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Staying Slim -- By Becoming Strong

© Joanne Eglash

Receiving rave reviews from health experts such as Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper and Dr. C. Everett Koop, "Strong Women Stay Slim" is much more than the typical how-to-lose-weight pick-up-and-put-down book. It gives you tools, from exercises to recipes, that you can use to take charge of your weight and improve your health.

The authors, Miriam E. Nelson, Ph.D. and Sarah Wernick, Ph.D. are both highly knowledgable about the subjects of nutrition, diet, and exercise. They wrote the bestseller, "Strong Women Stay Young," and have filled this book with inspirational feedback from real women who tried strength training -- and reaped physical and emotional rewards.

Included in the book are easy-to-follow exercises that will help you burn more calories. Skeptical? It's based on scientific fact. As the authors explain, by increasing your muscle mass, your bodies burns more calories. You also get stretches, charts, and a food plan that's easily customized for your particular situation.

What's particularly impressive and shows their dedication is that the authors have created a Web site: http://www.strongwomen.com/

The site includes a free newsletter, free progress charts that you can print out, and an FAQ. And before you think, "Gee, this is an article for women only," please note that the first FAQ is: "Can men do these programs? These exercises work very well for men! The moves and the principles are the same. Both sexes can follow the instructions to determine the weight that's right for them -- they should be able to lift the weight just eight times in good form before the muscle gets fatigued and needs to rest."

You can also order the book at the site.

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