Review of Binge Breaker!(TM): Stop Out-of-Control Eating and Lose Weight (Paperback)

I have read several books on the subject, searching for a way to break free of this. The problem is that many books adopt one of two approaches: either one designed for bulimics, which I am not, or a view that food is an addiction and certain foods must be avoided for life.
This book takes a sensible and, most importantly, very doable approach - it doesn't ask you to monitor in written form, which can be quite a chore, but rather works on making you aware of your eating style and then overhauling it. Gradually, eating is normalized and the former binge foods are introduced - without leading to binges for me!! - so that your relationship with food slowly gravitates towards being "normal".
All in all, a great read, the one book that changed my life!

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Binge eating, eating more food than feels comfortable, is a problem for more than half of all overweight Americans. Binge eating is not bulimia, and while many do it -- over the sink, late at night, or in front of the refrigerator -- yo-yo dieters are especially susceptible. Renowned diet expert Dr. Peter M. Miller reveals the proven six-step program that has already helped thousands of dieters conquer binge eating and lose weight permanently. Readers will discover:
-- The psychological and biological reasons for binging
-- Ways to eliminate the "all-or-nothing" syndrome
-- How to eat "forbidden" foods in moderation
-- Breakthrough techniques of "mindfulness" -- the key to overcoming binge eating permanently
-- Behavior strategies, eating plans, and a moderate exercise program

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Review of Sports Supplement Buyer's Guide: Complete Nutrition for Your Active Lifestyle (Paperback)

As a formulator of dietary supplements and sports nutrition products, I have collection of hundreds of books and scientific journals on nutrition.I found this book to be an excellent desk reference on sport supplements.It is concise, easy to understand and full of the "need to know" information that will give you the honest truth on the ingredients and products that are available in your sports nutrition and health food stores.I highly recommend it to anyone who is serious about educating themselves regarding performance nutrition or those who just want results!

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Whether you're a professional athlete, weightlifter, sports enthusiast, or just beginning to work out, you've probably thought about using supplements to enhance your training or hasten recovery from injuries. But one look at the supplement section at the health food store or at your gym may have given you second thoughts. There are so many sports supplements available today: protein powders, amino acids for muscle building, fat-burner nutrients,, and so on. You may have wondered, do I really need to take supplements? Which ones should I take? And how do I know the good one from the not-so-good ones?This book will help you sort through the overwhelming array of sports supplements and come up with a supplement regimen to fit your specific needs and goals. For the active person, it is vital to maintain a good nutrient intake to avoid basic nutritional deficiencies, help prevent injuries, promote the health of specific body systems, and accomplish training goals such as building muscle mass or burning fat."The Sports Supplement Buyer's Guide" provides a unique integrated approach to supplmentation for athletes, including essential nutrients for building a strong body and supplements for specific fitness goals: fat loss, muscle builing, increased endurance, and hormone control. Plus, there's advice on selecting, buying, and taking supplements in order to reap the most benefits. Supplement programs tailored to the physical requirements of specific sports are also included.

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Review of Managing PCOS For Dummies (Paperback)

The book has a lot of the reg info on what PCOS is, and spends well over half the book talking about diets and food. It's written by a dietician, and so it's helpful for someone looking for tips on food that you may not find to quite this extent in other books. It offers good tips for eating healthy, and for excersizing.
It does recommend a low GI diet, which is the best diet for PCOS, and talkes exstensively about insulin resistance as well- a great key word for those with PCOS. The book is more like a manual of course, it's a "dummies" series, so it lacks a lot of warmth. It does have some interesting recipes, but like the last review- many of them do contain items you can buy in the US and does seem to be European based.


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Don't be held hostage by Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - with the right diet and effective exercise, you can minimise its impact on your day-to-day life and future wellbeing. Packed with realistic advice from a qualified nutritionist, this guide takes you through everything from picking which treatments to try - and which to avoid - to thriving with PCOS superfoods and finding resources and support to help you stay positive and maintain your focus

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Review of Dr. Tony Perrone's Body-Fat Breakthru: 10 Personalized Plans for Mega-Health (Hardcover)

I found this book quite by accident and was impressed with the thoroughness of the questionnaires, the easy-to-read and understand explanation of metabolism and body function, the supporting medicaldocumentation, and Dr. Perrone's own hands-on experience with thousands ofclients.I tried the diet (Unlimited Protein & Vegetables was my plan)and lost 30 lbs. effortlessly in 7 weeks eating lots of veggies, leanmeats, seafood and fish.First time in my LIFE I had been overweight and Iam almost back to where I should be.Got my Mom on the plan and she lost18 lbs in 1 month, normalizing her blood pressure for the first time inyears.I've purchased several copies for friends and family for gifts, andcan't recommend it enough.

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Dr. Tony Perrone, Hollywood's body-fat expert and nutritionist to the stars, presents 10 revolutionary plans for mega-health-and or losing body-fat, weight, and inches-that have transformed the bodies of his superstar clients, including Demi Moore, Paula Abdul, Angela Bassett, Bruce Willis, and Denzel Washington, as well as models, athletes, and thousands of others.
Have you wondered why--even though you don't overeat--you continue to gain weight? Have you been frustrated by the perpetual diet cycle? Why is it that you exercise like crazy without seeing a significant change in your appearance? Do you have severe drops in energy levels at certain times of the day? All of these problems--and many others--are caused by not meeting the nutritional requirements of your metabolism.
Body-Fat Reduction Versus Weight Loss
You want to safely reduce your body-fat and achieve mega-health. However, weighing yourself on the scale is the misleading manner by which we gauge how far we are. What you must instead focus on is "How much of my body is fat?" and "How can I reduce that amount of fat?
This book is truly a Body-Fat Breakthru. A compilation of 10 nutritional programs that encompasses the needs of all types of metabolisms, Dr. Tony Perrone's programs will turn your unique body chemistry from a disadvantage to an advantage. You'll learn not only how poor digestion may be making you fat and tired, but you'll discover what supplements work best with your particular metabolism. You'll understand, too, why exercise is not the key to body-fat loss. In these pages you will find the nutritional program perfect for our metabolism. Dr. Perrone's innovative health plans will rejuvenate your system and help you attain the health-filled, energized lifestyle you desire.
You will:
Train your metabolism to work like it's on fire!
Be energized from the moment you wake up until bedtime!
Handle stress with ease!
Increase your mental clarity!
Bolster your immune system! Counting calories and constantly weighting ourselves on the scale has made us the fattest nation on the planet. With Body-Fat Breakthru!, Dr. Perrone will guide you to the body you've always wanted!

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Review of Thin for Good: The One Low-Carb Diet That Will Finally Work for You (Paperback)

I am a physician who advocates a low carbohydrate diet. I feel this is the best book on this subject and recommend it to all of my patients. Finally a book that does the work for me in telling patients the healthiest way toeat. It is great for people who need to lose weight as well as those whodon't. There are just no gimmicks and the mind-body approach is absolutelyfantastic.

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A REVOLUTIONARY PERSONALIZED PROGRAM FOR LIFELONG THINNESS
Taking low-carb diets to the next level, Thin for Good combines clinically tested, up-to-the-minute nutritional advice with an added bonus: a revolutionary mind-body program designed to eliminate your cravings. Leading you through the eleven emotional levels of eating, Dr. Pescatore shares his unique solutions to the psychological roadblocks we all face when trying to lose weight. The result is a thirty-day plan-filled with affirmations, self-evaluations, and exercises-that will get you on the road to lifelong thinness. Customized for your sex and stage of life, filled with delicious recipes and meal plans, Thin for Good gives you the fuel you need for your lifestyle. Get thin for good-now and forever.
"Thin For Good offers an innovative approach to losing weight and keeping it off safely and effectively. Dr. Fred Pescatore not only provides excellent information on what to eat, he also sheds insight on the emotional aspects of eating that can sabotage even the best weight-loss efforts unless you understand them. The recipes are terrific, even if you're not dieting! "-Carol Colman, New York Times bestselling coauthor of The Antioxidant Miracle, Shed 10 Years in 10 Weeks, and Stop Depression Now
"Dr. Fred Pescatore unravels the complex emotions intertwined with losing weight, eating right, and feeling and looking better-and has come up with a sensible weight-loss plan that successfully deals with both diet and the mixed feelings so many of us have about our appearances."-Jack Challem, The Nutrition Reporter™ and coauthor of Syndrome X

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