For the journey toward healthier living.

Losing weight can be a constant and frustrating struggle. Rose Reisman's Permanent Weight Loss Solutions creates a blueprint for lifelong weight control that doesn't exclude any foods.

Rose Reisman outlines nine successful weight loss strategies -- each easy to follow and maintain -- that will guide you to healthy eating. Important features of the book include:

• an examination of current fad diets
• exposés of diet myths, and why quick fix plans cannot provide permanent weight loss
• background medical information
• interviews with people who practice Reisman's nine habits for healthy eating
• a simple and effective two-week start-up plan for initiating healthy long-term weight loss.

More than 150 delicious recipes are included, from appetizers, soups, salads, and main courses to desserts, all incorporating Reisman's weight loss strategies. Each has a nutritional analysis, including calories, fat, protein and carbohydrates.

As a mother of four, Reisman is aware of the need for recipes that are family-focused in content and quantity. Recipes include:

• Frittata with Crab, Red Pepper and Coriander
• Carrot Apple Cinnamon Loaf
• Mushroom and Sundried Tomato Bruschetta
• Shrimp, Avocado and Feta Salad Cooking/Health
• Red and White Caramelized Onion Soup with Melted Cheese
• Boneless Chicken Breast with Roasted Bell Peppers and Two Tomatoes
• Mocha Cream Cheesecake.