Diets and Weight Loss

Throw Out Your Scale

Throw out the treadmill. Stop starving. And get the best body you've ever had. Body Rx presents a dramatically new way of thinking about how we eat and exercise. At its core is the 6-Pack Prescription, an innovative approach to nutrition and fitness.

Eating Well and Loving It
Strong Women Eat Well
by Miriam E. Nelson, Ph.D.
Dr. Miriam Nelson clears away the misconceptions and myths-often fueled by the proponents of diets that focus on weight loss-and explains how to make the right food decisions. She offers sound, scientifically based advice, and shows women how to finally

You Can Be Slimmer by Friday
6-Day Body Makeover: Drop One Whole Dress or Pant Size in Just 6 Days-and Keep It Off
by Michael Thurmond
Through his 25 years of experience and as a diet and fitness expert on television's Extreme Makeover, Michael Thurmond has helped thousands of people from every walk of life take off pounds quickly. Now, in 6-Day Body Makeover, he shares his secrets of

50 Ways to SuperSize Your Kids
SuperSized Kids : How to Rescue Your Child from the Obesity Threat
by Walt Larimore, M.D., Sherri Flynt, MPH, RD, LD, Steve Halliday
1 - Believe that your child's SuperSize status is normal. 2 - SuperSize their portions. 3 - Let your kids eat frequently at fast-food restaurants. 4 - Give your kids lots of soft drinks. 5 - Don't become your child's healthcare quarterback.

Young Faces, Adult Problems
SuperSized Kids : How to Rescue Your Child from the Obesity Threat
by Walt Larimore, M.D., Sherri Flynt, MPH, RD, LD, Steve Halliday
If you think your children's extra pounds are just 'baby fat' or that they'll 'grow out of it,' we've got some alarming news-chances are they won't. Overweight and obese children tend to grow up to be overweight and obese adults.

STOP Procrastinating
Quit Digging Your Grave with a Knife and Fork: A 12-Stop Program to End Bad Habits and Begin a Healthy Lifestyle
by Mike Huckabee
It has been said that the road to hell is paved with good intentions, but unquestionably the road to obesity is paved with procrastination. Remember the closing scene in the classic movie Gone With the Wind?

Fat Food Nation
The pH Miracle for Weight Loss: Balance Your Body Chemistry, Achieve Your Ideal Weight
by Robert O. Young, Ph.D., Shelley Redford Young
Let's start with a little math. How many pounds do you need to shed before you reach your ideal, healthy weight? 10? 30? 100? Whatever your answer, multiply it by 2. You are now looking at the maximum number of days it will take you to reach that ideal we

The Mental Edge
The Take-Control Diet
by Ian K. Smith, M.D.
Most of my life has been defined by my experiences as an avid sportsman, whether it was playing basketball or swinging the golf clubs. I learned at an early age that what happens on the field of athletic competition is often mirrored in our everyday lives

The First Thin Commandment
The Thin Commandments: The Ten No-Fail Strategies for Permanent Weight Loss
by Stephen Gullo, PH.D.
Dieting is about losing weight - food strategy is about ending the problem. Commandment Essentials: Use strategy to stay in control, Stop self-defeating food talk, Weigh yourself on the New Scale for Dieting, Keep a food diary, Listen to a power tape.

The Lowdown on High Cholesterol
The American Heart Association Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook
by American Heart Association
Many Americans are lowering their cholesterol level, quitting smoking, watching their blood pressure, and becoming more active. To us at the American Heart Association, this is gratifying because it means that many people are reducing their risk of heart

The Macrobiotic Way of Eating
The Macrobiotic Path to Total Health: A Complete Guide to Naturally Preventing and Relieving More Than 200 Chronic Conditions and Disorders
by Michio Kushi, Alex Jack
As the 21st century begins, the world faces an unprecedented health and environmental crisis. New diseases and epidemics have emerged, family and social conflicts have increased, and ecological threats have multiplied and spread, imperiling humanity's

The Origins, Science, and Politics of Weight Gain
The Nantucket Diet: A Safe and Effective 3-Phase Program for Permanent Weight Loss and a Healthy Lifestyle
by Sol Jacobs, M.D., Jane Conway Caspe
The human body has evolved to store excess calories. Our ancestors lived in an environment that was harsh and unpredictable. Food was a precious commodity not easily obtained. The majority of calories were gathered by women carrying children on their hips

101 Ways to Change
Think Thin, Be Thin: 101 Psychological Ways to Lose Weight
by Doris Wild Helmering, Dianne Hales
One of the truisms of psychology is that a problem never has just one cause, but rather stems from many causes. Just as there is no single cause for a problem, there is no one solution. For most problems, there are many solutions that can and do work.

Secret 1: To Change Your Life, You Have to Change Your Mind
Dr. Ro's Ten Secrets to Livin' Healthy : America's Most Renowned African American Nutritionist Shows You How to Look Great, Feel Better, and Live Longer by Eating Right
by Rovenia Brock, Ph.D.
My mother, Larvenia Brock, who got pregnant with me, her only child, when she was 44 years old, died from stomach cancer when I was 9. She was diagnosed with the deadly disease the same year I was born.

Diets - The Ultimate Empty Promise
Suzanne Somers' Get Skinny on Fabulous Food
by Suzanne Somers
If you've ever had a problem with your weight, you've probably tried one diet after the next. At first you stick to it diligently. You're excited because you really think this is going to be the one to solve all your problems.

Recipes
Suzanne Somers' Eat, Cheat, and Melt the Fat Away
by Suzanne Somers
Grilled Onion Frittata. Pro/Fats and Veggies - Level One, Serves Six. I love frittatas; they're like omelettes, but lighter and fluffier. This one is made with grilled onions and Parmesan cheese. 1 red onion, cut into 8 equal-size wedges, 1 yellow onion

Calorie Counting: Count Your Way Down, Then Back Up the Scale
Suzanne Somers' Eat, Cheat, and Melt the Fat Away
by Suzanne Somers
How many times have you stood in front of your closet and completely ignored an entire section of clothing? Before I discovered the Somersize solution I would stand in front of my crammed closet and think to myself, Someday I'll fit into my skinny clothes

How it All Began
Suzanne Somers' Eat Great, Lose Weight
by Suzanne Somers
Many years ago, when I was just starting out in television, I landed a guest-starring role on a hit series called Starsky and Hutch. Three days before I was supposed to start, I got a call from the producer. My ears perked up when I heard his voice.

Level One Desserts
Somersize Desserts
by Suzanne Somers
Decaf Coffee Granita with Perfectly Whipped Cream: This just might be my favorite recipe in the whole book. It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. A perfect Level One dessert. Granita is the Italian word for a dessert ice.

Molten Chocolate Cake with White Chocolate Lava
Somersize Chocolate
by Suzanne Somers
LEVEL TWO Makes 6 servings. Your friends will be impressed by this one; These divine individual chocolate cakes have a gooey surprise inside-a river of white chocolate lava! 6 ounces or 1 1/4 SomerSweet Dark Chocolate Baking Bars (37 1/2 squares), chopped