Book Description
By separating physiological fact from popular fiction, she helps people to understand that they are not to blame for their size; by focusing on health rather than weight loss, she explains how to set achievable goals.
Author : Carol Johnson
Publisher : Gurze Books
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 29,65 MB
Release : 2013-10-18
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780936077376
By separating physiological fact from popular fiction, she helps people to understand that they are not to blame for their size; by focusing on health rather than weight loss, she explains how to set achievable goals.
Author : Linda Bacon
Publisher : BenBella Books
Page : 403 pages
File Size : 43,89 MB
Release : 2010-05-04
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1935618253
Fat isn't the problem. Dieting is the problem. A society that rejects anyone whose body shape or size doesn't match an impossible ideal is the problem. A medical establishment that equates "thin" with "healthy" is the problem. The solution? Health at Every Size. Tune in to your body's expert guidance. Find the joy in movement. Eat what you want, when you want, choosing pleasurable foods that help you to feel good. You too can feel great in your body right now—and Health at Every Size will show you how. Health at Every Size has been scientifically proven to boost health and self-esteem. The program was evaluated in a government-funded academic study, its data published in well-respected scientific journals. Updated with the latest scientific research and even more powerful messages, Health at Every Size is not a diet book, and after reading it, you will be convinced the best way to win the war against fat is to give up the fight.
Author : Will Glennon
Publisher : Mango Media Inc.
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 23,99 MB
Release : 2022-06-14
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1684810825
An Empowering Book for Parenting Daughters with Self Worth “200 short reflections on topics ranging from how parents can become good role models to talking about emotions.” —Publisher’s Weekly As kids, girls often advance faster than boys, but fall behind by the time they are teens, victims of low self esteem and confusing standards of womanhood. 200 Ways to Raise a Girl's Self-Esteem is a guide to raising teenage daughters with straightforward advice for people working with preteen girls who want to help girls build positive self-images and develop full lives. Be an example for your daughter. Raising healthy girls becomes easy as you advise and create rituals that are empowering young girls in their transition to adulthood with 200 Ways to Raise a Girl's Self-Esteem. Prevent anxiety and depression as you raise happy and confident teenage daughters. Affirming advice to empower your teenage daughters. Author of million-selling Random Acts of Kindness, Will Glennon, guides you through parenting daughters —like empowering girls through carefully considered "boosters,” and learning the subtle differences that can make them “busters”. For example, complimenting a woman’s appearance implies her value is in her looks, but complimenting her on a completed assignment helps her trust her intelligence. Find ways to impart a strong sense of self-worth as you go about parenting daughters, turning strong girls into strong women. Inside, find tips on uplifting teenage daughters, like: How to boost your girl’s self esteem How to lead your daughter into womanhood How to be a good example when raising teenage daughters If you liked books for parenting daughters like Love Her Well, Thrivers, or Parenting the New Teen in the Age of Anxiety, you’ll love 200 Ways to Raise a Girl's Self-Esteem.
Author : Ady Meschke
Publisher : Greenleaf Book Group
Page : 41 pages
File Size : 20,65 MB
Release : 2022-09-06
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1626348928
Her Body Can is a book for girls and those who love them. It celebrates the wonders and uniqueness of who we are and who we want to be. Our worth isn’t a matter of looks, we see, because we’re so much more than that. Through engaging rhymes and vibrant artwork, this picture book finds a warm, inviting way to communicate powerful truths about what we’re capable of, what we can do, and how we can live our dreams, regardless of our body’s shape or size or what others think about us. We know we’re free to think, act, and be without worry or judgment. We have opinions, voices, and the ability to choose our own way, while loving ourselves exactly as we are. Her Body Can reminds every one of us to be true to who we are as we create our paths. We can do anything, and our lives are full of possibilities when we embrace our bodies and souls and live without limits. This is a relevant and important book about body positivity, self-love, and respect for all girls. Whether we’re 1 year old or 101 years old, our bodies CAN.
Author : Lesley Kinzel
Publisher : The Feminist Press at CUNY
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 43,29 MB
Release : 2012-04-10
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 1558617930
Powerful polemic, encouraging women to ditch their self-loathing calorie counting and embrace the fashionable fat woman within. Readers will devour Kinzel's refreshing approach to body image. Focusing on issues of size acceptance, feminism, gender studies and body images, Kinzel offers a range of alternatives to shame based views on fat and obesity. Actual statistics and facts about prescription diet remedies and weight loss programs are revealed. Kinzel challanges stereotypes and insists on issues of size and consumption being a personal choice.
Author : Michelle P. Maidenberg
Publisher : The Experiment
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 28,71 MB
Release : 2016-03-22
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1615192700
Is your child or teen overeating or overweight? Are you unsure how to help? You’re not alone. If your ten- to eighteen-year-old is struggling with overeating, you know how hard that can be—for your child and for you. Unhealthy eating habits put kids and teens’ well-being and self-confidence at risk. Something needs to change—but what? And how can you bring it up so they can really hear you? You may have tried to help your child—without much success—but you may be overlooking the root cause of their struggle with eating and exercise—their thinking. In Free Your Child from Overeating, Dr. Michelle P. Maidenberg shares over 40 interactive exercises that will help your child or teen: Identify triggers, cravings, and self-sabotaging thought patterns Define his or her values and find the motivation to change Learn to eat mindfully by savoring meals and snacks And set realistic goals using the four P’s: predict, plan, put into action, and practice. It can be tempting to hope that your child’s overeating is “just a phase,” but the price of inaction is too high. Using Dr. Maidenberg’s 53 strategies (rooted in mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy), you can free your child from overeating or obesity by building his or her confidence. Your child has the power to change, and you have the power to help!
Author : Delta Burke
Publisher : St. Martin's Griffin
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 40,73 MB
Release : 2013-12-17
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1466860618
Meet Delta Burke - beloved star of Designing Women, accomplished actress, founding partner of Delta Burke Design, a sassy, glamorous actress for whom learning to live as a "real-size" woman has presented all kinds of opportunities. A beauty-pageant winner, Delta had a much publicized weight gain during Designing Women and was the subject of press speculation and gossip. But as she started to come to terms with the fact that her body would always be full figured, she found her fans loved her all the more, and the outpouring of support began to compensate for the emotional strain. With wit, honesty, and directness, she discusses the pain she felt, her agonizing efforts to achieve a size 6 body, and her own journey to self-acceptance, which led her to found Delta Burke Design, a clothing company for the real-size woman. Filled with inspirational motivational advice, humorous anecdotes, and style tips from this nationally adored celebrity, Delta Style shows how positive thinking can transform your state of mind and give you the confidence to live up to your own - ond only your own - expectations. Beautiful Delta is a perfect role model for the millions of women who find coping with a real-size body requires strategy and acceptance, as will as for those coptivated by her screen presence and smart, upbeat approach to life.
Author : Margo Maine
Publisher : Gurze Books
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 44,86 MB
Release : 2013-10-18
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0936077344
Written for activists and educators, this cultural critique of female body image discusses the topic as it relates to sports, fashion, advertising, and propaganda, and offers practical strategies for those willing to fight unhealthy or unrealistic female images in society. Original. Tour.
Author : Pappas, Nikolaos
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 23,75 MB
Release : 2016-06-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1522502025
Worldwide, tourism is the third largest economic activity in direct earnings after petroleum and automobile industries, and by far the largest one if indirect earnings are also taken into consideration. Taking into account the profound economic impact the tourism and hospitality industries can have on regions and cities around the world, further research in this area is critical. Global Dynamics in Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality takes a holistic approach to tourism and hospitality operations, education, and research. Highlighting the latest research in the field, real-world examples of how these industries are shaping economic development as well as future outlooks and opportunities for growth, this publication is an essential reference source for researchers, professionals, and graduate-level students.
Author : Rose Anna Miller
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 26,75 MB
Release : 2007-10-05
Category : Education
ISBN : 1465319646
Let me start by saying I LOVE TEENAGERS! Considering my age you might chalk this off to dementia, but the truth is the more rebellious a teen, the more I love them. Rebellion is misdirected energy. What a challenge to guide that energy into positive channels. The fun and reward comes in the journey of getting there. I have spent most of my life working with teens and am now retired after thirty years employed by the State of Utah. This book is the culmination of my experiences with youththe laughter and the tears, the triumphs and the defeats.