A revolutionary breakthrough in the weight-loss battle, developed by super nutritionist Debra Waterhouse. Shocking new evidence reveals that women's fat cells are different from men's and dieting actually makes women's fat cells multiply. Debra's special 3-month OFF program (Outsmart Female Fat) helps women shrink those troublesome fat cells.
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At first glance, this appears to be just another diet book, but it is different. Nutritionist Waterhouse discusses the physiological reasons that make it difficult for women to lose weight and explains why changing the body composition to lose fat is more important. She then shows why diets don't work and presents a program that combines aerobic exercise, eating moderately throughout the day, choosing low-fat foods, and not eating after 6 p.m. By gradually integrating this program into their lives, women can control their weight without dieting and also improve their health. Waterhouse's advice about coping with travel, restaurant meals, and holiday meals is useful, too. Recommended for health and fitness collections.
- Barbara M. Bibel, Oakland P.L., Cal.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
- Barbara M. Bibel, Oakland P.L., Cal.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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I picked this book from my personal shelf a year after buying it. A year into a successful change of life which resulted in a new way of eating. What I discovered is that this book thorougly explains how to control fat by keeping fuel in the furnace. Biggest lesson to be learned: NEVER SKIP MEALS. You don't save calories, you pump up your body's natural fat storing activity. Great book with lots of practical advice. You need to read through it, though. It's worth the effort.
19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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She states in the book that, "the typical American woman today eats 200 calories less then she did in 1960 and weighs about 6 pounds more." Wonder why? Read the book!
This book is for the person who wants to make very simple changes to their life which will allow them to eat the foods they love - in moderation. You never feel deprived or guilty! And you will lose weight - if you are honest with yourself. I was working out 4 to 5 days a week and was still gaining weight. After joining weight watchers the amount of food I ate was diminishing, but I only lost 4 pounds in the first two weeks then 4 weeks went by and I lost nothing. It seems that I wasn't eating enough for my body to release the fat! After reading this book, 4 meals a day is helping the weight loss. I decided to track my points with the Weight Watchers to see what I was eating. I am eating beyond my 35 flex points per week - which equates to over 1600 calories a day!!!
This book is for the person who wants to make very simple changes to their life which will allow them to eat the foods they love - in moderation. You never feel deprived or guilty! And you will lose weight - if you are honest with yourself. I was working out 4 to 5 days a week and was still gaining weight. After joining weight watchers the amount of food I ate was diminishing, but I only lost 4 pounds in the first two weeks then 4 weeks went by and I lost nothing. It seems that I wasn't eating enough for my body to release the fat! After reading this book, 4 meals a day is helping the weight loss. I decided to track my points with the Weight Watchers to see what I was eating. I am eating beyond my 35 flex points per week - which equates to over 1600 calories a day!!!
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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Debra provides a common sense approach to weight loss for women that you can stick to. After all, a woman'a body is different than a man's. After completing the book, I have been educated on how my female fat cells work. Because of this knowledge I am more willing to give them a challenge. Debra's OFF steps make sense -- exercise and eating when you are hungry. Of course she gives you tips to stay motivated, but you'll have to read the book to get those!
I highly recommend this book for women who have struggled and failed at diets. This is not a diet -- a lifelong, sensible commitment to a healthy lifestyle. As she says, there is no bad food if you don't overeat it.
I highly recommend this book for women who have struggled and failed at diets. This is not a diet -- a lifelong, sensible commitment to a healthy lifestyle. As she says, there is no bad food if you don't overeat it.
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Great Advice
This book is about the best advice you can get. It reminds me a little of Jean Antonello's Naturally Thin by Eating More, The Anti-Diet Book because it has similar advice and is... Read more
Published 20 months ago by dusty
This book helped me quit dieting!
I read this book when it first came out and I still have it as a reference. Debra has a wonderful way of illustrating scientific principles so that anyone can understand them. Read more
Published on April 5, 2008 by MSpaeth
Best book ever.
what I've been doing to my body and health all these years with yoyo diets and not eating enough.
She has cleared up so much for me and helped me lose weight. Read more
She has cleared up so much for me and helped me lose weight. Read more
Published on May 16, 2007 by DD
Weight Loss that Actually Make Sense!!!
If you are ready to get off the diet-train and do something that actually works, READ THIS BOOK. Easy-to-read information with a fresh perspective on why we as women have a more... Read more
Published on August 15, 2006 by Vivian Rose
Good advice
This is a great book for the fight that most women encounter. Women criticize themselves unmercifully and it's a shame. Read more
Published on July 14, 2006 by John Blakely
FINALLY!!!! REAL help for women!
Debra Waterhouse is what we've been waiting for ladies! She explains why female fat cells are different from male fat cells and what we have to do to make them behave. Read more
Published on March 17, 2006 by Shelley Stelly
Outsmarting the Female Fat Cell
This is an excellent book and I would recommend it to all women who are fed up with diets that don't work. Read more
Published on October 17, 2005 by Fitchick
Why not listen to a woman?
We're all women, right? Okay, so why is it that when we need to lose weight we consult Dr. Phil, Bob Greene or Bill Phillips? To my knowledge they have never been women. Read more
Published on June 10, 2004 by Yo Mama
Great Book!
I loved this book. I am so tired of hearing about those low carb diets that sound too good to be true. Debra has set reasonable goals for eating and exercise. Read more
Published on February 11, 2004 by Gwen Bryant
Best Book for Learning How to Keep the Weight Off
I have devoted the past several months to reading many of the diet/exercise books out there including Dr. Phil, Bob Greene, Ellington Darden, Philip Goglia and Bill Phillips. Read more
Published on January 25, 2004
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IF YOU are in search of a revolutionary, honest, scientifically sound, fat-fighting program designed specifically for women-look no further, you've found it! Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
goals from weeks, balance your fat intake, blank food record, lipogenic storage enzymes, daytime eater, female fat cells, stubborn fat cells, fat physiology, bigger fat cells, fat statistics, keep food records, lipogenic enzymes, diet mentality, lipolytic enzymes, percent fat diet, feeding your body, realistic days, body composition analysis, feed your body, releasing enzymes, physiology works, next diet, hunger signals, body fat distribution, female factors Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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IF YOU are in search of a revolutionary, honest, scientifically sound, fat-fighting program designed specifically for women-look no further, you've found it! Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
goals from weeks, balance your fat intake, blank food record, lipogenic storage enzymes, daytime eater, female fat cells, stubborn fat cells, fat physiology, bigger fat cells, fat statistics, keep food records, lipogenic enzymes, diet mentality, lipolytic enzymes, percent fat diet, feeding your body, realistic days, body composition analysis, feed your body, releasing enzymes, physiology works, next diet, hunger signals, body fat distribution, female factors Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Overcoming Overeating by Jane R. Hirschmann in Back Matter
- American Cancer Society Cookbook by Anne Lindsay in Back Matter
- Choices for a Healthy Heart by Joseph C. Piscatella in Back Matter
- Food Values of Portions Commonly Used in Back Matter
- Your Body: An a-Z from Allergies to Zits by Steve Parker in Back Matter
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- Androgen Disorders in Women by Theresa Cheung in Back Matter
- Outsmarting the Female Fat Cell--After Pregnancy: Every Woman's Guide to Shaping Up, Slimming Down, and Staying Sane After the Baby by Debra Waterhouse in Front Matter
- Androgen Disorders in Women: The Most Neglected Hormone Problem by Theresa Cheung in Back Matter
- "Mom, I Hate My Life!": Becoming Your Daughter's Ally Through the Emotional Ups and Downs of Adolescence (A Hand-in-Hand Book) by Sharon Hersh in Back Matter
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