Fat Family/Fit Family: How We Beat Obesity and You Can Too

by Ron Morelli    (Find this book)

The inspiring true story behind the weight-loss saga chronicled on NBC's blockbuster show, "The Biggest Loser."
There's no getting past it: the Morellis were a fat family. From cookie dough and pizza binges to extreme plastic surgeries, Ron, Becky, Mike and Max Morelli experienced the swinging pendulum of weight loss that so many Americans know all too well. But when Ron and Mike were accepted as contestants on "The Biggest Loser," the Morellis' lives changed forever. Ron, at 430 pounds, and 18-year-old Mike, at 388 pounds, made it to the final four, losing a whopping 399 pounds combined. "Fat Family/Fit Family" also tells the story of wife Becky and youngest son, Max-the story not seen on TV, but relatable to scores of American families, the story of what happens when two foodaholics meet, fall in love, get married and raise (almost inevitably) foodaholic kids.
Sharing the eye-opening perspective of each family member, "Fat Family/Fit Family" chronicles the Morellis' amazing journey in dropping over 700 pounds together, from the emotional and physical struggles of obesity to the triumph of their newfound healthy lifestyle.
Obesity doesn't just happen in a vacuum-it starts in homes like the Morellis, and it can end there, too. "Fat Family/Fit Family" is an ultimately inspiring story about the healing power of family. -- Publisher Marketing

Could It Be B12?: An Epidemic of Misdiagnoses

by Sally M Pacholok    (Find this book)

Presenting a wide scope of problems caused by B12 deficiency, this comprehensive guide provides up-to-date medical information about symptoms, testing, diagnosis, and treatment. Written for both the patient and the interested layperson, this detailed book outlines how physicians frequently misdiagnose B12 deficiency as Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, heart disease, mental retardation, Parkinson's disease, depression, or other mental illnesses. Now in the second edition, this resource has been thoroughly updated with the latest research, diagnostic tests, treatment options, case studies, and testimonials.  -- Publisher Marketing

Beating Lyme: Understanding and Treating This Complex and Often Misdiagnosed Disease

by Constance A bean    (Find this book)

More than 30 years after it was first diagnosed, Lyme disease remains one of our most misunderstood illnesses. This frequently misdiagnosed infection is spreading at an alarming rate and, if not treated early, can cause debilitating symptoms. More than 1.7 million people in the United States, and many others in Europe and Asia, currently have Lyme and are unaware or can't find the right treatment. Finally, " Beating Lyme" offers those who struggle with it the guidance to get the help they need. A respected health author and educator, Constance Bean is an authority on this elusive illness. In 1993 she was diagnosed with Lyme and has spent the past 14 years researching its treatments and diagnoses. In "Beating Lyme" readers will find comforting, hard-won advice on such topics as:

- what Lyme is and how to recognize the symptoms

- what to do after a tick bite

- how to protect family and friends

- how to get the best treatment and what to do if insurance won't cover it

- living with long-term Lyme disease

Compassionate and thoroughly researched, this is a book that will help both doctors and patients understand and conquer this complex illness. -- Publisher Marketing

Flat Belly Diet! Diabetes: Lose Weight, Target Belly Fat, and Lower Blood Sugar with This Tested Plan from the Editors of Prevention

by Liz Vaccariello    (Find this book)

The magic ingredient behind the New York Times best-selling Flat Belly Diet!--monounsaturated fatty acids (or MUFAs)--may not only target stubborn belly fat, but may also help treat the underlying cause of type 2 diabetes: insulin resistance. The 5-week program includes a sensible diabetes-friendly diet that teaches you how to incorporate pasta, chocolate, and other "forbidden" foods--along with a MUFA at every meal--into over 150 sumptuous, satisfying dishes.
Flat Belly Diet! Diabetes also includes a gentle walking-based exercise plan, stress reduction exercises, advice on how to work with one's doctor and diabetes management team, and a journal to help track blood sugar. In just 5 weeks, 11 men and women who tried the plan lost as much as 12 pounds, improved their A1c levels, and lowered their cholesterol and blood pressure levels. -- Publisher Marketing

The Eat This, Not That! No-Diet Diet: The World's Easiest Weight-Loss Plan!

by David Zinczenko     (Find this book)

Imagine a diet plan that lets you eat at Burger King, McDonald's, Dunkin' Donuts and Olive Garden--and still strip away 10, 20, even 30 pounds or more! A diet plan that lets you order takeout pizza, whip up a box of macaroni & cheese, even reach into the freezer section for ice cream--and never worry about gaining weight or going hungry! A diet plan that lets you enjoy your most indulgent comfort foods whenever you want--and actually teaches you how to eat them more often! "The Eat This, Not That! No-Diet Diet" is the easiest, most revolutionary weight-loss plan ever created. Whether you're in the drive-through, the family restaurant, the supermarket aisle or your own kitchen, you make dozens of decisions every day that affect your weight and your health. Now, those decisions are made easier than ever! Authors David Zinczenko and Matt Goulding have built on the success of their wildly popular "Eat This, Not That!" series of food-swap guides and created a complete morning-to-night, 365-day eating plan that will have you enjoying all your favorite foods--and shedding pounds like you've never imagined! No matter where you are or what you crave, you'll be stunned to discover how easy losing weight can be!
Dana Bickelman of Walpham, MA lost 70 pounds in one year, while still enjoying her favorite restaurants--Dunkin' Donuts and Olive Garden. "Boys want to say hi to me now, and that's awesome," she exclaims. "I've never had this kind of attention before, and it's wonderful." Michael Colombo of Staten Island, NY lost 91 pounds in less than 9 months, while eating his favorite McDonald's sandwiches--and skipping products labeled as "health food"! "It's a lot easier than [I] thought," he says. "My confidence has skyrocketed." Erika Bowen of Minneapolis, MN dropped 84 pounds in 17 months, just by shopping smarter in the supermarket. "There was a time when I refused to wear tank tops," she says. "But now I'm very comfortable in my own skin, and I'm wearing things I'd never have worn before." -- Publisher Marketing

Eat: The Effortless Weight Loss Solution

by Ian K Smith    (Find this book)

in a way that helps you have the body and lifestyle you deserve to enjoy. In "EAT," Dr. Ian Smith has created a blueprint for you. It's a flexible and intelligent plan you can follow every day, in every situation--eating out, working late, traveling, cooking for the holidays--and that will urge your body to perform at its peak. You'll drop any excess pounds you need to lose. You won't worry about what you "can" and "can't" eat, but will listen to yourself and eat smart.

Dr. Ian's Ten Simple Rules for Good Eating tell you what the experts know:

--Follow the Rainbow: if you eat color, you're getting vitamins and minerals in the right package
--Carb Heaven: don't ban carbohydrates--or any nutrient group!
--The Whole Truth About Whole Grains: they may not be what you think they are, and you should be eating them all the time
--Feel Full Fiber: it's magic at every meal
--Protein Bonanza: all proteins aren't equal
--Spicetopia: 5 of the tastiest and healthiest spices in the world
--Size Matters: how to portion, and secret calories you don't know about
--You are What You Drink: the miracle liquid and drinks that can wash out good eating
--Unearthing the Organic Truth: it's not always healthier
--The Power of Snacks: they can help you lose weight!

Cut to the chase with Dr. Ian's "EAT" Plan at the end of each chapter, or become your own expert by reading from start to finish. Either way, "EAT" is not about denial. It's about permission....to live, to fuel your strong body, to eat!  -- Publisher Marketing

Nutrition for Dummies ( For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback) ) (5TH ed.)

by Ann Carol Rinzler    (Find this book)

Get the facts on good nutrition, slim down, and feel great

You've been hearing it since you were a little kid: "You are what you eat." But unlike most adages you've long since debunked, this wise saying is true! Good nutrition is the key to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight and lifelong good health?no matter how you slice it.

"Nutrition For Dummies" is a one-size-fits-all guide to nutrition for anyone who may have fallen asleep in health class, wants to brush up on what they already know, or is looking to keep up-to-speed on the latest guidelines and research. It shows you how to manage your diet so you get the most bang (nutrients) for your buck (calories) and gives you the skinny on how to put together a healthy shopping list, how to prepare foods that are good for the body and soul, and ten easy ways to cut calories.More than 20% new and updated information for this edition, including the truth about feeding your brain, vitamin D supplements, and energy drinks.Coverage of the new 2010 Dietary Guidelines For Americans report. Other titles by Rinzler: "Controlling Cholesterol For Dummies"

An apple a day may not necessarily keep the doctor away, but with the simple guidance of "Nutrition For Dummies," you can be on your way to living a happier, healthier ever after. -- Publisher Marketing