DIETING WITH THE DUCHESS : Secrets and Sensible Advice for a Great Body

By Weight Watchers and Sarah Ferguson

Book Overview

"I am here to say that no matter how insurmountable your problems may seem, you can change your life for the better. If I can do it, so can you."
Sarah, The Duchess of York
She has established herself as a hardworking single mother who is successfully conquering her weight issues. Now Sarah, The Duchess of York shares her personal secrets and tips for her healthful new lifestyle and tells every woman how she, too, can be a winner in the battle of the bulge. Dieting with The Duchess blends the sound weight-loss guidance of the trusted authority in weight loss, Weight Watchers, with the real-life wisdom of The Duchess of York.
Packed with The Duchess's own advice on everything from smart eating to exercising to learning from your past mistakes, Dieting with The Duchess features:
* "My Truths," the five rules The Duchess learned on her own weight-loss journey
* A primer on food fundamentals, including information on the food groups and nutritional supplements
* Simple techniques for creating the workout that suits your unique exercise style, and for getting -- and staying -- motivated
* How to (re)discover your true self during the weight-loss process, including practical ways to project a positive self-image and change your behavior
* Plus 75 delicious recipes based on Weight Watchers revolutionary 1-2-3 Success(R) Weight Loss Plan, including POINTS(R) values
With Weight Watchers, The Duchess, and a wide selection of flavorful recipes that will satisfy all your senses, Dieting with The Duchess is the weight-loss guide you can't afford to be without.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0684850087
• ISBN13: 9780684850085
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Atria Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

An independent, inspiring woman

Duchess Sarah is an inspiring person. She has overcome emotional trauma many times in her life, and escaped gracefully from an unhappy marriage to an extremely domineering family of immature aristocrats. She has done enormous things for science, and the health of all women by promoting well-being, nutrition, exercise and disease prevention. A recent study out of Harvard Medical School says that the number ONE thing to do to prevent chronic illness is to control one's weight and not remain overweight. This ranked over even such vices as smoking and drinking. So please, let's give the Duchess what she deserves...a pat on the back and our admiration.

Dieting With The Duchess - feeding friendly companion

This is an elegant & pleasant companion for your kitchen. Sarah, the Duchess of York, has always been a favorite of mine - lively, loquacious & eager. This book is much more than a depressing diet book. It's about changing our ways; taking a kindly yet clear look at how we fuel up & what we do with the energy. It's about adding serenity & charm into our out-of-control eating habits. With beautiful illustrations & photos of fine feasts; delicious recipes; amusing & down-to-earth insights; fascinating stories from her life & hints on how to make over our unsatisfying eating habits, Sarah, Duchess of York, together with Weight Watchers offers a premium, full-color, journal-type book to grace our kitchens & our lives. The perfect gift! Very well done, I thoroughly enjoyed it.()

Did we read the same book?

I have to think that some of the other reviewers did not actually read this book. It is very well done and has helpful advice and compassion for those who are struggling with their weight. Also, the recipes are very tasty. It might not be the quick fix that some are looking for, but it is healthy and it works!

A Good Read

While this book does not really offer anything new, what she says is true. Weight Watchers is one of the best ways to lose weight sensibly.

Excellent and informative

This book offers sensible dieting and nutritional advice along with recipes and exercise tips. It's motivating. The Duchess writes candidly about her weight problems, offers a new slant on diet issues, and inspires women to deal with the sources of their weight problems.