Outsmarting the Female Fat Cell: The First Weight-Control Program Designed Specifically for Women (Paperback)

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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.

Product Description

In a clear, comprehensive way, Debra Waterhouse shows the effects of estrogen, oral contraceptives, pregnancy, menopause, and hormone replacement therapy on fat storage, and how the female fat cell thrives on diets. Through the three-month Outsmarting Female Fat (OFF) program, readers are offered advice

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing; Updated edition (August 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446675806
• ISBN-13: 978-0446675802
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #968,164 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A common sense approach to weight loss you can stick to!, July 18, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Outsmarting the Female Fat Cell: The First Weight-Control Program Designed Specifically for Women (Paperback)

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.

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome! It is so easy!, March 1, 2005

By	Rebecca L. Casceoli (Boynton Beach, FL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Outsmarting the Female Fat Cell: The First Weight-Control Program Designed Specifically for Women (Paperback)

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!!!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Every woman should understand what's in this book., January 19, 1998

By	[e-mail] (Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Outsmarting the Female Fat Cell: The First Weight-Control Program Designed Specifically for Women (Audio Cassette)

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.