Win the Fat War: 145 Real-Life Secrets to Weight-Loss Success

Alexander, editor-in-chief of Prevention magazine, has compiled the testimonies of people who have ""won the fat war."" Her approach to motivating readers to lose weight and take charge of their lives is extremely effective. The first chapter is entitled the ""Ten Commandments of Weight Loss."" While these rules may not be new approaches to weight loss, they are helpful: the first commandment is to believe in yourself; the third is to eat more small meals per day versus three large meals; and the obvious fifth is to engage in an active lifestyle. The subsequent chapters are composed of testimonies grouped together by subjects, such as ""feed your body right"" and ""end emotion-driven eating."" These inspiring real-life stories of men and women--from all walks of life--are followed by what the author calls ""winning action""; she points out how readers can apply the book's secrets of success to their own personal battles with the bulge. While Alexander does not include diet secrets, sample menus or exercise regimens, these stories provide the encouragement needed to get readers on the road to healthier bodies. (Feb.)