Review of Apples & Pears: The Body Shape Solution for Weight Loss and Wellness (Hardcover)

If you're an apple shape you won't feel very good about yourself after reading this book.The book goes into detail about all the various apple related health problems - cardiovascular, reproductive, even psychological (apparently, apple shapes suffer from more stress and depression - yet pear shapes suffer from more body image problems?!?) Additionally, there seemed to be a lot of words of encouragement for pears and virtually none for apples - and since apples are apparently at such a higher risk for all of these unpleasant conditions (again, everything from psycholgical to hormonal to vascular) aren't we the ones that need the words of encouragement?It didn't make me feel too good to read that even if I lose as much weight as I possibly can (and do it in the healthiest manner possible), I'm still an apple shape and therefore still at a higher risk for the above said problems.I find that hard to believe.

If you're pear shaped and don't like your body, read this book - I guarantee you'll feel better about yourself after.If you're apple shaped, DO NOT read this book.It will only make you feel worse.If you're an apple who has struggled with your weight for years (like me) you most likely know that carrying excess weight around your middle is not healthy - you don't need to read a whole book devoted to explaining how bad it is.

If you're an apple shape looking for advice on whittling your waistline, read The Abs Diet instead.



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A REVOLUTIONARY APPROACH TO THE CHALLENGES OF BODY SHAPE, APPLES & PEARS PRESENTS WEIGHT LOSS AND WELLNESS SOLUTIONS THAT ARE PRACTICAL...AND, ABOVE ALL, POSSIBLE.
Understand what body shape means, how it is formed, how it changes, and how it relates to your health.Learn why all fat is not created equal.Discover the Elite foods that help protect against disease, promote general wellness, and improve your odds of shedding fat.Find out why the human body is not designed to give up weight easily -- and learn what you can do to lose more weight with less effort.Change the way you relate to your body forever.Acquire the tools you need to make conscious, informed, healthy choices about food while still living in the real world.Throw away your scale and get out of the cycle of diet failure. No more fads. No more confusion.
When it comes to your health, body shape really does matter!Chances are you already know if you're an apple or a pear. If you tend to gain weight in your belly and back, you're an apple. If your thighs and derriere are the canvas on which your snack food sins are written, then you're a pear. But what does it matter? Gut or butt, too much is too much, right? Wrong!
Whether you are an apple-shaped or pear-shaped woman determines far more than whether you select a swimsuit with a waist-whittling pattern or a thigh-hiding skirt. According to medical pioneer Marie Savard, M.D., your body shape is the single most powerful predictor of future health. It is connected to differences in your physical chemistry, hormone production, and metabolism and directly affects your likelihood for obesity, heart disease, osteoporosis, the metabolic syndrome, diabetes, stroke, varicose veins, and certain cancers.
Your body shape may be putting your health in danger through no fault of your own. But there is good news: There are things you can do to prevent or even reverse the risks of body shape. Apples & Pears: The Body Shape Solution for Weight Loss and Wellness offers women of all shapes and sizes specific nutritional and exercise recommendations based on body type. So much more than just another diet book, Apples & Pears teaches you exactly what you need to do to sidestep the physical and emotional pitfalls of body shape in order to live longer, lose weight, and feel healthier.

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Review of Healing Anxiety and Depression (Paperback)

Many books are one-sided arguments for the causes of depression and anxiety. According to these biased books, depressions stems from:
Past child abuse and other negative environment factors
Holding your body in a depressing way - bent down, frowning, etc.
Medical causes
Poor diet, lack of exercise
Isolation
Fill in the blank
But this book is different.
Healing Anxiety and Depression is a refreshing book, for it takes all of the above factors and mixes it into a complete approach to the causes and treatment of anxiety and depression.
Moreover, Daniel Amen, M.D. and his co-author, Lisa C. Routh, M.D. have pioneered the use of a brain imaging technology known as SPECT: Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography. This interesting brain scanning method is different than other methods because it allows one to see how certain parts of the brain interact to cause these debilitating conditions. Other
methods of brain imaging only give a surface view of the brain - which is of very little use for psychiatry.
The authors also touch upon how these areas of the brain cause insomnia, suicide and violence as well. They also point out the different causes of anxiety and depression between the genders. They convincingly describe gender differences from social, psychological, and biological perspectives.
In short: they give you the full picture on depression from every possible angle - literally. In between the pages, interspersed among case histories, personal stories, and scientific explanations, you will find actual pictures of the five areas of the brain they have focused on via SPECT technology:
1.)Basal Ganglia
2.)Deep Limbic System
3.)Anterior Cingulate Gyrus
4.)Temporal Lobes
5.)Prefrontal Cortex
Furthermore, the authors have taken these five areas of the brain, and through thousands of their own patients, compiled their findings on how these five areas interact to cause seven variations of depression and anxiety:
1.)Pure Anxiety
2.)Pure Depression
3.)Mixed Anxiety and Depression
4.)Overfocused Anxiety/Depression
5.)Cyclic Anxiety/Depression
6.)Angry Anxiety/Depression
7.)Unfocused Anxiety/Depression
There's only one drawback to this book: the technical terms can be a bit annoying. I constantly flipped back to beginning chapters to refresh my memory on what they were talking about. The medications and dosages - and their variations, are mind-boggling. Ask your doctor about them.
Despite this, the book is worth the extra memory and concentration required to comprehend it.
It's very empowering too: Dr. Amen is a strong advocate for natural supplements, exercise, and deep diaphragmatic breathing. He also gives the reader a simple, flexible, easy-to-follow diet that'll maximize your brain function. More wisely, however, he directs you towards a way of eating that's based not on a one-size-fits-all mentality, but a diet that is focused on your
particular type of anxiety and/or depression.
He also has his own version of cognitive therapy: ANTS (Automatic Negative Thoughts) and ANTeaters, developed by Amen as a child psychiatrist to help make the ideas a bit more concrete for children. Amen's short chapter on the power of thoughts can help you take more responsibility for your own
thinking.
Closing with "32 Strategies to Overcome Anxiety and Depression," along with a chart summarizing "diagnostic and treatment principles," this book will give you the real knowledge you need to manage your life on a whole new level.

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Dr. Daniel Amen-a pioneer in uncovering the connections between the brain and behavior-presents his revolutionary approach to treating anxiety and depressive disorders. Healing Anxiety and Depression reveals the major anxiety and depression centers of the brain, offers guidelines and diagnostic tools to determine the specific type of anxiety and depression, and provides a comprehensive program for treating each type. Based on new brain science-and featuring treatment plans that include medication, diet, supplements, exercise, and social and therapeutic support-this groundbreaking book will help readers conquer these potentially devastating disorders and change the way they think about anxiety and depression.

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Review of The No Diet, Diet! (Paperback)

Let me start by saying that I don't generally enjoy reading diet books, as they tend to complicate things. When diets become too complicated, too time consuming, or too restrictive, people are less likely to make it a lifelong process. However, this is not your average diet book; it is about a way of life. It shows the importance of the Mind-Body connection, when setting out to do anything in life, including dieting. It speaks of setting goals, which are reached by setting clear and positive intentions and following through with them. It also speaks of finding someone who will hold you accountable. By doing so, you can set the tone for all aspects of life. To me, this is the recipe for a "Yes, Yes diet".

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You Can Achieve Optimal Health, Body Shape, & Vitality!This is a breakthrough book which takes the confusion out of essential health information regarding the best diet choices. This book covers how you can determine your individual ideal long term diet to lose weight, increase your energy and improve your mood. Neil's clear writing style and personal experience helping clients comes through clearly in this important test. A must read for everyone interested in improving their health & body shape through proper diet. Dr. Daniel Kalish, author of Your Guide to Healthy Hormones. After reading this book you will understand: The reason why millions of people fail on "fad" diets year after year. The root causes of obesity and health problems in this country How to identify YOUR body's unique nutritional requirements How to make immediate changes in your body and your life How to make this year the best and healthiest year of your entire life!

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Review of The Bikini Diet (Paperback)

I have been dieting for 25 years and am now down to 100 lbs. (my goal) due to calorie counting and exercising.I do get hungry and this book is my guide to what foods are good and bad and it is also a blueprint for my daily menus.
I think this is an excellent resource for the serious dieter.

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Based on the latest nutritional findings, The Bikini Diet is the perfect all-natural, high-speed slim-down program that will have you ready to hit the beach in just 30 days. The simple daily menus in the book can actually speed up your body's metabolism through certain food combinations. Then, using a special fat-burning supplement that research has shown to naturally decrease fat from the abdomen and thighs, you'll be swimsuit-slim and ready for summer!

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Review of The Total Fitness Plan: The Last Diet And Exercise Book You'Ll Ever Need (Paperback)

This book has it all.Finally a diet book that makes sense.If you want to lose that extra weight, if you want to get in shape and feel great doing it, this is the book for you.

The book is well organized and has great photos illustrating all the exercises.It is well written and a keeps you motivated throughout.

If you are interested in feeling young and great then wait no longer.Get this book and you will not regret it.The author is well informed and explains everything clearly.

Now you have no excuse anymore.Really.Buy this book.You will not regret it.

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Did you ever wonder how many calories you are supposed to eat in a day?Have you ever walked into a health club and been so intimidated you turned right back around and went home?What if there was a book that explained exactly how many calories you are supposed eat?What if there was a book that taught you all of the exercises in a health club BEFORE you got there?Well this is it!Learn the secret to REAL and SUSTAINED weight loss and lifelong health.There is ONLY ONE WAY to lose weight and I'll teach you how to do it.Anything else is a "diet".The TOTAL FITNESS Plan is NOT a diet!The TOTAL FITNESS Plan will provide you with eating plans based on your desired body weight, full exercise plans and e-mail assistance to answer your questions.Get off the diet rollercoaster and get on The TOTAL FITNESS Plan.

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Review of Shopper's Guide to Healthy Living (Paperback)

This book does such a great job of tackling the seemingly overwhelming task of cleaning up what we take into our bodies by offering phases of what to eliminate from our diet as well as the rest of our lives. The author also gives a great deal of information on why we shouldn't ingest certain things, but at the same time seems pretty laid back and even gives a FANTASTIC chocolate chip cookie recipe that my family devours in one afternoon. And by the way, this recipe isn't healthy which is why I love this book. This author understands that we all need an occasional naughty sweet fix. Thumbs up to this one! I would like to get a hold of the author's cookbook!

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Shopper's Guide to Healthy Living by Kathy Loidolt is the highly readable, one-stop shopping and lifestyle guide for people who want to improve their family's health and vitality but don't know how.The author starts with simple changes readers can make in their eating habits and introduces five phases of wholesome directives to leading a healthy, full life.Each phase builds on the previous to assist the reader in eating healthy and living the good life. Ultimately moving into natural household and personal hygiene products, readers are provided simple explanations of everything from flax oil to why increasing omega-3 levels and reducing free radicals is imperative to one's health. Leaving no stone unearthed, this guide covers every aspect of what it takes to simplify the healthy way to live.

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Review of The Healthiest Diet in the World (Paperback)

For 47 of my 57 years I have struggled with beingoverweight. I read about "The Healthiest Diet In The World" in the vegetarian times mag. I got the book and went on their very easy to follow program not tolose weight but for the health of it and so far I have lost 17 pounds. Thetips about combining a protein with a carbo has really changed my life. Forthe first time I do not crave sweets and I am eating more than I did when Iwas on a DIET.The recipies are great! I love tofu and they really havesome great recipies using it. I don't know how to begin to thank theauthors of this book. I have recomended the program to everyone I know andwhen people mention my weight loss I always give them the name of the book.



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Review of The Bible Diet (Paperback)

Dr. Mays has done an excellent job in staying Biblically based in this book.It was a great decision that he decided to write this to beleivers rather than dilute the material to achieve a wider audience, as other Bible-based diet books seem to do.This is equally or more-so a book about achieving a better relationship with Christ as it is about becoming physically healthier - in fact it explains how the two are inseparable - how we treat our bodies (which are God's Temple) reflects how we treat God.He proves everything from scripture, both old and new Testaments - and doesn't fall into taking things out of context to make a point.It actually is apparent that he reached his conclusions from making in depth study of what actually was being said, and if that meant changing his own preconcieved ideas, then so be it.Along the way he debunks the myth that the new Testament no longer requires us to follow God's dietary biblical laws. Personally, I believe that Christs sacrifice did not do away with the Law at all, only it made the need for continual sacrifice unneccesary ("Think not that I have come to destroy the Law and the Prophets, for I have come to magnify them").As a result I also keep God's Holy days as written in the Old Testament, and do not follow the "Holidays" that man has propped up in their place-Easter and Christmas. I realize this may be different than Dr. Mays personal beliefs, but if he continues his studies in the same manner as he has done for this book, he will reach the same inevitable conclusions.
I believe that this is a well written, and often inspired book that is profitable to all Christians. This book is also packed with sound, scientific nutritional advice and explanations.I will be changing the way I eat into an act of worship.

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The Bible Diet is a spiritual and nutritional guide to healthy living and disease prevention based on God''s Holy Word. Dr. Mays believes that although recorded in the Bible thousands of years ago, it is still relevant to us today, and if followed religiously could prevent many of the diseases we are facing today. Furthermore, Dr. Mays believes it is a spiritual act of worship to be obedient to all God''s laws and statues including those pertaining to our physical well being.

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Review of The Bible Diet (Paperback)

Dr. Mays has done an excellent job in staying Biblically based in this book.It was a great decision that he decided to write this to beleivers rather than dilute the material to achieve a wider audience, as other Bible-based diet books seem to do.This is equally or more-so a book about achieving a better relationship with Christ as it is about becoming physically healthier - in fact it explains how the two are inseparable - how we treat our bodies (which are God's Temple) reflects how we treat God.He proves everything from scripture, both old and new Testaments - and doesn't fall into taking things out of context to make a point.It actually is apparent that he reached his conclusions from making in depth study of what actually was being said, and if that meant changing his own preconcieved ideas, then so be it.Along the way he debunks the myth that the new Testament no longer requires us to follow God's dietary biblical laws. Personally, I believe that Christs sacrifice did not do away with the Law at all, only it made the need for continual sacrifice unneccesary ("Think not that I have come to destroy the Law and the Prophets, for I have come to magnify them").As a result I also keep God's Holy days as written in the Old Testament, and do not follow the "Holidays" that man has propped up in their place-Easter and Christmas. I realize this may be different than Dr. Mays personal beliefs, but if he continues his studies in the same manner as he has done for this book, he will reach the same inevitable conclusions.
I believe that this is a well written, and often inspired book that is profitable to all Christians. This book is also packed with sound, scientific nutritional advice and explanations.I will be changing the way I eat into an act of worship.

Product Description
The Bible Diet is a spiritual and nutritional guide to healthy living and disease prevention based on God''s Holy Word. Dr. Mays believes that although recorded in the Bible thousands of years ago, it is still relevant to us today, and if followed religiously could prevent many of the diseases we are facing today. Furthermore, Dr. Mays believes it is a spiritual act of worship to be obedient to all God''s laws and statues including those pertaining to our physical well being.

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Review of How I Lost It - A 20/40/40 Diet Plan That Works! (Paperback)

This diet is user friendly after you learn how to structure your meals.I noticed a big difference between this program and other diets I tried, in that I lost weight quickly and felt great.The books speaks about "bulking up" a meal.I suggest you do this and you feel full for about 4 to 5 hours between meals.Not feeling hungry really helps.This is a very down to earth and effective program.The main thing is I dropped 30 pounds in about 2 1/2 months.This program really is effective, but make sure you follow the instructions carefully for best results.

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How I Lost It A 20/40/40 Diet Plan That Works! This program also includes a free tracking software download. Are you in a situation where you think that you have tried everything? Do you feel like if someone could tell you exactly what to do that you could lose weight? Do you feel like you are truly ready to get the weight off? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you are in the situation that many other people face. I know, I was there too.This Comprehensive Program takes the guesswork out of dieting and gives you a program that can become a way of life rather than a "diet" that is temporary. You will learn how to strip away the unwanted fat in a very sound and healthy way. You will surprise yourself and those around you with the amazing results that you will produce in this program.This powerful program is the fastest way to lose weight in a manner that is healthy. It is not impossible to lose the weight. Do this for yourself and your loved ones. You will be glad you did!

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