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Dieting For Dummies
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 4 Date: 2009-04-18
Summary: What is the best diet? Can dieting be bad for you?
... Nowadays, there are a lot of diets that claim to be the be-all and the end-all. This book demystifies many popular diets and explains in simple terms what your body needs for you to be healthy. When I was told I had to lose 30 pounds, I thought of going to a doctor to avoid damaging my health by cutting necessary nutrients out of my intake. Then my own doctor told me the only way to lose weight is to eat less. That and exercise seem to be the key to fitness and weight loss. Anybody with a serious weight problem should
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[2] Rating: 4 Date: 2005-08-11
Summary: Simplistic
... Dieting for Dummies is a simplistic look at diets. Just skimming through the book you can get an idea of how to get on a diet, by cutting calories and all. The book is set up in an easy to read fashion (like other Dummy books) A good overview of dieting.
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Editorial Reviews — [1] ... Product Description | Get your children on the right track with a weight management plan Now updated to evaluate todays popular diets If youre tired of the diet roller coaster, then this friendly, authoritative guide is for you. Now updated with the latest information, this clear and comprehensive book not only reveals exactly what you need to know and do, but also helps you identify and break through the barriers that have kept you from doing it! Praise for Dieting For Dummies "Our hands-down favorite . .
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[2] ... Review | "The key to successful weight loss doesn't require magic, grit and determination, or the moral character of a saint. It's much simpler," asserts Jane Kirby, R.D., in Dieting for Dummies , a fact-filled, fad-free dieting resource. The author represents the American Dietetic Association, a trustworthy source of scientifically sound nutrition and food information. You'll learn basic, reliable facts about all facets of weight loss, including helpful information about eating disorders, overweight children,
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Fat to Fit Without Dieting
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 4 Date: 1999-02-06 Summary: This is a well thought out plan that is easy to follow. ... When I saw that I was getting a paunch I looked for ways to help me lose weight. I was turned off by diets that banned one thing or another. In this plan Jeanne Rhodes spells out in a very clear and understanding way why most diets ultimately fail. I saw that, in my effort to lose weight, I was cutting back in all the wrong places. The author lays out menus to be followed for the first few weeks and explains how you plan your meals after that. The menus that are presented are not much different from what I would normally ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 1999-10-06 Summary: Lost weight PERMANENTLY w/ great health benefits!! ... So sensible and easy to follow!! Explains, in a way you can easily understand that the problem with over-weight has everything to do with biology, not willpower. Correcting body chemistry to end cravings is very important. I lost over 70 pounds and have kept it off for 7 years without a struggle. In addition I had severe health problems that I lost with those 70 pounds. This book has been on the market for some time now and it is truly way ahead of its time. I've never been so happy and felt this good--seems almost ...more
Lessons from the Fat-o-sphere: Quit Dieting and Declare a Truce with Your Body
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 4 Date: 2009-06-18 Summary: Informal but inspirational ... This unpretentious book serves as a good introduction to the Fat Acceptance movement. I particularly liked the short essays contributed by the guest editors. If you liked "Rethinking Thin" and "The Obesity Myth," you will like this one, too. ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-06-09 Summary: Lessons in self-acceptance ... After reading this book, I feel so uplifted. All my life I've been beating myself up for being too fat, not pretty enough, and not at all lovable. Suddenly I realize why: I'm constantly surrounded by negative messages that encourage self-hate...from my mom, my friends, and the media. "If you'd just lose 50 lbs, you'd feel so much better." "Oh, wouldn't you love to lose enough weight to fit in this outfit." "If you just stopped eating breakfast and lunch and exercised two hours every day, you could be so beautiful!" ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | From the leading bloggers in the fat-acceptance movement comes an empowering guide to body image— no matter what the scales say. When it comes to body image, women can be their own worst enemies, aided and abetted by society and the media. But Harding and Kirby, the leading bloggers in the “fatosphere,” the online community of the fat acceptance movement, have written a book to help readers achieve admiration for—or at least a truce with—their bodies. The authors believe in...more
Dieting Sucks: What to Do When Your Waistline Makes You Miserable
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2007-01-10 Summary: Very funny approach to dieting ... I laughed out loud reading this book. Joanne Kimes tells funny stories that we can all relate to while actually giving us information. It makes dealing with the stressful world of dieting a bit easier. I have already given a copy of this book to a friend who is also miserable on her diet... at least this will make her laugh. ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2007-01-29 Summary: Too Good! ... I bought this book and read it in 1 night and absolutely loved it. I have 50 pounds to lose and bought this book with the hope that it would be a great reference book to inspire me throughout the dieting process. I plan on keeping it with me all through the process and refer to it when I need to laugh or need that extra bit of inspiration as this book has both. ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | There's no shortage of dieting advice out there, but we're all still dieting--and Joanne Kimes knows why. It's all about the truth--and the truth is, dieting sucks. In this hilarious book, she helps you through the confusing maze of fad diets, exercise crazes, and self-defeating habits that drive you straight to the fridge. Admitted serial dieter Kimes tackles such touchy, tricky topics as: Alternate Uses for Home Exercise Equipment Once You Stop Using It Diets I Could Get My Big Ol' Behind...more
Dieting, Overweight, and Obesity: Self-Regulation in a Food-Rich Environment
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Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Dieting, Overweight, and Obesity: Self-Regulation in a Food-Rich Environment examines why self-regulation of weight is so difficult for many people. In light of the fact that overweight and obesity has been increasing so dramatically that the World Health Organization has declared it a global epidemic, author Wolfgang Stroebe explores the genetic, environmental, and psychological influences on weight gain. The author explains the history of bodyweight standards, details the emotional...more
When Dieting Becomes Dangerous: A Guide to Understanding and Treating Anorexia and Bulimia
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2004-11-07 Summary: A pithy gem ... Deborah Michel and Susan Willard have drawn from their wealth of experience treating patients in one of the most enduring and effective inpatient eating disorders programs to create a concise introduction to anorexia nervosa and bulimia. When Dieting Becomes Dangerous is written plainly enough to provide a working knowledge of eating disorders to patients and families while going into sufficient depth to give treating professionals a valuable resource. It provides an elegant model of the treatment team, clearly defining ...more
[2] Rating: 4 Date: 2003-01-25 Summary: Ignorance is dangerous too ... This small book by Michel and Willard is one of the best and most accessible pieces of writing I have read about eating disorders. Without the hype and drama that the conditions usually inspire, the authors discuss calmly and thoughtfully the possible root causes of anorexia and bulimia as well as the route to recovery. There were several items in this book that I found useful - one was the comprehensive discussion of the ideal team approach to treating the disorders. The role of the dietitian is particularly interesting ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | This primer on anorexia and bulimia is aimed directly at patients and the people who care about them. Written in simple, straightforward language by two experts in the field, it describes the symptoms and warning signs of eating disorders, explains their presumed causes and complexities, and suggests effective treatments. The book includes: -- guidance about what to expect and look for in the assessment and treatment process; -- emphasis on the critical role of psychotherapy and family...more
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