Gain WeightLose Your Mate takes a critical and somewhat controversial analysis of the impact that excessive weight gain can have on a relationship. This is a topic that is rarely discussed publicly and only at a minimum between couples etc. The negative impact of excessive weight gain can lead to the breakup of many otherwise happy couples and the tearing apart of families. Gain WeightLose Your Mate brings this discussion from the closet to the living room and opens the door to honest, frank discussions between couples discussions that are long overdue.

She loses, he loses . . . and everybody wins! There's no doubt about it—when couples embark on a weight-loss program together, they improve their chance of success. Now Weight Watchers, the world's leader in providing weight-loss information, services, and support, presents this practical guide specifically designed to help women and men work together to lose weight and keep it off. It explains the many differences between the sexes when it comes to weight gain and loss and helps couples overcome these differences with dependable and insightful information on: • The weight-health connection and how the genders differ • Male and female differences in body image • The language of weight loss • Why men lose weight faster than women • Different weight-loss motivators for men and women • Eating and exercise strategies that work best for women and men • How best to support your partner's weight-loss efforts Research shows that women and men who live together—from newlyweds to empty-nesters—tend to gain weight at similar times. The good news is that, working together as a team, your chances of losing those extra pounds increase. Weight Watchers She Loses, He Loses gives you the information, strategies, and insights you need to make it happen.

Have you ever felt there is more to weight gain than the equation calories in-calories out? Have you ever felt there was something utterly wrong with some of the things "they say" are good for you, when you put them into practice? Well, if you have, this little book might be a good find. In just 80 pages - packaged as tips for easy reading and no fluff - it deals with most of the myths, truths and issues around weight loss; and sneaks in solutions for sticky problems like "how much water you really need?" or "what is the best moment to eat that chocolate cake you just can't go without?." If you are looking for another diet or exercise plan, this is not for you; it does have some recipes and talks about exercise, but it is not that type of book. It is based on two main ideas: 1. We are not machines, and our emotions play a very important role in our weight journey. 2. Our body is our best friend, even when we don't return the favor. When we shine the light of these ideas on our weight issues, things change. For example: - Emotional eating is not weakness, but a tool some people develop to cope with stressful situations; a tool that can get out of control. - We don't gain weight because of the bad things we eat, but as a consequence of the good things we don't eat. - Killing yourself in the gym or following eating schedules designed by others - people who don't know you at all - ain't gonna help (unless you use them to create your own system). It also deals with difficult subjects like rejection, and beating yourself up about your appearance or your life. In short, this book provides a fresh approach to big issues, and the author handles them with affection and respect.

Tackling a weight problem is often viewed as a personal responsibility that requires making healthier choices. The latest research, however, shows that external factors—from family and friendships to advertising and the workplace environment—make an equal, if not greater, contribution. Just look at the stats: A person's chance of becoming obese increases by 57 percent if a close friend is obese, 40 percent if a sibling is obese, and 37 percent if a spouse is obese. That's where Thinfluence comes in. Through a research-based examination of various social, environmental, and policy-based issues, renowned Harvard researchers Dr. Walter Willett and Dr. Malissa Wood examine how relationships, workplace, media, and other factors are affecting readers' weights. Thinfluence doesn't tell readers to ditch their friends and family, change jobs, or move to another state. It offers a clear three-step action plan—analyze, act, influence—for readers to identify hidden factors affecting weight, develop a personal toolbox to combat external effects, and become positive influences on others around them.

#1 New York Times Bestseller: “Experts from the Mayo Clinic present a well-rounded plan for dieting right.”—Publishers Weekly This completely revised and updated edition of the popular Mayo Clinic Diet is a practical, no-nonsense approach designed to help you lose weight and, most importantly, keep it off. The book includes step-by-step advice on key behavior changes to promote weight loss, plus four weeks of daily menus and all-new recipes. Based on years of experience with thousands of individuals trying to lose weight and research into the behaviors that do and don’t work, this guide establishes five habits to include in your daily routine, five habits to break, and five bonus habits to increase your chances of lasting success. The Mayo Clinic Diet includes: • A two week quick-start program designed to help you lose 6 to 10 pounds in a safe and healthy way • A long-term maintenance plan in which you continue to lose 1 to 2 pounds a week until you reach your goal, and learn how to maintain a healthy weight for life • Meal plans, recipes, food lists, tips on overcoming challenges, and much more “An essential guide.”—US News & World Report

Based on cutting-edge research with more than 1,000 married couples, this “revolutionary book” (Harville Hendrix, PhD, coauthor of Making Marriage Simple) shows you how to bolster your resolve by strengthening your relationship, offering a fresh approach to weight loss that will turn your spouse from diet saboteur into your most loyal health ally. First comes love, then comes marriage…then comes a larger pant size? Many couples find themselves gaining weight as they settle into a relationship, but some couples manage to buck this trend. They exercise (together or separately), they support each other’s healthy eating habits, and their relationships are stronger as a result. What are their secrets? It turns out that many of us are ignoring the most powerful tool we have to help us get healthier and stay healthier—our spouse or significant other. For more than twenty years, Drs. Thomas Bradbury and Benjamin Karney, codirectors of the Relationship Institute at UCLA, have been studying how couples communicate around these issues, witnessing firsthand how partners can help (and hinder) one another’s progress toward better health. In Love Me Slender, they identify the specific principles that successful couples use in their quest to improve their health. Love Me Slender offers new solutions based on a remarkable insight: The powerful connection we share with our mate can influence what we eat, how much we exercise, how well we age, and ultimately how long we live. Strengthening this connection, and using it to influence our daily habits, holds the key to better health. Featuring self-assessments and case studies from real couples working to stay healthy together, Love Me Slender is an eye-opening, uplifting guide to changing the dynamic of your relationship and improving your health—and the health of those you love most.

Marriage should be based on love, right? But does it seem as though you and your spouse are speaking two different languages? #1 New York Times bestselling author Dr. Gary Chapman guides couples in identifying, understanding, and speaking their spouse's primary love language-quality time, words of affirmation, gifts, acts of service, or physical touch. By learning the five love languages, you and your spouse will discover your unique love languages and learn practical steps in truly loving each other. Chapters are categorized by love language for easy reference, and each one ends with simple steps to express a specific language to your spouse and guide your marriage in the right direction. A newly designed love languages assessment will help you understand and strengthen your relationship. You can build a lasting, loving marriage together. Gary Chapman hosts a nationally syndicated daily radio program called A Love Language Minute that can be heard on more than 150 radio stations as well as the weekly syndicated program Building Relationships with Gary Chapman, which can both be heard on fivelovelanguages.com. The Five Love Languages is a consistent New York Times bestseller - with over 5 million copies sold and translated into 38 languages. This book is a sales phenomenon, with each year outselling the prior for 16 years running!