Weight Watchers Weight Loss That Lasts - Hardcover

Rippe MD, James M.; Weight Watchers

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9780471705284: Weight Watchers Weight Loss That Lasts

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ISBN 10: 0471705284 ISBN 13: 9780471705284

Publisher: Wiley, 2004

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Break through the 10 big diet myths!

"In Weight Loss That Lasts, James M. Rippe and Weight Watchers show common sense and good science in a field characterized by chaos and confusion. They expose a series of 10 myths pervasive in the weight-loss industry, revealing both the kernels of truth they contain and how they have been misinterpreted and distorted. This book is incisive and refreshing."
—Claude Bouchard, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Louisiana State University, and President of the International Association for the Study of Obesity

Believers Beware!

Discover how common myths may be holding you back from your weight-loss goals:

MYTH #1 You can't lose weight and keep it off
MYTH #2 A few extra pounds don't matter
MYTH #3 Willpower is the key to successful weight loss
MYTH #4 You can lose weight with exercise alone
MYTH #5 Calories don't matter-avoid fats or carbs to lose weight successfully
MYTH #6 You can't lose weight if you have the wrong metabolism or genes
MYTH #7 You can boost your metabolism by what, how, and when you eat
MYTH #8 It doesn't matter how you take the weight off; you can think about keeping it off later
MYTH #9 There is only one right approach to losing weight
MYTH #10 Your weight is your problem and you need to solve it on your own

In this book, renowned expert Dr. James M. Rippe and Weight Watchers give you the scientific knowledge you need to break through the myths, get off the dieting roller coaster, and shed those pounds for keeps.

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From the Inside Flap:

"A clear, concise, science-based description of what is possible in weight loss today that cuts through the misconceptions and provides the solid facts."
—Morgan Downey, Executive Director of the American Obesity Association

Weight Watchers has helped millions of people worldwide lose weight. Now Weight Watchers joins forces with leading cardiologist and lifestyle medicine expert Dr. James M. Rippe to debunk the 10 big dieting myths and help you steer clear of the false turns and setbacks that may have kept you from losing weight for the long term.

Weight Loss That Lasts shows how myths such as a few extra pounds don't matter (Myth #2), calories don't matter—avoid fats or carbs to lose weight successfully (Myth #5), and you can't lose weight if you have the wrong metabolism or genes (Myth #6) can get in the way of long-term weight-loss success. Drawing on the latest scientific research, the authors show that each myth has a kernel of truth but that it isn't the whole truth. In this book, they give you the knowledge and tools you need to see the big picture about weight loss along with commonsense advice and tips about how to make the right weight-loss choices for you.

In the face of common defeatist myths such as you can't lose weight and keep it off (Myth #1), the experiences of successful weight-loss winners throughout the book demonstrate that sustainable weight loss is possible if you follow the path science offers. This myth-busting guide delivers just what you need to get off the dieting roller coaster and achieve your weight-loss goals—combining state-of-the-art science, practical advice, inspirational stories, and down-to-earth action steps.

Now you can finally focus on weight loss that lasts!

About the Author:

JAMES M. RIPPE, M.D., is Associate Professor of Medicine at the Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston. He is the Founder and Director of the Rippe Lifestyle Institute in Shrewsbury, Mass., one of the largest nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle medicine research organizations in the United States. He has written or edited more than 25 books, ranging from Heart Disease For Dummies� to the world's leading textbook on intensive care medicine. His work has been featured on the Today show, CNN, and the CBS Evening News, as well as in the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal.

KAREN MILLER-KOVACH is Chief Scientific Officer of Weight Watchers International, Inc. With its mission of helping people reach and maintain a healthy weight through a comprehensive weight- management program that is based on the latest science, Weight Watchers meetings provide the coaching and tools to help people make positive changes for lasting weight loss.

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