Celebrate Delicious Foods & Recipes, Non-Dieting, Managing Diabetes, and Skills for Resolving Emotional Eating

Kaiser Permanente Northwest has developed a series of excellent healthy living products. They are the Cultivating Health™ Weight Management Kit, the Cultivating Health™ Freedom from Tobacco Kit, the Cultivating Health™ Everyday Fitness Kit, Cultivating Health™ Managing Diabetes Kit, and the Cultivating Health™ Childbirth Refresher Kit. They are filled with practical, helpful information. All for a low price of $17.50!

You can order many excellent products directly from Kaiser Permanente. Call the Health Resource Center at (503) 331-6050. They can be charged and be shipped directly to you for a 15% mailing charge.

Below I have listed a number of books and other resources that have incredible amounts of practical wisdom about losing weight and keeping it off. They are based on self-evaluation and making lasting changes in a persons style of life. They share many "keys or secrets" of weight loss. These kind of changes aren't a quick fix. They are about changing the way we live our lives. No one book or resource contains all of the helpful insights. Each provides a piece of the weight-loss puzzle.  Enjoy reading and exploring!

• Meal Planning Principles, Recipes, and Resources, for Diabetes

• The Complete Food And Nutrition Guide, 2nd Edition by The American Dietetic Association, Roberta Larson Duyfe, MS, RD, FADA, CFCS, (2002), John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Shares the latest healthy eating guidelines, foods and strategies for your good health, and nutritional advice for every age and stage of life. This is a wonderful and complete guide to healthful eating throughout life. Available in paperback from www.Amazon.com  http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/shop_1370_ENU_HTML.htm

• Changing from the Inside Out: Skills for Resolving Emotional Eating, a workbook and class (if you are in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area). Goals for the class and workbook: Explore the emotional aspects of your weight; Identify personal needs and how to meet these needs; Set realistic expectations; Appreciate & care for your body; Improve overall self-care; Practice eating for health & pleasure; and Create a fulfilling lifestyle. The workbook can be purchased individually for $20. It is EXCELLENT. Call or contact Christine Jensen, RD, Ph.D., individual and small group counseling, 8140 SW 146th Terrace, Beaverton, OR  97007, 503-641-9136, changingfromtheinsideout@hotmail.com

• The Don't Diet, Live-It Workbook by Andrea LoBue and Marsea Marcus, by GÜRZE BOOKS: Eating disorder resource catalogue. www.bulimia.com   Articles on recovery, basic facts about eating disorders, newsletters, self-help books, professional texts, educational videos, internet resources, national organizations, treatment facilities.

• The CAMP System is a new, powerful and different approach to finding balance with food and eating. Named for its components—Control, Attitudes, Mindful Eating and Portions—CAMP is a way of eating that emphasizes how you eat, not what you eat. If you are unhappy with your present relationship to food, the CAMP System could be your lasting solution. Visit http://www.mindfuleating.net/  There you will learn many strategies and techniques to bring mindfulness to your eating every day!

• Explore the principles for mindful living & eating. It is a wonderful summary of the principles that I share on this Website:   Principles of mindful eating, one page handout.pdf  The Center for Mindful Eating  www.TCME.org  Patient and Family Newsletters: This one page handout is an ideal introduction to Mindful Eating and can be easily printed as a handout. Patient Newsletter (PDF, 300kb) Family Newsletter (PDF, 116kb)

• Intuitive Eating, by Evelyn Tribole, M.S., R.D. and Elyse Resch, M.S., R.D., (2003), St. Martin’s Paperbacks. Includes: 10 principles: Hitting Diet Bottom, Discovering What Kind Of Eater You Are, The Principles Of Intuitive Eating: Overview, Suggestions To Awaken The Intuitive Eater, And Ideas To Reject The Diet Mentality, Honor Your Hunger, Make Peace With Food, Challenge The Food Police, Feel Your Fullness and Discover The Satisfaction Factor, Cope With Your Emotions Without Using Food, Respect Your Body, Exercise—Feel The Difference, and lastly, Honor Your Health—Gentle Nutrition. The book is a wonderful resource to discover the pleasures of eating, honor your hunger and feel fullness.

• Explore Mindful Practices for Living by Donald Altman:

  Meal by Meal: 365 Daily Meditations for Finding Balance through Mindful Eating

  and his Website: http://www.mindfulpractices.com/
   

   

   

   

   

• Make healthy choices in 2008—Keep the Beat Calendar from NHLBI. This colorful wall calendar includes spaces to write down nutrition and physical activity goals each month, like “cut down on portion sizes” or “take a walk with the family after dinner.” Users can check the “active today” circle when they are physically active and use the charts in the back of the calendar to keep track of their weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar. Heart healthy recipes are also featured. We believe the Keep the Beat Calendar will be of great value to your visitors, helping them to set and achieve heart health goals in 2008. Discover additional heart healthy recipes, which can be found in NHLBI’s cookbook—Keep the Beat: Heart Healthy Recipes at http://emall.nhlbihin.net/product2.asp?sku=03-2921 The 2008 Keep the Beat Calendar can be found at: http://emall.nhlbihin.net/ktbcalendar/ .
   

• The Non-Diet Solution- 6 Winning Ways to Permanent Weight Loss, by Laurel Mellin, M.A., R.D.,  (1997), Reagan Books.  Laurel explores 6 causes of weight problems: weak nurturing, ineffective limits, body shame, poor vitality, unbalanced eating and stalled eating and describes 6 cures for the problems: nurturing—be aware of feelings and meet needs, limits—control your actions & have realistic expectations; body—turn off stereotypes about fat, good health—become aware of body health needs, eating—eat regular meals and maintain a healthy diet, activity—maintain an exercise program and find personal time = mastery living. The cures effect mind, body and lifestyle and require tuning within for your answers. It is an excellent book—especially about healing emotional eating patterns.

• Thin For Life, Eating Thin For Life, by Anne M. Fletcher, M.S., R.D., (2003), Houghton Mifflin Company. Includes: Anne shares the integrated weight-loss secrets of 160 masters—who had kept off at least 20 pounds for 3 years. Keys to Success are: Believe That You Can Become Thin For Life, Take The Reins, Do It Your Way, Accept The Food Facts, Nip It In The Bud: Break The Relapse Cycle, Learn The Art Of Positive Self-Talk, Move It To Lose It, Face Life Head-On, Get More Out Of Life And Don’t Go It Alone—getting support for you. Masters share and Anne summarizes the best ideas under each area. It is an suburb book. See Ann's web site for a description of her other WONDERFUL BOOKS http://annemfletcher.com/

• Making Peace With Food, by Susan Kano, (1989), Harper & Row, Publishers, New York

• Outwit Your Weight & Outwit Your Weight Journal, By Cathy Nonas, R.D., and Julia VanTine with Jennifer Bright, (2002), Rodale Press. Kathy shares tons of diverse tools to you reshape your body, attitudes, and emotions. These tools are tailored by a series of self-assessments, as you construct your ongoing path to success. You identify "danger zones" (Achilles heels) and explore prescriptions to use. You use this approach for weight loss and maintenance. Kathy shares many yummy recipes. It's a FUN book!

• The Zen of Eating, by Ronna Kabatznick,Ph.D., (1998), By The Penguin Putnam, Inc.,  www.Penguinputnam.com  Ronna's book isn't just about losing weight, it's about transforming emotional hungers. She explores the roots of our eating issues. She delves into suffering, attachments to desire, how to end emotional hungers by letting to of attachment to desire. She also describes a path of living that brings that about: right understanding, right aspiration, right speech, right action, right way of living, right effort, right mindfulness, and right concentration--turning obstacles into opportunities!

• Picture Perfect Weight Loss: The Visual Program for Permanent Weight Loss

  Filled with practical advice for lasting weight loss. The AMAZING FEATURE about this book is that it has hundreds of comparisons (PICTURES) among foods showing portion sizes and the calories that each contains. You will be surprised! He also shows many ways to experience guilt-free dining out. Published by Warner Books (paperback) in January, 2003.

  He also has a SHOPPERS GUIDE for the supermarket to promote grocery store choices for permanent weight loss.
   

   

• The Essential Guide To Vitamins and Minerals Second Edition, by Elizabeth Somer, M.A., R.D., (1995), Harper Perennial Publishers. Provides a comprehensive, detailed profiles and Recommended Dietary Allowances for more than 40 vitamins and minerals that is based on up-to-date scientific literature.

• Lickety-Split Meals, by Zonya Foco, RD, (1998), ZHI Publishing; www.zonya.com  ,  1-888-884-LEAN This is an excellent cookbook about how to cook and set up yourself for life-long healthful eating even though your life is rushed.

• Quick & Healthy Recipes and Ideas- Volumes I and II, by Brenda J. Ponichtera, R.D.  Filled with lots of ideas about five weekly menus with weekly grocery lists, numerous tips for healthful eating and lifestyle choices, food exchanges for diabetics and weight loss, steps to determine calorie needs and recommended fat, tips to reduce sodium, and more. See Brenda's web site for description and purchase options:  http://www.quickandhealthy.net/

• Synopsis
  Offers a practical, everyday guide to cooking and eating sensibly that includes information on the major starches and weight control as well as hundreds of recipes and menu plans. From the nationally bestselling author of Jane Brody's Nutrition Book comes "the ultimate, readable, understandable, practical, and useful book on how to live sensibly and well . . . a primer on the new nutrition and weight control" (Craig Claiborne). Contains over 350 recipes. I LOVE IT! It is available new or used at www.amazon.com
  
   

• Keep the Beat: Heart Healthy Recipes from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: Here's proof that what's good for your heart can be great for your taste buds! As the recipes in this special collection show, you don't have to lose flavor to gain heart health and "keep the beat". Enjoy "Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken," "Red Hot Fusilli," "Crunchy Pumpkin Pie," and "Summer Breezes Smoothie." Contains more than 100 pages of tempting heart healthy, taste-tested recipes sure to please you and your family. Turn your meals from "ho-hum" to "yum-yum" experiences. Keep the Beat: Heart Healthy Recipes from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. NIH Publication Number 2921. 2003. 145 pages. 6 in. x 9 in. Full color. To order the book, go to the NHLBI Website: http://emall.nhlbihin.net/product2.asp?source=&sku=2921 and you can download the PDF version here: Keep The Beat Delicious Recipes-NHLBI.pdf  See "Stay Young at Heart Recipes": http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/other/syah/index.htm

• The Mom's Guide to Meal Makeovers: Improving the Way Your Family Eats, One Meal at a Time! by Janice Newell Bissex, MS, RD and Liz Weiss, MS, RD. This book is a must for moms (and dads!) who have busy schedules taking their children to sports' practices, music lessons, etc. and have only a small window of time to plan and prepare dinner. A simple 5-step Meal Makeover Plan is given which is practical, novel, and easy to follow. In conjunction with the book, the authors have started the Meal Makeover Mom's Club, a free online community that offers parents a discussion board, customized supermarket shopping list, and lots of time on feeding families, and nutrition news. Check it out at: http://www.mealmakeovermoms.com/

• 500 Fat-Free Recipes, by Sarah Schlesinger, (1994), Open Door Books, New York  Order from:  www.amazon.com  The greatest collections of fat-free recipes ever published. A delicious way of eating all the great foods, all the classic recipes, and hundreds of new ones. When you know you can eat this good, you won't need any other. This is a GREAT book if you find that you are "vegetable and fruit challenged!"

• Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites, by The Moosewood Collective, (1996), Clarkson Potter Publishers, New York

• Preparing Nutritious Meals at Minimal Cost: United States Department of Agriculture Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion http://www.usda.gov/cnpp/FoodPlans/TFP99/food$pdf.PDF  Provides many suggestions, recipes, menus, food lists, resources, and tips for a family of four to live economically that could follow the food stamp program. You can also down load it from this link: Nutritious Meals at Minimal Cost.pdf

  • Aim for a Healthy Weight Booklet: This booklet for adults contains practical, easy-to-use information for losing and maintaining weight - including tips on healthy eating and physical activity, other options such as weight loss medications and weight loss surgery, setting weight loss goals, and rewarding success. The booklet also includes portion and serving size information, sample reduced calorie menus, tips on dining out, a sample walking program, weekly food and activity diary, and more. NIH Publication No.:  05-5213. 36 pages. Also see the Aim for a Healthy Weight Web site. To download the PDF version: Aim for a Healthy Weight.pdf Order NHLBI's Aim for a Healthy Weight Patient Booklet (item #05-5213) at  http://emall.nhlbihin.net/product2.asp?sku=05-5213 for ONLY $3.00.

  • Diet and Nutrition Resources from Every Diet.org: http://www.everydiet.org/resources.htm

  Explore The Recipe Resources To Find Lots Of Mouth Fun!

Addiction and Recovery Resources, Eating Disorders, and 12-Step Programs

• The Center for Addiction Management http://www.addictionmanagement.org/  Provides research-based solutions for an age old problem. Explore: Understanding Addiction, Long-term Solutions, Evaluation & Assessment, and much more.

• My Addiction.com  http://www.myaddiction.com  MyAddiction.com is an online educational and informational website on Addiction and Recovery which includes information on addiction categories such as nicotine, alcohol, cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, prescription drugs, sex, gambling and eating disorders.

• The Addiction Recovery Guide: http://www.addictionrecoveryguide.com/index.html Assists individuals struggling with drug addiction and alcoholism find help that best suits their needs. From evaluation to residential treatment, we have selected a range of outstanding programs and resources. To seek online help from others in recovery and to share your success story, visit our message board.

• The Sober-Recovery directory http://www.soberrecovery.com/  lists hundreds of drug rehab and treatment centers, alcohol rehabilitation centers, sober living houses and recovery related web sites. They offer help, referrals and information for heroin, cocaine, alcohol, marijuana, and treatment program options including detox, teen boot camps, wilderness programs and outpatient programs for adults or adolescents.

• The Alcoholism and Addictions Resource Directory: http://www.soberrecovery.com/links/resources.html You will also find an extensive EATING DISORDERS resource section: http://www.soberrecovery.com/links/eatingdisordersresources.html The Alcoholism, Addictions and Mental Health resource directory contains links to over 2500 recovery-related websites and services in 75 unique categories, including Abuse and Trauma, Sober Living Homes, Social Work, Teen Alcoholism and Addiction, Treatment Facilities, Twelve Step Alternatives, Dual Diagnosis, Alcoholics Anonymous, Eating Disorders, Women In Recovery and much more. Use the category links below to find help for you, a family member, a friend or a loved one. Search boxes are located on every page to help you find help fast. And an entire recovery community is waiting to help you on our moderated message boards. Alcoholism, addiction and mental health help is right here.

• Hazelden: http://www.hazelden.org/sitemap.html Alcohol and drug rehabilitation, education and recovery - 1-800-257-7810, alcohol and drug treatment programs, online recovery bookstore, online meditations, greeting cards and eMedallions, information about alcohol, drugs and chronic illnesses, research, graduate school and professional training, Hazelden's Alcohol and Drug Treatment locations, alumni relations and recovery newsletters, and many other resources.

• GÜRZE BOOKS: Eating disorder resource catalogue. www.bulimia.com Articles on recovery, basic facts about eating disorders, newsletters, self-help books, professional texts, educational videos, internet resources, national organizations, treatment facilities. Visit too Eating Disorders Links http://www.gurze.com/client/client_pages/links_other.cfm

• Overeaters Anonymous: To order materials contact their Web site:  www.overeatersanonymous.org or an online literature catalog or contact their mailing address: PO Box 44020 * Rio Rancho, NM 871740-4020 USA; Tel: 1-505-891-2664  Fax: 1-505-891-4320

• Online Recovery Discussion Groups for compulsive overeaters & support meetings on the Internet. Go to http://recovery.hiwaay.net/  for information and list of “specialty loops”.

• Something Fishy: http://www.something-fishy.com/ This site has excellent information on eating disorders as well as good links.

• Addiction Treatment and Drug Rehab Recovery Connection (RCx) offers addiction treatment and drug rehab referrals nationwide. Learn about symptoms of alcoholism, drug addiction, substance abuse and treatment centers.
• Alcoholism Addiction Treatment: Register with Abbeycare today to beat alcoholism. Medical treatment should be sought before you attend Alcoholism Treatment Program. http://www.abbeycarefoundation.com/alcoholism-treatment-program.html

• Scripps McDonald Center (800) 382-4357, http://mcdonald-center.scripps.net/ is a nationally recognized organization dedicated to treating alcohol and drug abuse. The center provides a healing environment—people needing help and their families receive the tools and support they need to rebuild their lives. Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has been providing alcohol and drug treatment since 1979.

• PCORS--Polycystic Ovary Syndrome--After The Diet™ and Resources and Eating Plans. Provides a spectrum of products and services for individuals with eating problems related to stress, trauma, and similar problems.

• Beyond Hunger Beyond Hunger is a non-profit organization that provides workshops, support groups, prevention programs and referrals for adults and teens struggling with eating disorders and body hatred.

  Body Image Works, Inc. Promotes healthy body image through creative educational resource materials.

  Body Positive From leaders in the size acceptance field, this page has information and links ranging from self-help to scientific, with forums, professional resources, facts about children and weight, and activism page, and more.

  Body Wise A part of Girl Power! the national public education campaign sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to help encourage and motivate 9 to 14 year-old girls to make the most of their lives. A great site!

  Caring Online A great website with lots of information on it.

  Center for Counseling & Health Resources, Inc. A Place of Hope Counseling, Nutritional Supplements, and FREE Reports for those suffering from Eating Disorders

  Dietsdontwork.org Diets Don't Work, Break Aweigh from Disordered Eating

  Diet Survivors Newsletter Free monthly advice, based on principles of cognitive therapy, for anyone who is tired of dieting or tired of having "food issues."

  Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center Gives referrals to eating disorder specialists, treatment facilities and support groups, etc.

  Eating Disorders Recovery Online Online treatment consultations (for a fee) and message boards are provided, along with basic information.

  Eating Disorders Site Facts, personal testimonies and stories, poetry, links to other pages, book reviews, online support and more.

  Grant Me The Serenity . . . Self-Help & Recovery Self-Help and Recovery resource and web guide provides extensive information and resources for those in or seeking recovery from various addictions, obsessions & compulsions, family, friends & abuse survivors.

  Healthy Weight Network Devoted to presenting the truth about weight-loss gimmicks, this page has facts about eating and weight and is a media watchdog determined to rid the world of fad diets.

  Joannapoppink.com Support, inspiration, education and treatment opportunities for people with eating disorders and those who love them. Contains: articles, literature research references, links, recovery bill of rights, opportunity to Q & A, over 700 treatment facilities listed.

  Men with Eating Disorders For men suffering or recovering from eating disorders. There is also a section devoted to advocacy and legislative reform.

  Mirror-Mirror Definitions, Signs and Symptoms, Physical Dangers, specific info on athletes, men and children with Eating Disorders, relapse warning signs and much more.

  MyEatingDisorder.com All the information you could need on Bulimia, Anorexia, Binge/Purge and Compulsive Overeating including facts, statistics, and stories of different people (famous and well-known people) who have suffered with an eating disorder of some kind.

  MySelfHelp.com Online, interactive, self-help programs and resources for people suffering from eating disorders, depression, and related problems. Programs enhance therapy, establish a sense of community among subscribers, and change daily with user feedback, program enhancements, and new information.

  NourishingConnections.com This site focuses on nondiet work, attuned eating, joyful movement, and self/size acceptance. Includes articles and the latest research on dieting, obesity, and more.

  PBS.org A PBS documentary airing on February 24, 2003, Perfect Illusions: Disorders and the Family, hosted by Lauren Hutton, will focus on the role of the family in the evolution and treatment of, and recovery from eating disorders.

  Recovery Resources Online Recovery links and resources

  Sacred Hunger Mission is to offer Real Fulfillment for Women Who Eat, Diet, Spend, Give or Do Too Much.

  
   

Transforming Emotional Eating Resources

• Changing from the Inside Out: Skills for Resolving Emotional Eating, a workbook and class (if you are in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area). Goals for the class and workbook: Explore the emotional aspects of your weight; Identify personal needs and how to meet these needs; Set realistic expectations; Appreciate & care for your body; Improve overall self-care; Practice eating for health & pleasure; and Create a fulfilling lifestyle. The workbook can be purchased individually for $20. It is EXCELLENT. Call or contact Christine Jensen, RD, Ph.D., individual and small group counseling, 8140 SW 146th Terrace, Beaverton, OR  97007, 503-641-9136, changingfromtheinsideout@hotmail.com

• Thin For Life, Eating Thin For Life, by Anne M. Fletcher, M.S., R.D., (2003), Houghton Mifflin Company See Ann's web site for a description of her other WONDERFUL BOOKS http://annemfletcher.com/

• Intuitive Eating, by Evelyn Tribole, M.S., R.D. and Elyse Resch, M.S., R.D., (2003), St. Martin’s Paperbacks

• Making Peace With Food, by Susan Kano, (1989), Harper & Row, Publishers, New York

• The Non-Diet Solution- 6 Winning Ways to Permanent Weight Loss, by Laurel Mellin, M.A., R.D.,  (1997), Reagan Books  An excellent book on transforming emotional eating patterns.

• The Zen of Eating, by Ronna Kabatznick,Ph.D., (1998), By The Penguin Putnam, Inc.,  www.Penguinputnam.com

• A transformative approach to emotional eating. Visit their site: http://www.overcomingovereating.com/

Reputable Nutrition Organizations 

• The American Obesity Association; Here you will find what we think is the most comprehensive site on obesity and overweight on the Internet. Obesity is not a simple condition of eating too much. It is now recognized that obesity is a serious, chronic disease. No human condition — not race, religion, gender, ethnicity or disease state — compares to obesity in prevalence and prejudice, mortality and morbidity, sickness and stigma. http://www.obesity.org/

• MayoClinic.com: Great, accurate information on diseases & conditions, healthy living, drugs & supplements, health tools, books & newsletters, and more!  http://www.mayoclinic.com/

• National Council Against Health Fraud: Search engine, health scams, position papers, hot topics. http://www.ncahf.org/

• Department of Health and Human Services Healthfinder: Search engine, links to journals, antifraud topics, follow-ups to media health news. http://www.healthfinder.gov/

• The American Dietetic Association: Tips of the day, find a dietitian, abstracts from the journal of the ADA. www.eatright.org  1-800-877-1600

• National Institutes of Health: Organizations, consumer health publications. http://www.nih.gov/

• Food Sensitivities, Allergies, and Intolerances: Separating Fact from Fiction: http://www.ific.org/foodinsight/2003/ja/foodsensfi403.cfm and http://www.aaaai.org/

LINKING TO OTHER INFORMATIVE NUTRITION SITES

Nutrition Counseling Education Services Catalog Categories:                                  http://www.ncescatalog.com/ NCES Publications Teaching Aids Educated Kids Seccion en Espanol Diabetes Primarily Professional Nutrition Pregnancy & Lactation Exercise & Sports Nutrition Nutrition & Special Interest Pre-Teens/Teens Videos/DVD's Food Model Kits Self-Study Courses Eating Disorders Obesity/Bariatrics Food Service/Food Safety/Consulting Presentations Cookbooks Infancy/Childhood Computer Presentations/Programs Quantity Cookbooks/HACCP Videos en Espanol

Obesity Resources and Recommendations Online

(National Institutes of Health)     

Restaurant and Fast Food Nutrition Facts

Check out Fast-Food and Chain Restaurant Nutrition Facts from Diet Power: http://www.dietpower.com/restaurants.htm

Fast Food Explorer: http://www.fatcalories.com/

Fast Food Check Out and Diabetes: http://diabetes.about.com/od/mealplanning/a/fastfood.htm

Books on Dining Out

Guide to Healthy Restaurant Eating. By Hop S. Warshaw, MMSc, RD, CDE, McGraw-Hill Publishers, 2002.

Dining Lean. By Joanne V. Licten, RD, Nutrifit Publishing, 2000.

Feeding Children and Teens

Many pre-teen and teen resources are found at NCES--Nutrition Counseling Education Services: http://ncescatalog.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/page5.html

• Ellyn Satter seems to direct this book at parents with minimal cooking experience or desire. She explains useful tips for adapting foods for little eaters and how to round out meals with appealing vegetables and desserts. I love this book! A great companion to Child Of Mine: Feeding with Love  and Good Sense, because it provides lots of recipes to help apply the very sensible eating principles from Child Of Mine. This book was written with a very simply and easy approach  to help understand a healthier diet. The style is simple, has some really great ideas and advice. There are recipes also. The book was just on so matter of fact without all the glitz it applies common sense instead which was this a wonderful book.
   

For a description of the book/s contents, visit (click on the book and "more information":

http://www.ellynsatter.com/

See for Ellyn's complete list of books:  http://www.ellynsatter.com/

How to Get Your Kid to Eat...But Not Too Much. by Ellyn Satter, Bull Publishing Co., (1987)

Meals Without Squeals (Child Care Feeding Guide and Cookbook). By Christine Berman, MPH, RD and Jacki Former, Bull Publishing Co. (1997) This is a really excellent guide that provides a wealth of practical ideas and guidelines for feeding children.

American Dietetic Association Guide to Healthy Eating for Kids. By Jodie Shield and Mary Mullen, John Wiley & Sons, (2002)

Brown Bag Success: Healthy Lunches Your Kids Won't Trade. By Sandra K. Nissenberg, RD and Barbara N. Pearl, RD, Chronimed Publishing, (1997)

See Snacking Habits for Healthy Living  By American Dietetic Association, (1997) Provides suggestions for modifying snack

habits, weight conscious ideas, athletic performance, on the go ideas, for home and work, and snacking for children and teens.

See also:  Childhood and Teen Obesity Resources

Celebrate Enjoyable Ways to be Active for Life

MAYO CLINIC Fitness for Everybody is designed to help you achieve the goal of becoming physically fit, regardless of your age, size, physical ability or overall health. You'll find information on the various components of fitness and the specific health benefits of each component, as well as detailed and practical information on designing a personal fitness program that can be successful, enjoyable, and cost-effective.

I have found it to be an excellent resource that blends theory with practice. It is loaded with pictures that show how to do various exercises and has a comprehensive section of exercising with various medical conditions.

A Wonderful Magazine: Shares inspiration, information, and humor about walking. It is published in Portland, Oregon. Enjoy walking about! Find them at www.walkaboutmag.com

www.walkinginfo.org The Pedestrian and Bicycle information Center (CDC) serves anyone interested in pedestrian and bicycle issues through its Web site. This informative site encourages citizens to get involved in city planning to promote safer, more walkable cities. Included are a "community toolbox," a set of techniques for project development and community participation, and a walkability checklist to help determine a community's walking potential. The site also has information on the national "Walk to School Day" planned for October 6, 2004 whose goal is to encourage parents and kits to get moving throughout the year.

• Biomarkers-The 10 Keys To Prolonging Vitality, by William Evens, Ph.D. and Irwin H. Rosenberg, M.D., (1991), A Fireside Book Published by Simon & Schuster

• 365 Activities for Fitness, Food and Fun for the Whole Family. Ideas to help your family get fit, avoid boredom, and have fun, Julia Sweet, (2001), McGraw-Hill/Contemporary Books

• 365 TV-FREE Activities you Can Do With Your Child, by Steve & Ruth Bennett. Plus 50 all-new bonus activities! (2002), by Adams Media Corporation. An AMAZING collection of things to do with your child! Lots of FUN!

• DanceX - Fun Energizing Dance Exercise DVD Dynamic total body cardio workout using Easy to follow fun athletic dance exercise moves like the Hitch Hike, Twist, Disco Roll, John Travolta Point, Chicken, and Irish Kicks. Dynamic cardio workout that is fun for the entire family delivers fat-burning results.

• Fitness Beginnings. www.fitnessbeginnings.com  We specialize in children's exercise, fitness and dance videos.  We also carry infant massage and physical development videos as well as pregnancy massage, yoga and exercise videos.

• Sisters Together Move More Eat Better Encourages Black Women to Obtain a Healthy Weight: http://win.niddk.nih.gov/sisters/index.htm

• Alliance For a Healthier Generation Promotes Healthier Lifestyles for Parents, Children, and Schools: http://www.healthiergeneration.org/engine/renderpage.asp

• America On The Move Promotes Stopping Gaining Weight by Taking Extra Steps and Healthy Eating: http://aom.americaonthemove.org/site/c.krLXJ3PJKuG/b.1524889/k.BFFA/Home.htm

• I Know I Should Exercise, But…” Seven steps to remove your “but” from activity planning. (1998), Joe Sweeney, Pacific Valley Press

• Great Shape - The First Fitness Guide For Large Women, by Pat Lyons and Debby Burgard, (2002), iUniverse.com Publisher, Emphasizes the pleasure and enjoyment of an active, healthy life, rather than concentrating on losing weight. Describes walking, dancing, swimming, aerobic activity, bicycling, and includes valuable safety tips. Boosts self-esteem and restores self-confidence. Tells where to find the right books, clothes, classes, organizations, and videotapes. Available from www.Amazon.com . Visit also www.bodypositive.com.

• It’s Your Move, by Robert Sweetgall & Robert Neeves, (2002), Creative Walking, Inc., 1-800-762-9255; Walk The Four Seasons- Walking and Cross-Training Logbook, (1992), www.goyaasma.com :"Get Off Your Ass And Start Moving Around!"  Robert's It's Your Move book is chocked full of motivating and enjoyable ways to be active for a lifetime. His web site is good fun too!

• Sports Nutrition Guidebook – Eating to Fuel Your Active Lifestyle, (1997), by Nancy Clark, M.S., R.D., Human Kinetics Press

• Eating for Endurance, Ultimate Sports Nutrition, by Ellen Coleman--The Fuel Coach. These are both excellent books and packed full of helpful information. Ellen also provides Fuel Coaching Programs. See her Web site: http://www.cruciblefitness.com/TeamCrucible/thecoaches/ellen/index.asp

• Stretching, by Bob Anderson, (2000), Shelter Publications, Inc. Tips for everyday fitness and most sports. Clear illustrations are easy to follow.

• Easy Does It Yoga, Safe and gentle yoga for those challenged by age, chronic health problems, injury, or inactivity. Alice Christensen, (1999), American Yoga Association

• Yoga For Wimps: Poses for the Flexibly Impaired, by  Miriam Austin, (2000), Sterling Publishing ; www.yogaforwimps.com

• A2ZYoga.com - The Yoga Resource Center A practical and inspirational site for anyone who wants to promote harmony and well-being in their life with yoga. Find the A2Z of Yoga over here.

• Exercise Videos: Collage Video has hundreds of videos and DVD options from physical limitations to aerobics, strength, and flexibility. Free catalog. 1-800-433-6769; www.collagevideo.com

• Exercise: A guide from the National Institute on Aging. This exercise video addresses strength, flexibility, and balance for beginners or those over 50. Includes an 80-page booklet, which is available separately free upon request. Contact: NIAIC, Dept. W, P.O. Box 8057, Gaithersburg, MD 20898-8057, 1-800-222-2225  http://www.niapublications.org/exercisevideo/exercisebookanddvd.asp

• Discover the Power and Benefits of Yoga! Visit: (www.BODY-FITNESS-GUIDE.com) http://www.body-fitness-guide.com/yoga.htm also BODY BUILDING: http://www.body-fitness-guide.com/bodybuilding.htm

• Be Active At Any Size Publication: http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/active.htm

• National Center for Physical Activity and Disability, Phone them to describe your needs and personalized resources can be sent to you. Web site has information on adapting physical activity to the needs of people with disabilities, support groups, and more. 1-800-900-8086, www.ncpad.org See the Exercise with Health Challenges section of this Web site.

• Walking Sticks (Exerstrider®) have many benefits for people who are beginning a walking program. Visit: http://www.walkingpoles.com/

  • Strengthen abdominal, back, arm, shoulder, chest & leg muscles
    Burn up to 70% more calories
    Increase cardiovascular fitness
    Improve overall stamina and muscle endurance
    Improve lymph system function
    Reduce injury causing stress on hips, knees and feet
    Help maintain overall bone density
    Maintain joint health and range of motion
    Improve posture and balance
    Enhance energy and mood
    Enjoy fun, convenient fresh-air total body exercise
     

    Nutrition & Exercise Information

    http://www.gssiweb.com/	Gatorade Sports Science Institute
    http://www.ais.org.au/nutrition/	Australian Institute of Sport - comprehensive information on physical fitness and nutrition.
    http://www.acefitness.org/index.html	The American Council on Exercise site provides general fitness information; good links.
    http://www.sportsci.org	Sportscience:  An interdisciplinary site for research on human physical performance.  Click on CompEat.  Good links.
    http://www.fuelingtactics.com	A food-based approach to sports nutrition.

    Nutrition and Exercise Books

    http://www.humankinetics.com	Human Kinetics publishes quality exercise books.
    http://www.ncescatalog.com	Nutrition Counseling Education Services: A catalogue of quality nutrition books.

   

  Nutrition Articles Written by Nancy Clark, RD

  http://www.runningnetwork.com	Nutrition articles written by Nancy. Click on Training Tips.
  http://www.physsportsmed.com	See articles in Nutrition and Ergogenic Aids.
  http://www.palaestra.com	Journal for coaching athletes with disabilities

   

  Nancy Clark, RD has written excellent books and articles about sports nutrition and training for an active life style. Her web site is: www.nancyclarkrd.com

  You can find answers to many of your nutrition questions in her Sports Nutrition Guidebook. It has chapters on protein, vegetarian diets, calorie needs, weight reduction, weight gain, disordered eating and most other topics of interest to active people. Nancy Clark's Food Guide for Marathoners: Tips for Everyday Champions is her newest book. Nancy's mission is to: "Help active people win with good nutrition."
  
  
  If you want personalized advice, your best bet it to find a local nutrition expert via the American Dietetic Association's referral network: www.eatright.org . Simply put your zip code into the referral network to get a list of sports dietitians in your area.

   

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