Weight Loss Books

From book's back cover:

" There are millions of people trying to lose weight. And probably just as many quick fix diets, sure-fire gimmicks and "miracle breakthroughs" on the market. If you're one of the millions of Americans who think they're overweight, you've probably tried a few of them. What you've probably discovered is that the pounds lost came back almost as fast. This book tells you why ... and what you can finally do about it once and for all.

Get Real is about real-life weight management. This book offers a down-to-earth, common-sense approach to managing your weight as presented by one of the country's leading experts on fitness and nutrition. In this book, Dr. Daniel Kosich explores the reality of weight loss from all angles ... looking beyond skin-deep appearances and into the way you feel about youreslf and the way you look. Each chapter offers no-nonsense advice to help you grasp the "big picture" and take practical steps in the right direction. no magic potions. No rigid diet regimens. No unattainable workout agendas. Instead, you'll learn the essential elements of achieving and maintaining a healthy weight with a focus on attitude, self-image, self-empowerment, excercise and eating ... all from a natural, balanced perspective."

This is the most inspiring and motivational book I have ever read. As a fattie, I've read them all. I lost 30 lbs after reading this book. I wish it were not out of print, my copy is falling apart!

If you have Linda's first book, Low Carb Meals in Minutes, with a green cover, don't buy this one. It's a re-print. Not that the recipies aren't fabulous--they are. Linda has a way of putting together a meal that is delicious, low-fat, low-carb, and it looks interesting on the plate. She offers useful tips and grocery lists with each recipe, which is a real time-saver. I cook one of these recipes each night and my husband doesn't realize how much healthier he's eating, but his clothes fit better.

I have been drinking green tea for about 2 weeks now- so far have lost 7 pounds, without changing my diet! The book itself gives more strategies as to further enhancing weight loss, and is a quick weekend type of read. There was a website as well, but it appears to be down- before that, I contacted the authors of the book, and asked some questions- they were quick to respond and very helpful/supportive.
05/08/2006: Well, after looking over at one of my other reviews, I realized that I had not updated this in a while. After the 7 pounds, my weight loss stalled. Plus the site is now gone, which is a bummer. I do think that green tea is very beneficial in so many ways, so I continue to drink it. However, I am not losing weight from it (although I am losing pounds and inches with another technique, which I have also reviewed). But the book IS an interesting and quick read, still!

I picked this book up on a "whim" one night figuring that it would be just like all the other "weight loss" books out there. How wrong I was! This book is great for anyone with weight issues. It's primarily written for people who want to lose weight; however, the information in it should be "must" reading for anyone interested in nutrition. I read the book cover-to-cover in a weekend and have gone back and re-read many sections of it.

Great Book!

Whether you are overweight or just know someone who is, this book offers a personal point of view from a physician who has been there and tried all sorts of dieting solutions, etc before deciding that surgery was the appropriate solution for her.

She deals with the emotional issues of being overweight, the various attempts at dieting and exercise and combines this emotional roller coaster with the understanding of a physician.

Finally, she discusses objectively the decision process toward solving her overweight problem, why she made the decisions she made, how to determine what is best for the individual, and finally what to expect before , during and after varoius surgeries if that route is chosen.

This book has a simple but important message about being healthy. Not only is it upbeat and catchy, but it has a calendar of ideas at the end to use for a healthy lifestyle. This is a fun educational book that promotes healthy eating and an active lifestyle.

thanks so much for this funny book. it arrived safely and in the time allotted!

This book is a necessary resource for anyone who wishes the latest and most reliable information about obesity and weight loss approaches. Both editors are internationally acclaimed researchers and clinicians who combine scientific expertise and clinical experience. They have assembled a stellar cast of contributors who are very prominent and knowledgeable in their particular fields. The scope of coverage is exhaustive; in this one volume the reader can access up-to-date information on all aspects of obesity and its treatment, at levels ranging from the gene to the globe. At the same time the book is anything but exhausting, with skillfully edited chapters that are tight and very readable.

After more than 20 years of clinical work and research in weight loss and obesity, I am increasingly humbled by how much we don't know. I am also increasingly overwhelmed by the explosion of new information. This book is a comprehensive collection of summaries of what we now know in all of the many different fields of research and practice that address weight and weight loss. Anyone with an interest in obesity and weight loss, whether professional, student, or curious and serious layperson, will find this volume to be a real gem.

Patrick M. O'Neil, Ph.D.
Director, Weight Management Center
Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Medical University of South Carolina

A man's book. I found it infinitely useful. Lots of tips, lots of information, clear, and uncomplicated.