"How I kept it off!": True tales of diet success

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Three women describe how they lost weight and kept it off for 2.5 to four years. They view their weight maintenance programs as a lifelong commitment to a new way of life. Exercise is the key to avoiding regaining the weight.

Author: Gillespie, Spike, Bloom, Beryl, Church, Elaine
Eating disorders

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I was a fat-camp addict

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A young woman describes spending seven summers at weight-loss camps and becoming dependent on them in her search for the perfect body. She overcame the addiction by learning to focus her efforts on the real world.

Author: Ellin, Abby
Camps, Camps (Recreation)

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How grown-up are you?

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A 20-question test that evaluates a woman's self-reliance and maturity is presented. A scoring system is included, and what the scores mean is discussed.

Author: Ellin, Abby
Testing, Emotional maturity, Personality, Self reliance, Self-reliance, Personality (Psychology)

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Subjects list: Personal narratives, Weight loss, Dieters
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