When I joined Weight Watchers to lose a large amount of weight, I chose the Flex Plan as my "plan of action" so to speak. I liked that it allowed... read more

After having a gastric bypass, I've had to get used to eating a variety of foods that cause, uh, a little extra gas. Since I eat a lot of high-fiber... read more

My boyfriend gave me one of these in a gift basket a few years ago, and the thing has stuck with me ever since (and after moving 3 times, that's impressive!).... read more

Okay, I seriously, truly hated this stuff when I was a kid. I would whine and become a brat to be dealt with when I got a cold and my mom came after... read more

I first heard about "Hungry Girl" through various weight loss blogs...and one day I stumbled on her website and devoured (haha) everything there.... read more

When I first began researching weight loss surgery, this was the first book I bought on the subject. Really, it was the only book in the entire store... read more

After having weight loss surgery, I was eager to find all the cookbooks on the subject that I could possibly get my grubby little hands on. Of the... read more

I bought this cookbook to add to my weight loss surgery book collection...but I found that this one fell a little short. There are some great recipes... read more

When I seriously started researching weight loss surgery as a personal option, I had a lot of questions. And I mean, a lot! Before I met with my surgeon,... read more

I didn't buy this book until after I had weight loss surgery, because I always hesitated. I really want to read more memoir-like books about weight... read more

I'm always keeping my eyes peeled for a great, healthy cookbook. Usually I sip on a latte and sit in the bookstore's cafe flipping through a stack... read more

Since I work in a bookstore, there are many, MANY books that I unbox every day and some of them, frankly, I get tired of seeing in such large volumes.... read more

This book is a God-send for anyone who was raised in a dysfunctional household--whether it be an alcoholic parent or one with another substance-abuse... read more

After reading the author’s other books, I discovered that Julia Cameron really knows her stuff. That is, her books really helped me get through some... read more

I have a really, really too-big collection of cookbooks, especially diet cookbooks. I’ll admit, most of my cookbooks are “diet” cookbooks (how boring... read more

One of the most important things they teach you when you’re in recovery (for anything, pretty much: drugs, alcohol, eating disorders, etc) is that... read more

After recently losing a large amount of weight, I suddenly found myself literally having nothing to wear. So I did the natural thing and went out... read more

Honestly, I had never really heard anything about this book until I started using one of its rivals: Deceptively Delicious. It came highly recommended... read more

The title of this book alone says it all: it’s written by some know-it-all who lost a few pounds and has decided to give/sell her self-righteous opinions... read more

I’m always tempted by distractions, looking for them, searching for them, and giving in to them, especially when it comes to discipline in the aspect... read more

I'll admit, I don't have any kids yet. But when my sister became pregnant with my nephew--I rushed out and bought this book for her. With the excitment... read more

As a wannabe-writer of sorts, I find myself collecting countless copies of how-to books on publishing, craft, writing prompts, and Writer's Markets... read more

I'm always a little skeptical when it comes to books written or endorsed by celebrities. I mean, honestly, I work at a book store and whenever I have... read more