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Slim Down Sister
The African-American Woman’s Guide to Healthy, Permanent Weight Loss
The first weight-loss book written especially for African-American women, Slim Down Sister offers a comprehensive, get-down-to-it program of diet and exercise that empowers sisters to take control of their weight and health.
This unique book, written by experts in the fields of health and nutrition, shares information
• Why losing weight is more difficult for black women
• The special health risks overweight black women face
• Cultural stumbling blocks to good health—and how to avoid them
• The Soul Food Pyramid—how to cook up the foods you love without all the health-jeopardizing fat and calories
• Specific exercises designed for your body type
• Survival strategies for staying on track during family gatherings, holidays, and life’s more stressful times
• Tips for shopping smart and saving money
• Sample menus and daily food plans, featuring slimmed-down soul-food recipes for sweet potato pie, cornbread, collard greens, peach cobbler, and other favorites
• Real-life stories of women who have lost weight and kept it off
• A guide to organizing a weight-loss program at your church
• How to set up a support system
• And much, much more
The first weight-loss book written especially for African-American women, Slim Down Sister offers a comprehensive, get-down-to-it program of diet and exercise that empowers sisters to take control of their weight and health.
This unique book, written by experts in the fields of health and nutrition, shares information
• Why losing weight is more difficult for black women
• The special health risks overweight black women face
• Cultural stumbling blocks to good health—and how to avoid them
• The Soul Food Pyramid—how to cook up the foods you love without all the health-jeopardizing fat and calories
• Specific exercises designed for your body type
• Survival strategies for staying on track during family gatherings, holidays, and life’s more stressful times
• Tips for shopping smart and saving money
• Sample menus and daily food plans, featuring slimmed-down soul-food recipes for sweet potato pie, cornbread, collard greens, peach cobbler, and other favorites
• Real-life stories of women who have lost weight and kept it off
• A guide to organizing a weight-loss program at your church
• How to set up a support system
• And much, much more
240 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2000
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August 19, 2008
If anyone has struggled with the issues of weight, this is a nice read. We all know what it takes and probably have tried every diet on the market. This book can be used as a guide to help you with your eating issues. Is it going to solve the problem, yes, if you do your part.
Testimonials are shared by other women in the same situation. I am sure we can all relate to the their stories. Some share how it's been a problem all of their lives to how the men in their lives like to use their weight against them. Either way it's time to take your life back and become healthy.
The book confirms what you already know and it does teach you new ways of dealing with the issues! The fact that Ms. Williams deals with the challenges of weight loss is to be commended!
Testimonials are shared by other women in the same situation. I am sure we can all relate to the their stories. Some share how it's been a problem all of their lives to how the men in their lives like to use their weight against them. Either way it's time to take your life back and become healthy.
The book confirms what you already know and it does teach you new ways of dealing with the issues! The fact that Ms. Williams deals with the challenges of weight loss is to be commended!
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