- Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: Bethany House; 1 edition (July 1 2007)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0764204130
- ISBN-13: 978-0764204135
- Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 13.7 x 1.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 272 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,062,919 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Improve Your Family's Future Today Are you tired of losing weight that inevitably comes back? Are you concerned about your kids' health and want to be a fit family? If so, this book is for you. The key to long-term success is to get the entire family involved in a healthy lifestyle. Not only does motivation jump when you realize the influence you have on your spouse and kids, but healthy habits are so much easier--and satisfying--when people you love enjoy them too. In Fat-Proof Your Family, Dr. Ron Eaker presents simple, practical, and livable ways to lose fat and achieve lasting health and wellness. Together you can: • Stop the cycle of family-related weight problems • Get fit with uncomplicated, age-specific goals and plans • Pursue physical and emotional and spiritual health • Enjoy variety rather than endure restrictions • Learn what really works, based on science not fad This isn't a pie-in-the-sky approach. And it's not about quick fixes, secret formulas, or even diets (they don't work!). The "Fat-Proof" lifestyle is for normal, busy families like yours. It represents hope for a better life now and in the future. As a parent, it's one of the best gifts you can give yourself and your children.
About the Author
J. Ron Eaker, MD, received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee's Center for the Health Sciences and completed his residency at the Medical College of Georgia. Practicing in ob-gyn, he has a special interest in family health and fitness. He has been listed in America's Best Doctors, is a member of numerous professional societies, and is a founding board member and vice chairman of the Institute of Religion and Health. Ron and his wife, Susan, have two daughters and live in Augusta, Georgia. When he is not doing homework with the kids, working, speaking, sleeping, or eating, Ron is running, having completed ten marathons, including Chicago, San Francisco, and four in Boston.
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4.9 out of 5 stars (8 customer reviews)
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Accessible, friendly, informative, July 25 2007
By Kimberly Shumate "king's kid" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Fat-Proof Your Family: God's Way to Forming Healthy Habits for Life (Paperback)
Don't you hate it when doctors get too cerebral when writing about their specialties? I'm not sure if they're trying to impress their readers with a lot of big words, or if they honestly believe that they hold us spellbound with their foreign dialect that neither informs nor excites. Usually, I'm left with a feeling of inadequacy, unable to understand what must be obvious to a child.Thank god for Dr. Eaker! He clearly has a heart for helping people regain their vitality and quality of life. Best of all, the information is accessible and easily applied to everyday behavior.
If you are looking for a book on how to lose weight, get more energy, and just plain feel better, then this is the book for you. Dr. Ron Eaker's "Fat-Proof Your Family" is a joy to read and will reshape your view of food (not to mention your figure).
Stop the yo-yo dieting and buy this book!
Kimberly Shumate
Eugene Oregon
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Humorous, accessible guide to healthy living, July 7 2007
By Deborah Strubel "former editor and agent" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Fat-Proof Your Family: God's Way to Forming Healthy Habits for Life (Paperback)
Written as an accessible resource for Christian parents looking to guide their families in making healthy food and fitness decisions, Fat Proof Your Family by Dr. J. Ron Eaker is an upbeat, inspiring read filled with practical advice everyone can use. Ron, an ob-gyn and author of Holy Hormones, sprinkles every chapter with his trademark humorous zest for life. He makes even potentially bland sections fun to read. For example, about food labels he says: "Make it a habit to become intimately involved with food labels (sounds risqué, doesn't it?). It is vital to have a working knowledge of these terms so that you can then use that knowledge in a practical and beneficial way. Remember that knowledge is not power, it is the application of knowledge that is true power."Ron makes readers feel empowered. I liked the glycemic index for common foods and table of caloric needs for children ages 0-5 months to 18 years. Fat-Proof Pointers recap each chapter, and frequent sidebars give extra practical ideas, such as tips for mealtime conversation. Although my kids are grown and almost out of the house, Ron motivated me to get back to exercising--never my forte--not by telling me how lazy I am but by reminding me how much better I'll feel when I do.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fat Proof your family is a must read, July 27 2007
By sabrina s rush - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Fat-Proof Your Family: God's Way to Forming Healthy Habits for Life (Paperback)
Never before have I taken the time to write a book review. This bookhowever, is a must for all families. Fat Proof Your Family God's Way To
Forming Healthy Habits For Life, is an informative book about the
proper choices in diet and exercise. It is also a book that encourages us to change our lifestyle - not only for our sake but for the sake of our children. As a mother of three, it is my job and God's directive to teach my family the benefit of proper choices. This book has really encouraged me to change my way of thinking about eating. Hopefully, it is not too late to instill some good habits for the future health of my children.
Dr. Eaker's book also encourages one to look to the Bible. Below, from page 108, the author writes:
"Food is a gift from God. If we heed his admonitions, we will find health and happiness. Many principles from Scripture are wonderful in their simplicity. In Scripture, virtually every mention of food is celebrated, meals are meaningful, and moderation is rewarded. If you accept and adopt these simple precepts, you can take a major step forward in fat-proofing your family."
Thank you Dr. Eaker your book has been a great motivator!
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