Boomer's Guide to Getting the Weight Off...for Good

by Roberta Schwartz Wennik and Roberta Schwartz Wennik M.S. R.D.

No more middle-age spread! A nutrition consultant and best-selling health and fitness author shares time-tested advice on how to shed those extra pounds-for good. She acknowledges cultural influences... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1592571603
• ISBN13: 9781592571604
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Alpha Books
• Length: 365 Pages
• Weight: 1.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.9" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Thanks for the Memories

I felt like I was taking a walk down memory lane as the author shared tales of how it was to grow up as a boomer ... from the diet products to the gizmos and gadgets that were used to lose weight. As I was growing up, I never heard anyone talking about how important it is to take into consideration who the dieter is - what his or her needs are -not just nutritionally, but mentally and emotionally, as well. Even though there is a great deal of nutrition information in these pages (all very well worth the reading), it's the appreciation that one diet approach doesn't work for all. With four different plans geared to the various different personality types, there's no question you'll find a way to be successful. I highly recommend this book and hope others have the success that I've been having. I no longer look at food as the enemy.

A great way to look at getting in shape for good

I have struggled with my weight since having my children in my 30's. I've tried many different plans. If there was a new piece of exercise equipment, I used it. I would lose some weight, only to hit a plateau and stay there. Then I heard about this book and bought it. It was probably the best investment I've made in myself in a long time. Roberta Wennik really put her finger on the problem: one plan is not always right for everyone. So she offers at least four ways for successfully losing weight that never make you feel like you've gone on a diet. Not only that, when you've finished reading this book, you'll have all the tools to live a healthier life. Look at buying this book as an investment in yourself.

The last diet book I'll ever have to buy!

I've tried a lot of diets in my time, but none has ever done for me what this book has. Even though I've only had the book for a little over a month, I'm a changed person. Roberta Wennik helped me understand myself from a personality perspective and then showed me how to use my type to lose weight. Well, I'm losing weight and I don't even feel like I'm on a diet. That's because the author doesn't want you to be on a diet and she has shown me how to do it right. There is so much great information in this book that I'm looking forward to a healthier future. Diabetes runs in my family. Now I'm going to "get the weight off...for good" and not go down the path so many of my relatives have gone. This book is definitely a keeper. And I'm certainly going to tell my friends about it.

To your health!

As the author of this book, I hope that you will find it exciting to discover whether you are a "Planner" or "Ad-libber", two characteristics that will determine which of four diet plans is right for your type. The pitfalls and perils of yo-yo-dieting will become a thing of the past because you aren't going on a diet but learning a lifelong approach to weight control that's comfortable for you. You'll learn so much about the essentials of nutrition, the down-and-dirty truth about fad diets and exercise gizmos, and find easy ways to break bad habits and make new, good ones. The result... more energy, reduced risk for major diseases, and just feeling and looking better. Good luck on your journey! I'd love to hear about your success. So drop me a line at roberta@advantagediets.com.

Boomers must have guide to weight loss....

If you remember records and saddleshoes and perhaps owned a battery-operated radio, this book is for you. A well-designed and fun book full of sound information, charts and helpful hints to help boomers get into shape.The book really helped me think about what I put into my mouth, make healthy choices and to especially avoid eating while tv viewing.The recipe websites in the resource section are excellent.Run out and get a copy....you'll burn more calories this way!