Eat Like a Woman (and Never Diet Again): A 3-Week, 3-Step Program to Finally Drop the Pounds and Feel Better Than Ever

Jonekos, a TV writer/producer (Celebrity Fit Club) and author of The Menopause Makeover, partners with women’s health expert Jenkins to present current research regarding the differences between men’s and women’s metabolism and nutrition along with a diet-and-exercise program designed to help women lose weight and optimize well-being. This guide takes into account the influence of hormones, neurotransmitters and “emotional chemistry,” female fat distribution and metabolism, digestion, and other factors that determine a healthy weight. The authors advise readers on what foods to eat and why, with a food pyramid advocating 25% healthy fats, 35% low-fat protein, and 40% low- to medium-glycemic carbohydrates. In addition, they address issues regarding sensitivity to soy, sugars, and wheat, and discuss vegan/vegetarianism, supplements, and caffeine intake. A valuable set of tools and strategies for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight and the importance of a mind-body-spirit connection offers support, as does a regimen incorporating flexibility, cardio, stretching, and strength. The book features 50 recipes from 15 celebrities, including Food Channel chefs Devin Alexander and Cat Cora and actress Florence Henderson. Boxes, sidebars, and an inviting design make the plentiful information easy to digest and implement. Agent: Rick Broadhead, Rick Broadhead & Associates. (Apr.)