I'd like to support my getting healthy effort with some good reading. for example 2 I would like to read are In Defense of Food and Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan.

I've read a Biggest loser workout book and a Jillian Michaels (from the UK) book also but can't think of the names at the moment.

Any others you would recommend?

THE END OF OVEREATING by David Kessler, MD. It explains, among other things, how certain food combinations are literally addictive, and it contains the science to back this up, if one is interested.

SUGAR BLUES by William Dufty. This is a classic about the negative effects of refined sugar consumption.

Jay

I love Michael Pollan's stuff, especially Omnivore's Dilemma, so I second those recommendations.

If you like science writing, Good Calories, Bad Calories by Gary Taubes literally changed my life and I can't recommend it enough. If you're not so much into science writing he wrote a more layperson-friendly version titled Why We Get Fat.

I found Mindless Eating to be very illuminating.

My biggest takeaway from that book - how do people know they are done eating? When the plate is empty. So, duh, now I only put on my plate what I intend to eat.

I read Dr. Ian Smith's book Eat and I loved it. Straight facts about nuitrition and no particular diet plan. Just suggestions.

I second "The End of Overeating." It's very interesting.

I'd also recommend, Beck, "The Beck Diet Solution." Beck is a cognitive behavioral therapist and the book is geared towards helping you think differently and more productively about food and dieting. For example, she helps you to re-frame sabotaging thoughts. It's very helpful.

Just wanted to say that the Beck mentioned above is Dr. Judith Beck.

A different author named Beck (Martha?) has some weight loss books also.

Jay

Thanks for all the posts, I can't wait to get to the library! I finally found another thread on books but I can't post it. I searched "Pollan".

Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver is a real eye opener. I haven't necessarily lost any weight because of it, but it started me on the path to eliminating processed convenience foods and being more careful about where my food comes from.

The Vegetarian Myth: Food, Justice and Sustainability by Lierre Keith, Trick and Treat by Dr. Barry Groves

There are also tons of well written, entertaining blogs out there