The Life Transformation Diet

Joanne Reid Rodrigues is the founder of the internationally acclaimed Slimming Together Program and a motivational speaker.

Preface: Character Development for Life Transformation xi Acknowledgments xvii Introduction: The Slimming Together Philosophy 1 PART I: THE FUNDAMENTALS 1 Exercise and Revitalize 19 2 Setting Your Life Goals 27 3 The Best Choices for the Best Results 45 4 Raising a Healthy Family 67 5 Respectful Living for Planet Earth 75 6 Getting Your Life Back 81 PART II: SLIMMING TOGETHER'S LIFE TRANSFORMATION DIET 7 A Healthful Weight-Loss Plan 91 8 The Free List and Notes to Assist You 99 9 Dietary Reminders Checklist 105 10 Attitude Checklist 109 11 Your Basic Shopping List 113 12 The Seven-Day 100 Percent Natural Energy Plan 115 13 Vegetarian Soups 133 14 Good Morning Meals 141 15 Light Midday Meals 155 16 Light Evening Meals 177 17 Generous Evening Meals 201 18 The Flexible List 215 PART III: PRINCIPLES FOR STAYING ON TRACK 19 Dining Out without Pigging Out 229 20 Making Peace with Your Body and Nourishing Your Spirit 245 21 Maintaining Your Ideal Weight for Life 257 Recommended Resources 275 Glossary of Food-Related Terms (American to British) 277 Index of Recipes 279 About the Author 283 About the Editor 284 Help Us to Help You! 285 CHART S AND F IGUR E S Target Weight Chart for Women 28 Target Weight Chart for Men 29 Healthful Approaches to Carbohydrates 48 Nutrition Facts (sample label) 52 Free List 99 Shopping List 113 Flexible List 215