I have tried this over the past two weeks and I have lost 2 pounds and I am confident that they will stay off as long as I continue to follow the plan.
The pedometer is a great way to pace yourself throughout the day.I set goals for myself such as getting between 6000 and 7000 steps during work.It's a great way to keep moving.
It is not a quick, weight-loss gimmick or diet.I call it a "non-diet" because the authors offer ways to change your lifestyle in order to lose healthy amounts of weight in a reasonable timespan in order to acheive weight-loss for life.

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Developed by weight-loss experts Drs. James O. Hill and John C. Peters, co-founders of America on the Move™, The Step Diet Book is a motivational walking program that will help millions of overweight Americans lose weight and keep it off forever.

Combining a book and pedometer--in itself a $20 value--plus conversion charts and dozens of fat-burning Step Recipes, this is a complete package. At its core is a simple concept called energy balance. Calories come in, calories go out--and when intake is greater than output, you gain weight. The Step Diet Book attacks the problem from both ends. First, use the pedometer to figure out how many steps you take in an average day, then raise the number by 2,000--it's as easy as pacing while talking on the phone, or parking at the far end of the lot. Second, eat one-quarter less of your food--which counteracts our tendency to supersize meals. Once balance is achieved, get fit and lose weight by adding more steps to your day. You can even enjoy a guilt-free lapse by knowing exactly how many steps to tack on at the end of your day.

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The Amazing Adventures of Dietgirl [Paperback] Review

This is a read-cover-to-cover-in-one-sitting book. While it is nominally about weight-loss, it's really a story about getting your priorities right and how to live life well. Indeed this presents as one of the keys to weight loss. It is therefore invaluable in that it implicitly exposes the futile, depressing and exploitative nature of fad diets while simultaneously showing you something far more positive. This book lingers with you long after reading, nudging you into asking yourself some powerful questions about the decisions you make everyday. The amazing thing is this is all done very subtly, and therefore generously. Unusual within weight-loss genres, Shauna is far from didactic, nor does she condescend to offer advice. In fact she is very humble, and you get the impression that she's got a lot going on. While the narrative travels smoothly and lightly, it should not fool readers into thinking that Shauna's journey was quick or easy. In reality readers will relate to some deep core issues about self-worth, body image, family, love, the self and other, change, self-knowledge and self-development. This is a moving story which causes you to reflect on your own values and has the potential to help you develop an enriched understanding of your place in the world. It affords a sense of clarity and determination that is addictive. Thankfully Shauna's blog of the same name means the narrative progresses online, where you can continue to follow the story of this remarkable woman.

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At just twenty-three years old, Shauna Reid weighed 351 pounds. Spurred into action by the sight of her enormous white knickers billowing on the clothesline, she created the hugely successful blog "The Amazing Adventures of Dietgirl." Hiding behind her Lycra-clad, roly-poly alter-ego, her transformation from couch potato to svelte goddess began.


Today, eight thousand miles, seven years, and 175 pounds later, the gloriously gorgeous Shauna is literally half the woman she used to be. Hysterically funny and heart-wrenchingly honest, The Amazing Adventures of Dietgirl includes travel tales from Australia to Paris to Red Square, plus romance when she meets the man of her dreams in a Scottish pub. This is the uplifting true story of a young woman who defeated her demons and conquered her cravings to become a real-life superhero to inspire us all.



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FREEDOM FROM FOOD; A Quantum Weight Loss Approach (Paperback) Review

This book not only stimulates the conscious creation of a healthy fit body, free from the thoughts that food will make you gain weight, but it also is a model of thinking for anything in life, and in my opinion is the way we can live an empowered life on any level.I am a believer in this way of thinking and the consciousness behind it, and have found that the book is such a support for that and a reminder where weight management is concerned, that just picking up the book does something!I swear.The mind is the most powerful thing we have and with it we can do whatever we want and dream.So this book helps us with the tools to live from that belief system rather than buying into old outmoded ideas.Patricia has brought a gift to the world and I hope it helps many people get healthy and happy about their bodies and supports the younger generations struggling with weight to believe honoring things about their relationship to food and their body.As for the CD set that accompanies this, it is a wonderful addition with comprehensive empowering affirmations for the mind,and I use it when I go to sleep primarily, but the book stands on its own as well. Buying both is a bonus for sure to the program.

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How long have you been wrestling with your weight? How many diets have you tried? How many times have you condemned yourself for being a failure because you think you're overweight? Are you ready to stop struggling, enjoy eating, and still lose weight? Freedom from Food presents a revolutionary program designed by Patricia Bisch, who discovered the secret to regaining her power over food without deprivation. Built on the solid foundation of quantum physics, which substantiates how the mind affects the body, it provides practical applications of principles that guide you to making your consciousness strong enough to transform your body. From Patricia's own inspiring story to the techniques for changing your awareness of yourself and food, the book takes you on a journey-an adventure in discovering who you are and how to gain power, step by step, over what has been running you

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The Core Balance Diet: 4 Weeks to Boost Your Metabolism and Lose Weight for Good (Paperback) Review

The Core Balance Diet is a must-read for women who have, well...gotten off balance (which would include probably 85-95% of American women). And Marcelle (with Genevieve) include six common ways that we have lost our balance: digestive, hormonal, adrenal, neurotransmitter, inflammatory, and detoxification. Which of us has not experienced imbalance in one of those areas, let alone two or three?

Marcelle challenges the woman who thinks she would be too overwhelmed to make some dietary and lifestyle changes: "If you could help your partner to lose weight, or help protect your child's health, by changing what he or she ate for a month, wouldn't you try and do it? Now, aren't you worth that same amount of attention?" And she is only asking you to try her program for a month! After that, she assures you, you'll be free from your food addictions and hooked on your feeling great!

Balance, as you might suppose, also entails eating approximately a 30/30/40 ratio of healthy fats, protein and complex carbs (though not as strict as the Zone Diet). But it includes much, much more than that.

The book begins with an explanation of how imbalances lead to weight gain and aging and provides a layman's easy-to-read explanation of the systems.

Marcelle provides a Core Balance quiz for you to determine which of your systems are weakest. This is followed by a chapter on each system. Each chapter(which is delight to read even if they don't apply to you as much as the others) contains the following: information on the imbalance and how to correct it; sidebars and boxes with interesting tidbits of info; a list of "Marcelle's prescriptions " for that imbalance; diagnostic tests to note the progress of that imbalance; foods to include and foods to avoid; supplements to take; "a day in the life" schedule for the lifestyle changes needed (exercise, when to eat, self- nurturing, etc.); a one-week menu;and frequently asked questions.

There are also 60 pages of recipes. Except for the medical diagnostic tests, this is a complete do-it-yourself book.

True to the Hay House spirit, there is also a chapter on the mind-body connection with the cute title, "Your Issues Are in Your Tissues" which alerts you to negative thinking and self-destructive behavior patterns that can sabotage your health.

I have read hundreds of books on health and nutrition (even wrote one myself!) and I give this book a hearty two thumbs up! I learned lots of interesting tidbits, such as how the liver is taxed on a low-fat diet, how Vitamin D deficiency is linked to obesity, and how not flossing can lead to body-wide inflammation. The only thing Marcelle could do to make it more complete would be to have a chapter on the importance of eating more raw foods since a raw diet taxes the digestive system far less.

This is a diet that can be, with a bit of imagination, used by anyone who has any dietary slant (vegan, vegetarian, raw fooder, etc). For example, if one is raw vegan, substitute raw hemp protein powder in place of meat and don't cook the vegetables.

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From the co-founder of Women to Women, one of the first clinics in the country devoted to providing health care for women by women, comes a whole new way to look at weight loss: The Core Balance Diet. Marcelle Pick draws upon decades of patient and personal experience to solve the mystery of stubborn, frustrating weight gain in women, whether you've just gained it or have been struggling with it for years. This breakthrough program, which has benefited many of the thousands of women who visit the clinic each year, is rooted in cutting-edge nutritional science that explores the weblike relationship between women's hormones, metabolism, and weight gain. In clear terms, Pick connects the dots between self-knowledge, self-care, and the ability to lose weight, extending the concept of body-mind-spirit to demonstrate why and how a woman's biography becomes her biology.


At its most basic level, The Core Balance Diet shows you how to self-diagnose one of six major biochemical imbalances that may be preventing you from losing weight. These include digestive, hormonal, adrenal, neurotransmitter, inflammatory, and detoxification imbalances. From there, Pick guides you through easy lifestyle and diet changes customized to heal your specific imbalance. Throughout, you will learn how to begin living in a manner that encourages optimal health-without a lot of deprivation and stringent dieting rules- by achieving core balance from the inside out, and, of course, weight loss for life.



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Dr. Shapiro's Picture Perfect Weight Loss Shopper's Guide : Supermarket Choices for Permanent Weight Loss [Paperback] Review

This book is an Excellent Companion Guide to Dr. Shapiro's first book "Picture Perfect Weight Loss".A previous reviewer seems to have confused this new book as being a paperback version of his first book.Dr. Shapiro did rely on photos as a major aid in his first book, but photos would be less helpful in this shopping guide.With overweight and obesity reaching epidemic proportions in America, too many people are seeking easy fixes for weight loss, risking further damage to their health.Dr. Shapiro has taken the only healthy and safe way to lose weight - eating a variety of naturally low-fat/low-calorie whole foods in correct portions - and created an easy-to-understand visual guide with "Picture Perfect Weight Loss".THIS book is intended to help followers of "Picture Perfect Weight Loss" negotiate the grocery store and its pitfalls. In today's world, with our stressful, time crunched lifestyles, it's impossible to avoid relying on packaged foods sometimes.This book shows which brands are healthier, tastier and not apt to break your diet. This is an excellent source of information that can help you save your waistline and even your life. I would recommend purchasing "Picture Perfect Weight Loss" before exploring this book, but Dr. Howard M. Shapiro should be praised for continuing to extend his knowledge, expertise and help to people with weight problems - and that's most of us.

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One dry bagel or an English muffin and jam? An envelope of chicken noodle soup or a can of black bean soup? Nationally acclaimed author Dr. Howard Shapiro will help you choose!

This invaluable companion to the best-selling Dr. Shapiro's Picture Perfect Weight Loss will lead you straight to the great-tasting brand-name foods you need to help you lose weight for good.

Dr. Shapiro shows you how easy it is to choose healthy foods that you will love--the ones that fit into your lifestyle, whether you skip meals, eat on the run, or love to spend time in your kitchen. With Dr. Shapiro's Picture Perfect Weight Loss Shopper's Guide, deprivation and dieting will become things of the past. You'll never want to go to the supermarket without it!


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The New 8-Week Cholesterol Cure: The Ultimate Program for Preventing Heart Disease [Paperback] Review

This book deserves many more than five stars!Millions of people will lead longer, healthier, and more productive lives from following the advice here.
In the last 15 years, knowledge about how to reduce heart disease has made major strides.This book is the best source I have seen about what has been learned, and how to apply it to help yourself and those you love.You will probably find it helpful to bring your copy along to see your physician because many primary care physicians will not be up-to-date with the latest findings in some areas, such as the use of supplements.
If you liked Mr. Kowalski's first program for controlling cholesterol, originally published in 1987, you will adore this book.When asking himself what had changed he noted, "Why, practically everything is new!" Mr. Kowalski reviews in detail the strengths and weaknesses of that program, describes the research that has been conducted on cardiovascular health since then, and shows you other risks in addition to cholesterol that must be addressed.He also debunks pseudo-science about cholesterol control.
What impressed me the most is that Mr. Kowalski's old and new programs have worked perfectly for him.Here is a man who had his first heart attack at age 35 and double bypass.He had a second heart attack at 41, followed by a quadruple bypass.In the foreword, cardiac surgeon Dr. Jack Sternlieb describes how the most rigorous tests of Mr. Kowalski's heart and arteries show that it has no blockages as of 1999.Without this program, Mr. Kowalski would probably have needed another bypass operation several years ago.His family record of heart disease is not a good one, and he probably has a genetic tendency to problems in this area.Mr. Kowalski is very physically active now, and has no limitations on his life style due to his cardiac history.
The new program has familiar elements in it, but is considerably less restrictive than the old one.You can eat a lot more foods, and a lot more fat (as long as it is the right kind of fat).The dietary guidelines are quite similar to the new ones brought out by the American Heart Association in 2000.
For most people, the diet features avoiding saturated fat and trans fatty acids, limiting overall fat to hold weight at a healthy level for your height, eating fish at least twice a week (especially fatty fish), lots of fruits and vegetables, whole-grain breads and cereals, consuming soluble fiber, lots of fluids, limiting sugars and empty carbohydrates, and eating slowly.Exercise is 15 miles of walking a week.A variety of supplements are encouraged (especially antioxidents, B vitamins, minerals, polysterols, and pantathine).Don't smoke.Limit alcohol consumption to moderate daily levels, but do not imbibe solely for the cardiovascular benefit.Take one aspirin a day if your stomach can handle it.
I liked the candor in the book quite a lot.For example, "I'm a little embarrassed when I look at the subtitle of the original book, which promises `no deprivation.'"
In addition to the overall recommendations, each element is described in detail including the scientific studies that support why it works, who should not follow the recommendation, how to work with your doctor for the best results, side effects that can occur, and how these recommendations compare with the various prescription medications now available for lowering cholesterol.He also describes how these recommendations affect other factors for cardiovascular risk such as the amount of low-density lipoprotein (a negative component of overall cholesterol), high-density lipoprotein (a positive component of overall cholesterol), triglycerides, homocysteine, and C-reactive proteins.The section on niacin (B-3) was particularly interesting since it involves changing liver functions, and you are encouraged to work with your doctor in this area.I was not familiar with the "niacin flush" but was glad to learn that the newer versions usually avoid that problem.I especially found the discussions of the special issues that women, young people, and seniors have to be helpful.
Get this book today . . . follow its advice . . . and keep it with you!

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The groundbreaking cholesterol-lowering program . . . now even more effective!
Robert Kowalski's personal story is legendary. By the age of forty-one, he had suffered a heart attack and had undergone two coronary bypass surgeries. A traditional dietary approach to lowering his cholesterol failed dismally, and faced with the unpleasant alternative of a lifetime on medication, he created a program that proved astonishingly effective for him -- and legions of others worldwide who used it.


Today Kowalski has beaten heart disease, lives an unlimited and vigorous lifestyle, and uses no prescription drugs. Now, with new information about risk factors, exercise, and supplements, The New 8-Week Cholesterol Cure is even more powerful in fighting heart disease. It includes:

The facts about homocysteine and the deadly cholesterol Lp(a)



A diet that jump-starts cholesterol reduction



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Natural Health & Weight Loss (Paperback) Review

There are three macronutrients in our diet: fats, proteins and carbohydrates. Only two are essential and carbohydrateisn't one of them.

It was mostly the sincerity of Dr. Groves' previous two books that prompted me to order his latest one, sight unseen and not a review in sight.

I was not disappointed.
For those unacquainted with the truth in matters of human nutrition, the contents of Natural Health And Weight Loss will raise some eyebrows.
Yes, Groves is right, if there are any culprits to be found in our nutrients, macro- or micro-, it is the carbohydrates. Notably the refined ones but also an excess of complex starches.

The roots of this book can be found in his 1999 publication Eat Fat And Get Thin but even starchy origins can bring about a veritable treasure, in this case a very practical book. The chapters are arranged in logical fashion and the pages contain a wealth of information and only few bits of clutter.

The subject matter of this is low carbohydrate dieting. Many books have been written on this, starting with Banting's original classic Letter Of Corpulence, to Atkins and other imitations. Like the author, I was inspired by British physician Richard Mackarness whose book Eat Fat And Grow Slim was published some 50 years ago. Written for the average blokes and sheilas (whom Mackarness called Mr. and Mrs. Fatten-Easily), it remains a classic. Dr. Groves attempted to go a step further, I believe. He educates the reader on the complex subject matter and demands a measure of concentration from those who are not well schooled in life science subjects. Yet, lazy couch potatoes and recliner pumpkins may skip the science and use the book as a manual.

Practicing meticulous attention to detail, Dr. Groves leaves no stone unturned in presenting evidence for what he espouses as the diet that will keep humans healthy. Rightlyhe emphasizes the crucial importance of the little known fact that it is FATS that are our most valuable foods and that the correct diet is not high protein but high fat, moderate protein and low carbohydrate . To the uninitiated, this book undoubtedly flies in the face of current wisdom. The self-appointed guardians of our health (who themselves have had precious little training in nutrition)keep presenting us with the same old faulty diet pyramids in the mistaken belief that adherence will contribute to the good health of society.

Well, as they say, the proof is in the pudding (which is not on Dr. Groves' list of preferred foods) and the verdict is in: The low carb way of eating works!

Once the reader gets into the 15th chapter (s)he will be aware that there is nothing strange about eating high fat, low carb fare. After all, humans evolved on it. A list of diseases is given that appear to have their origin in the consumption of excess carbohydrates and the subject of insulin and glucose excess and the resultant malfunctions are well covered. Groves goes into the limited usefulness of the Glycaemic Index and he provides information for diabetics.

On the basis of the astonishing amount of good information contained in 350 odd pages alone, this book deserves to be read by the Fatten-Easy crowd as well as those just curious.

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Despite the current emphasis on 'healthy eating' obesity is increasing at an alarming rate, especially in children, and chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease are reaching epidemic levels. Barry Groves tells us that this is because 'healthy eating' is anything but that; it is far too high in carbohydrates from fruit and grain and far too low in fats. Unlike carbohydrates, or proteins, fats do not compromise our insulin levels.They keep our metabolism functioning at a healthily high level and they stop us getting hungry too quickly.And they do not raise our cholesterol levels. Based on years of research, and personal experience, this book tells us how to change our diets and what the benefits of doing so will be. Practical and clearly explained, you cannot read this book without realising it is time to change! Contents Part 1: Health & Weight-loss in Practice Let's Get Started; Breakfast:The Most Important Meal of the Day; Eat Real food;Tips for Successful Dieting;The Ideal Diet for Diabetics; Prevention is Better; Dealing With Doctors Part Two:The Evidence Mr Banting's Diet Revolution;It's In Our Genes;The Metabolic Syndrome; Glycaemic Truth; Eat Less,Weigh More? Why Blame Cholesterol? Why Healthy Eating Isn't; Why Your Low-Carb Diet Must be High-Fat, Not High-Protein; Exercise Isn't Necessary; Fat or Fashion? Appendix Diseases Helped or Prevented by the Natural Weight-loss and Health Way of Eating;Adult Height/Weight Tables; Glossary; Reliable Sources of Information; Carbohydrate Content and Glycaemic Loads of Foods; Recipes, Menus and Food Preparation
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Smart Health Choices - ISBN 1905140177
Traditional Herbal Medicines: A Guide to Their Safer Use - ISBN 1905140045
Hammersmith Press is an independent publishing house producing books for the general public and health professionals that promote better health and well-being through a greater understanding of the human body and mind, with a particular emphasis on the importance of nutrition and diet.
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Okay... I've Gone Through Weight Loss Surgery, Now What Do I Do?! [Paperback] Review

When I first started reading this book I thought my best friend had sent me a letter with all this information that I had been looking for with her thoughts wrote in. This book has a lot of information in it wrote in plain english, not in medical speak.

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The Self-hypnosis Diet: Use the Power of Your Mind to Make Any Diet Work for You [Audiobook] [Audio CD] Review

Steven Gurgevich, Ph.D. specializes in mind-body medicine. As your guide, he leads you through a number of hypnosis sessions that are non-threatening and nurturing. Having someone in your life to encourage you is a very powerful force for change. Spending time reprogramming your thinking patterns helps to banish negativity so you can achieve the change you are seeking.

In the first session time is spent explaining how thoughts influence the body and how the body influences thoughts. Steven Gurgevich explores the dynamics of weight loss and explores how you can achieve your perfect weight. He gives insight into the origins of emotional eating and explains why diet beverages can actually cause you to gain weight.

In the second session acceptance and self control are encouraged and positive affirmations encourage new positive lifestyle choices. I love the part where you imagine you are going up stairs into a castle tower. I felt like he was reading my mind because for a long time I've had such a place to escape to and it brings a sense of comfort. In this tower, you sit in a chair and listen to a calming voice leading you to places where you can remove emotional obstacles and understand why you may choose certain foods for various reasons. This hypnosis sessions on this disk include: healthy habits, emotional barriers, self-love and acceptance, and self-control for cravings and temptations.

In sessions three there are various ideas that bring healing to your life. You may choose to spend more time enjoying the preparation of food or choose to step away from food and introduce other emotionally fulfilling activities in place of unconscious eating. I did think that the idea about throwing away food was not a good idea after dinner - instead freeze the leftovers and reheat the next day. This will allow you more time to exercise because you won't be spending so much time cooking. There is a morning motivation, before dinner hypnosis and a bedtime hypnosis.

Through listening to the three CDs, you can convince yourself that weight loss is a worthwhile achievement and you can start to reprogram your mind so your metabolism increases and your self-confidence is renewed.

If you prefer not to put yourself in a trance (it feels more like relaxing into words), you can just listen to the CDs while fully present and gain a sense of what it will take to make an ally of your subconscious. You can use positive affirmations and many of the ideas to establish healthier habits over time. A booklet is included with additional tips and techniques for lifestyle changes.

~The Rebecca Review

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Transform Any Diet from Impossible to Achievable with the Power of Your Mind-Body Connection
What's missing from the hundreds of diets on the market to help us achieve healthier bodies? "The most important element," teaches Dr. Steven Gurgevich, "is not in the body-but in your mind." As a key member of Dr. Andrew Weil's physician's training program, Dr. Gurgevich has brought hypnosis to the forefront of modern medicine. With The Self-Hypnosis Diet, he shows that anyone can use medical hypnosis to achieve long-term success in shifting our appetites to healthier foods and reaching our desired weight. With 3 CDs of instruction for using hypnosisto reduce your appetite, increase your metabolism, remove emotional barriers, and more-plus an "emergency" session to instantly deal with cravings.

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Train Your Brain for Weight Loss - 2 Self Hypnosis CD's for Weight Loss Empowerment and Exercise Motivation (Train Your Brain for Weight Loss, 1) [Audiobook] (Audio CD) Review

This is a very good motivational tool. It took 2 weeks for me to notice anything different, but since then I've lost a bunch of weight, and am very motivated to eat better and exercise more. Works very well.

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Train Your Brain for Weight Loss utilizes the principles of self hypnosis to bring about transformational change in your thoughts, motivations, and thus, your body. Damien Young brilliantly guides you along a short relaxing journey which accesses your subconscious mind for lasting change. The first audio CD in Train Your Brain for Weight Loss is devoted to helping you become empowered for weight loss success. The 2nd CD is for attaining a very high level of motivation for eating better and exercising more often. Simply listen to the 2 CD's for just a few weeks, and you'll experience changes in your behavior without even knowing it's taking place. You'll automatically begin to eat healthier foods. You'll automatically begin to exercise more often. And finally, you'll automatically begin to lose weight and keep it off.

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The Sierras Weight-Loss Solution for Teens and Kids: A Scientifically Based Program from the Highly Acclaimed Weight-Loss School (Paperback) Review

Two things - Firstly and most importantly my son and my husband were happy with the dinners and both lost weight easily (I didn't and I'm still not sure why,but they definitely did)
but secondly - I had to find 15 extra minutes every morning for the cooking (and cleaning and putting away)and some of the breakfasts did not work at all. The candied apple was just awful,but the egg on an english muffin is great and everyone is happy to eat that.

The low fat regime works,and it's very boy/man friendly.As a woman,I wanted more salads (they've finally brainwashed me into wanting and then missing them!) and as the cook I would have liked less labor intensive recipes,esp for the morning but the most important thing is the results and they are absolutely there.

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The renowned Academy of the Sierras has helped hundreds of children-many severely overweight-achieve significant weight loss and keep it off for good. The first year-round weight-loss program for children and teens in the country, AOS teaches students how to make healthy eating and exercise priorities in their lives forever. For AOS students, losing weight not only helps them look and feel better, it fundamentally transforms their lives-encouraging them to buildself-esteem, combat depression, and increase their academic performance.
In The Sierras Weight-Loss Solution for Teens and Kids, the founders and program leaders of AOS offer parents everywhere a 12-week proven program based on the school's curriculum. The program gives week-by-week meal plans, recipes, and an exercise regimen, as well as crucial advice for getting the whole family involved in maintaining long-term weight loss. And, it helps kids change their thinking about food, and stay focused and committed to a new healthy lifestyle forever. With inspiring stories from AOS graduates throughout, this book provides the most effective blueprint to ensure lasting success.
Academy of the Sierras has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, USA Today, People, the Sacramento Bee, and the Los Angeles Times, as well as on CNN, Dateline, The Dr. Phil Show, and NPR._ In addition to their original school near Fresno, California, AOS is opening a second school in Brevard, North Carolina, in the spring of 2007. In 2008, they are opening a school in the northeast.
AOS is operated by Healthy Living Academies, which also runs six Wellspring summer weight-loss camps across the country.

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The Raw Food Revolution Diet (Paperback) Review

Cherie Soria has lived this lifestyle for decades.As the reviewer above noted, she looks at least twenty years younger than her 60-something age.
Coming from a person like her, you can rest assured that this is not a fad, unbalanced diet. She is a vibrant, healthy, energetic person.

What I particularly like is that she has a great deal of sympathy and understanding of the challenges facing a person who is struggling with their weight and their health, and understands how intimidating it is to make that huge transition from a Standard American Diet to mostly raw vegan.

The best thing about the book is that each day's eating is completely laid out, so you don't have to fill your head with planning and making decisions.Just do what she says, and you'll very quickly 'get it' - because in the end, it's all very very simple.And you will feel so much healthier and cleaner (not to mention thinner!) very quickly.Within days.Once you 'get it', it's easy to use the book as a guide for taking over and planning for yourself.

There are lots of great raw cookbooks out there, but this explains the basics of what to eat, how much and when.So it's great for beginners.

She doesn't insist that you eat 100% raw, and has great suggestions for common concerns like cold weather, travelling, and eating out.

The book is very well-researched, and has a great deal of scientific information if you want it. There are easy to use charts. And she explains the big 'protein question' that always comes up - ie how do you get enough.

There are recipes for nutrient-packed and yet simple to prepare foods, with great sympathy for those of us who don't have a lot of time in the day.Nothing is very difficult to put together, and they are appealing to non-raw diners as well (who, if you didn't tell them what you were serving, probably wouldn't notice, and might even congratulate you on the quality of your hummus and hungrily devour the nut creams and desserts).

She goes on to explore and recommend special equipment like juicers and dehydrators, which might be useful additions to your kitchen if you continue to eat in this vein.

Overall, an excellent introduction to the new healthy you.My criticisms are minor, but I did find it a little hard to navigate without reading from cover to cover.And I would have preferred color photographs, to enhance the recipe pages. I'd recommend this book if your current food-style isn't creating the health and life you want to have.

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Discover how a raw foods diet will balance your weight naturally. This collection of recipes for imaginative, delectable, accessible and enticing cuisine is a far cry from a discipline limited to salads and sprouts. You'll be able to enjoy delicious, easy-to-prepare meals without feeling deprived. And you'll experience how raw foods can improve your health and make you feel more alive. Practical tips make it easy to choose the raw diet plan that's right for you with handy menus to get you started. A "How To" section on putting together a raw food diet that is nutritionally sound ensures that you receive the nutrients you need as you achieve your natural weight.

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Weight Loss Surgery: Finding the Thin Person Hiding Inside You, FOURTH Edition (Paperback) Review

Lots of pertinent information.Great informative section for your spouse to read.Really takes the mystery out of WLS.

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Weight loss surgery is a life-altering approach to finally free yourself of the obesity that has gripped so many of us for most of our lives. But with the interest in the surgery comes a dizzying variety of questions such as where to begin, what surgery to have, do I qualify, will my insurance pay for the surgery, does it really work, what will my life be like afterwards, and how can I give up my relationship with food? This FOURTH EDITION book deals with all of that and much more. You will know what pre-op tests are usually necessary and why, what vitamins to take, the role of water and exercise, the 4 Rules of Success, the Window of Opportunity, what complications may occur, what to take to the hospital, and how to deal with all of the physical and emotional issues that surround this surgery. Also included in this FOURTH EDITION is an example of an appeal letter that includes many valuable references to studies that will be of interest to the insurance company that denied you coverage. This edition now includes an informed consent quiz to test your knowledge of the risks and benefits of weight loss surgery. The book begins by guiding the reader through that big step in deciding to have surgery and then how to choose a surgeon. The author then discusses, in a very straightforward manner, the various operations available along with comparative advantages and disadvantages. This is followed by a very realistic description of what to expect during the hospital stay and during recovery. Some excellent advice is provided to help make the journey as safe and smooth as possible. The section on adjusting to new, healthy eating habits after surgery is full of very useful and practical guides. The book continues with some very practical suggestions on how to cope with and maintain success. Every issue of your life and health through the weight loss surgery journey is explored. The final chapter written by her husband, Frank, is targeted directly to a patient's family members and "significant others." It poignantly addresses some of the anxieties and concerns held by loved ones who may have strong doubts about weight loss surgery based on ignorance. This book, written by someone who had the RNY surgery and succeeded, is a "must-have" for anyone considering weight loss surgery to "find the thin person hiding inside you."

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2-Week Total Body Turnaround: The 14-Day Plan That Jumpstarts Weight Loss, Maximizes Fat Burn, and Makes Over Your Fitness Mindset Forever [Paperback] Review

I purchased this book withhigh hopes.Unfortunately, those hopes didn't materialize.

First of all, it is more about strength exercise than anything else.That's definitely important, but telling folks who are way overweight and totally out of shape to do push ups on day one is totally demoralizing! Lots of the exercises are just too demanding and complex for those of us who aren't accustomed to regular workouts.Plus the table for the interval cardio sessions is way too complicated, again, for those of us who want to genuinely change our lifestyle but have a long way to go.

The best thing in the book is the five-minute stretch routine.

When I got to the week 2 menus and recipes, she started repeating.I feel cheated!Half the reason I bought such a book was for the menus and recipes; but I really only got maybe 8-9 days worth, if that, due to the repetition.Not to mention that eating the same foods in week two that I ate in week one isn't very interesting to someone who is trying to turn over a new leaf.

Then there's her tone.She makes it clear that she's a trainer, has exercised her entire life, is stimulated by getting up early to exercise . . . you get the picture. How encouraging is that to those of us who haven't exercised much at all and have to fight our resistance to it every single day?She's just way too perky about something that's a constant struggle. I doubt she has a clue what it's like to be fat and out of shape, and she doesn't do a thing to motivate me to want to change my habits.In fact, she demoralized me.

This book would probably be fine for someone who already is into exercise and just wants to do some toning.For those of us who are seriously overweight and out of shape, this book is discouraging. There have got to be more realistic and encouragingbooks out there. I usually enjoy health and weight books published by Rodale for Prevention Magazine, but this one is a total bust for me.

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Based on the latest fitness research, this tried and tested program blasts pounds and inches, increasing strength, energy, and confidence-in just 14 days!


This book is the fire-starter to get back on track to a sleeker, healthier body. Based on the most up-to-date and authoritative research about interval walking and circuit training, the 2-Week Total Body Turnaround will help you:- rev up your metabolism- lose up to 12 pounds and 22¼ inches in 2 weeks- send your energy levels soaringFeaturing step-by-step, day-by-day directions showing easy exercises to do and delicious foods to eat, the plan is easily customizable for any fitness level, from beginners who need an easy place to start to experienced exercisers who want to revitalize tired routines and break through plateaus. With measurable results in just 14 days, the plan is perfect for people who want to lose weight for a special event, but is also adaptable for continued success.



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THE 3:00 PM SECRET: Live Slim and Strong, Live Your Dreams [Paperback] Review

The 3:00 PM Secret is a strong combination of inspiration and information that appeals to both heart and mind. It has motivated and equipped me to make choices in 'when I eat', as well as in my nutrition, exercise, sleeping, and other patterns that have already produced a weight loss of nearly 25 lbs, a lean, more rested body, and great optimism toward the future. I'm feeling and acting stronger, younger, and just plain happier. I know many many people whose bodies can't keep up with their dreams, who have repeatedly tried and failed to slim down, and have just given up hope. I am recommending Ms. Lawrence's book to them (in some cases giving them copies) because I want them to succeed, too! I must also add that one feature that sets this book apart from others is the amazing amount of research that backs up the author's propositions. While the text does not read at all like a text book, it will remain a wonderful reference book, and the numerous footnotes that tie back to scientific findings gave me confidence that I was receiving sound and proven advice and information, worthy of my reliance.

I know it seems difficult to change our living habits, even though we know our current practices are unhealthy and sometimes lethal. This little book will show you how to live a healthy, hopeful, happy life, and have the body that will carry you through all the wonderful adventures that lie before you. There is a lot of info on the book's site, but here is a summary of the contents.

TABLE OF CONTENTS.
A Man's Perspective.
Preview.
Chapter 1. The Decision.
Chapter 2. The 3:00 PM Secret.
Chapter 3. Ten Tips for Good Nutrition and Foods to Emphasize.
Chapter 4. The Ten-Minute Maximized Workout.
Chapter 5. Sleep Well.
Chapter 6. Successful Aging.
Epilogue.
Appendix 1: Essential Nutrients and Where to Find Them.
Appendix 2: Body Mass Index (BMI).
Index.
Cut-Out Pages of "How to Begin".
Cut-Out Pages of "Daily Workout Summary".

All in all, a unique and valuable book that will put you on a new path to health and longevity.

- - - - UPDATE
I am updating this since I have been following this book for another year since my review.I have EASILY held my weight loss and am down another five pounds.I am at my perfect weight.I don't even have to try to keep my weight where I want it - it is just so natural and easy.Something really does change with your desire when you follow this method, and you no longer need to fight temptation, you just don't want to eat at night or eat unhealthy foods anymore.I feel sorry for and frustrated with people I care about who are overweight since they think they cannot live without their nightly dinner ritual. I see them waddling around with their health issues and aging bodies, while I feel more youthful and athletic every day. I also highly recommend the new 3: 00 PM SECRET 10-DAY DREAM DIET.

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"Since ancient times Sumo Wrestlers have perfected the ability to become very very fat! Their livelihoods depend on it! They are experts! We can learn the SECRET to being slim from the experience and wisdom of the Sumo's - by doing the opposite - The 3:00 PM SECRET!" * * "The 3:00 PM SECRET will give you results so fast, you will never look back!" * * "The 3:00 PM SECRET is the last book you will ever need on losing weight." * * "Living The 3:00 PM SECRET is so easy and such a positive experience, it seems like magic." * * "When your life is devoted to your dreams rather than dinner, you will focus on those dreams and becoming slim just happens." * * "The 3:00 PM SECRET shows you how to quickly and permanently become slim and strong. If you are feeling hopeless, it will inspire you to rediscover your dreams and show you how to have the body worthy of those dreams." * * "The book was written for you if you have tried and failed at losing weight and have given up on your dreams." * * "The 3:00 PM SECRET is unique because of its motivation and its simple and innovative approach to eating." * * "By focusing on your life and dreams rather than dinner, food cravings vanish." * * "The book has a site where readers can ask questions and share their ideas and success stories." * * * BOOK REVIEW 1: "After Debra distilled her principles for healthy living and proved them in her life, she discovered a passion for sharing her discoveries with others, particularly those who have lost hope that their bodies will ever cooperate with their dreams. Observing that most human beings are, well, human, Debra designed a set of lifestyle choices we all can embrace in our daily rituals. She hopes you will hope again, and finally set yourself free to pursue your true destiny." Judge David A. Lawrence, 'Secret' Admirer. * * * BOOK REVIEW 2: "Finally a treatise on achieving and sustaining one's trimness and fitness based not on no carbs, low carbs, medium carbs or high carbs! Debra has cut through the contemporary and often baseless fads to weight control and health. These two issues are inextricably linked one with the other, and success in achieving both requires an understanding of the ways they relate. She presents an insightful tour d'force of reaching one's goals of not fearing the mirror, the scale or your next birthday. A practical and easy to read journey to discovering The 3PM Secret. This is a must for all of us who seek an end to the race for the next best fad, which most likely will fail as miserably as the one before it. Debra's approach to becoming trim and fit is reasonable, simply presented, understandable and most importantly - attainable!" Professor Channing Robertson, Stanford University.--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

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The Secret To Low Carb Success!: How to Get the Most Out of Your Low Carbohydrate Diet [Paperback] Review

This book is an excellent compilation of all the best advice gleaned from the author's own low carb dieting experience, as well as online resources. Ms. Richard has a witty and entertaining style of writing, which makes this book a genuine pleasure to read. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone on a low carb diet who does not have access to the Internet, or who does not have the time or patience to weed through millions of posts on Internet support boards in order to find those few pearls of wisdom that are always hiding among a proliferation of other posts.
This book includes a brief individual summary of each of the following low carb plans:
the Atkins diet
the Carbohydrate Addict's Diet
the Zone
Sugar Busters!
Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution
Protein Power
The Schwarzbein Principle
Neanderthin
Thin forGood
The Secret to Low Carb Success also provides this summary in the form of a chart, allowing you to compare all of the plans side-by-side.You can reference subjects like caffeine on another comparison chart and see what each of the individual author's opinions is on a given subject.
One of the most helpful sections of this book and will no doubt be Chapter 2, "Know What to Expect." This is where you get the real nitty-gritty -- the lowdown on how much weight you can really expect to lose on a typical low carbohydrate plan, the definition of a true stall and plateau versus the typical periods of slow or no loss that plague all of us, and a discussion of "whooshes" as well as "set points" and "natural body weights" that are difficult to move beyond. I particularly enjoyed the discussion of how muscle growth masks fat loss, and how, as we all know, "scales are for fish".
The book goes on to discuss how water retention masks fat loss.She explains it very well: since a pint is a pound the world around, the weight of the water that we drink and retain fluctuates daily.
Another very valuable section has been devoted to the subject of hidden carbs.Very few of the official diet plan books even touch upon this so-important subject. This book includes images of actual nutritional labels, and it drives this important point home very well.
The author has cleverly combined the advice of many successful dieters into one easy-to-read narrative. Bravo, Laura Richard!

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A tool for all dieters who own any of the best selling low carb diet books on the market today and wish to make their diet more effective. This book offers an overview of all the popular low carb diets, including Atkins and The Zone - and offers a non-judgemental comparison of them, functioning as a guide book on how to make them work. In addition to featuring three new diet plans, this revised edition includes updated and new advice from experienced low carb dieters, updated resources, and a new chapter of general low carb tips.

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Apple Cider Vinegar for Weight Loss and Good Health (Paperback) Review

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This is a simple, to the point book about apple cider vinegar. I was wanting to learn about how to use ACV and why, but not to the point of devoting hours to reading a lengthy book about the subject. This book was perfect.

It covers a history of ACV, how to make it, and how to use it for weight loss, staying healthy, and beauty regimes. It also discusses cooking with ACV and has 25 or so recipes. It has a chapter containing numerous ailments and how to use ACV to help each one. It is less than 100 pages (and the main content itself about 40 pages, the ailment section about 20 pages, and the rest recipes).
The main way to use ACV as explained here is to take 1t-2t in a glass of water three times per day before meals. But the book is worth buying for all of the interesting variations and explanations. I will make it a part of my reference collection and probably use it often.

Recommended.
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This book will convince you that apple cider vinegar is one of nature's most healthful substances. Clearly written and easy to understand, this valuable resource book contains facts on the history, properties, and health benefits of apple cider vinegar.
Included is an extensive section on weight loss, providing sound background information on how we gain weight and how to use apple cider vinegar as part of a weight loss program. Also included is a list of vinegar preparations for specific conditions from asthma to warts, and over 25 recipes for vegetables, sauces, and even an after dinner drink all using apple cider vinegar.

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The Vegetarian Low-Carb Diet: The Fast, No-Hunger Weightloss Diet for Vegetarians (Paperback) Review

While I'm neither a vegetarian or a vegan, I did want to have more vegetables in my low carb high protein diet. Rose Elliot did a great job on this book.The book is well balanced with readable information, very useful quick reference charts, menus, recipes, a few encouraging testimonies along the way. She does provide vegan alternatives to the lacto-vegetarian choices. And, best of all, it is an easy inexpensive way to lose weight on a low carb diet.

Her commonsense approach to recipes means you can make them with food typically on hand and quickly. Typically, most of the prep work can be done in a few minutes.And, you can expand on them as you learn the basic techniques.As I've worked my way through the book, one of my favorite recipes is her spaghetti squash using cream cheese with spices.

It literally only takes ten minutes to steam the squash in the microwave then fold in the cheese with spices.You can use already prepared cheese with herbs and spice mixes from the store.Or, you can use Philadelphia cream cheese and have your own ethnic flavors from Mexican to Indian, to Italian Garlic-Parmesan etc. And, you can use almost any steamed vegetable that has been thin sliced.It is a nice break from tomato sauces and there are never any leftovers.

This book is definitely a keeper!

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Finally, the diet vegetarians have been waiting for, Have you been feeling left out lately? Many is the vegetarian or vegan who has watched their meat-eating friends with envy as they followed the Atkins diet and the pounds dropped off. There's no doubt about it: a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet really does work. But what about vegetarians and vegans? Is it possible to follow a high-protein diet without the fry-ups or the meat? And can it really be a healthy way of life? The answer to all these questions is a resounding 'yes'. Top vegetarian cookery writer Rose Elliot has devised an easy to follow, meat-free answer to the Atkins diet. Scientifically formulated to make your metabolism stop burning carbs and start burning fat, her diet helps you to lose weight and make carb cravings, mood swings and energy lows a thing of the past. With over 80 delicious, mouth-watering recipes, top tips for losing weight and staying slim, carbohydrate counters, menu plans and an explanation of why the diet works, this is the must-have book for any vegetarian or vegan who wants to lose weight.

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