Losing Weight

This Mama Cooks!

A professional writer's journey toward healthier living includes lots of recipes and work out tips, as well as lots of encouragement.
Posted: 12/14/2007 10:58 AM EST more »

Eat More, Weigh Less: Dr. Dean Ornish's Life Choice Program for Losing Weight Safely While Eating Abundantly

By Dean Ornish, M.D.

Ornish concludes that eating a vegetarian diet with only 10% 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.
Posted: 11/18/2007 09:26 PM EST more »

Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy: The Harvard Medical School Guide to Healthy Eating

By Walter Willett, M.D. with Patrick J. Skerrett

Nutrition expert Willet explains why the food guide pyramid had too many starchy carbohydrates, and too much dairy and meat. His plan emphasizes more vegetables and complex carbohydrates and healthy fats.
Posted: 11/18/2007 09:28 PM EST more »

Every Bite Is Divine: The Balanced Approach to Enjoying Eating, Feeling Healthy and Happy, and Getting to a Weight That's Natural for You (Every Bite Is Divine)

By Annie B. Kay, M.S., R.D.

The nutritional science of weight blended with yoga to facilitate behavior change while addressing emotional eating.
Posted: 11/18/2007 09:26 PM EST more »

Joy Bauer's Food Cures: Treat Common Health Concerns, Look Younger & Live Longer

By Joy Bauer, R.D., and Carol Svec

A balanced blend of scientifically sound principles, and whole and convenience foods and recipes for health regardless of what you bring to the health history table.
Posted: 11/18/2007 09:22 PM EST more »

The Beck Diet Solution: Train Your Brain to Think Like a Thin Person

By Judith S. Beck, Ph.D.

If you don’t want to diet or concentrate on specific foods, but would rather focus on the psychology of self-talk, this book is for you. Psychologist Beck helps you identify and change the messages and situations that may tend to make you overeat, and guides you in reprogramming your mental circuitry.
Posted: 11/18/2007 09:22 PM EST more »

The Best Life Diet

By Bob Greene

Divided into three phases, this book is focused on a whole-life tune-up. In each phase, you'll be asked to re-examine the decisions you make on a daily basis and gradually alter your habits. The book includes easy-to-follow meal plans that make it simple to meet your daily energy and nutrient requirements.
Posted: 11/18/2007 09:24 PM EST more »