Dr. Shapiro's Picture Perfect Weight Loss: The Visual Program for Permanent Weight Loss - Hardcover

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Howard M. Shapiro, D.O., is founder and director of Howard M. Shapiro Medical Associates, a private multidisciplinary medical office in New York City that specializes in weight control and life management. His practice, started in 1978, includes nutritionists, psychologists, and exercise instructors. Among his patients are many leaders in business, the arts, entertainment, and politics.

Dr. Shapiro received national attention by helping men and women in the New York City police force slim down with Food Awareness Training.

Picture Perfect Weight Loss is his first book.

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The secret to taking off those hated pounds?
"I lost 25 pounds living up to Dr. Shapiro's simple plan for reducing my waistline. What worked for me were the visual aids-- a picture can be worth 1,000 calories! They don't call him the Prince of Pounds for nothing!"--Dennis Duggan, Pulitzer prize-winning columnist, Newsday

Dr. Shapiro proves that great eating and weight loss can go hand in hand if you make the right choices.

Starting the day right, eating out for pleasure or business, enjoying a snack or even a chocolate indulgence-- it can all be done without gaining weight, if you follow the "picture perfect" guidelines in this book.

Dr. Shapiro's proven program of Food Awareness Training empowers you to take charge of your eating. You can stop depriving yourself, stop feeling guilty-- and stop dieting. Whether you want to lose 100 pounds or want to maintain the healthy weight you have now, here are the images that will instantly change your habits for life.

"Dr. Shapiro brings an important new approach to weight control. This book allows the reader to get the picture of a personal eating plan for healthy living."--George L. Blackburn, M.D., Ph.D., Harvard Medical School

"In 40 years of reading and evaluating writing on obesity and nutrition, this is one of the most clearly written books I have ever read. The photographs are indeed an innovation in understanding the details and personal applications of Dr. Shapiro's approach."--Maria Day Simonson, Sc.D., Ph.D., director, the Johns Hopkins Health, Weight, and Stress Clinic

"Dr. Shapiro has written the definitive book about making intelligent eating choices. The photos are truly a revelation, and the book's commonsense approach makes it accessible to everyone."--Drew Nieporent, restauranteur

"A visual and effective book that is for everybody! It gets a very important message across in a wonderfully simple way!"--Denise Austin, host of Lifetime TV's Daily Workout

"As a dietitian, I like seeing in pictures what we have been telling people for years. . . . Here is some basic, sound information that everyone can benefit from."--Franca Alphin, R.D., administrative director, Duke University Diet and Fitness Center

"A startling book that taught me more about nutrition that I had learned in 4 years at medical school, 5 years of postgraduate training, and 30 years of orthopedic practice. This book is a 'must read' for most all physicians as well as their patients."--Marvin S. Gilbert, M.D., Manhattan Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Group

"A very simple but potent tool for helping people make changes without diets or 'resistance' to any food.... The approach is a win-win!"--Susan Olson, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and coauthor of Keeping It Off: Winning at Weight Loss

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"Using full-page color pictures comparing foods, serving size by serving size, Dr. Shapiro showed me how to dine like a king, yet consume the calories of a pauper."--Don Mauer, author of Lean and Lovin' It and A Guy's Guide to Great Eating

"Here are graphic facts that dispel old wives' tales and common misinformation . . . a great addition to everyone's library."--Rebecca Nachimie, M.D., OB-GYN, attending, The Mount Sinai Hospital, New York

"Dr. Shapiro's approach, the produt of years of success, relies on the visual impact of food. I recommend it! Food Awareness Training should be part of any nutritional prescription."--Jeffrey I. Mechanick, M.D., director, metabolic support, The Mount Sinai Hospital, New York

"Using intelligent indulgence and gentle guidance, Dr. Shapiro dignifies the management of weight by structuring informed choices for a balanced, flexible, and healthy regimen. The book gives us--as people, not patients--the tools for life and health."--Peter J. Linden, M.D., diplomate, American Board of Plastic Surgery, New York-London-Nantucket

"Losing weight is easy if your food choices are satisfying. Dr. Shapiro shows you how to achieve success!"--Gayle Reichler, R.D., author of Active Wellness-- Feel Good for Life

"A wonderful book that gives a clear picture of the perfect attitude for achieving the very best quality of life."--Princess Marina Pignatelli, journalist and writer

"Dr. Shapiro's pictures are vivid and clear: It's a truly new approach."--John La Puma, M.D., medical director, CHEF Clinic (Cooking, Healthy Eating, and Fitness), Elk Grove Village, Illinois

About the Author

Howard M. Shapiro, D.O., is founder and director of Howard M. Shapiro Medical Associates, a private multidisciplinary medical office in New York City that specializes in weight control and life management. His practice, started in 1978, includes nutritionists, psychologists, and exercise instructors. Among his patients are many leaders in business, the arts, entertainment, and politics.

Dr. Shapiro received national attention by helping men and women in the New York City police force slim down with Food Awareness Training.

Picture Perfect Weight Loss is his first book.