The TOPS Way to Weight Loss

by RANKIN, HOWARD

• ISBN13: 9781401901561
• ISBN10: 1401901565
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-01-01
• Publisher: Hay House Inc.

Summary

Weight loss is about people, not calories! Interpersonal, emotional, and spiritual factors are the real keys to weight management, but are seldom mentioned in diet and exercise books. Drawing on the inspirational stories of the 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.

Author Biography

Howard J. Rankin, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist with an international reputation in the areas of relationships, wellness, and weight loss

Table of Contents

Preface	xi
Acknowledgments	xvii
Introduction: It's Not about the Food	xix
PART I: SOCIAL SUPPORT AND MOTIVATION
Chapter 1: The Power of Group Healing	3	(10)
Chapter 2: The Motivational Journey	13	(10)
PART II: ATTITUDES
Chapter 3: Resilience	23	(6)
"Riding the Wave," by Anna Tansosch
Chapter 4: Priorities	29	(8)
"Time for Me," by Brenda Falk
Chapter 5: Self Acceptance	37	(8)
"Am I Worth it?" by Patricia Nicholas
Chapter 6: Self Pity	45	(6)
"A Sorry State," by Marie Wagner
Chapter 7: Focus	51	(6)
"Eyes on the Prize," by Sandy Callais
Chapter 8: Courage	57	(6)
"Yo-Yo Dieter: Sandra Hill," by Howard J. Rankin, Ph.D.
Chapter 9: Responsibility	63	(8)
"Part of the Problem," by Kathy Clark
Chapter 10: Self-Defeat	71	(6)
"A Shot in the Foot: Karen Dixon," by Howard J. Rankin, Ph.D.
Chapter 11: Weight-Loss Expectations	77	(6)
"Pounds in Perspective: Carol Priest," by Howard J. Rankin, Ph.D.
Chapter 12: Grieving	83	(8)
"Saying Good-bye," by Doug Adams
Chapter 13: Excuses	91	(10)
"Fooling Yourself," by Threasa Schwegman
Chapter 14: Spirituality	101	(8)
"A Force That's Bigger Than I Am," by Tammy Hopkins
Part III: SKILLS
Chapter 15: Patience	109	(8)
"Do One Thing: Donna Simoneaux," by Howard J. Rankin, Ph.D.
Chapter 16: Visualization	117	(10)
"Seeing Is Believing: Bonnie Cesana," by Howard J. Rankin, Ph.D.
Chapter 17: Counter sabotage	127	(6)
"Don't Let Them Hook You: Claire Banaszak," by Howard J. Rankin, Ph.D.
Chapter 18: Emotional Eating	133	(10)
"Feel, Don't Eat," by Dawn Lecy
Chapter 19: Planning	143	(8)
"Perfect Planning Prevents Poor Performance," by Alan Gordon
Chapter 20: Self-Control	151	(10)
"Willpower, Walking, and Water: Jerry Boudreau," by Howard J. Rankin, Ph.D.
Chapter 21: Assertiveness	161	(6)
"Just Say No," by Karen Trimper
Chapter 22: Accountability	167	(6)
"Someone to Answer To: Christi Smith," by Howard J. Rankin, Ph.D.
Chapter 23: Goal Setting	173	(8)
"The Next Step: Jim Draeger," by Howard J. Rankin, Ph.D.
Chapter 24: Journaling	181	(6)
"The Write Stuff: Arola Sinnott," by Howard J. Rankin, Ph.D.
Chapter 25: Food Control	187	(6)
"Eating to Live: Tory Magnusson," by Howard J. Rankin, Ph.D.
Chapter 26: The Magic of Exercise	193	(8)
"Energized: Lisa Lee Jones-Garner," by Howard J. Rankin, Ph.D.
Chapter 27: The President's Story	201	(3)
"LaNeida Herrick," by Howard J. Rankin, Ph.D.
Afterword	204	(7)
About TOPS	211	(1)
About the Author	212