From the bestselling authors of Strong Women Stay Young , an exciting, medically sound program to help you boost your metabolism and melt away fat! Scientific research has shown that strength training increases metabolism--a key to permanent weight loss--by as much as 15 percent. In fact, a Tufts University study comparing women on identical diet plans found that the strength-training group lost 44 percent more fat than the diet-only group. Strong Women Stay Slim has everything you need to shape up and feel great--no matter what your age or fitness level:

Fully illustrated exercises especially designed for weight loss

Up-to-the-minute information about weight, appetite, nutrition, and fitness--explaining why this program works

A hunger-free food plan, including menus and delicious recipes from award-winning cookbook author Steven Raichlen

Progress logs and extra guidance for the first ten weeks

Motivational secrets...and more