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This book is for the millions of dissatisfied dieters who want to break the cycle of weight loss followed by weight gain. These repeated diets may produce weight fluctuation, lowered self-esteem & increased physiological risk. This book presents a more realistic & understanding way to deal with being overweight in a society obsessed with thinness. The focus is to help the overweight cope with the frustration of failed dieting. Healthful eating & exercise habits with peer social support are used to establish new patterns of thinking, behavior, & relationships. These strategies help control eating, & rebuild self-esteem. David Garner, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Michigan State University, proclaims: "(This) book is superb in providing the rationale & the practical advice which is the long awaited alternative to traditional approaches to weight management." USA Today calls it: "A must read...a workbook designed to help readers come to grips with the underlying forces that may cause them to overeat or underexercise." A step-by-step plan is given for achieving a healthful lifestyle & optimal weight. This book offers a way to break free of dieting cycles & take control of eating.Foreyt, John P. is the author of 'Living without Dieting - John P. Foreyt - Paperback' with ISBN 9780963259004 and ISBN 0963259008.
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