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by Pamela Peeke (Author) "I spend quite a bit of time in airports between flights, and I've found through the years that I've spent much of my waiting time..." (more)
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If you're a woman over 40, you are undergoing physical and emotional changes, declining metabolism, fat deposits at your waistline, decreased energy, mood swings, food cravings--do we need to continue this list? Now pile on chronic, long-term stress (which the author terms toxic stress), which hits women between 40 and 60 and leads to self-destructive eating behavior. "Uncontrolled or toxic stress keeps the refueling appetite on, thus inducing stress eating and weight gain," Peeke explains. The stress triggers are constant, so the body never gets to turn off the stress response. The weight gained from this chronic, toxic stress--toxic weight--settles inside the abdomen and is associated with heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.

Peeke explains the association between stress and fat gain, and describes the stress/eating cycle ("the itch you can't scratch"). Then she teaches tools for "regrouping": formulating and following a contingency plan of nutrition, exercise, and self-care. Next are suggestions for a nutritional plan tied to stressful times of the day and an explanation of food needs after age 40. In the final chapters, Peeke nudges us to exercise to relieve stress, reduce body fat, and benefit overall health. Peeke is a highly regarded scientist and clinician who studies the link between stress and fat at the National Institutes of Health. She's also Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and works with Vice President Gore as the Medical Director of the National Race for the Cure for Breast Cancer. --Joan Price --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.



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Nutritional expert Peeke, who has just completed three years at the National Institutes of Health studying the relationship between stress and fat, here reveals what she found. Expect tons of publicity on this one.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Who is Nancy Lloyd?, Mar 16 2004
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Reading through these reviews has left me with one question: "Who is Nancy Lloyd and what is her connection to this author?" Does it strike anyone else as just a tad bit too much of a coincidence that every fifth reviewer just happen to have her life changed by reading these two books?
Use these "reviews" with caution folks. Often they are just paid sells pitches and Amazon plays along because...hey, it moves books right?
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5.0 out of 5 stars YOU SIMPLY CANNOT EAT THE WAY YOU DID AT 25, 30 OR 35!, Oct 17 2003
By Gloria Attar (USA and ITALY) - See all my reviews
I bought this book a week ago and have been working with this program for about 5 days. I still haven't done everything perfectly, and I've lost 3/4 of an inch around my waist! I figure out the content of the foods that I cook by using Corinne T. Netzer's The Complete Book of Food Counts, but I figured all the daily gram and calories requirements using this book. After a few weeks, I know that I won't need to look as much up because I'll just know the information, but knowing the difference in my body now, and my body when it was 25, makes a big difference in how I look at food and decide on my choices. YOU SIMPLY CANNOT EAT THE SAME WAY YOU DID WHEN YOU WERE 20, 25, 30 or even 35! YOUR METABOLISM HAS CHANGLED DRASTICALLY. Do yourself a favor and figure out WHY it changed and what to do about it and BUY THIS BOOK.
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4.0 out of 5 stars My first introduction to this subject, Jul 15 2003
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There may be other and better books on this subject, but this was my first introduction to the topic and I found "Fight Fat After Forty" extremely useful and pragmatic. It addresses my number one diet and exercise struggle--the one against stress. I wasn't bothered by the "menopot" term, since Dr. Peeke outlines in some detail why it is a common problem and health risk. And she makes it clear that you don't need "six pack abs" to address the problem. All in all her suggestions and approach are very do-able and what I especially liked is that she realizes we all don't have personal trainers, unlimited discretionary time and private chefs. She gives many practical examples of how the average time-crunched woman can fit her suggestions into their lives.
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2.0 out of 5 stars I Expected Better Behavior From A Female Doctor
"Doctor" Peeke may know her physiology, but she doesn't understand the human heart. I found her rather cold, hard and analytical, as are many doctors. Read more
Published on Jul 6 2003

1.0 out of 5 stars not worth the money
After having read the reviews on amazon, I decided to dare and order this book, but I'm frankly disappointed. Some of the first part was still o.k. Read more
Published on April 29 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book of its kind
Lots of books promise health and fitness, but this woman really delivers. It's sensible, possible and very realistic. Read more
Published on Dec 30 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't diet - change your eating schedule
I would bet there are tons of women like me who have gained weight eating the way I did, not much food during the day and compulsive cravings at night. Read more
Published on Jun 25 2002 by Pat

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't Let the Title Fool You
This is an excellent book. Although the title is aimed for women that are 40+, anyone can benefit from the sane, intelligent advice given here. Read more
Published on April 16 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars Getting real about your weight.
This book is not about quick-fixes or miraculously changing your life. It is about facing the reality that your body is changing as you age, and that you must, for your health's... Read more
Published on Feb 20 2002 by Ingrid M. Miller

5.0 out of 5 stars Fight Fat After 40
This is an excellent book for anyone who is struggling to lose weight. As a women of 44 who lived a busy life, the weight just creeped on with me really noticing. Read more
Published on Jan 20 2002 by Kathleen Yuhas

5.0 out of 5 stars 2 Books to Shed Pounds and Debt
As if impending menopause weren't enough to worry about. My waistline expanded and so did my debt. I saw doctors, debt counselors and tried to read several books before I found... Read more
Published on Oct 29 2001 by Gretchen

5.0 out of 5 stars It works!
If you're tired of fads, hype and failure and are prepared to make some small life adjustments this program will work. Read more
Published on Jul 13 2001

3.0 out of 5 stars Fighting Fat After Forty
It's o.k. The whole point of the book is that fat around your middle after 40 is mostly caused by stress eating. Read more
Published on Jul 5 2001 by Sharon Hawley

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