Description
Book SynopsisThis is not a fad diet book. This is the most comprehensive, scientifically based program to lose weight and keep it off, with practical details about diet and nutrition, movement and motivation, medications, supplements, surgery, and more. In Weight Loss for Life, two experts from the Johns Hopkins Healthful Eating, Activity & Weight Program provide you with all of the information you need on your weight loss journey. They bring together leading experts in behavioral health, nutrition, exercise, and nursing to help you develop a plan that works best for youand that's not focused on just restricting calories or certain foods. Anyone struggling with unwanted weight gain or obesity will find this program to be helpful, compassionate, and clear. A central feature of the program is a Personal Plan of Action to help you set up reachable goals, plan your meals, and make time for movement. All the recommendations are customizable based on your personal health and needs. You'll enjoy the int
Table of ContentsForeword
Acknowledgments
The Johns Hopkins Healthful Eating, Activity & Weight Program
Chapter 1. We're Glad You're Here
Chapter 2. Getting Ready
Chapter 3. Beginning Your Self-Assessment
Chapter 4. Unlocking the Eight Keys to Your Success
Chapter 5. Strategic Stress Management
Chapter 6. Designing Your Dietary Plan
Chapter 7. Food Shopping, Meal Planning, and Monitoring Principles
Chapter 8. Designing Your Daily Movement and Weekly Exercise Plan
Chapter 9. Keeping It Off
Chapter 10: Medical Solutions: Beyond Mindset and Behavior Change
Resources
Personal Plan of Action Template
Food and Activity Log
Movement and Activity Assessment
The Energy Balance Equation Assessment
SMART Framework
Weight Loss Journal
References
Index
