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    5 Things to Know for Successful and Lasting Weight Loss
    5 Things to Know for Successful and Lasting Weight Loss
    5 Things to Know for Successful and Lasting Weight Loss
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    5 Things to Know for Successful and Lasting Weight Loss

    By Fran Divecchio

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    Unlike other diet and fitness books that try to apply a one-size-fits-all approach or peddle the latest weight-loss “secret,” 5 Things to Know for Successful and Lasting Weight Loss is not a how-to book that prescribes a specific diet and exercise regimen. Rather, it teaches readers how to apply powerful techniques to achieve successful and lasting weight loss. These 5 Things will help you to: 

    • Change your weight-loss desires into goals 
    • Get motivated during the weak times and plateaus 
    • Create easy, delicious recipes to adopt healthier eating habits 
    • Stay motivated when facing other difficult journeys 
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTurner Publishing Company
    Release dateFeb 1, 2010
    ISBN9781596529533
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      5 Things to Know for Successful and Lasting Weight Loss - Fran Divecchio

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      Praise for

      5 Things to Know for

      Successful and Lasting Weight Loss

      In this quick-reading, common-sense book, Fran tells her own success story, which she has continued through today. She demonstrates what commitment and perseverance can do to conquer obesity and allow a person to live a rich, healthy life.

      –George B. Cheponis, M.D.

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      Fran DiVecchio feels that losing weight is a mental challenge, not just a physical task. She warns that we should not just lose weight for some short-term wish, but rather keep in mind our long-term goal of permanent weight loss. She considers herself an uncommon person who is able to put off instant gratification for a larger goal.

      –Paula S. Youngdahl, M.D.

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      We all talk about losing weight, and we all know how to lose weight. But when we try, many of us, time after time, still lose focus and fail. This is a different story, a true story of how one woman won the battle. Fran succeeded by always remembering her true goals: weight loss and, more importantly, maintenance. She stopped dreaming about it and took control of her life to drop the unwanted pounds.

      –Jayne Fincke, R.Ph.

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      After reading multiple how-to books and diet advice books, I have finally found a volume that is both inspiring and practical. Coupled with [Fran’s] story are inspirational ideas that can motivate for many other difficult journeys. As she tells her story, you the reader become inspired to make similar lifestyle changes too.

      –Mrs. E. G. Pellathy

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      If you want a sensible philosophy of how to become an agent of change in your own life for health’s sake, this is it! Definitely, this book is a must-read for anyone who wants to move forward!

      –Dr. Gene Dangelo, Educator

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      5 Things to Know for Successful and

      Lasting Weight Loss

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      I dedicate this book to my family—thank you.

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      5 Things to Know for Successful and

      Lasting Weight Loss

      By Fran DiVecchio

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      445 Park Avenue, 9th Floor

      New York, NY 10022

      Phone: (212)710-4338 Fax: (212)710-4339

      200 4th Avenue North, Suite 950

      Nashville, TN 37219

      Phone: (615)255-2665 Fax: (615)255-5081

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      5 Things to Know for Successful and Lasting Weight Loss

      Copyright © 2009 Fran Divechio

      All rights reserved.

      This book or any part thereof may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher.

      ISBN: 978-1-59652-953-3

      Printed in the United States of America

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      All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.

      ~Walt Disney

      This one step—choosing a goal and sticking to it—changes everything.

      ~Scott Reed, Author

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      The only place where success comes before work is in a dictionary.

      ~Vidal Sassoon

      You have to train your mind like you train your body.

      ~Bruce Jenner

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      Contents

      Acknowledgments

      Forward

      Introduction

      Success Principle #1:

      Change Desires into Goals

      Success Principle #2:

      Identify How You Got Here

      Success Principle #3:

      Build a Strong Foundation

      Success Principle #4:

      Be Passionate

      Success Principle #5:

      Never Give Up

      Practical Success Tips

      Appendix: Recipes

      Lighter Meals

      Entrées

      Desserts

      Author’s Before and After Photos

      Bibliography

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      Acknowledgments

      The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.

      —Eleanor Roosevelt

      There are so many people who helped me to believe in the beauty of my dream and have been supportive of this project. Without their encouragement, the idea of writing this book would have stayed in my head. In particular, I want to thank the following people:

      My family: My parents and brother cheered me on every step of the way. The three of you have always been, and continue to be, my strongest support system. I love you.

      Many thanks to the team of talented people at Turner Publishing Company, who helped me bring this book to fruition. My endless appreciation goes to my editor, Christina Huffines, who gave the book the final professional polish needed before it went to print. Thank you for being so detail-oriented, helpful, and supportive. Thanks to Rachel Joiner for guiding me through the initial stages of the publishing process, Mike Penticost for the awesome cover design, and Michael McCalip for helping with the entire process.

      Jennifer, my cousin, for helping to write and kitchen-test every recipe in this book.

      Keith (Kip) Richeal and Emmy Pellathy for the hours they spent helping me to achieve this goal. Emmy was instrumental in breaking the book down into chapters and helping me to restructure and reorganize the book.

      Dr. Eugene M. Dangelo, Ph.D. Gene always encouraged me to keep going no matter how many times I wanted to pull the plug on this project. So many times he told me, "Don’t give up. Remember, Gone with the Wind was rejected 39 times before it

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