OUTSMARTING THE FEMALE FAT CELL—AFTER PREGNANCY: Every Woman's Guide to Shaping Up, Slimming Down, and Staying Sane After the Baby

Nutritionist Waterhouse (author of the Outsmarting series) supplies new mothers with information about the needs and capacities of their postpartum bodies. "The six-week recovery myth," e.g., "has done damage to women's self-esteem." Waterhouse asks readers to assess their weight-loss goals and the likelihood of meeting them. Chances are, your body will not look exactly like it did before your pregnancy (since most moms don't have the armies of personal trainers, plastic surgeons, hair and make-up experts, nutritional advisors, etc. deployed by celebrity moms). Waterhouse's specific advice on eating, exercise and emotional life and her fun, accessible approach will help women avoid body-image depression and adopt truly healthy practices. National radio and TV satellite tours, publicity and advertising. (Jan.)