The Tops Way to Weight Loss - Paperback

by Howard Rankin (Author)

Weight loss is about people, not calories. Drawing on the inspirational stories of the successful members of the international nonprofit, weight-loss support group Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), the organization's psychologist, Howard J. Rankin, Ph.D., shows you how to harness your personal power and the power of others to lose weight and keep it off

Author Biography

Howard J. Rankin, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist with an international reputation in the areas of relationships, wellness, and weight loss. A former academic who has written more than 50 scientific papers and edited prestigious, scholarly journals, Howard has held appointments at the universities of London, Oxford, and South Carolina. He's been a consultant to the World Health Organization, and he's the psychological advisor to the international nonprofit weight-loss support group Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS). He has written several books, including Inspired to Lose, 7 Steps to Wellness, 10 Steps to a Great Relationship, Power Talk: The Art of Effective Communication, and a tape series called Get Motivated Get Smart Get Slim. Howard's work has been frequently featured in the print media, and he has appeared many times on radio and television. His pioneering work on temptation management was featured on the ABC newsmagazine 20/20.