| From Publishers Weekly Bailey and Bishop contend， reasonably， that being thin and being fit aren't synonymous. Rather， the percentage of fat in one's body is critical: the average woman's body contains as much as 22% fat， and lower levels are considered unhealthy. The coauthors survey the similarities and differences in men's and women's body builds， their respective metabolic needs and the dynamics of male and female weight loss and gain. They also repeat what we already know: women have a more difficult time keeping fit and trim. The familiar health benefits and psychological boon of exercise are discussed， as well as the problems--e.g.， bulimia and anorexia--of overzealous dieting. Throughout， Bailey， a fitness workshop instructor， and Bishop， his assistant， plug his program for weight control， based on the one used at Bailey's Fit or Fat Center in Oregon. Far too much of the book is anecdotal， offering little scientific substantiation， and the authors' tone can be irksome (to women they advise， "Most important， don't overlook the man in your life. He is your closest ally， your best buddy"). Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information， Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. From AudioFile Covert Bailey's name is not a household word， and his voice is not charismatic. Bailey is a nutritionist and biochemist. His book is a research-based message to women about exercise， food， metabolism and hormones. Speaking with a singsong voice， Bailey lacks polish as he delivers the message of the program: Exercise is good， fat is bad. D.W.K. (c)AudioFile， Portland， Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. See all Editorial Reviews |
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