The TOPS Way to Weight Loss

Weight loss is about people, not calories. Drawing on the inspirational stories of the successful members of the international nonprofit, weight-loss support group Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), the organization’s psychologist, Howard J. Rankin, Ph.D., shows you how to harness your personal power and the power of others to lose weight and keep it off!"This inspirational book uses motivating case studies to demonstrate the power of group support. A must read for anyone serious about weight loss.”
— George L. Blackburn M.D., Ph.D., associate director, division of nutrition, Harvard Medical School

“This book weaves together wise and insightful advice from Dr. Rankin with stories of success and inspiration from real people leading real lives who have really lost weight. Heartfelt tales of pain, resilience, coping, and ultimately triumph offer hope and guidance for those working hard to succeed.”
— Kelly D. Brownell, Ph.D., professor of psychology, epidemiology, and public health; director of the Yale Center for Eating and Weight Disorders

“Every dieter knows that the toughest battle is the one between our ears. Weight loss isn’t about fat grams; it’s about motivation and beliefs. In weaving together amazing success stories, Dr. Rankin delivers an empowering, compassionate message to dieters everywhere: You can do it. And you don’t have to do it alone.”
— Mary E. Chollet, editor, Well and Healthy WomanHoward J. Rankin, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist with an international reputation in the areas of relationships, wellness, and weight loss. A former academic who has written more than 50 scientific papers and edited prestigious, scholarly journals, Howard has held appointments at the universities of London, Oxford, and South Carolina. He's been a consultant to the World Health Organization, and he's the psychological advisor to the international nonprofit weight-loss support group Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS). He has written several books, including Inspired to Lose, 7 Steps to Wellness, 10 Steps to a Great Relationship, Power Talk: The Art of Effective Communication, and a tape series called Get Motivated Get Smart Get Slim. Howard's work has been frequently featured in the print media, and he has appeared many times on radio and television. His pioneering work on temptation management was featured on the ABC newsmagazine 20/20.