Overcoming the Myths of Aging, Lose Weight, Look Great and Live a Happier, Healthier Life

by Roe Gallo

Book Overview

Are you buying into the myths that keep you from having the fantastic life you deserve? You don t have to struggle with your weight, accept that your health will start to deteriorate or believe that... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 096422531X
• ISBN13: 9780964225312
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Roe Gallo Publishing
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Roe Gallo is her Own Best Advertisement

I have both of Roe's books,"Overcoming the Myths" and "Perfect Body". Roe, an advocate for a raw, vegan diet, looks terrific. She's an inspiration to me. I have been vegan for over 5 years, and while not raw, I do try to incorporate more raw fruits and vegetables in my diet. I'm proud to say I've inspired my husband to go vegan as well. Our 25 year old, when on a walk with us, paid us a great compliment. He said we look a lot better and seem more active than our friends, who are the same age. Maybe he's biased..but?

Inspiring and informative!

Excellent source for a healthy life. Ms Gallo and her team have done it again.

All You Need To Know About Anti-Aging

In partnership with Stephen Zocchi, Roe Gallo has come out with another informative, user-friendly guide to healthful living in all its aspects, this time slanted toward living free of the specter of bodymind deterioration over time--thus the title, Overcoming the Myths of Aging. (The anagram OTM, frequently used in the book, was apparently coined by Stephen.) The book centers on a dialogue between Roe, as teacher, and Stephen as student. Stephen starts out questioning whether it is indeed possible to overcome the aging myths: "It's normal to expect that we'll gain some weight, do a bit less physical activity, or see our health erode. We are growing older after all. Why should we believe these signs of aging are myths?" The rest of the book explores how and why the generally-expected signs of deterioration are not due to aging but to our lifestyle choices--specifically, those relating to diet, activity level and attitude--and how to make new choices that help us overcome these aging myths. The crucial point is: "You can only be as healthy as your cells. Your health and therefore your life depend on the conditions of your internal environment." Admitting that he wants more than the usual "aging stuff" for the rest of his life, Stephen comments that he thought the diet outlined in Roe's earlier book, Perfect Body, was too hard to follow. Roe confirms that many of those who are relatively healthy, and not in "life or death" situations, have said the same to her. Stephen agrees to help her work out a more flexible system, and Roe agrees to help him get over the conventional mindset about aging. The basic keys are "get it" (correct info), "believe it" (integrate it) and "live it" (put into practice). The OTM plan consists of three components: food, exercise and mind. It allows for a bit of decadence in a healthful diet/lifestyle plan, while high nutrient foods provide the energy for true enjoyment of life. The core of the OTM approach to food lies in distinguishing between "enhancing" vs. "compromising" foods. Enhancing foods deliver maximum nutritional value, are easy to digest, and add to overall energy and health. Fresh raw organic fruits and vegetables comprise the majority of foods on the OTM plan. Compromising foods (the less nutritious items we take in more for enjoyment or convenience than for their health-promoting qualities) are animal products, salt, sugar, cooked/processed foods and drugs, including alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, over-the counter and recreational drugs. The plan helps balance our choices so we're still building health. Steve concludes: "The idea is to choose a healthy target level. Say 50% OTM Plan target. Make the choices necessary to ensure that 50% of the foods you eat are nutritious foods and are consumed in a way that allows them to make their full contribution to your health." The book includes great recipes (who would have thought kale salad could sound so yummy?); exercises we can do using our own body weight

Love this book!

There is a lot of great information in this book to better control your weight. I also watched Dr. Roe Gallo's two appearances on View From the Bay on ABC7. Her recipes are easy to make and very tasty. Buy it for someone you love.

Great book

The author is a raw food advocate but she realizes that not everyone wants to take that step. In this book she outlines a lifestyle eating plan that incorporates raw foods but doesn't deny those cooked comfort foods we all grew up with. There's a lot of good health info here and I found this book to be a fascinating read. If you want to stay younger longer, then read this book.