Does the world really need another book on dieting? More important,do you? Plenty of diet books make promises that this one doesn't.Lots tell you that losing weight and keeping it off is easy whenyou know their secrets. Well, here's a secret that the other bookswon't tell you: Dieting gimmicks, like banning pasta, don't work.And that's precisely why you need this book. It's not about fadplans or take-it-off-quick schemes. It's about balancing healthfuleating and exercise for a lifetime. This second edition of Dieting For Dummies is for anyonewho has eaten too much and wants to lose weight. The informationpresented here is appropriate for someone wanting to lose 10 poundsor 100 pounds. You can use it as a guide for eating healthfully,and not only a way to lose weight. Because, when you discover howto eat the healthy way, you will lose weight. The material in Dieting For Dummies is grouped so thatyou don't have to start at the beginning ? althoughthat's a nice place to start. If you'd rather, you can flip rightto the chapter that contains the information you need. You'lldiscover information on Understanding what a healthy weight is and how to findyours Getting over overeating Formulating a plan for healthy eating Shopping, cooking, and dining out to make eating healthyeasier Finding and working with health-care professionals you cantrust, for when you can't seem to go it alone People come in a wide range of heights, weights, and girths. Oneis not better than another. But staying within your healthiestweight range can help you achieve optimal health and well-being.Let this book help you see through the fog of fads and myths. Thenread on and find out how you can stop dieting and start livinghealthfully.