String Of Pearls Recipes For Living Well In The Real World

by Lund, JoAnna M.; Alpert, Barbara

• ISBN13: 9780399527456
• ISBN10: 0399527451
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-02-05
• Publisher: Perigee Trade

Summary

"I've drawn so much inspiration from the words of others, and when I'm able to, I like to pass them on. Maybe what works for me will renew someone else's hope or light a fire of motivation and encouragement inside another person on the journey to good health." -- from String of Pearls Bestselling author JoAnna Lund-who has changed the lives of thousands with her common-sense approach to healthy living-now offers her devoted fans tips on losing weight and living healthy in the real world. Heartfelt and practical, String of Pearlsis like a support group in a book-filled with advice and encouragement from someone who's been there.

Author Biography

JoAnna M. Lund has been profiled in many national and local publications and been featured on hundreds of radio and television shows. A popular speaker with weight-loss, cardiac, diet, and other health support groups.

Barbara Alpert is the co-author of many books with JoAnna Lund.

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(14)
Learning to Accept What You Cannot Change	15	(9)
Listening to Your Heart	24	(10)
Making Peace with the Past	34	(7)
Balancing Work and Family	41	(8)
Seeing Yourself As You Are	49	(7)
Checking Your Progress and Setting Goals	56	(9)
The Perfect Day	65	(6)
Managing Motivation	71	(10)
Chill Out!	81	(7)
Listening to and Learning from Others	88	(9)
Scaling New Heights	97	(7)
If You Always Do What You've Always Done	104	(6)
Are You Waiting Until You're Thin to Live?	110	(6)
Asking for Help	116	(7)
Where Can I Cash My Reality Check?	123	(7)
Getting Up with the Cows	130	(6)
Finding the Courage to Face Your Fears	136	(6)
You Can't Please Everyone	142	(6)
Letting Go	148	(8)
Reaching Out to Others	156	(6)
Stay the Course	162	(6)
Put Your Body in Motion, Your Mind Will Follow	168	(6)
Seeds of Faith	174	(6)
Making Mistakes, Then Making Some More	180	(5)
Winning Your Angel Wings	185	(8)
Getting Focused and Staying Focused	193	(7)
Finding a Role Model-and Being One	200	(7)
Don't Be in a Hurry	207	(7)
Counting Your Blessings	214	(7)
Finding the Heart to Begin	221	(8)
Handling Difficult People and the Obstacle Course of Life	229	(11)
No More Being a Victim!	240	(8)
Resting on Your Laurels	248	(9)
Why Now is the Best Time	257	(8)
If Your Best is Good Enough for God, Let it Be Good Enough for You	265