{"product_id":"low-calorie-dieting-for-dummies-isbn-9780764599057","title":"Low-Calorie Dieting For Dummies","description":"Break your bad habits and start enjoying a low-cal lifestyle!  \u003cp\u003eWant to lose weight and keep it off for good? This no-nonsense guide shows you how to consume fewer calories than you burn, providing a delicious, easy, and safe low-calorie plan you can follow for life! You'll find tools to improve your eating and exercise habits, cope with stress and boredom, assess your progress, and live healthier and happier.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscover how to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand your metabolism.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSet realistic, attainable goals.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaintain a healthy weight.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStock a low-cal kitchen.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEat right with simple, scrumptious, low-calorie recipes.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStay motivated long-term.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind outside support.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrder your copy today!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConventions Used in This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat You’re Not to Read 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow This Book Is Organized 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart I: Understanding the Basics of Low-Calorie Dieting 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart II: Getting Started: The Four-Week Plan and Beyond 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart III: Overcoming Obstacles and Moving On 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart IV: Trying Time-Tested Low-Calorie Recipes 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart V: The Part of Tens 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart VI: Appendixes 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Understanding the Basics of Low-Calorie Dieting 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Living a Low-Calorie Lifestyle 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding How Much Weight to Lose 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding How to Live a Healthy Low-Calorie Lifestyle 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Started on Your Low-Calorie Plan 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePsyching up with goals, tools, and more 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting up a low-calorie kitchen 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning marvelous meals 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercising to burn calories and improve your health 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying on the Low-Calorie Track 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking through challenges 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing your progress from time to time 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking for help 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Figuring Out the State of Your Weight 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUps and Downs: Discovering How People Gain and Lose Weight 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the basics: Metabolism 101 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying calories and why they matter 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiguring out why gaining weight is so easy for some people 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing why losing weight is so hard for some people 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Trip through Time: Taking Stock of How You Arrived Here 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing your weight history 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining your family history 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA New Beginning: Altering Your Diet Plan 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor beginners only 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor pros 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTools of the Trade: Figuring Out How Overweight You Are 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterpreting a healthy weight range chart 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComputing your BMI 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining your waist-to-hip ratio 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Working with Guidelines for Healthy Low-Calorie Living 37\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCutting Calories for Weight-Loss Success 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparing low-calorie diets to other diets 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiguring out what a “low-calorie” diet means to you 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on Formulas for Low-Calorie Living 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining the number of calories you need 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing another formula for weight loss 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Nutritional Nuts and Bolts of a Low-Calorie Diet 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the nutrients you need 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping your energy high and your diet interesting 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Proven Strategies for Cutting Calories 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling portion size 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEating “free” foods 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatching calories from carbohydrates, proteins, and fats 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Getting Started: The Four-Week Plan and Beyond 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Kick-Starting Your Low-Calorie Plan 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining Your Current Diet Habits 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing problem behaviors 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying diet games 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving Yourself a Lifestyle Makeover 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking changes one step at a time 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing your diet limits 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping your diet fresh 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Your Attitude 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding and maintaining your motivation 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLoosening up 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying positive 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Tracking Tools As You Get Started 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing your weight goals 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting up your lifestyle goals 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping a food diary 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeighing in on a regular basis 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing Mindful Low-Calorie Living 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEating mindfully 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThinking mindfully 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Cooking in a Low-Calorie Kitchen 83\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGearing Up for Low-Calorie Meals 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing dietary guidelines 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding which foods to eat 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking a list and sticking to it 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShopping for Low-Calorie Foods 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading the labels 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing aisle by aisle 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up a Low-Calorie Kitchen 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the tools of the trade 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrushing up on low-calorie cooking techniques 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Planning Low-Calorie Menus: The First Four Weeks 109\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing Yourself for the First Four Weeks 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing by the numbers 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing the rules as closely as possible 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing your own thing to keep the plan fresh 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking the Plunge: Week 1 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDay 1: 1,500 calories 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDay 2: 1,500 calories 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDay 3: 1,500 calories 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDay 4: 1,400 calories 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDay 5: 1,400 calories 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDay 6: 1,300 calories 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDay 7: 1,300 calories 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhittling Down Your Calorie Intake: Week 2 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDay 8: 1,300 calories 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDay 9: 1,200 calories 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDay 10: 1,200 calories 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDay 11: 1,200 calories 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDay 12: 1,200 calories 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDay 13: 1,200 calories 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDay 14: 1,000 calories 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Adjustments: Week 3 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDay 15: 1,000 calories 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDay 16: 1,000 calories 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDay 17: 1,000 calories 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDay 18: 1,000 calories 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDay 19: 1,000 calories 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDay 20: 1,000 calories 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDay 21: 1,000 calories 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatching Your Weight Drop: Week 4 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDay 22: 1,000 calories 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDay 23: 1,000 calories 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDay 24: 1,000 calories 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDay 25: 1,000 calories 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDay 26: 1,000 calories 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDay 27: 1,000 calories 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDay 28: 1,000 calories 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Pulling through Your Plan’s First Few Months 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReassessing Your Low-Calorie Plan 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevisiting your goals 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking stock of your diet 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking changes to fit your lifestyle 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMotivating Yourself, Bit by Bit 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaping rewards for sticking with your plan 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding diversions to avoid overeating 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the buddy system 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting into Fun Menu Plans 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHigh-protein day 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHigh-fiber day 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDairy day 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFruit fast day 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrazing day 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSnack day 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShake it up day 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSalad day 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternational food day 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDessert day 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWine with dinner day 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFast-food day 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConvenience food day 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Working Out and Working the Weight Off 155\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing the Advantages of Different Kinds of Exercise 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistinguishing between aerobic and anaerobic exercise 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring the physical benefits of exercise 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining the psychological benefits of exercise 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFitting Exercise into Your Life 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEasing into an exercise routine 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizing your workout schedule 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncreasing activity in your everyday routine 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting Together a Safe and Effective Exercise Plan 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWarming up, cooling down, and other workout essentials 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBurning more calories with aerobics 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding your strength 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercising Additional Workout Options 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStretching out 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWalking tall 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding alternative ways to burn calories 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercising for Body and Mind 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing How Much Exercise Is Too Much 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying the warning signs of too much exercise 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverexercising to the extreme 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Overcoming Obstacles and Moving On 177\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Making Your Way through Trials and Tribulations 179\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing and Solving Predictable Problems for Emotional Eaters 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusting boredom 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with everyday frustrations 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeding your sorrow 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting Typical Long-Term Challenges and Temptations 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiguring out whether you’re truly hungry 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSatisfying cravings 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding binges 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintaining your interest and motivation 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking through plateaus 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEating Away from Home with Ease 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDining out at restaurants 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoying parties 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCelebrating holidays 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraveling light 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Staying Fit and Stopping Regain in Its Tracks 193\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Calories and Keeping Up with Your Workouts 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a formula for the future 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning menus for weight maintenance 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevisiting your exercise routine 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Your Weight for the Long Term 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing what’s worked for you 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePushing ahead with new ideas 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing to terms with your genes 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking your maintenance plan periodically 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing Your Body’s Changing Calorie and Nutritional Needs 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying lean and healthy at any age 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking through normal stages of life 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Helping Yourself with Outside Resources 207\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking Other Folks for Help 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking to friends and family 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaching out to find diet buddies and role models 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSorting through Commercial Weight-Loss Plans 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiguring out whether a commercial program can help you 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking the right questions 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking a suitable plan 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the Scoop on Medically Supervised Programs 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing lower than low 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring your options 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeking Out Support Groups 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOvereaters Anonymous (OA) 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther groups 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering Counseling 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting the best type of counseling for your needs 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding a therapist 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding to face your fears 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart IV: Trying Time-Tested Low-Calorie Recipes 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Benefiting from Breakfast 225\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Off to a Good Start 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing great reasons to eat breakfast 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping your morning meals interesting 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEating on the run 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrinking Up in the Morning 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeginning Your Day with Berries 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBulking Up Your Fiber Intake with Grains 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Eggs-cellent Breakfasts 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Preparing Tasty Lunches 249\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting Together Midday Meals 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePacking a low-cal lunch 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing low-cal leftovers 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMixing Salads 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking salads with meat and poultry 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiving into seafood salads 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTossing together grain and fruit salads 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eServing Up Sandwiches 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSavoring Soups 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Sitting Down to Delicious Dinners 269\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Supper Simple and Enjoyable 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning ahead 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePortioning out 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeding the rest of the family 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing Pleasing Poultry Dishes 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFixing quick chicken dinners 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting a new twist on turkey 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the Most of Meat 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeefing up your meals 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking pork and ham 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFishing for Seafood Dinners 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrying a Variety of Vegetarian Dishes 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Fitting In Snacks and Desserts 293\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Smart about Munching between Meals 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding variety to snacks and desserts 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrazing throughout the day 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSampling 100-Calorie Snacks 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreating yourself to sweet snacks 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSavoring salty snacks 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e50 snacks worth 50 calories 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDishing Up 100-Calorie Desserts 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the most of fruit 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSatisfying your sweet tooth with chocolate 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: The Part of Tens 311\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Ten Benefits of Following a Low-Calorie Diet 313\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking Good, Feeling Great 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoosting Your Energy 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSleeping Better 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaving Your Back 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLowering Your Blood Pressure 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintaining a Healthy Heart 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreventing Diabetes 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFighting Cancer 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimplifying Pregnancy 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiving Longer 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Ten Low-Calorie Success Stories 319\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinally Fitting into My Genes 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEating Small Portions All the Time 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsuming Fewer Calories and Adding More Workouts 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing What Works and Making Time for It 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Four the Magic Number 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEating Smart While Eating Out and Cruising to a Lower Weight 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving a Baby, Losing the Weight 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCounting Calories as the Years Go By 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuddying Up to Lose Weight 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying Strong with “Want Power” 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: Appendixes 327\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Calorie Counts of Select Foods 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Calorie Counts by Food Groups 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVegetables 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFruits 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProteins 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrains and Starchy Vegetables 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDairy Products 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFats and High-Fat Foods 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C: Metric Conversion Guide 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eSusan McQuillan,\u003c\/b\u003e a registered dietitian, writes about food, nutrition, and weight control from her home in New York City. 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