Displaying the top 100 results that match your query. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/rssapi.jsp?Re=3295&browse=true&N=3+6669+4305 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1673253 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1482054 A humorous and appropriately snarky weight-loss and lifestyle guide for hipsters looking to shed pounds and stay cool-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1518211 Skinny Chicks Dont Eat Salads author Christine Avanti explains how women and men can control their appetites and lose weight by avoiding the fake and processed foods that are actually making them fatter. Many women think that products labeled fat-free, sugar-free, or lite are the key to easy weight loss. The truth is that these so-called healthy packaged foods are filled with processed ingredients and chemicals that actually contribute to weight gain by causing us to overeat. In The Real Food Diet, nutritionist Christine Avanti explains why a diet rich in all-natural produce, whole grains, and lean protein packed with the nutrients responsible for maintaining stable blood sugar levels and speeding up metabolism is by far the more effective option. Avanti draws on the latest research to provide guidelines for what and how often readers should eat to ensure that pounds are dropped and offers specific meal plans, grocery lists, and a collection of flavorful recipes filled with fresh, seasonal ingredients. A guide to eating real food in a factory-food world, a weight loss plan, and a real-food cookbook in one, The Real Food Diet will instruct and inspire readers to steer clear of fake food and eat the balanced, all-natural way we were designed to eat-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1675042 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1664426 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1484818 How to take the Paleo diet to the max for optimal weight loss and total health-from bestselling author and top Paleo expert Dr. Loren Cordain. Dr. Loren Cordains bestselling The Paleo Diet and The Paleo Diet Cookbook have helped hundreds of thousands of people eat for better health and weight loss by following the diet humans were genetically designed to eat: meats, fish, fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts and other foods that mimic the diet of our Paleolithic ancestors. In Maximum Paleo, he shows you how to supercharge the Paleo diet for optimal lifelong health and weight loss. Featuring a new prescriptive 7-day plan and surprising revelations from the authors original research, its the most powerful Paleo guide yet. Based on the authors groundbreaking research on Paleolithic diet and lifestyle. Includes a new 7-day plan with recommended meals, exercise routines, lifestyle tips, and supplement recommendations. Reveals fascinating findings from the authors research over the last decade, such as why vegan and vegetarian diets are not healthy and why dairy, soy products, potatoes, and grains are not just unhealthful but may be toxic Includes health and weight-loss advice for all Paleo dieters-women, men, and people of all ages-and is invaluable for CrossFitters and other athletes. Written by Dr. Loren Cordain, the worlds leading expert on Paleolithic eating styles internationally regarded as the father of Paleo. Whether youve been following a Paleo-friendly diet and want to take it to the next level or are just discovering the benefits of going Paleo, this book will help you follow the Paleo path to the fullest-for lifelong health, increased energy, better sleep, lower stress and weight loss--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1657510 A four-step weight loss program inspired by one of the most successful contestants on NBCs The Biggest Loser, which will have practical action steps to lose weight and keep it off forever-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1453990 This book is a personal and inspirational memoir from the author, an Emmy and Oscar winner that is focused on her transformation as she embraced a healthy lifestyle and lost over eighty pounds. Soulful and sultry, she wowed the world with her powerful voice in American Idols third season, and then took Hollywood by storm with a star turn in Dreamgirls that won her an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. But before we knew her as an American Idol standout, Jennifer was singing in her church choir in the Southside of Chicago. This memoir tells the story of Jennifers meteoric rise from American Idol to Dreamgirls to her amazing weight loss on the Weight Watchers diet plan. With the Weight Watchers brand endorsing her, Jennifer gives her fans tips for embracing a healthy lifestyle in order to lose weight and reclaim their bodies. Full of stories from her American Idol days, her experience acting in Dreamgirls, and how her son inspired her to want to live healthfully, this book is for her fans and an inspiration for anyone struggling with weight issues. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1615581 Explains how women can understand and work with their circadian rhythms and other physical cycles to enable weight loss, revealing how to eat, exercise, and sleep in accordance with a two-phase plan that addresses issues in chronobiology, hunger hormones, and metabolism. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1194265 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1172562 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1111347 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1261118 <b> 1 international bestselling diet book coming to North America</b> Devised by Dr. Pierre Dukan, a French medical doctor who has spent his career helping people to lose weight, the Dukan Diet rejects counting calories and promises permanent weight loss while allowing adherents to eat as much as they like. Originally published in 2000, the Dukan Diet swept across France, championed by people who successfully lost weight following its unique four phase regime. The Dukan Diet has helped millions in France, where it_has been number one for more than ten years and adopted in twenty countries, including the United Kingdom, Poland, Korea and Brazil. All together, The Dukan Diet has sold more than 3 million copies worldwide. <b> The Diet: 4 Easy Steps to Permanent Weight Loss </b> <b>Phase one: Attack</b> Using Dr. Dukans True Weight calculator, dieters determine a reasonable and healthy weight loss goal. Then they begin the Dukan Attack phase a two-to-seven-day period during which only unlimited lean protein and a daily Oat bran galette (or pancake) are consumed and dramatic weight loss is achieved. <b>Phase Two: Cruise</b> Dieters alternate days of unlimited lean protein with days of protein combined with healthful vegetables until they reach their True Weight. <b>Phase Three: Consolidation</b> Dieters stay on this phase for 5 days for every pound lost. At this point the diet allows unlimited protein and vegetables, and other foods (such as cheese and bread) are reintroduced._ Dieters are also allowed two weekly celebration meals to stave off boredom. _ <b>Phase Four: Stabilization</b> This is the maintenance portion of the plan, in which followers are allowed to eat whatever they like without regaining weight - provided that they follow 3 unbreakable rules including eating only unlimited lean protein one set day per week._ _ For each phase, The Dukan Diet offers clear simple guidelines for long term success._ The Dukan Diet is the perfect diet for people who want fast weight loss, that can be maintained without counting calories or weighing portions-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1392951 Brazier explains how nutrient-dense, plant-based foods are the best form of proactive health insurance and environmental sustainability rolled into one. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1254339 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1220464 From the New York Times-bestselling author of Change Your Brain, Change Your Life, one of the worlds leading experts on how the brain works, comes a practical, prescriptive step-by-step program that reveals ho to boost ones brain in order to lose weight and keep it off for a lifetime. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1377725 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1275125 A specialist in clinical sleep disorders identifies a link between sleep and the hormones that control appetite, in a reference that explains how to lose weight naturally through effective sleep practices. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1393720 Presents nutritional information for hundreds of popular brand name and restaurant foods, with practical substitutions that can help people cut calories and fat and lose weight. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1615437 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1306939 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1298656 The fashion expert from the Today show examines more than one thousand fashion and beauty items, pinpointing what is essential, what else is worth keeping, and what should end up in the trash. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1243163 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1307123 When it comes to sex, what do women want? In this eye-opening collection, Erica Jong reveals that every woman has her own answer. Susan Cheever talks about the excruciating hazards of casual sex, while Gail Collins recounts her Catholic upbringing in Cincinnati and the nuns who passionately forbade her from having carnal relations. Jennifer Weiner explores how, in love, the body can play just as big a role as the heart. The octogenarians in Karen Abbotts sharp-eyed piece possess a passion that could give Betty White a run for her money. Molly Jong-Fast reflects on her unconventional upbringing and why a whole generation of young women have rejected free love in favor of Bugaboo strollers and Mommy-and-me yoga. Sex, it turns out, can be as fleeting, heavy, mundane, and intense as the rest of life. Indeed, as Jong states in her powerful introduction: the truth is--sex is life.--From publisher description. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1129380 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1212586 Presents an introduction to preparing nutritious meals which enhance the enjoyment of food and promote weight loss, providing low-fat recipes which incorporate fresh ingredients, with advice on shopping, preparation, and cooking techniques. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1110405 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1170157 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1055954 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1198439 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1066072 The Biggest Loser: 6 Weeks to a Healthier You brings the Ranch into your home and gives you the same tools, medical advice, nutrition tips, and exercise instruction that the contestants receive there. In just 6 weeks, you can change your future and make strides toward preventing and reversing conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Youll also learn how to: <U+2022>Boost your mood and brainpower with simple yoga poses and omega<U+2013>3 rich foods like the Veggie Cheese Omelet and Mexican Turkey Burger. <U+2022>Protect yourself from colds and flus by enhancing immunity with the power of vitamins A and C, found in the Southern Start breakfast and Fire<U+2013>Roasted Tomato Soup. <U+2022>Cut your cancer risk with strength training and the power antioxidants, like those in the Bye<U+2013>Bye Blues Smoothie and Berrylicious Oatmeal. <U+2022>Help prevent heart disease by getting plenty of aerobic exercise and trimming saturated fat from your diet with lean protein dishes like the Sweet Pepper Chicken Sandwich and Egg White Bites. With delicious recipes, easy<U+2013>to<U+2013>follow meal plans, and 6 weeks of exercises to get you moving, The Biggest Loser: 6 Weeks to a Healthier You helps you lose pounds<U+2014>and gain a lifetime of good health. -- from publishers website. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1305028 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1151115 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1037981 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1166996 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1016648 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1037767 From Mayo Clinic, a leading authority on health and nutrition, comes The Mayo Clinic Diet, the last diet youll ever need. Features a two-week quick-start program, meal planners, recipes, tips for overcoming challenges, starting an exercise plan, and much more. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=945858 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1004376 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=997313 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=937536 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1018294 The new baby feeding bible from the award-wining author of Raising Baby Green Called the Al Gore of Parenting by Parenting Magazine, Dr. Alan Greene has written the follow up to his best-selling book and offers parents a definitive guide for making nutritionally-sound decisions for their children. Offers parents green choices for feeding children from when they are in the womb through toddler years. This unique guide includes advice on how to transform a babys eating habits that will positively impact their health and development for the rest of their lives. Dr. Greene has included everything a parent needs to know about creating healthy, nutritious meals that help avoid childhood obesity, and prevent childhood disease. This must-have resource Shows how what a mother eats during pregnancy effects her babys health and eating habits for years after birth Provides the definitive guide to green feeding for babies from pregnancy to toddlers Filled with practical tips and advice for selecting and preparing earth friendly meals for babies Shows the health benefits for babies who eat green with innate nutritional intelligence The crucial follow-up to the best-selling book Raising Baby Green In addition to working in his medical practice, Dr. Alan Greene makes regular appearances on the Today show and writes articles for the New York Times--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=961266 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1049398 From the bestselling author of The Omnivores Dilemma and In Defense of Food comes this collection of simple, sensible, and easy to use rules--the perfect guide for anyone who would like to become more mindful of the food he or she eats. (Consumer Health). http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=953470 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1038252 You know you need to exercise to stay in shape and be healthy, but theres more to a healthy body than buff biceps. Welcome to functional training! Learn a practical fitness program that improves your ability to handle everyday movements. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1089185 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1009219 Covers everything readers need to know to dress well, with piece-by-piece wardrobe analysis; easy-to-read flattery charts; shopping secrets; no-fail shoe rules; and tailoring, storage, and care tips. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1271393 Thanks to the advent of processed food, people who live in industrial countries, especially those whose families have done so for several generations, often have symptoms of multiple nutrient deficiencies on a very high level. Green smoothies provide a way for us to correct these persistent imbalances and begin to discover what health actually feels like. Green Smoothie Revolution offers a wide variety of smoothie recipes as well as the nutrition and know-how behind the drinks. With 150 easy-to-make recipes offering an abundance of fruits, vegetables, and greens to choose from, Green Smoothie Revolution provides an important diversity of nutritional sources as well as enough variety to keep taste buds happy--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1053503 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=930163 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=667502 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=669702 The art of the tattoo has emerged from the garage to the parlor, from the local bar to the board room. With interest in tattoos at a high point, the time is right for a detailed look at the art, and the artists, who create the elaborate designs. Wolfgang Publications and Doug Mitchel take the reader inside the shops of ten well-known and very experienced artists spread across the country. Detailed photo sequences follow each artist through a tattoo project, from the customers concept to the finished and colorful design. The chapters document not only the techniques, but also the inks and tools used during each step of the process. Both a how-to book and a photo-intense look into the world of tattoos, Advanced Tattoo Art includes interviews with the artists that explain not only how they do what they do, but their personal preference for materials and methods. Over 500 color images, Ten start-to-finish tattoo sequences, Detailed photos of each step, Interviews with each artist. Book jacket.--BOOK JACKET. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=375524 This thorough, lavishly illustrated collection of historical records traces tattooing throughout the world, from the ancient times to the present. Includes texts from explorers, physicians, journalists, and others. Photos & illustrations. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=271813 In The Promise of Sleep, world-renowned sleep authority William C. Dement, M.D., offers a definitive guide providing the information necessary to reap the benefits of a good nights sleep. Drawing on decades of experience, Dr. Dement explains what happens when we sleep, taking us on a fascinating tour of the sleeping body and mind. Exploring sleeps powerful effect on overall health, from the immune system to psychological well-being, we also learn the many dangers of sleep loss and deprivation, from reduced motivation and vitality to serious illness and even death. Imparting wisdom gained through years of sleep lab experience, Dr. Dement reveals the principles of healthy sleep and gives hands-on advice on such popular topics as sleep disorders and their cures, the role of prescription and over-the-counter sleeping aids, recovery from jet lag, and the power of naps. With The Promise of Sleep, readers will learn not only how to discover how much sleep they truly need, but how to get it--and why their lives will improve once they do. Book jacket.--BOOK JACKET.