Fat Cells, Beauty and You!: An Exploration of the Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Dimensions of Weight Management for a Life-Time [Paperback]

Mary Ann Barnes (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 18, 2004

In Fat Cells, Beauty and You!, physician Mary Ann Barnes has composed a concise and frank report of current research in obesity and nutrition. Adding wit and wisdom from over twenty years experience in her work as a family doctor and teacher of family medicine, Dr. Barnes will help you learn more about yourself and what you need to do to maintain a healthy weight for your life-time. You will learn:Why you need to eat several times a day to lose weightHow fat cells control your metabolic rateHow psychological and spiritual factors play a role in weight managementWhy exercise is important for long-term successHow to 'rethink hunger' to know how much to eatSound nutritional advice for a healthy bodyFat Cells, Beauty and You! is a valuable resource if you are trying to lose weight, for parents of overweight children, and if you just want to learn more about healthy eating habits.

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About the Author

Dr. Mary Ann Barnes has worked in physician education for over fourteen years at St. Elizabeth Family Practice Residency Program. She has special interests in obesity, women?s health issues, spirituality in medicine, and public health. She lives in Northern Kentucky with her husband and four children.

Product Details

• Paperback: 174 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse (February 18, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595306594
• ISBN-13: 978-0595306596
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,213,562 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A new Tool for School, April 19, 2004

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Lisa Burke (Florence, Kentucky) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fat Cells, Beauty and You!: An Exploration of the Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Dimensions of Weight Management for a Life-Time (Paperback)

As a teacher of Adolescents, I come in contact with quite a few girls suffering from eating problems. With today's mania on looking like a model or pop diva...some girls seem to have lost control on how to get back to proper nutrition. They don't even realize they have a problem till you show them a picture of what they looked like prior to the crazy eating fads they tried. A major complaint I hear is that these girls have lost all sense of what it is to eat properly... they are on such a roller coaster. This book is a very easy read and I have found it to be very helpful in teaching my classes on proper nutrition and heathy attitudes towards their bodies and life styles. I am very fortunate that one of my students brought this book to my attention. Thank you MaryAnn Barnes for making my job a tad easier with your book !!!!!! Lisa B.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, May 25, 2007

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GJB "GJB" (Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fat Cells, Beauty and You!: An Exploration of the Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Dimensions of Weight Management for a Life-Time (Paperback)

I thought this book was very informative and up to date. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to fully understand the process of losing weight and/or getting in shape! I found a lot of very surprising information that really helped me to understand what fat cells really are and how your body really works. I have had much more success in controlling my weight and getting in shape since reading this book. It's a good read even if you don't want to lose weight...very informative!

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dolores Kreutzjans reader of Fat Cells, Beauty and You!, April 15, 2004

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Dolores Kreutzjans (Edgewood, KY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fat Cells, Beauty and You!: An Exploration of the Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Dimensions of Weight Management for a Life-Time (Paperback)

I consider this a must-read for anyone wanting optimal health. This book explores all the factors that people struggle with losing weight and maintaining a healthy body for a life-time. Having tried many diets in the past, this bood has helped me understand all the keys in making it a life-long change. Not only is this book an excellent source of information, but also one you'll want to keep on your bed stand for a reference source for specific questions to review later.