Search this site    Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution Author: Atkins, Robert C. ISBN: 0-87131-886-5 Pages: 330 Format: Hardcover Publisher: M. Evans and Company, Inc. Published: January 25, 1999 Condition: Price: USD $1.99 Designed to catapult your body into a state of fat meltdown, Dr. Atkins's diet has taken America by storm. It targets insulin, the hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. The bodies of most overeaters are continually in a state of hyperinsulinism; their bodies are so adept at releasing insulin to help convert excess carbohydrates to fat that there's always too much of the hormone circulating through the body. This puts the body into a bind; it always wants to store fat. Even when people with hyperinsulinism try to lose weight--especially when they cut fat but increase carbohydrate consumption--their efforts will fail. This is why Dr. Atkins refers to insulin as "the fat-producing hormone." Dr. Atkins's diet is extremely low in carbohydrates, which helps to regulate insulin production and decrease circulating insulin; less insulin soon results in less fat storage and fewer food cravings. The diet is far from torturous, though--those who've tried it attest that hunger is not a part of this plan. Ninety percent of Dr. Atkins's patients--more than 25,000 of them--have experienced dramatic weight loss. The book includes recipes for such luscious, low-carb dishes as lobster soup, zabaglione, sea bass, and blueberry ice cream, and even includes a carbohydrate gram counter and menus. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. From Publishers Weekly: Twenty years after publication of his bestselling Diet Revolution , Dr. Atkins is back and ready to raise a new ruckus. Once again, he contends that weight gain has little to do with fat intake; indeed, he will demonstrate "how much fat you can burn off, while eating liberally, even luxuriously."79 He encourages dieters to revel in traditional sources of protein like red meat, and to eat eggs and bacon for breakfast82-3 . Rapid weight loss, he promises, will be achieved through his 14-day "induction" diet, in which almost all carbohydrates are virtually banned from the table, forcing the body to go into a fat-burning metabolic state called ketosis. He still urges broad-based vitamin supplements to take up any nutritional slack. So what's changed in 20 years? Atkins says he now is more interested in "complete wellness" than in dropping pounds quickly; he stresses that the "induction" is not to be considered a lifetime regimen unless, of course, the dieter has particularly stubborn "metabolic resistance." Readers of his last book may notice some defensiveness--two decades of criticism clearly have taken their toll. Nonetheless, there is enough of the old Atkins to make this the most arrogant diet book to appear in a long while. sic, ital " I hope to amaze you ," he writes, " as I amazed millions of dieters in the past ." And that's when he's in his modest mode. Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution Author: Atkins, Robert C. ISBN: 0-06-001203-X Pages: 560 Format: Paperback Publisher: Avon Published: December 4, 2001 Condition: Price: USD $2.29 Amazon.com Reviews: Designed to catapult your body into a state of fat meltdown, Dr. Atkins's diet has taken America by storm. It targets insulin, the hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. The bodies of most overeaters are continually in a state of hyperinsulinism; their bodies are so adept at releasing insulin to help convert excess carbohydrates to fat that there's always too much of the hormone circulating through the body. This puts the body into a bind; it always wants to store fat. Even when people with hyperinsulinism try to lose weight--especially when they cut fat but increase carbohydrate consumption--their efforts will fail. This is why Dr. Atkins refers to insulin as "the fat-producing hormone." Dr. Atkins's diet is extremely low in carbohydrates, which helps to regulate insulin production and decrease circulating insulin; less insulin soon results in less fat storage and fewer food cravings. The diet is far from torturous, though--those who've tried it attest that hunger is not a part of this plan. Ninety percent of Dr. Atkins's patients--more than 25,000 of them--have experienced dramatic weight loss. The book includes recipes for such luscious, low-carb dishes as lobster soup, zabaglione, sea bass, and blueberry ice cream, and even includes a carbohydrate gram counter and menus. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Book Description: For the first time since Avon's first publication in January 1997, a major new update and revision of the eight million copy mega–bestseller, including a two–week jumpstart program, new information on health and efficacy of low–carb diets, and new recipes and case studies; revisions will constitute at least a third of the entire book. Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution Revised and Improved Author: Atkins, Robert C. ISBN: 0-06-008159-7 Pages: 540 Format: Paperback Publisher: Collins Published: July 9, 2002 Condition: Price: USD $2.49 Amazon.com Reviews: Designed to catapult your body into a state of fat meltdown, Dr. Atkins's diet has taken America by storm. It targets insulin, the hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. The bodies of most overeaters are continually in a state of hyperinsulinism; their bodies are so adept at releasing insulin to help convert excess carbohydrates to fat that there's always too much of the hormone circulating through the body. This puts the body into a bind; it always wants to store fat. Even when people with hyperinsulinism try to lose weight--especially when they cut fat but increase carbohydrate consumption--their efforts will fail. This is why Dr. Atkins refers to insulin as "the fat-producing hormone." Dr. Atkins's diet is extremely low in carbohydrates, which helps to regulate insulin production and decrease circulating insulin; less insulin soon results in less fat storage and fewer food cravings. The diet is far from torturous, though--those who've tried it attest that hunger is not a part of this plan. Ninety percent of Dr. Atkins's patients--more than 25,000 of them--have experienced dramatic weight loss. The book includes recipes for such luscious, low-carb dishes as lobster soup, zabaglione, sea bass, and blueberry ice cream, and even includes a carbohydrate gram counter and menus. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Book Description: Safe. Effective. Atkins: Spending over four years on the New York Times bestseller list, Dr. Atkins's nutritional approach has taken America by storm. Now, Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution offers not just weight loss, but total wellness. With results starting to show in just 14 days, find out how you can: Re-energize yourself Reach your ideal weight . . . and stay there! Eat the delicious meals you love. Never count calories. Reduce the risk factors associated with major health problems, including chronic fatigue, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution also provides tips on how to jumpstart the program, delicious recipes, case studies, new information on how to do Atkins, and studies that support the safety and efficacy of the Atkins Nutritional Approach. Everyone knows someone who has lost weight with Atkins. Now you can be that someone! Fat to Firm at Any Age How You Can Have a Slimmer, Well-Toned Body at Age 30, 40 & Beyond Authors: Bauman, Alisa / Harrar, Sari ISBN: 0-87596-412-5 Pages: 474 Format: Hardcover Publisher: Rodale Press Published: January 1998 Condition: Price: USD $2.49 Finally a weight-loss plan that works.The average woman diets three times a year. Yet she also gets 26 percent fatter every 10 years.What's wrong? There is no "one size fits all" weight-loss program.According to doctors, what works is a customized program based on individual needs and goals. Fat to Firm at Any Age is that program. Designed by and for women who, once and for all, strive to achieve their best shape ever, the Fat-to-Firm Program offers:* A realistic formula for determining a woman's true weight-loss needs* Quizzes to determine why women overeat and underexercise* Exercises geared to a woman's trouble zones* Tactics that defuse emotional eating triggers* Satisfying "mini-meals" that include the foods you love* Style tips that help you look firmer right from day one* Fat-trimming strategies used-- successfully-- by real womenHere's what women who used the tips in the Fat-to-Firm Program have to say: Donna J. Kinoshita, 48, of Lafayette, Colorado, who lost 42 pounds by walking: "On my first walk, I had to stop and catch my breath...... Eventually, I walked so much that I just got rid of my car-- I didn't need it anymore...."Mary Smith, 33, an administrative assistant from Champaign, Illinois, who lost 160 pounds: "In the past, I would have chastised people for bringing treats in. Now, I know I have to take care of myself."The five-part Fat-to-Firm Program shares the secrets that Donna, Mary, and other real women used to go from fat to firm-- secrets that help any woman succeed. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Fight Fat Secrets to Successful Weight Loss Author: Bauman, Alisa ISBN: 0-87596-480-X Pages: 186 Format: Hardcover Publisher: Rodale See St Martins Published: June 1998 Condition: Price: USD $1.99 Food Smart Savory Strategies to Defy Disease Author: Berg, Susan G. ISBN: 0-87596-481-8 Pages: 186 Format: Hardcover Publisher: Rodale Pr Published: September 2001 Condition: Price: USD $1.99 Fat Counter Guide By the Editors of Consumer Guide Author: Consumer Guide ISBN: 0-7853-1565-9 Pages: Format: Paperback Publisher: Publications International, Ltd Published: 1995 Condition: Price: USD $1.49 The easy way to keep track of the Total Fat, Saturated Fat, and Cholesterol in your Diet Prescription for Nutritional Healing Authors: Balch, Phyllis A. / Balch, James F. ISBN: 1-58333-077-1 Pages: 776 Format: Paperback Publisher: Avery Published: October 19, 2000 Condition: Price: USD $4.99 Amazon.com: Prescription for Nutritional Healing by nutritionist Phyllis A. Balch and James F. Balch, M.D., has long been considered one of the most trusted, comprehensive sources on the mind-boggling array of vitamins, minerals, herbs, and other dietary supplements now available. Working from the premise that a good diet promotes good health, this third edition of PNH still starts with the basics: consume fresh produce, grains, and lean meats; avoid foods that are processed or high in saturated fat; cook using glass, stainless steel, or iron--never aluminum; and drink filtered water. The authors also stand by their claim that the government-prescribed recommended daily allowances are ridiculously low, and that the book's optimal daily intake for nutrients should be followed instead. So what's new in the third edition? Along with now-accepted remedies, like zinc and echinacea for the common cold, the Balches also explore many of the newer supplements to hit the market: SAMe (recommended for depression and joint pain), phosphatidyl serine (mental acuity), red yeast rice (cholesterol), and 5-HTP (weight loss, insomnia, depression). You'll also find an expanded chapter on alternative therapies that encompasses Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine, along with a hefty section on pain control that offers a grab bag of options such as acupuncture, biofeedback, guided imagery, chiropractic care, and massage. Still, the bulk of the book remains the more than 250 health conditions--from everyday problems such as insect bites and bad breath to serious diseases including bulimia, cancer, and AIDS--and the nutritional protocols the Balches recommend for treatment. Since any number of supplements can be taken for the same condition, the Balches make sifting through the glut of information a little easier by separating their nutrient recommendations into four categories: essential, very important, important, and helpful. And they take a lot of the guesswork out of buying supplements by listing the brands they know and trust. Once again, the authors have squeezed in an impressive amount of information, including valuable sidebars on topics such as the dangers of aspartame; how to choose a calcium supplement; common heart problems and procedures; cancer risk factors, diagnosis, and treatments; and sports nutrition. This is not relaxing reading, but it's enormously useful. While the material can be dense, the authors still manage to present it in a straightforward manner that's understandable even for readers without a medical degree. --Norine Dworkin From Library Journal: Written by a medical doctor and a certified nutritional consultant, this comprehensive guide to nutritional, herbal, and complementary therapies discusses natural healing programs for some 300 health conditions. Arranged in alphabetical order, it's a useful ready-reference tool, although it could have benefited from a good bibliography. Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. The Weigh to Win at Weight Loss Author: Hill, Lynn ISBN: 0-89693-059-9 Pages: 180 Format: Paperback Publisher: Victor Books Published: June 1992 Condition: Price: USD $1.69 "Weigh to Win, weight management system" Includes bibliographical references (p. 179-180). Protein Power The High-Protein/Low Carbohydrate Way to Lose Weight, Feel Fit, & Boost Your Health in Just Weeks! Authors: Eades, Michael R. / Eades, Mary Dan (Contributor) ISBN: 0-553-57475-2 Pages: 448 Format: Paperback Publisher: Bantam Published: December 1, 1997 Condition: Price: USD $1.69 If smoked salmon and cream cheese omelets, sautéed jumbo shrimp, and double-patty burgers suit your palate, belly up to the Protein Power diet: "Not a high protein diet" but "an adequate protein diet." Doctors Michael R. and Mary Dan Eades make a persuasive case in favor of "the diet we were meant to eat." Similar to Dr. Robert Atkins's New Diet Revolution, the authors cite insulin as the main culprit in weight gain and expound the benefits of a diet extremely low in carbohydrates. Carbohydrates, which are changed into sugar during digestion, stimulate the body to store fat, making weight loss virtually impossible. The most revolutionary idea put forth in Protein Power is that the fat you eat has very little bearing on the fat you gain: in other words, we aren't what we eat after all. Researchers have found that eating larger portions of protein in conjunction with severely reduced portions of carbohydrates causes people to burn the excess fat stored in their bodies. Protein Power is packed with helpful charts and formulas, so you can estimate your body-fat percentage and your ideal weight for your particular body composition. There are worksheets to calculate your protein need and carbohydrate and protein equivalency charts, as well as charts that allow you to track your fat and weight loss. But this book is not all grams and percentages: it also shows you what a day of eating on this diet would look like and includes sample menus and 70 pages of recipes. If you've been starving yourself for years and just can't seem to lose weight, this may be the diet for you. --Jhana Bach From Publishers Weekly: The Eades, who share a weight-loss and family-medicine practice in Arkansas, have each written a popular medical book?his is Thin So Fast; hers, The Doctor's Complete Guide to Vitamins and Minerals. In their first shared volume, they turn popular weight-management beliefs?and the latest FDA food-guide pyramid?upside down. For years, overweight Americans have been counseled to turn away from meat and fat and embrace a high-carbohydrate diet. Joining a growing band of researchers that includes Barry Sears (The Zone), the Eades discuss the biochemical roles of hormones in the metabolic process to demonstrate why low-fat, high-carb programs don't always result in weight loss and present a convincing case for their high-protein, low-carb alternative. The key is preventing, through diet, overproduction of insulin, which itself "controls the storage of fat" and is triggered by the ingestion of carbohydrates. Their eating plan?which is bolstered by lists of protein and carbohydrate counts for common foods, a collection of about 75 appealing recipes and discussion of the necessity of exercise?will lead, they aver, to the body's more efficent burning of fat, leading in turn to reduction in one's percentage of body fat. Cholesterol, vitamins, minerals and various risk factors are also discussed. Chapters end with fairly complete summaries that will be appreciated by readers who are not willing or able to work through the fairly extensive scientific data cited by the Eades in this iconoclastic program. Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Thin for Life 10 Keys to Success from People Who Have Lost Weight & Kept It Off Authors: Fletcher, Anne M. / Brody, Jane ISBN: 1-881527-30-1 Pages: 352 Format: Hardcover Publisher: Chapters Pub. Published: March 1994 Condition: Price: USD $2.29 What a novel idea: If you want to know how to successfully lose weight, study the real experts--the people who have done it! Registered dietician Anne Fletcher did just that. She surveyed 160 "masters" who succeeded in losing at least 20 pounds and keeping the weight off for at least 3 years. This was the minimum; most lost far more weight--an average of 63 pounds--and more than one-third have kept the weight off for a decade or more. How did they do it? Thin for Life presents their success stories, strategies, motivation, inspiration, and tricks. Most had tried "many times and many ways" to lose weight before discovering what worked for them and how to prevent and recover from relapses. Some techniques worked for many--such as keeping a food diary and increasing exercise. Others were highly individual and will spur you to do your own creative thinking. Fletcher compiles the "10 keys to success" that emerged most often, lets the masters speak for themselves throughout the book, and fills in additional, valuable information and resources. Whether you have 10 pounds to lose or 100, this book will help you do it--safely, effectively, and permanently. Highly recommended. --Joan Price --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. National Health Information Awards Revised edition of THIN FOR LIFE wins a 2004 National Health Information Award. These awards recognize quality consumer health materials. Better Homes and Gardens The Dieter's Cookbook Author: Better Homes & Gardens (Editors) ISBN: 0-696-00745-2 Pages: 384 Format: Hardcover Publisher: Better Homes & Gardens Books Published: September 1982 Condition: Price: USD $2.29 Curves Authors: Heavin, Gary / Colman, Carol ISBN: 0-399-15061-7 Pages: 352 Format: Hardcover Publisher: Putnam Published: April 24, 2003 Condition: Price: USD $2.29 The Curves guide has a wealth of practical advice that clearly continues to help women around the world achieve better health and lasting weight loss. Packed with information--including multiple diet plans for different body types and different stages and tests designed to lead to the proper combination--the first few chapters are a little overwhelming. Are you sensitive to calories or carbohydrates? Need to lose more or less than 25 pounds? Hold steady--the hugely popular 30-minute exercise program (for either home or health club) is utterly simple, well designed, and accompanied by thorough instructions and helpful illustrations. Shopping lists and recipes are included in later sections, which vastly simplify your life once you've determined which diet and which stage you're starting; straightforward tips at the very end provide the key highlights that make the program a success. Still, some readers may take offense at the regular mentions of the record-breaking franchise and the assorted brand-name products (protein shakes, official club membership coupon) and the somewhat over-the-top customer profiles, all of which are from women who lost over 100 pounds through the Curves centers. Underneath the hype, you'll find a solidly crafted program offering plenty of long-term benefits--even if you don't ever set foot in a health club. --Jill Lightner Dr. Wayne Westcroft, America's foremost fitness researcher: The strength-training program replaces muscle and recharges metabolism, making it much easier to lose fat and maintain body weight. The 8-Week Cholesterol Cure How to Lower Your Blood Cholesterol by Up to 40% Without Drugs of Deprivation Author: Kowalski, Robert E. ISBN: 0-06-015613-9 Pages: 233 Format: Hardcover Publisher: HarperCollins Published: March 1987 Condition: Price: USD $1.69 From Publishers Weekly: Claiming that the popular cholesterol-reducing diets are severely restrictive, yield unremarkable results or prescribe drugs that produce adverse side effects, Kowalski, a medical journalist who suffers from heart disease, developed a palatable alternative, which, he asserts, reduced the cholesterol level in his bloodstream by 40% in a short period of time. His program combines a modified diet (red meat is allowed in moderation), and daily doses of oat bran and the B-vitamin niacin. Kowalski elucidates the complex terminology of cholesterol and other bloodstream lipids, and aptly demonstrates how oat bran and niacin lower cholesterol and, in turn, that cholesterol lowering can be instrumental in reducing the incidence of heart disease. Roundups of foods least likely to bring about a cholesterol excess, as well as those with special properties that lower cholesterol, are particularly helpful, as are suggestions for substituting oat bran in traditional recipes. The McDougall Program for Maximum Weight-Loss Authors: McDougall, John A. / McDougall, Mary ISBN: 0-525-93678-5 Pages: 336 Format: Hardcover Publisher: Dutton Adult Published: April 1, 1994 Condition: Price: USD $2.49 From the Publisher: Lose weight, eat as much as you want, feel healthy, and look great. This may sound like an impossible dream, but with McDougall Program for Maximum Weight Loss it is a dream come true for thousands of people. In this groundbreaking book Dr. John A. McDouggall draws on the latest scientific and medical evidence about nutrition, metabolism, and hunger to provide a simple weight-loss plan. Featuring more than 100 healthy and delicious recipes by Mary McDougall, it is packed with all the information and encouragement you need. From The Critics Library Journal: This Pulitzer Prize-winning professor of psychiatry at the Cambridge Hospital, Harvard Medical School, risks his reputation by arguing that individuals who claim to have been abducted by aliens are describing something real. The Ultimate Weight Solution Author: McGraw, Dr. Phil ISBN: 0-7432-3674-2 Pages: 320 Format: Hardcover Publisher: Free Press Published: September 9, 2003 Condition: Price: USD $2.29 Amazon.com: Self-improvement guru Phillip McGraw knows you're looking for "something that melts fat off like sun melts ice," but, he reminds you, "losing weight is not 'quick and easy' and you know it." McGraw, one of Oprah's favorite sidekicks and host of his own television show, promises that you will succeed with his methods, because you will change "from the inside out." McGraw's 7 Keys are sound--not quick. First, you have to understand and face your "personal truth"--what you think about yourself and your weight--and replace toxic messages with positive thoughts. Next, step by step, you learn how to counter emotional eating, change your environment, master impulse eating, choose foods, adopt an exercise habit, and assemble a support circle. Each step is clearly explained and personalized with case studies, fill-in charts, and self-tests. His nutrition plan emphasizes foods with high nutritional yields for few calories, and that cannot be eaten quickly (generally because they're high in fiber), so you're less likely to overeat. McGraw is the author of Life Strategies, Relationship Rescue, and Self Matters. Here he offers his unique, , tell-it-like-it-is, take-no-prisoners style to help you change "what you eat, why you eat, where you eat, when you eat, and how you eat," all in an individualized approach that's bound to be effective. Highly recommended. --Joan Price From Publishers Weekly: Host of an eponymous TV show, Dr. Phil (Life Strategies; Relationship Rescue; etc.) here ventures into the world of diet books with a plan that's apt to appeal primarily to desperate chronic dieters. For over three decades, he says, he's counseled patients both morbidly obese and dangerously thin, helping them confront why they set their minds to fail at weight management. He looks carefully, for instance, at why people overeat in response to problems, or why they surround themselves with unhealthy snacks and people. While it's refreshing to see a diet book geared toward the psychology behind weight gain (instead of one that faddishly recommends a few specific foods to eat and to avoid), McGraw tends to complicate his advice with unnecessary jargon. For example, instead of asserting that dieters should feel free to reward themselves for working out, he offers a treatise on "consequating your exercise behavior" using "contingency management." What everyone else would call "whole foods," McGraw refers dubs "high-response cost foods," and touts this as a revolutionary approach to dieting. The book's title is also slightly misleading, since each of the 7 "keys" includes a multitude of internal steps, some of which require lengthy "self-audits" in order to progress. Readers might have appreciated interviews with McGraw's former clients-he says he had an "80-plus percent success rate" in the eight years he focused on morbidly obese patients-and a little less psychobabble. That said, with his multitude of fans and his frank tone, this latest volume should sell like whole-wheat hotcakes. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. The Complete Book of Food Counts 3rd Edition Author: Netzer, Corinne T. ISBN: 0-440-21271-5 Pages: 672 Format: Paperback Publisher: Dell Published: February 1, 1991 Condition: Price: USD $1.99 If you really want to analyze and/or change your diet, you need to know more than a count of the calories you're taking in; you also need to know the fat, cholesterol, fiber, and sodium. You get all this and more from The Complete Book of Food Counts, a 770-page paperback that lists every food you can think of, including brand-name items. Each food is analyzed by calories; grams of protein, carbohydrate, fat, and fiber; and milligrams of cholesterol and sodium. Let's say you're trying to stick to a healthy diet that is high in fiber and low in fat and sodium. Look up a food item and you'll see an array of brands compared, making it easy to find the healthiest choices. All major brands of packaged, canned, and frozen food items are listed. You can even look up a chain restaurant and check out menu options before you order; for example, a Carl's Jr. Santa Fe Chicken Sandwich feeds you 530 calories and a whopping 30 grams of fat (the same as a McDonald's Quarter Pounder with cheese!) and 1,230 milligrams of sodium. Know what you're eating--look it up before you buy! --Joan Price --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Book Description: The phenomenal bestseller! The most listings ever! The book that counts it all: Calories Carbohydrates Protein Sodium Cholesterol Fat Fiber The ultimate one-volume reference from Corinne T. Netzer, America's #1 authority on the nutritional content of food. Are you counting your calories, carbs, or fat grams? Boosting fiber or watching your sodium or cholesterol intake? Whatever your nutritional needs, this authoritative one-volume reference from Corinne T. Netzer, America's most trusted authority on the nutritional content of food, provides the latest, most accurate information on the largest possible variety of foods. The Complete Book of Food Counts, completely revised and updated for the fifth edition, contains more listings than ever before and features all the essential counts for generic and brand-name foods, fresh, frozen, and fast-food items--even gourmet and health foods. Calorie counts Carbohydrate grams Cholesterol milligrams Sodium milligrams Protein grams Fat grams Fiber grams Plus: A conversion table for weight and capacity measures Alphabetized listing for easy reference And much, much more Quick and easy to use! From abalone to zucchini, all the information you need is here at your fingertips--whenever you need it! It's the book that belongs in every home and wherever you go--the ultimate gift for yourself and your family--the gift of knowledge, of choice, of good health! --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Eat More, Weigh Less Dr. Dean Ornish's Life Choice Program for Losing Weight Safely While Eating Abundantly Author: Ornish, Dean ISBN: 0-06-016838-2 Pages: 320 Format: Hardcover Publisher: Harpercollins Published: May 1993 Condition: Price: USD $2.29 Ingeniously disguised as a weight-loss manual, this bestselling guide to preventing--and in some cases, reversing--heart disease through diet, exercise, and soul nourishing comes from renowned cardiologist Dr. Dean Ornish, the first doctor to prove that there are alternatives to surgery for clearing clogged arteries--namely, diet, exercise, and stress management. Citing his own published research findings, Ornish concludes that eating a vegetarian diet with only 10 percent of the total daily calories from fat is the first step to healthier, happier living. The other key elements--moderate exercise, fostering social support, and reconnecting with the self--take more time and care. For these, Ornish offers about 75 pages of encouraging words, again backed by numerous research findings and his personal experiences. About 250 gourmet recipes from two dozen famous chefs help ease the blow to those who view becoming vegetarian as a dramatic lifestyle change. The good news is, entrées like Polenta Alla Veneziana and Tofu Gumbo will surely tickle the taste buds; the bad news is, the sheer number of ingredients and lengthy prep time required for most recipes could send readers running back to their favorite fast-food joints. Plenty of cooking methods, tips, and food descriptions help demystify the recipes; Ornish also provides a comprehensive nutritional analysis of common foods as well as for each dish. But the great strength of Eat More, Weigh Less is in Ornish's opening sections, where he builds a solid case for curbing fat, tossing out the meat and dairy, and fostering mental and emotional happiness. --Liane Thomas Book Description Here, in the bestselling tradition of Reversing Heart Disease, Dr. Dean Ornish presents a scientifically validated lifestyle and eating plan that takes off unwanted weight, reduces the risk of heart disease, and—best of all—leaves you feeling full and satisfied, simply by cutting back dietry fat to 10% of the total calories you eat. Why Weight? A Guide to Ending Compulsive Eating Author: Roth, Geneen ISBN: 0-452-26254-2 Pages: 208 Format: Paperback Publisher: Plume Published: June 30, 1989 Condition: Price: USD $1.99 From the Publisher: With the publication of her ground-breaking books, Feeding the Hungry Heart and Breaking Free From Compulsive Eating, Geneen Roth has helped hundreds of thousands of people win their battle against the destructive binge-diet cycle. Now this remarkable companion workbook shows compulsive eaters - in a constructive, non-judgemental way - how to stop using food as a substitute for handling difficult emotions or situations...and how to enjoy eating and still lose weight naturally. By using the liberating exercises and techniques developed be Geneen Roth in her highly successful Breaking Free workshops, dieters, who've tried every conceivable diet - losing weight again and again, only to gain it back - and bingers, who are harming their health, can learn wholesome, beneficial ways to achieve their goals. This proven program offers reassuring guidelines on : Letting food become a source of pleasure rather than anxiety - Kicking the scale-watching habit - forever! - Recognizing the difference between physical and emotional hungers - Learning to say no Listening to, and trusting, your body's hunger and fullness signals - Distinguising "forbidden foods" from those you truly want - Uncovering the conflicts that stand between your desire to lose weight and your urge to eat compulsively - Discovering other pleasures besides food Dr. Shapiro's Picture Perfect Weight Loss Shopper's Guide Author: Shapiro, Howard M. ISBN: 1-57954-416-9 Pages: 160 Format: Paperback Publisher: Rodale Books Published: May 4, 2001 Condition: Price: USD $2.29 Bookpage: "Shapiro's book offers common sense grocery shopping that everyone should practice." Dr. Shapiro's Picture Perfect Weight Loss The Visual Program for Permanent Weight Loss Author: Shapiro, Howard M. ISBN: 1-57954-241-7 Pages: 352 Format: Hardcover Publisher: Rodale Books Published: April 3, 2000 Condition: Price: USD $2.69 On the left is one small, fat-free, no-sugar-added muffin. On the right is a cornucopia of food--several pounds of fruit and a pair of whole-wheat rolls. The calorie counts are identical: 720. There sits Dr. Howard Shapiro's point: dieters imagine that they're saving calories by eating the "virtuous" snack on the left, whereas in reality they're depriving themselves of the mountain of food on the right. Dr. Shapiro believes that there are no bad foods, no right or wrong reasons to eat, no perfect number of meals in any given day. He doesn't believe in telling clients at his weight-loss clinic in Manhattan when they can or can't eat. Some of them are celebrities and corporate executives with such busy lives that mealtimes are often unpredictable. So Dr. Shapiro reassures them that a calorie is a calorie, whether you eat it before or after 9 p.m. He helps them lose weight by showing them different foods, set side by side, and how the seemingly healthier choice might actually be equal to or greater in calories than a bunch of foods that would seem to be off-limits to someone trying to lose weight. In Picture Perfect Weight Loss, he uses photos of foods to demonstrate these choices. Thus, a "healthy" carob bar is shown to be equal in calories to 10 scoops of Italian ices. A 10-ounce loaf of crusty bread is shown to be equal to a tiny dish of Chex Mix. Two ounces of reduced-fat cheese are shown to be equal in calories and fat grams to two ounces of salami. The photos pit all types of snacks and many meal choices against each other, and account for sugar, salt, and starch cravings. The text--easy to read even when discussing scientific principles that scientists don't fully understand yet--covers everything from exercise to nutrition labels to menus from some of the world's top restaurants, with the healthiest food choices highlighted. Regular dieters, though, might want to skip all that until they've read the appendix explaining why the most popular fad diets--from the Atkins diet to Suzanne Somers's--are unhealthy, overly restrictive, or just based on misunderstood science. That alone might be worth the price of Picture Perfect Weight Loss. --Lou Schuler From Publishers Weekly: A New York-based physician specializing in weight control, Shapiro will no doubt startle many lifelong dieters and experts with his approach to eating. There are no "correct" portions and there are no bad foods. Instead, he insists that people must become aware of what they're consuming. To illustrate this principle, the book is filled with color photographs of different foods. For example, one page shows a handful of mixed nuts, potato chips and vegetable crisps: these three portions have 400 calories each, but 10 cups of popcorn has the same number of calories as the rest. A one-cup serving of Quaker Natural Cereal has 540 calories, but that same number of calories is found in 16 low-cal Fudgsicles. Shapiro uses real-life examples of people with weight problems and includes practical advice, albeit in brief chapters, on exercise and the psychological reasons why people become overweight. However, the power of this book is clearly the illustrations showing the "right" and "wrong" food choices. Shapiro walks readers through ethnic menus (Chinese, Greek, etc.), explaining which choices make the most sense healthwise. This is a smart approach to dieting from which everyone, regardless of their weight, will benefit. Suzanne Somers' Eat Great, Lose Weight Authors: Somers, Suzanne / Dixon, Barbara M. (Foreword) ISBN: 0-609-80058-2 Pages: 240 Format: Paperback Publisher: Three Rivers Press Published: March 30, 1999 Condition: Price: USD $1.99 Amazon.com: Years ago, Suzanne Somers lost the chance to appear on a hit television series because she was "too chunky." That missed opportunity started her on a "diet roller coaster," trying all kinds of diets. Now Somers believes that diets and deprivation do not help people lose weight in the long-term. In Eat Great, Lose Weight, she explains the food-combining plan she calls "Somersizing": eliminate "funky foods" such as sugar ("my body's greatest enemy") and white flour; eat fruits alone on an empty stomach; eat proteins and fats with vegetables and without carbohydrates; eat carbohydrates with vegetables and without fat. Sommers presents 113 recipes that certainly don't resemble a traditional diet and might make a weight-loss expert's hair curl, such as Crispy Fried Eggplant and Mozzarella Finger Sandwiches, Flourless Cheese Souffle (with butter, eggs, cream cheese, and Gruyère cheese), and Grilled Pepper Steak with Herb Butter (trim the fat from the meat, but add both butter and olive oil). There's no nutritional breakdown, so you can't count fat or calories. Somers admits that "many experts will argue that food combining is a myth," but she says it works for her, and she credits it with trimming her down to 116 pounds, even though she eats "more than ever." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. From Library Journal: It has been argued that one can lose weight and still eat large amounts of foods if they are in the proper combination and proportion and are eaten in conjunction with an exercise program. These two books explore this concept with slightly different interpretations. In addition to recommending larger amounts of complex carbohydrates with little or no fat and sugar, actress Somers (Wednesday's Child, LJ 8/92) emphasizes that eating the right combinations (and avoiding the wrong ones) promotes efficient digestion. Vedral, the author of a number of exercise books (e.g., Top Shape, Warner, 1995), proposes a simple modification of the USDA's Food Pyramid, recommending that low-calorie/high-density foods be eaten frequently to avoid the hunger pangs that sabotage many diets. Both books include extensive menus, recipes, and basic workout plans. Either or both would be a good purchase for public libraries. [Somers's book was previewed in Prepub Alert, LJ 9/1/96.]?Susan B. Hagloch, Tuscarawas Cty. P.L., New Philadelphia, Ohi. -?Susan B. Hagloch, Tuscarawas Cty. P.L., New Philadelphia, Ohio Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Suzanne Somers' Eat Great, Lose Weight Authors: Somers, Suzanne / Dixon, Barbara M. (Foreword) ISBN: 0-517-70861-2 Pages: 215 Format: Hardcover Publisher: Crown Published: Jan. 21, 1997 Condition: Price: USD $2.29 Amazon.com: Years ago, Suzanne Somers lost the chance to appear on a hit television series because she was "too chunky." That missed opportunity started her on a "diet roller coaster," trying all kinds of diets. Now Somers believes that diets and deprivation do not help people lose weight in the long-term. In Eat Great, Lose Weight, she explains the food-combining plan she calls "Somersizing": eliminate "funky foods" such as sugar ("my body's greatest enemy") and white flour; eat fruits alone on an empty stomach; eat proteins and fats with vegetables and without carbohydrates; eat carbohydrates with vegetables and without fat. Sommers presents 113 recipes that certainly don't resemble a traditional diet and might make a weight-loss expert's hair curl, such as Crispy Fried Eggplant and Mozzarella Finger Sandwiches, Flourless Cheese Souffle (with butter, eggs, cream cheese, and Gruyère cheese), and Grilled Pepper Steak with Herb Butter (trim the fat from the meat, but add both butter and olive oil). There's no nutritional breakdown, so you can't count fat or calories. Somers admits that "many experts will argue that food combining is a myth," but she says it works for her, and she credits it with trimming her down to 116 pounds, even though she eats "more than ever." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. From Library Journal: It has been argued that one can lose weight and still eat large amounts of foods if they are in the proper combination and proportion and are eaten in conjunction with an exercise program. These two books explore this concept with slightly different interpretations. In addition to recommending larger amounts of complex carbohydrates with little or no fat and sugar, actress Somers (Wednesday's Child, LJ