Chicken Soup for the Dieter's Soul

by Jack Canfield

  Perricone Program

  Website: nvperriconemd.com

  Dr. Nicholas V. Perricone, a world-renowned dermatologist, concluded that inflammation significantly contributes to aging, weight gain, fatigue, disease and skin problems. He developed an anti-aging and anti-inflammatory diet for his skin-care patients that reduces damage caused by free radicals to the outer layer of cells. It stresses nutrition and supplementation by eating a diet of fish, low-glycemic index foods, olive oil, fruits and vegetables, and omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids.

  N.V. Perricone, M.D., Ltd. • 639 Research Parkway • Meriden, CT 06450

  Phone: (888) 823-7837 • Fax: (203) 379-0817

  South Beach Diet

  Website: southbeachdiet.com

  The key elements of the South Beach Diet are good fats like olive and canola oil, the omega-3 fish oils, and oils found in most nuts combined with good carbohydrates, which are vegetables, whole-grain breads and whole fruits. Strategic snacking is encouraged to keep hunger under control and prevent cravings. Attention is paid to the glycemic index, which is a measure of how quickly a carbohydrate raises your blood sugar.

  The Mediterranean Diet

  Website: medidiet/rescources.com

  The classic Mediterranean diet recommended by the American Heart Association consists of high consumption of fruits, vegetables, bread and other cereals, potatoes, beans, nuts and seeds. Olive oil is an important mono-unsaturated fat source. Dairy products, fish and poultry are consumed in low to moderate amounts, and little red meat is eaten. Eggs are consumed no more than four times a week. Wine is consumed in low to moderate amounts. People who follow the average Mediterranean diet eat less saturated fat than those who eat the average American diet.

  The Schwarzbein Principle

  Website: schwarzbeinprinciple.com E-mail: info@schwarzbeinprinciple.com

  Diana Schwarzbein, an endocrinologist and internist, concluded that by cutting carbohydrates and adding proteins and fats, most type 2 diabetes patients started losing one to two pounds of body fat per week (after initial body-water loss). Patients following her program have seen their blood sugars normalize, cholesterol levels improve, blood pressures come down, and a loss of body fat and gain in muscle mass. 5901 Encina Road, Suite A • Goleta, CA 93117

  The Zone

  Website: zonediet.com

  Zone Diet meals follow the hand-eye method. One-third of your plate consists of a serving of lean protein no bigger than the size and thickness of the palm of your hand. The other two-thirds is filled with favorable carbohydrates, such as fruits and vegetables. Finally, a dash of “good” fat, such as nuts, olive oil or avocado, is added. You eat three meals a day, plus two snacks, and never go more than five hours without eating, so you don’t feel deprived.

  Tops Club Inc.

  Website: tops.org

  Founded in 1948, TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is the oldest international, nonprofit, noncommercialweight-loss support group. TOPS program components provide weekly meetings, include private weigh-ins, and provides members with positive reinforcement and motivation to adhere to food and exercise plans. Since 1966, TOPS has funded an obesity and metabolic research program at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee and supports ongoing research there. To date, $5.4 million from TOPS earnings and member contributions have helped fund obesity research.

  Weight Watchers

  Website: weightwatchers.com

  Combining weekly meetings and a healthy food plan with behavioral modification and exercise, Weight Watchers is one of the most popular weight management programs in the world. TheWeightWatcher “points” system, allows you to enjoy any food you like as long as you control how much you eat. They also offer a “core plan” that focuses on eating foods from all the food groups, even an occasional treat. Members get weighed in weekly and soak up the support from fellow dieters. Meetings are held in thousands of cities around the world, andWeightWatchers low-calorie, portion-controlled foods are readily available in most supermarkets. Members get exercise tips, recipes, the benefits of scientific research, and ongoing motivational coaching and support.

  The Diet Channel

  Website: thedietchannel.comTheDietChannel.com is an award-winning health, nutrition and weight loss resource. Founded in the mid-90s it features links and reviews of today’s popular diet programs as well as in-depth articles by contributing writers who are experts in the field. TheDietChannel.com also maintains an index of some of the best nutrition sites on the Internet.

  TREATMENT & RESEARCH

  Massachusetts General Hospital Weight Center

  Website: massgeneral.org/weightc E-mail: weightcenter@partners.org

  Expert consultation and treatment for both adults and children, emphasizing family-based therapy whenever appropriate. Offers a complete range of services to overweight patients, from nutritional, exercise and psychological counseling to state-of-the-art medical and surgical treatment of weight disorders. Life-long care of patients and programs are offered to encourage close, long-term follow-up. 50 Staniford Street, 4th Floor • Boston, MA 02114

  Phone: (617) 726-4400 • Fax: (617) 724-6565

  University of Alabama at Birmingham

  EatRight Weight Management Program

  Website: main.uab.edu/sites/eatright E-mail: strongdc@uab.edu

  EatRight is a lifestyle-oriented weight control program designed to beat the odds of the weight-loss battle by easing participants into new eating and exercising habits. Based on the findings that the amount of food we eat, rather than the calorie or the fat content of the food, determines when we feel full and stop eating. The expert team of physicians, dietitians and exercise trainers provides EatRight services to the general public using the most up-to-date nutrition information available.

  AB 1064 • 1530 3rd Avenue, South • Birmingham, AL 35294

  Phone: (205) 934-7053

  St. Luke’s-Hospital Center VanItallie Center

  for Nutrition and Weight Management

  Website: uchsc.edu/core/newyork.htm

  A program for weight loss for the short term and weight maintenance for the long term. Weekly, all patients have their blood pressure checked and are given the opportunity to speak with a clinical assistant, nurse or dietitian. Each patient also participates in a weekly group class and sees the physician no less than monthly. Treatments for weight loss are effective but purposefully do not result in rapid weight loss. Whether weight loss is accomplished with the help of liquid formula, regular food, surgery or medication, staff monitor patients to ensure that they lose as much fat as possible, but not at the expense of lean tissue such as skeletal muscle, the heart, the liver and the skin. Also holds workshops on topics such as low-fat cooking, exercise and stress reduction to promote better health and nutrition.

  425 West 59th Street, #9D • New York, NY 10019

  Phone: (212) 523-8440

  The New York Obesity Research Center Weight Loss Program

  Website: nyorc.org/weightlossprogram E-mail: dg108@columbia.edu

  Groups meet once a week for one year and are led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, ready with the newest and most effective strategies to help clients lose weight and keep it off.

  1090 Amsterdam Avenue, 14th Floor • New York, NY 10025

  Phone: (212) 523-8440 • Fax: (212) 523-3416

  University of Colorado Center for Human Nutrition

  Website: uchsc.edu/nutrition

  Research conducted at the CHN focuses on obesity prevention and treatment, nutrient metabolism, and micronutrient status in children. The community outreach activities initiated and conducted through the CHN aim to improve quality of life by promoting physical activity and nutritional awareness.

  Campus Box C290 • 4200 East Ninth Avenue • Denver, CO 80262

  Phone: (303) 372-0000

  Duke University Diet and Fitness Center

  Website: cfl.duke.edu E-mail: dfcinfo@dukedietcenter.org

  The Center’s staff is
skilled in weight management, but also guides patients to substantially increase physical activity, which is as equally important as eating healthfully. Clients learn strategies conducive to weight management while maximizing overall health. Goals are to reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer, to minimize disability from arthritis and chronic pain and to build stamina, mobility and lung function, while managing stress and improving mood. This program is not for everyone. It requires a significant investment in time, money and energy. Those who have not given serious attention to less intensive approaches should perhaps try those first. This is a place for folks who are serious about charting a new path to better health.

  804 West Trinity Avenue • Durham, NC 27701

  Phone: (800) 235-3853 • Fax: (919) 684-8246

  Loma Linda University Center for Health Promotion

  Website: llu.edu/llu/chp

  A free, informative one-hour session designed to describe the various weight management programs and helps clients decide what program will best meet their needs. The Optifast program is a twenty-six week, medically supervised program for individuals with fifty or more pounds to lose. Lean Choices is a twelve-week class for those who want to improve their health and weight through exercise, food choices and the psychology of eating.

  Evans Hall • 24785 Stewart Street • Loma Linda, CA 92350

  Phone: (909) 558-4594

  Scripps Clinic Nutrition and Metabolic Research Center

  Website: scrippshealth.org

  A comprehensive program for adults, adolescents and pediatrics covering every aspect of weight management for both underweight patients and those struggling with morbid obesity. Includes clinical trials testing everything from hormones, diets and medical devices to supplements, herbal preparations and nutritional aids. Also provides a full complement of care for types 1 and 2 diabetes (pediatric and adult), thyroid disease, pediatric growth and development, osteoporosis, and pituitary and adrenal disorders. Medically supervised, individualized exercise, nutritional and psychological programs are available. Specialists study the genetic abnormalities of obesity to accurately diagnose the cause of weight gain and plan for its care.

  12395 El Camino Real, Suite 317 • San Diego, CA 92130

  Phone: (866) 444-3638 • Fax: (858) 794-1244

  University of Cincinnati Obesity Research Center

  Website: psychiatry.uc.edu/orc

  Conducts basic scientific research on the regulation of body weight and the etiology and potential treatment of obesity. It encompasses several laboratories from various departments at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.

  Dept of Psychiatry • Genome Research Institute

  2170 East Galbraith Road • Bldg. E Room 308 • Cincinnati, OH 45237

  Phone: (513) 558-6863 • Fax: (513) 558-8990

  University of Pittsburgh Obesity/Nutrition Research Center

  Website: pitt.edu/~onrc E-mail: casiled@dom.pitt.edu

  Focuses on behavioral aspects of obesity and behavioral treatment of obesity. A patient-oriented research facility. Assessing the impact of current treatments of obesity is a key part of their focus. These assessments include examining metabolic and genetic factors related to insulin resistance, the impact of obesity and other nutrition-related illnesses on body composition, and examining behavioral, pharmacological and surgical treatments of obesity.

  200 Lothrop Street • Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2582

  Phone: 1-800-533-UPMC (8762)

  Yale Center for Eating and Weight Disorders

  Website: yale.edu/ycewd E-mail: ycewd@yale.edu

  Provides services to members of the community to better understand eating and weight disorders.

  P.O. Box 208205 • New Haven, CT 06520

  Phone: (203) 432-4610

  BOOKS

  Body Image

  Do I Look Fat in This? Get Over Your Body and On with Your Life

  Rhonda Britten

  Women befriend their bodies—first by facing and accepting what they see in the mirror, and then by empowering them to make healthier decisions about their weight.

  ISBN 0525949453 • 272 pages • hardcover • $24.95 • Penguin Group • 2006

  Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program That Works

  Evelyn Tribole, M.S., R.D., Elyse Resch, M.S., R.D., F.A.D.A.

  Two prominent nutritionists focus on nurturing your body rather than starving it. Encourages naturalweight loss and helps you find theweight youwere meant to be. Compassionate, thoughtful advice on satisfying, healthy living

  ISBN 0312321236 • 304 pages • paperback • $13.95 • St.Martin’s Press • 2003

  Life Without Ed: How One Woman Declared Independence from Her Eating Disorder and How You Can Too

  Jenni Schaefer

  Eight million women in the United States suffer from anorexia nervosa and/or bulimia. For these women, the road to recovery is a rocky one where many succumb to their eating disorders. Readers are encouraged to think of an eating disorder as if it were a distinct being with a personality of its own. Further, they are encouraged to treat the disorder as a relationship rather than as a condition.

  ISBN 0071422986 • 192 pages • paperback • $14.95 • McGraw-Hill • 2003

  Children’s Obesity/Weight Management

  Ending the Food Fight, Guide Your Child to a Healthy Weight in a Fast

  Food/Fake Food World

  David S. Ludwig, M.D., Ph.D., with Suzanne Rostler, M.S., R.D.

  High-calorie, low-quality fast food and “fake food” (processed foods unlike anything found in nature), present a serious challenge for parents managing their children’s weight. Harvard endocrinologist Dr. David Ludwig’s groundbreaking research in the use of a low-glycemic diet to combat obesity is the basis for some of the most successful diets of the last decade. Dr. Ludwig’s low-glycemic diet combined with a powerful, nine-week progressive plan addresses biology, behavior and environment and integrates them into a practical prescription for weight loss. Dr. Ludwig gives parents all the tools they need to help their children win the food fight once and for all.

  ISBN 0618683267 • 320 pages • hardcover • $26.00

  Houghton-Mifflin • April 2007

  Diet Plans

  American Heart Association No-Fad Diet:

  A Personal Plan for Healthy Weight Loss

  After a simple assessment of your current habits, you choose the eating and exercise strategies that best fit your needs. You’ll learn how to set realistic goals, eat well to lose extra pounds safely and add physical activity to keep the weight off for good. This book offers more than 190 delicious, all-new recipes, two weeks of sample menus, guidelines for meal planning, useful tips on dining out and food shopping, and sound advice for staying on track to reach your target weight.

  ISBN 1400051592 • 464 pages • hardcover • $24.95 • Clarkson Potter • 2005

  Dr. Gott’s No Flour, No Sugar Diet

  Peter H. Gott, M.D.

  A sensible guide for healthy eating that will help you achieve your desired weight and maintain it for life. Simple, inexpensive, easy to follow, nutritious, and easy to maintain over the long haul. Eliminate flour and added sugar from your diet. You’ll still enjoy lean meats, brown rice, low-fat dairy products, vegetables, fruits and other goodies. Allows foods from all the food groups, so you’ll be getting all the nutrients you need to maintain a healthy body while shedding unwanted pounds.

  ISBN 1884956521 • 244 pages • paperback • $14.95

  Quill Driver Books • 2006

  How to Make Almost Any Diet Work

  Anne Katherine

  Bestselling author and psychotherapist Anne Katherine—herself a recovering overeater—specializes in treating appetite disorders and food addictions. Discusses the chemistry behind appetite, hunger, fullness and satiety and gives focused activities to decrease appetite and increase satiety. Working from the premise that most overeaters use food as a comfort drug, the reader learns how to acquire comfort from other, he
althier sources. Provides practical tools to help the reader analyze his/her own body chemistry to choose the diet that will best fit his/her needs.

  ISBN 1592853579 • 250 pages • paperback • $14.95 • Hazelden • 2006

  The 90/10 Weight-Loss Plan

  Joy Bauer, M.S., R.D., C.D.N.

  The 90/10 plan provides approximately 50 percent of total calories from quality carbohydrates, moderate amounts from lean protein and limited amounts from fat—proportions that research has proven to be optimal for good health and disease prevention. The meal plans are balanced to provide you with the most vitamins and minerals possible for the controlled amount of calories consumed. Menus are also low in saturated fat and dietary cholesterol, and high in fiber, phytochemicals and antioxidants.

  ISBN 0312303971 • 304 pages • paperback • $13.95

  St Martin’s Griffin • 2002

  The Cheater’s Diet: The Medically Proven Way to Supercharge Your Weight Loss, Break Through Diet Ruts and Stay Thin for Good

  Paul Rivas, M.D., and Ernie Tremblay

  From helping over 15,000 people lose weight, Dr. Paul Rivas discovered people who cheat on their diets lose weight the fastest and keep it off the longest. He explains this scientifically validated secret that ends yo-yo dieting: It’s not whether you cheat on your diet (because you will!), but how and when you do it. He not only encourages you, but requires you to indulge in delicious foods such as chocolate, wine, cinnamon buns, beer and pizza. The healthiest, most effective weekday eating plan known to science with doctor-approved recipes that are simple and delicious

  ISBN 0757303218 • 203 pages • hardcover • $18.95

  Health Communications, Inc. • 2005

  The DASH Diet Action Plan

  Marla Heller, M.S., R.D.

  The 2005 dietary guidelines for Americans recommends this eating plan for everyone, and the DASH diet forms the basis for the new MyPyramid. The diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, low-fat or nonfat dairy, and includes lean meats, fish and poultry, grains, nuts and beans. It helps lower cholesterol and supports healthy weight loss. This book is designed to make it easy to put the DASH program into practice in your life, showing how to eat on-the-run, how to add more vegetables even if you hate vegetables, how to make over your kitchen to support the DASH diet, and how to lose weight with the DASH diet.