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The road to health: I was depressed about the great amount of weight that I had lost after surgery

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A woman describes how she became physically fit again after having brain surgery. The surgery made her weak and caused her to lose 16 pounds from her five-foot, three-inch frame. She regained her health by walking, starting a light weight-training program and eating a healthy diet.

Author: Casella, Rosella
Publisher: Weider Publications LLC
Publication Name: Shape
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0744-5121
Year: 1996

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Success stories

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Personal narratives from women who have successfully lost weight and established a healthy lifestyle are presented. Tips on how to stick to a diet and exercise routine and how to develop fitness and self esteem.

Author: Sklenar, Diana, Sacco-Sykes, Amie E., Nordskog, Becky
Publisher: Weider Publications LLC
Publication Name: Shape
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0744-5121
Year: 2000
Reducing diets

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Positive gains: it wasn't until I arrived home in the United States that I realized how sick and frail I had become

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A woman describes how she gained 37 pounds after losing weight while being an exchange student in India. Her weight-training and workout programs improved her energy level, posture and self-esteem.

Author: DiSanto, Catherine
Publisher: Weider Publications LLC
Publication Name: Shape
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0744-5121
Year: 1996

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Subjects list: Personal narratives, Women's fitness, Weight gain
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