Author(s): Miriam E. Nelson

Health

Whether relying on laxatives, diet pills or excessive smoking to keep their weight under control, women are taking grave risks with their health to achieve a slimmer figure. The end result of drastic dieting techniques range from osteoporosis through to development of crippling eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia. Enjoying a slim, toned figure needn't come at the price of your health - this is the message from bestselling authors, Dr Miriam Nelson with Dr Sarah Wernick. All aspects of successful weight-loss are explored. From psychological motivators used by professional sportspeople, through to techniques to boost your metabolism by up to 15 per cent and a range of imaginative recipes by award-winning cookbook author, Steven Raichlen.