Dedication

Acknowledgments

A Note From the Author

Forward

The Joy of Eating

• Eating In ‘A Society of More’
• Eating Smart, Eating Well, Eating Less
• How Just Eat Half™ Happened
• Who Should Read This Book?

Just Eat Half™ Vs. Other Methods Of Weight Management

• Restriction of Specific Food Groups
• Low carbohydrate
• Low fat
• Calorie counting
• Meal substitutes
• Appetite suppressants

The Just Eat Half™ Method of Weight Management

• The Three Phases
  • Phase one: starting out
  • Phase two: Balancing out
  • Phase three: Sticking it out
• Some Important Questions
  • What is ‘half’?
  • Does it have to be half?
  • Is eating half always practical?
  • Must I eat half forever?
  • What is an eating pattern?
  • Avoiding ‘compensations’ that can sabotage your efforts

Tips and Techniques For Meeting the Challenges You Will Face

• General guidelines
  • Smart eating patterns that you can cultivate
  • Some ‘halfs’ that are both easy to remember and easy to apply
  • Other smart options
• Tips and Techniques When Eating Out
  • Eating at fast food outlets
  • Dining out in restaurants
• Tips and Techniques For Managing Even the Toughest Challenges
  • Buffets
  • ‘All you can eat’ restaurants
  • ‘All inclusive’ vacations
  • Celebrations
  • Civic holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, etc.

The Important Role of Exercise In a Healthy Life Style

A Life Long Choice

Nutrition and Health Resources