Slim Down Sister: The African-American Woman's Guide to Healthy, Permanent Weight Loss [Hardcover]

Roniece Weaver (Author), Fabiola Gaines (Author), Angela Ebron (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 29, 1999

The first comprehensive guide-written specifically for black women-on achieving and maintaining optimal weight and health

Statistically, black women are the segment of the American population most likely to suffer from obesity. Slim Down Sister is the first book to address this issue specifically, and does so in a constructive manner with the emphasis on getting healthy as opposed to skinny. Slim Down Sister not only explains why black women need to address weight (which is strongly linked to such potentially life-threatening illnesses as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease) but also acknowledges the role that African-American social customs, eating habits, and leisure preferences play in contributing to weight problems. Filled with real-life stories about women who have lost weight and kept it off, this inspirational book provides an easy-to-follow, gimmick-free program for eating well-including thirty-five delicious recipes for low-fat versions of traditional favorites-exercising, and setting up an all-important emotional support system.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Written by nutrition consultants Weaver and Fabiola Gaines and a senior editor at Family Circle magazine, Angela Ebron, this work deals with the issue of obesity among black women and its link to life-threatening illnesses like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. It also contains real-life stories about women who have lost weight and kept it off, and 35 low-fat recipes.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Roniece Weaver and Fabiola Gaines live in Orlando, Florida, and are cofounders of Hebni Nutrition Consultants, Inc., a nonprofit organization committed to improving consumers' health by providing comprehensive nutritional information. Weaver is also a member of the American Dietetic Association (ADA) and has been a guest speaker for the American Heart Association. Gaines is coordinator of the Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) Supplemental Food Program for Florida's Department of Health and a member of the ADA. Angela Ebron is a senior editor and writer at Family Circle, and has contributed to Essence and Child magazines. She lives in Westfield, New Jersey.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Dutton Adult (November 29, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0525944583
• ISBN-13: 978-0525944584
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #613,900 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Slim Down Low Down, January 22, 2000

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Tianna Hawkins (Detroit,Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Slim Down Sister: The African-American Woman's Guide to Healthy, Permanent Weight Loss (Hardcover)

This is a really great book for Black women, like me, who struggle with weight problems. The recipes in the back of the book give good ways to make the traditional African American meals more healthy without losing the taste. I am happy to finally have someone recognize that I don't want to eat yogurt and tofu. What I really want is some greens and cornbread, sans all the fat, grease and other stuff that makes it taste soooo good. Thanks sisters we needed this book!

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An Understanding Approach, March 17, 2000

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Angela M. Williams-Gaskins - See all my reviews

This review is from: Slim Down Sister: The African-American Woman's Guide to Healthy, Permanent Weight Loss (Hardcover)

Easy to understand and read. Liked content and focus on health (regardless of SIZE), recipes, body types,menus. Interesting to note how black men feel..some black men will look beyond it - others can use it against you. Relatable info. on how excercise impacts OUR hair; time management with makeup & showers at lunch; the impact our emotions have; the impact our culture has. I think it stresses an EXCELLENT BOTTOM LINE....health management, longevity in life, self-esteem and motivation....regardless of SIZE. Extremely poignant excerpts..stories dealt with every possible life situation/experience. Nice to see these women were happier after weight loss (for their health, stress reduction and emotional well-being, but mostly for themselves).

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent from cover to cover...., March 12, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Slim Down Sister: The African-American Woman's Guide to Healthy, Permanent Weight Loss (Hardcover)

This is one of the best books I have ever read about African American women and permanent and healthy weight loss. The information provided is comprehensive and precise and I found the exercise and food plan very doable. I absolutely love the recipe section of slimmed down soul food dishes and the section explaining how African American women get confusing information about weight loss from the media, doctors, and within the Black community. I also appreciate the fact that this plan works within my budget and allows me some flexibility. Only thing I would have liked to have seen was more suggestions for cardio-vascular exercise because after a while walking can get boring. Nonetheless, excellent job sisters!