Well Rounded

Catherine Lippincott knows the trials and tribulations inherent to living in a large-size body. After years of dieting - trying everything from medically supervised fasts to hypnotherapy - and losing and regaining hundreds of pounds, she finally found the secret to living happily with her well-rounded body.
Catherine offers eight simple steps containing the information you need to live joyfully and gracefully inside your own body; the keys to a balanced life, filled with serenity, confidence and self-love; ways of celebrating your body as it is today through body-positive meditations and energy-boosting, mood-improving movements; valuable insight from her years as a professional model; how to look fabulous in clothes no matter what size you wear; a simple formula for discovering a new system of dressing; "toolboxes" of easy-to-do strategies, tips and personal-growth exercises that will give you results today; and a helpful resource guide to clothes and products made just for well-rounded women.

In three unique approaches, these books convince their readers to accept and enjoy their size 14-plus bodies. True Beauty is an autobiographical account of Emme, "the world's leading plus-size model." Her well-written story captivates the reader and presents a wonderful example of how a large woman can learn to be healthy, successful, and happy. This book is enjoyable and will appeal to those who like to read a story. In Well Rounded, Lippincott, another successful plus-size model, devises eight steps to follow to become happy with life in a large body. From accepting and enjoying your size (step 1), through getting to know your body (3) and assessing your body's strengths and weaknesses (4) to a discussion of movement and exercise (8), her advice is both practical and esteem-building. Each step includes a toolbox of activities to perform. This book will appeal to those who want an outline or guide explaining how to achieve their goal. Therapist Erdman (Nothing To Lose, HarperSanFrancisco, 1995) presents ideas to help women accept and enjoy their large bodies. Each page consists of an idea, a brief paragraph describing that idea, an affirmation, and an activity. This book will appeal to those who are searching for an ongoing program of development and reinforcement. All three books include sections for recommended readings and resources. Each will appeal to a different kind of reader, though True Beauty and Well Rounded may be best formatted for libraries.?Elizabeth Caulfield Felt, Washington State Univ. Lib., Pullman
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