Awaken the Diet Within From Overweight to Looking Great - If I Can Do It, So Can You

by Havey, Julia Griggs

• ISBN13: 9780446691222
• ISBN10: 0446691224
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-01-01
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing

Summary

Julia Griggs Havey, who lost 130 pounds and went on to become a beauty queen, shares the secrets to losing weight and keeping it off forever. Topping the scale at 290 pounds, Julia Griggs Havey resigned herself to a matronly figure and plus-size clothes. But when she read the anonymous note informing her that her husband was having an affair, Julia realized it was time to take control of her life. Her mantra became self-improvement through self-motivation -and she began by taking off the weight-more than 130 pounds-and divorcing her wandering husband. Now,Julia shares the weight-loss secrets that have already helped thousands. From her nine-level Road Map to Weight Loss to more than 130 delicious recipes, nutritional advice, and fitness tips, readers will discover how easy it is to achieve success. Julia's inspirational outlook will motivate and encourage millions of women to awaken the diet within-and begin their transformation today!

Table of Contents

Guide for Starting Over	xi
Introduction: Awakening My Diet Within	xiii
PART I: My Story	1	(32)
From the Beginning	3	(9)
Going Downhill	12	(16)
Life-Changing Events	28	(5)
PART II: Awareness	33	(32)
You Are Not Your Body	35	(15)
Decide on a Lifestyle, Not a Diet	50	(4)
Determination	54	(7)
Stop, Look, and Listen	61	(4)
PART III: Awakening the Diet in You	65	(30)
Getting Started	67	(2)
Knowledge	69	(2)
Why Diets Don't Work	71	(2)
Purpose	73	(3)
Inspiration and Application	76	(2)
Motivation	78	(5)
Attitude---Healthy Thinking	83	(6)
Rewards	89	(6)
PART IV: The Road Map to Weight Loss and Fitness	95	(50)
The Health Pyramid	97	(2)
Water: The Number-One Compound for Health	99	(1)
Exercise---Get Moving!	100	(4)
Fruits and Vegetables: Vitamin and MIneral Rich	104	(2)
Meats, Fish, and Other Proteins: Strength Builders	106	(1)
Carbohydrates and Starches: Use It or You Won't Lose It	107	(3)
Taking Action	110	(2)
Level I: Getting Started	112	(4)
Level II: Replacing the Bad with the Good: ``Vice Busting''	116	(3)
Level III: Starting Some Form of Exercise	119	(4)
Level IV: Journal/Diary	123	(2)
Level V: Healthy Breakfast	125	(4)
Level VI: More of the Same	129	(2)
Level VII: One Step Further	131	(3)
Level VIII: Getting Stronger	134	(3)
Level IX: Going the Extra Mile	137	(6)
The Ten Dos and Don'ts of Healthy Living	143	(2)
PART V: Maintainig the New You	145	(24)
Learning the Life of Health	147	(3)
Keeping Motivated to Stay Fit	150	(2)
Note Letting Your Emotions Rule Your Appetite	152	(2)
Satisfying the Occasional Sweet Tooth	154	(1)
Dealing with Age	155	(2)
Supplements	157	(4)
Providing Yourself with New Challenges	161	(2)
Julia's Rules for Staying Positive	163	(6)
PART VI: When One Door Closes...	169	(10)
PART VII: Eating Plans	179	(88)
One-Week Menu Plan	181	(4)
Recipes	185	(82)
Grocery List	267	(4)
Final Words	271	(2)
Index	273