The Real You Diet: Your Personal Program for Lasting Weight Loss

by Madelyn Fernstrom

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 offAs 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 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 approachAddresses the four key areas for successful weight eating, activity, behavior, and medical/biologyIncludes self-assessment quizzes and mini-tools to put into action right awayShows you how to keep going through plateaus and how to overcome obstaclesFernstrom 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.

256 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Spook Sulek · Rating 3 out of 5]

I opened the book thinking (knowing) it was basically a fad-diet book, but was pleasantly surprised when it turned out to be more about lifestyle choices and changes. While initially put off by the idea of discussing medications and surgical methods of weight management, the manner in which they were discussed made me realize that Fernstrom was actually providing some good information. I also liked all the information on behavioral issues with food, and the mantra, "there are no bad foods, just bad portions."

[Melynna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like how realistic and non-crazy this is. It's also pretty validating since most of her basic concepts are things I already do.