Livin' Large: African American Sisters Confront Obesity

by Stacy Ann Mitchell M.D., Teri D Mitchell

Overview

Two sisters tackle the problem of obesity within the African- American community, confronting the bad habits that lead to obesity. LIVIN' LARGE gives women hope, showing them how to take responsibility for their health, adopt a healthy eating plan, start exercising, consult weight loss specialists, and make decisions regarding obesity surgery. This book helps women to set realistic goals and start living a healthier life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780980064919
Publisher:	Hilton Publishing, Incorporated
Publication date:	08/01/2008
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	216
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Stacy Ann Mitchell, M. D., is a board-certified diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine in private practice with a focus on cardiovascular disease prevention. She is a founding medical director of the Hypertension Institute at Centinela Hospital and is a clinical instructor at the University of California Los Angeles School of Medicine. She lives in Inglewood, California. Teri D. Mitchell is a journalist, lawyer, and producer for NBC's Dateline. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments     vii
Introduction: Livin' Large: The Re-mix     ix
Prologue: Why This Book? Why Us? Why Now?     xiii
How We Got This Way
From "Us" to "You"     3
Are You "Fat" or "Fine"? or, "It Must Be My Thyroid" and Other Myths About Obesity     9
Why Do You Eat? The Psychological Dimension     19
Why Obesity Means Health Risks
Diabetes: "A Little Bit of Suga"     35
Heart Disease: "Behind the Breast"     51
Cancer: "The Big C"     85
Respiratory Illness: "It Takes My Breath Away"     101
Joint Disease: "Aches & Pains"     111
The Path to Right Weight and Well-Being
Why Quick Fixes Rarely Fix     125
What Is a Healthy Diet?     141
Food IS Medicine     165
Exercise     185
If All Else Fails     191
What Victory Looks Like     205
Index     210

Editorial Reviews

Being overweight is a major factor in the development of diabetes and high blood pressure, so Mitchell, who treats overweight patients, and her sister, who has struggled with her weight, team up to share their advice on keeping off fat. (LJ 11/1/04) Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

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