Beth Aldrich - Real Moms Love to Eat: How to Conduct a Love Affair with Food and Still Look Fabulous

How to Conduct a Love Affair
with Food, Lose Weight,
and Feel Fabulous

B ETH A LDRICH

with E VE A DAMSON

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Copyright Beth Aldrich and Eve Adamson, 2012

Foreword copyright Sherry Belcher, MS, CN, 2012

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Aldrich, Beth.

Real moms love to eat: how to conduct a love affair, lose weight, and feel fabulous/Beth Aldrich with Eve Adamson.

p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references.

EISBN: 9781101559512

1. WomenNutrition. I. Adamson, Eve. II. Title.

RA778.A43686 2012

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I dedicate this book to the eight people who make me tick, who give me light, laughter and a great reason to get up in the morning. My husband and three sons have filled me up with love and purpose. My parents, brother and sister have always believed that whatever I set my mind to, I will achieve. Thank you. I love you all! I also dedicate this book to the memory of my brother, Mark, who always loved to share a good meal!

Acknowledgments

L ike a really tasty meat loaf, many ingredients make up the inspiration and support of a book. My four men love me so much. They humor me when I share my ideas. They listen to my stories, eat my crazy concoctions from the kitchen, and laugh at my jokes. My husband and three sons, Tyler, Ryan, and Logan, make my life complete. Like the whipped cream on my ice cream, nothing would taste as delicious without them.

My parents, Dave and Karen, have always shared their love of food with me, from popcorn at the movies to grandma pancakes. They joined me in my love affair with flavor from the beginning, and I love them for this and many other reasons. My brother, Mark, and sister, Michele, think I am unstoppable. My world is so much nicer with them in it.

The recipe for this book started with a conversation with my dear friend Wini. For many years she has been inspiring me to grow into the person I have proudly become; through her support and guidance, my mind has become clearer and my heart more open. My soul sister and collaborator, Eve Adamson, has a keen awareness of who I am and can channel my thoughts even before I speak themshes a rock star mom. I love you, Eve! My nutritionist, Sherry Belcher, is my all-things-health-and-food guru. Ive learned so much from her and love her candor. My quintessential friends Bonita and Caren are like sisters to me. They get me, guide me, advise me, and love me, as I do them. My Web site editor and loyal friend, Daisy, has been more than just a friend and colleague. She has been my extra arm, my extended thoughts, and my safety net for so long. I would never get it all done without you. My assistant, Myra, is like the front porch light on. Shes always bright, shiny, and happily ready for action. She makes me look good. My good friend Falise has always supported me, helping me develop ideas and work on so many important tasks. Shes a pure joy to be around. Jane Bernstein, our research assistant with the can-do attitude, made such an impact on the outcome of this book. Thanks for your flexibility, Jane.