From one of the nation's leading weight-loss specialists, the diet and nutrition expert from the
Today
show and iVillage.com-tools that
really
work to lose weight and keep it off
As a clinician, researcher, and media expert, Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom knows how you can lose weight. Her toolbox approach to weight loss is different from standard one-size-fits-all programs because you don't need to adapt to the plan; this plan adapts to
you
. It introduces you to the four types of tools that must work together for effective weight loss: eating, activity, behavior, and medical/biological. Do you overeat from stress or boredom? Do you like to exercise alone or with a group? The answers to these questions and others will unlock the unique weight-loss toolkit that's right for you. With some honest self-evaluation, you'll be able to explore and compare all of the options for weight loss in a single book. The right combination of tools, hand-picked by you, will support your weight loss and, later, weight stability over the long haul.
Helps you develop your own unique path to weight loss-not a one-size-fits-all approach
Addresses the four key areas for successful weight loss: eating, activity, behavior, and medical/biology
Includes self-assessment quizzes and mini-tools to put into action right away
Shows you how to keep going through plateaus and how to overcome obstacles
Fernstrom guides you through each step of your weight-loss journey to help you make and keep a personal connection and commitment to your goals as you work to achieve them-your way.