Dieting Books

I have been on many diets over my life. I have always ended up gaining it back and more. Last year I had cancer and was lucky enough to catch it early and have a great surgeon who wanted to help heal me and suggested Weight Watchers. I joined and I am now one year later 25 lbs lighter and cancer free. But I am having a hard time losing anymore weight..I go up a lb down an ounce...my body has put me into a starvation set point. I have been doing the points system with WW which basically controls your calorie intake in a different format based on how much you weigh. It worked at first and then my body got hip to it and shut down to a very slow crawl. When reading Brook's book I saw in his program something that I could definitely live with for a lifetime. Something that I could continue to lose and attend WW meetings... which I feel is very important for me to have that accountability in a positive setting. I am very excited and will be keeping the control chart that he describes in the book. For those of you looking for a way not a diet...this may be for you. For those of you who like their olive oil, pasta and wine...this is definitely for you...

By far, this is the best system to lose weight! As most women, I know you most be one who have struggled dieting, and maybe know most popular diets down to a "t". I happened to me too, until I read this wonderful book, which changed my relationship with food 100%. Now, I understand that in order not only to lose weight, but to permanently stay thin, you should have a good relationship with most foods we tend to think will make you gain weight, such as sugar and carbohydrates. Mr. Bolio writes this book in such a way you will be amazed by the results. It's a guide for life, and I assure you, based on my experience, that this is indeed your go to option to maintain a healthy eating plan for life, without having to be afraid of, so to speak, eating!

Last Journey Down is a moving, honest memoir of one woman's journey in life. Her loss of 87 pounds, and her success in keeping them off, are tributes to her strength and determination. She is surely an extraordinary woman, and her story will be inspiring to anyone who has set and hopes to achieve a difficult, demanding goal. Evans eloquently evokes the discouragement of failure along with the joy of accomplishment. This author's integrity, compassion, intelligence and generosity are evident in her fine writing. Hers is a wonderful success story, and her book will be extremely important to many who deal with obesity or similar problems, and want to change.

I recommend Last Journey Down very highly.

This is for people on the go. If you're absolutely exhausted at the end of a busy day and literally "braindead"...then this book is for you! It's mainstream cooking at its best...using 6 ingredients or less per recipe. Whether you are diagnosed with diabetes, or just want to eat better by taking control of your carbohydrates and your health...and ALWAYS in a hurry, then you'll love this book. My goal was to develop recipes that would not tax the brain or require a lot of energy to prepare, but still provide great tasting meals. So I intentionally created and tested every recipe when I was tired...yes, really tired to be sure that they WERE really simple, really fast, really economical, and really easy to clean up! You CAN have normal food and still be in control of your health. Since these meals are for everyone, you'll be eating the same food as your family and friends. You won't feel singled out, you'll just feel extremely satisfied!! Try my Double Berry Pie...cook the filling a few minutes in a skillet and slide a "flat baked" prepared pie crust on top...a 15-minute,quick-fix skillet fruit pie...and the ingredients can always be kept on hand! So now you can enjoy eating...all over again! Have fun with it, I do!

I reccommend Laugh Your Fat Off for losing weight. I followed the hooks on page 10. I did the laugh chant daily before getting into my Pizza Addiction. I would go to the bathroom before the meal and deliberately laugh for 11 seconds. I was able to dispell all thought of carbo hydrates and chose correctly on my food plan. Also, I tattoed my right wrist with my desired weight. As I reached with my right hand for the wrong foods I stopped myself while observing my desired weight on my right wrist. I'm back to a size 4 and my boyfriend loves me this way! So if your interrested in loosing weight and having fun pick up this book. Good luck, from Linel Ortiz. P.S. I wish you slimness.

I haven't even finished this book and I've already lost weight!
This book really changed my perception of overeating. It doesn't tell you how to diet, it just helps you understand why you overeat and it makes sooo much sense. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is struggling with their weight. I would really love to be able to get a hold of her book "Eating Less, Take Control of Overeating", which I think is the full version of this book.

Liberated Eating looks at the way stress and different food choices influence brain function and affect women's moods and appetites.Stress and dieting deplete our reserves of serotonin, the feel-good brain chemical or master-neurotransmitter. Women who diet are especially prone to depression and to dieting disorders such as yo-yo dieting, anorexia and bulimia. Liberated Eating identifies the triggers for depression and dieting problems and explains how to break the dieting cycle, attain optimum health and a healthy body weight. The Serotonin Programme has three easy steps to optimum health: Stabilise your blood sugars; Stimulate your body's own production of serotonin; Supplements to boost your serotonin levels. The programme is designed to free you from depression, dieting, food cravings, food intolerances, anxiety and tension, for a healthier, calm and balanced future. There are quick and delicious recipes for all the family, suggested eating plans, and advice on exercise and relaxation. Liberated Eating includes: A questionnaire to rate yourself on the adrenal function scale and discover what foods and supplements are beneficial for you; Health profiles that show how the Serotonin Programme can address individual health concerns, such as stress, menopause, depression and exhaustion; How to stabilise your energy levels; The latest advice about herbal and dietary supplements. The Serotonin Programme is the most practical, relevant and easily undertaken health programme yet.The author synthesises 20 years of clinical experience and research information on nutrition neuroscience to bring women a useful tool for creating long term health improvements naturally.

I bought "Life Extensions" in the '80s and the research is still valid. A great resource for individuals searching for ways to improve the quality of their life as well as the length!

I first saw this diet in a women's magazine. It is the easiest fastest way to lose weight I have ever seen. All foods are listed with lifepoints (good) and risk points (bad). You simply pick the foods you like with the least risk points and the most life points and enjoy! Keeping your "lifepoints" over 100 and your "risk points" under 100 per day. Eat the foods you like as much as you like, never feel hungry or worry about counting calories. An example, apple juice has "0" risk points. I love apple juice so I replaced my usual sodas with the juice, it really is that simple! The Lifepoints Diet helped me lose 35 pounds!

Linking Nutrition to Mental Health is an essential book for anyone working in the mental health field. It will be best understood by dietitians, but is written so that everyone can understand the science. I recommend the book to all those living with mental illness and their families, as well as the professionals. The topic of nutrition and mental health is covered so thoroughly that I now have a great resource always at my fingertips.