Lose Weight with The Power of One: A Motivational Journey to Nutritional Sanity [Paperback]

Stephen Moss (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 24, 2003

Lose Weight with The Power of One does a U-turn on diets. This weightloss guide, written in the form of a novel, is being touted by Weightloss and Fitness Professionals as an important and exciting breakthrough in the battle against obesity. Unlike any diet, this book puts control of your eating in your hands, and not in the hands of others, by offering eight broad strategies that are formulated to be individually personalized by each reader, thus no two "Power of One" programmes are exactly alike. Each strategy is designed to be tailored to the needs, circumstances, and cravings of the reader, and to be integrated into the reader’s life at the pace they choose. This is not a diet book. It is not padded with pseudoscientific jargon, graphs, charts, or recipes. In its quickly-paced, hard-to-put-down format, it is a guide that will motivate and inspire you into beginning — and completing — your weightloss journey. Lose Weight with The Power of One is a true return to nutritional sanity, and sets a refreshing new standard in the fight against obesity.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A brilliant real-life example of what I teach on a daily basis. I am excited about recommending this book." -- Amy Burris Burrow, BS, RD, LD, Registered, Licensed Dietitian; Owner, Gentle Nutrition Consulting Services; Provider of Medical Nutrition Therapy, Killeen Texas

"An inspirational story of how a woman regains control of her body and her life! I definitely recommend this book." -- Dr. Patti Mantia, Ed.D., CSCS, HFI Faculty Chair, Holyoke Community College, Department of Health and Fitness, Owner, Director of Education, The Fitness Firm Education & Training

"Fast-food joints read and weep! This book will be a best-seller, and what a way to fight back." -- Della J. Bossart, Wellness Consultants, US Air Force Academy

"I loved it! This book will revolutionize America's obsession with weight-loss gimmicks - and put an end to diet quackery." -- Karen C. Godette, MS, RD Nu-Abundance Nutrition Consulting Services, Chesapeake, Virginia

"I will be using this book with all of my clients, and as a source of encouragement for myself." -- Dr. Patrick S. Hagerman, Ed.D., CSCS*D, NSCA-CPT*D, USAW, ACSM University of Tulsa, Dept. of Athletic Training — Exercise & Sport Science; President, Quest Personal Training Inc., Oklahoma City; 2002 NSCA Personal Trainer of the Year

About the Author

Stephen Moss is a Specialist in Weight Management, Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant, and Certified Fitness Trainer.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Moss Publishing (July 24, 2003)
• ISBN-10: 0973322802
• ISBN-13: 978-0973322804
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,077,458 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A diet book unlike virtually any other, June 12, 2005

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lose Weight with The Power of One: A Motivational Journey to Nutritional Sanity (Paperback)

Lose Weight with the Power of One: A Motivational Journey To Nutritional Sanity is a diet book unlike virtually any other. It opens on a simple premise... all diets fail. Some diets are based on myths (such as the "food combining diet") or even bad nutrition, and are certain to be harmful. Some diets are nutritionally sound on paper, but they effectively tell the dieter what to eat and when, according to someone else's rules - and human nature, complete with its changeable tastes, cravings, and moods, will sooner or later resist the morass of tangled rules and regulations. Instead of providing the reader with a meticulous eating plan, Lose Weight with the Power of One offers eight basic strategies for healthier eating, such as "reduce one's daily fat intake as low as possible", "eat breakfast", "do not bring factory made snacks, meals, or refined products into the home - use foods that are as close to natural as possible", and "stop eating when you are approaching feeling full". These simple tenets can promote a nutritional lifestyle revolution. Each principle, and the reasons behind it, is explained in-depth in a dialogue format that almost resembles reading a novel. In a world horribly over saturated with fad diets that ignore the basic needs and nature of the body, Lose Weight with the Power of One is an absolute "must-read" for anyone striving to make permanent, positive changes in their eating and health habits.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Doorway to the Complete Personal Trainer Package, April 9, 2005

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Debra Hickey "Debbie Hickey" (Weston, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lose Weight with The Power of One: A Motivational Journey to Nutritional Sanity (Paperback)

Lose Weight with The Power of One is a highly effective weight-loss-specific tool that is being used by Personal Trainers to increase their clients' success rate. This unique weight-loss guide not only teaches the basics of weight management, but more importantly, MOTIVATES the client into adopting a new nutritional lifestyle, one that complements each clients' tastes, cravings, and ethnicity. This is not a diet book. And that is why Trainers across the US are now making it REQUIRED READING for all clients with weight issues. By discussing the book's eight simple strategies during the training session, Trainers are improving their clients' nutritional lives, expanding their own effectiveness, and enhancing the clients' fitness/nutrition experience. Trainers: Lose Weight with The Power of One is not only a must read for your clients. It is also the doorway to the complete Personal Trainer Package.

Debbie Hickey
Executive Administrator, American Association of Personal Trainers (AAPT)
Co-Author, Feminine, Firm & Fit
www.FeminineFirmandFit.com
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally understand the strategies for permenent weight loss, April 7, 2005

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Kelli A. Calabrese (Long Valley, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lose Weight with The Power of One: A Motivational Journey to Nutritional Sanity (Paperback)

I wish I had thought of this concept. It's brilliant to share weight loss strategies through the tale of one woman who real woman can relate to.

Readers (male or female) will be inspired by this womans journey. She is not perfect, she has fears, she has obstacles, she has set backs and she also has hope, determination and ultimately success. You are routing for her every step of the way as you are relating to her challenges and victories.

When my clients read the the 8 simple strategies they have "ah ha" moments where things begin to click and they believe in thier ability to follow the suggestions and make postive changes.

I read the entire book on a round trip plane trip from Newark to Utah. I could not put it down. I recommend this book for all of my clients who are struggling with living a healthful lifestyle. I am currently working with 4 clients who have over 100 pounds to lose and have recommended it to each of them. Several have read it more than once.

Read this book if you want an enlighten tale with real life strategies that work.

Kelli Calabrese
Exercise Physiologist
2004 Personal Trainer of the Year - Online Trainer
Co-Author Feminine, Firm and Fit www.FeminineFirmandFit.com
www.KelliCalabrese.com