The Rest of the Truth: Bariatric Surgeries and Other Fast Weight Loss Diets [Paperback]

Pamela Harrelson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 29, 2009

Personal trainer Pam Harrelson shares both inspiration and valuable up-to-date information for those struggling with obesity. Weight maintenance starts with the mind, not with a diet, nor with a scalpel on the operating table. If a person is obese, or just average size and caught for decades in the terrible cycle of dieting, Pam's unique message can capture their attention! Bariatric surgery is helpful for many people, yet they often regain their weight because they don't learn healthy new habits for long-term maintenance. "The Rest of the Truth" is a must read for anyone considering any surgery to aid weight loss or for anyone who has had such a surgery but is still having difficulty maintaining their desired weight, or having re-gained all their weight years post surgery. Research reveals that the majority of ten year post op patients have not maintained their weight loss. Research also reveals a high suicide rate among these patients. Over a 16 year period Pam and her husband had repeated bariatric surgeries. Because of her overall experience, Pam is neither pro-surgery nor anti-surgery. Pam's well researched message should motivate any person with a food addiction or a sedentary lifestyle, at whatever size they may be. The focus of this book is on educating the reader on the often- overlooked causes of overeating and on the importance of making lifetime changes in eating and exercise habits for lifetime weight loss success. Pam's inspirational testimony can motivate any reader that it is worth the effort to prepare to win! FOR UPDATED INFORMATION, PLEASE CLICK ONTO: WWW.GASTRICBYPASS-RESTOFTHETRUTH.COM

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About the Author

Pamela Harrelson is on a mission to help the obese and those who love them. She is certified by the American Council on Exercise as a personal trainer, and by Apex Athletic Clubs as a nutrition consultant and trainer. As a motivational speaker, Pam has taught the Lifeway Series for Nutrition and Exercise Management to church audiences. She has been keynote speaker to dozens of civic groups. She has counseled and trained over 2,000 clients over the course of 12 years. Pam and her husband struggled with obesity for 24 years, and in midlife she began a serious study of nutrition and metabolism. She lost 96 pounds and has kept it off for fourteen years as of 2009, even after the trauma of surviving the destruction of Hurricane Katrina, detailed in her book. With each new client she designs a personalized regimen to address their specific needs. Pam practices moderation in her exercise program, does not exercise with her clients, and teaches that moderation results in a lifetime program. She is a walking miracle of what God's love and grace - together with a yielded heart and mind - can produce despite enduring years of heartache and suffering. Pam is mother of 2, grandmother of 3, and a widow of 9 years. Her husband died of obesity related causes and he truly inspires the reader from the grave, in his pre-death quest, to focus on their health. Pam resides in Mandeville, LA, 30 minutes north of New Orleans. For more about Pam's ministry and speaking please see her website: WWW.GASTRICBYPASS-RESTOFTHETRUTH.COM

Product Details

• Paperback: 276 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (July 29, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1438995202
• ISBN-13: 978-1438995205
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,532,631 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great information, September 25, 2009

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Keeley S. Guidroz "ameno cigno" (Madisonville, LA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Rest of the Truth: Bariatric Surgeries and Other Fast Weight Loss Diets (Paperback)

Thank you, thank you, thank you Pam Harrelson for your insightful, inspirational, and educated words regarding safe and effective weight loss.

Your 'Key Words' are an excellent source to understanding how our minds affect our weight and weight maintenance struggles.

Sharing your personal as well as professional experiences helped me understand that starting on the road to wellness can begin right now.

Your method proves that it's simple subtraction - burn more energy calories than calories eaten. I've used this simple method for eight weeks and have lost five pounds. And by using the 'averages' tip I'm not mentally beating myself up anymore. Your book has freed me from the mental agony and dread of 'dieting'.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is terrific, September 15, 2009

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V. Alpha (Mandeville, La.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Rest of the Truth: Bariatric Surgeries and Other Fast Weight Loss Diets (Paperback)

This is NOT the usual diet or "fitness" book. As someone who had personal training sessions with PAM, this book helps the reader stay on track. Working out with PAM made me "accountable" to her and to myself and now that my sessions have ended, this book echoes the words that I heard during each session.

Keeping a "food diary" as to exactly what is eaten throughout the day has been life-changing because it makes us accountable once again... It is easy to justify that what is eaten, but as I approached my hungry time near the end of the day, writing down everything I had eaten was an eye-opener.

While I was at home, I could still hear Pam's voice telling me to picture the fat that I would lose as 5 lbs. of "ground meat" and this visual "incentive" was so helpful. She stressed it is important to play "games" while exercising in order to alleviate boredom and I did this while walking on the TREADMILL. I broke my 40 min. walk down into 5 min. sections and would look at the number "8" as I began. Then every 5 min. I would visually count backwards as I got closer to the number "1" and reaching my goal.

I only needed to lose 20 lbs. but was unsuccessful for two years. She kept reminding me that losing this amount would not be done quickly and to be "patient" because weight seems to come off much faster on someone who wants to lose 90 lbs.. She reminded me that working out would replace fat with lean muscle tissue and so I was not discouraged when I seemed to hit a plateau . I was only maintaining but her words, "Maintenance is a victory" were so encouraging. It seemed slow but what I have lost has stayed off.

With her encouragement, I felt "empowered" that I can do this on my own. My training sessions have ended, but her words live on in this book that will help so many.

V. Alpha

5.0 out of 5 stars Honest and Practical Advice for Lifetime Maintenance after Weight Loss Surgery, August 22, 2011

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Maureen Conolly (Mandeville, LA, US) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Rest of the Truth: Bariatric Surgeries and Other Fast Weight Loss Diets (Paperback)

This book provides a no-nonsense, honest, heartfelt account of the author's struggles with weight loss, including two weight loss surgeries. Her first surgery was years ago as one of the first kind of stomach stapling procedures, and with very little after care or behavior modification, she gained the weight back. In 1995, she had gastric bypass surgery, and this time adjusted all aspects of her lifestyle (brain, physical, and spiritual) to stay committed to living the healthy way. She has maintained her weight loss now for 15 years! Her advice is practical and realistic. She clearly communicates that weight loss surgery is not the easy way out and not a miracle cure. I believe it is a great read for weight loss surgery patients, especially those that have not gotten a firm understanding that the surgery is only the first step in a lifelong requirement to remain focused and vigilant on eating right, exercising regularly, and dealing with emotional eating issues. Pam's personal stories of struggle, adversity (including Hurricane Katrina), and personal loss are very powerful to show just how it IS POSSIBLE to be a successful long term weight loss surgery patient. There are not a lot of books or other materials that focus on the real work that is required for permanent weight loss maintenance. I highly recommend this book to weight loss surgery patients and non-surgery patients that were formerly morbidly obese and are looking for guidance on long term maintenance.