Finally Full, Finally Slim

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"Simplest way to diet!"—New York Post "Living a slim life is not about diet. It's about smart, educated enjoyment of food and the healthy lifestyle that goes with it. Lisa's advice and strategies make it easy to start and stay on a path to living a slim life."—Sarah Hiner, CEO Bottom Line Inc., publishers of BottomLine/Personal, BottomLine/Health, BottomLineInc.com "In Finally Full, Finally Slim, Lisa Young gives portion control the respect it deserves, while respecting the challenges of getting portions right without going hungry. Providing a comprehensive array of empowering strategies to make your diet better, turn the 'right' amount of food into 'enough,' this book is a feast of information -- perfectly spiced with both humor and wisdom."—David L. Katz, MD, MPH, founder of True Health Initiative, author of The Truth about Food "As our obesity epidemic continues, Finally Full, Finally Slim provides smart, health literate, critical guidance to put you on a path to optimal health and weight control. A good read for all families and health providers."—Richard Carmona, MD, MPH, FACS, 17th Surgeon General of the United States, distinguished professor, University of Arizona "Finally Full, Finally Slim tackles one of the biggest challenges to reaching and keeping a healthy weight-portion sizes. The supersizing of restaurant meals, sodas, burgers, fries, cookies, shakes, candy, and more has caused a national epidemic of portion distortion. Young's book teaches people how to normal-size their meals...and, eventually, their bodies."—Margo G. Wootan, D.Sc., Vice President for Nutrition, Center for Science in the Public Interest "Dr. Young broke new ground with readers with her first book The Portion Teller. Understanding how portion sizes can easily be underestimated and derail your diet is critical to healthy eating and weight control. In her new book, Dr. Young teaches readers how portion control, mindful eating and other life patterns can positively and permanently impact eating behaviors. Recommendations based on time-tested research help readers to actively make adjustments to their eating habits for a healthier lifestyle."—Charles Platkin, PhD, JD, MPH, Editor of DietDetective.com and Executive Director of the Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center "Lisa Young, Ph.D., R.D.N., has done it again! Author of the revealing and eye-opening book, The Portion Teller, registered dietitian and respected researcher Young hits another home run with her new book, Finally Full, Finally Slim. Her latest offering is loaded with practical tips that you can use every day to downsize your portions while still satisfying your appetite. It also features a meal plan with easy and mouthwatering recipes. This book will help you become a portion pro in no time."—Joy Bauer MS, RDN, health & nutrition expert for NBC's TODAY show, host of Health+Happiness, bestselling author and founder of Nourish Snacks "Finally Full, Finally Slim is smart, accessible and a good read-three essentials if you're looking to make a change in your life."—Joe Dziemianowicz, NY Daily News "Dr. Lisa Young's new book, Finally Full, Finally Slim, tackles THE biggest issue in weight loss: portion control. Her science-based approach offers readers realistic ways to get control of their portion sizes, without feeling deprived. If you struggle to lose weight, this book is for you."—Nicole Avena, PhD, author of What to Eat When You're Pregnant "An eminently sensible approach to weight loss... It works. I know, because more than half a century ago I lost 40 pounds in two years following Dr. Young's approach, and I've kept the weight off ever since without dieting or deprivation."—Jane Brody, New York Times "When it comes to controlling your portions to manage your weight, Lisa Young really knows her stuff! She'll show you how to limit your portions of certain foods while letting loose with others (like fruits and veggies), while maintaining a healthy diet. This way, you can enjoy the foods you like and get (or stay) slim-without feeling deprived. It's a smart and simple approach that works for life!"—Stacey Colino, award-winning health writer Expand reviews