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Are you looking to make your life a more healthy one? You might find that the secret to positive change is not as dependent on what's on your refrigerator shelves as it is on what's on your bookshelves. The following five books are all powerhouse sellers on the bookstore lists. Choose a few (or all), and put them on your own list of go-to resources for regular insight and inspiration.

You: On a Diet by Michael F. Roizen, MD and Mehmet C. Oz, MD

You wouldn't think that a book written by two doctors could be so much fun, but Drs. Roizen and Mehmet have created a book that is not just comprehensive, but is also an enjoyable read. All of the mysteries of dieting are explained thoroughly (and from a sane, scientific viewpoint), so you can finally understand things like your digestive system, your hormones, or your metabolism. The docs don't push any specific diet plan, instead teaching you how to make your own safe choices.

Hungry Girl: Recipes and Survival Strategies for Guilt-Free Eating in the Real World by Lisa Lillien

Now that you understand how your body works, what are you going to put in it? Lisa Lillien understands better than anyone that a gal's got to eat. You won't find rabbit food here. Lisa shares low fat/low cal versions of food you crave: nachos, breakfast pizzas, potato skins -even fudge. The Survival Guides section adds fun, healthful tips for real life, such as "Snacks on a Plane" and a "Save-the-Day Office Survival Guide."

Living Well Emotionally: Break Through to a Life of Happiness by Montel Williams

In your quest for a better body, don't neglect your mental health. Inspired by his own struggle with Multiple Sclerosis, Montel Williams' newest book may be his most important, as it explores the real connection between happiness and your overall well being. Don't expect simple feel-good platitudes: this is real,scientifically-supported advice to help you weather life's obstacles, pull yourself out of a depression, and persevere.

The Biggest Loser Fitness Program by The Biggest Loser Experts and Cast

If you've spent money on exercise books by big names in fitness, you know that there's a distinct problem with them: they're written by people in excellent shape for people in excellent shape. The Biggest Loser fitness program was designed for ordinary people, some of them extremely overweight. You'll find their stories to be a huge motivator. If they can do it; you can too. The workouts are organized by level, so you can advance when you're ready.

Real Food for Healthy Kids by Tanya Wenman Steel and Tracey Seaman

While some popular cookbooks teach you to sneak in vegetables or hide them from your kids, this one brings them out into the open, so you can raise a family that loves healthy food rather than avoids it. With obesity on the rise, it's more important than ever to make sure our children are educated about nutrition. This book works with your real life, too, with quick fixes like power breakfasts and lunch box solutions. You can finally break your family's dependence on fast food and microwave meals.

The next time your health regimen needs a boost, don't look for it at the health food store. Try the bookstore instead. It might be the beginning of a new, better-than-ever chapter in your own life.

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