What books do you recommend?

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I'm starting my second year as a post-op. My surgery has been

successful so far, in that I've lost over 80% of my excess weight and

am currently about 20-30 pounds from ideal weight. I hope I get there

but won't be miserable if I don't. My big fear is regaining, which I

know is quite common. I can eat much more than many post-ops report,

pretty much a normal amount; I get hungry, both head hunger and " real "

hunger; and all the old habits and cravings are still out there and I

don't think they'll ever go away. I have to find a way to be vigilant

with mindful eating and consistent with exercise for the rest of my

life. I don't mean to whine, I'm really quite happy, but this is hard

work and will likely get harder, so I'm looking for motivation

wherever I can find it.

What books have you guys found helpful? I'm not looking for books

touting a particular diet plan, but rather books with behavioral tips,

motivation, fitness guides, that sort of thing. I've been recommended

" Seven Secrets of Slim People " (which I may actually have at home,

have to check) and I just ordered " Habits, Not Diets: The Secret to

Lifetime Weight Control. " I read the earlier edition of this in the

70's and found it a good introduction to behavior modification. At

Amazon's suggestion I also ordered " Weight Loss Through Persistence:

Making Science Work for You " by Kirschenbaum. Anybody read that and

found it helpful? I'd love to hear other suggestions for books you

found especially motivating. Thanks!

Celia