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Betty Crocker's Eat and Lose Weight Betty Crocker has redefined the word "diet," taking weight loss to a whole new level!

Forget about trendy diets and complicated exercise plans. This easy, two-step weight loss guide shows you how to lose weight safely and effectively while eating the satisfying and delicious food only Betty Crocker can give you. First, Betty Crocker will start you on the path to success by teaching you how to set a weight loss goal. This takes more than stepping on a scale or looking in the mirror?you'll learn how to determine your ideal goal weight based on age, height, heredity and lifestyle. With your weight loss goal in mind, you're ready for Step 1: Eating Smart. Instead of telling you what you can and can't eat, Step 1 gives you the eight basics for building a well-balanced and nutritious diet. Once you master these basics, you'll have the know-how for a lifetime of healthy eating. Step 1 also gives you the facts behind the fiction when it comes to fad diets, so you won't be fooled by the promise of quick weight loss. And check out the Smart Food Choices Chart. Find out which foods will pack on the pounds and which ones will fit sensibly into a healthy eating plan. Then it's on to Step 2: Staying Active, which proves that no matter your fitness level, it's easy to make exercise a part of your life. Think about it: The more active you are,the more calories you'll burn, and the more calories you burn, the more weight you'll lose! Questions about how often you should work out, how long your workouts should be and at what intensity you should exercise are all clearly answered. And don't forget the recipes! Betty Crocker's Eat and Lose Weight is chock full of nearly 150 low-fat and low-calorie recipes that are sure to satisfy, like Veal and Potato Strata with Roasted Peppers, Garlic-Ginger Chicken with Fettuccine and Chocolate Souffl? Cakes. Savor the scrumptious recipes in 60 full-color photographs of dishes for every time of the day. This food tastes so good you'll never know it's good for you, too. Plus, every recipe comes with a tip for Eating Smart and Staying Active to help you stay focused and keep you motivated. And to make it even easier, we've done the planning for you in A Week's Worth of Menus. There, you'll get seven days of breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks, all with nutritional information. So what are you waiting for? Grab a copy of Betty Crocker's Eat and Lose Weight, start the two-step plan and change your life!

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The Easy Two-Step Guide to Losing Weight and Feeling Great.
Chapter 1: Quick-Fix Appetizers and Snacks.
Chapter 2: Favorite Breakfasts.
Chapter 3: Soups, Sandwiches and Main-Dish Salads.
Chapter 4: Sensational Poultry, Fish and Seafood.
Chapter 5: Great Beef, Pork and Lamb.
Chapter 6: Easy Meatless Meals.
Chapter 7: Savory Breads, Vegetables and Side Dishes.
Chapter 8: Delicious Desserts.
A Week's Worth of Menus.
Extra Charts, Tables and Helpful Tips.
Index.