The Big Fat Health and Fitness Lie or Depression Helpbook

The Big Fat Health and Fitness Lie

Author: Craig Pepin Donat

FINALLY, THE TRUTH ABOUT HEALTH AND FITNESS IS REVEALED

For years we've all been tricked into spending our hard-earned money on products that "guarantee" impossible results. For most of us, the struggle to lose weight, stay fit or just maintain the semblance of a healthy lifestyle is a constant battle. Unfortunately, there are people and industries that prey on our vulnerabilities. We are relentlessly enticed by advertising, seduced by marketing gimmicks, prescribed unnecessary drugs, served unhealthy food, sold useless products, misled by government agencies, and, well, left to fend for ourselves as our health deteriorates.

Shockingly, the very industries that promise to improve our health have actually deceived us and are sabotaging our efforts. Fit Advocate and former industry insider Craig Pepin-Donat walked away from a career as a top fitness industry executive to expose the big, fat health and fitness lie and he is here with a message. Stop getting ripped off by diets, gimmicks, fads, books, fitness gurus and billion dollar industries trying to con you out of your money.

The Big Fat Health and Fitness Lie exposes the industries and companies that profit at the expense of your health and your pocketbook, but it doesn't stop there. It is chock full of insights, recommendations and resources to get you on the path to a healthy and fit lifestyle - permanently. Before you spend another penny on health and fitness products, you owe it to yourself to read The Big Fat Health and Fitness Lie. It can literally save you thousands of dollars and countless hours of wasted time.

The Big Fat Health and Fitness Lie will:
• Protect you from the scams,rip-offs and outright lies of unscrupulous companies
• Expose the dirty little secrets of the health care and pharmaceutical industries
• Reveal step-by-step how to create a healthy and fit lifestyle
• Show you how to lose weight safely and permanently
• Save you thousands of dollars on products that don't work
• Provide hundreds of valuable resources on your path to better living

What People Are Saying

Cindy Crawford
"Craig has helped an incredible number of people around the world get started on a path to living better. This book provides valuable information essential for anyone interested in improving their health."--(Cindy Crawford, Model)

Kitty Gurkin Rosati
"Craig's message of creating the health we desire is compelling and inspiring. His book is a testament to taking responsibility for your health and well-being."--(Kitty Gurkin Rosati, M.S., R.D., L.D.N., Nutrition Director, The Rice Diet Program, Bestselling author of The Rice Diet Solution, The Rice Diet Cookbook and Heal Your Heart)

Hyla Cass
"Craig Pepin-Donat busts myths and offers real solutions that can improve your health. If you want to lead a fit, healthy and happy life, read this book!"--(Hyla Cass M.D., Author of Natural Highs and 8 Weeks to Vibrant Health)

Rudolf Bertagnoli
"Mr. Pepin-Donat's book is a vital, honest and direct approach necessary to make informed choices to improve your health."--(Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli, World-renowned surgeon and founder of First European Center for Spine Arthroplasty/Nonfusion Technologies)

Henry S. Lodge
"A compelling and eye-opening look at America's fitness and diet industries from a veteran insider."--(Henry S. Lodge, M.D., Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (Assistant, Professor of Clinical Medicine), Bestselling author of Younger Next Year and Younger Next Year for Women)

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Depression Helpbook

Author: Wayne Katon

Recognizing that all depression is different—from how severe it is and what the symptoms are to how long it lasts—this book explains what causes depression, how to recognize depression, and how to make decisions about treatment. Integrating pharmacologic and psychotherapeutic approaches, it emphasizes self-care strategies that help sufferers of depression develop confidence in their ability to manage depression on a daily basis and achieve balance in their mood and everyday life, reducing the chance of recurrence. Featuring real people's advice on managing depression using simple techniques, this new edition includes updated information on medications for depression and expanded chapters on exercise and relaxation techniques.

Table of Contents:

Introduction: How to Use This Book     1
A Better Understanding     5
What Is Depression?     7
Reversing the Downward Spiral of Depression     17
Making Your Own Decision About Treatment     23
Working with Your Doctor     31
What You Should Know About Antidepressants     41
What You Should Know About Psychotherapy     55
When Is Treatment Finished     67
What Family and Friends Should Know     73
Plain Talk About Suicide     81
Depression and Your Body     85
Depression and Chronic Medical Illness     93
Depression and Women's Health     105
Food, Alcohol, and Drugs     115
Everyday Insights     123
Relaxing     125
Exercising     131
Getting a Good Night's Sleep     135
Making Time for Enjoyment     143
Thinking More Constructively     151
The Other People in Your Life     159
Intimacy and Sex When You Are Depressed     165
Managing at Work When You Are Depressed     171
Taking Charge     177
Managing Depression Day by Day     179
Planning for Better Living     185
Maintaining Gains and Preventing Relapse     191
Living Your Plan     209
A Primer on Antidepressants     215
Resource Guide     225
Worksheets     231
Index     241