Category Archives: Book Review

Authors Mary Jane Fahey and Caryn Beth Rosenthal embarked on the journey writing Dumped after their long-term partners ditched them. In their words, “we did the grunt work and got it down so you can do it in half the time.” And “Dumped” helps you do just that.

From the inside cover dedication to Anne Boleyn—the most famous dumped chick of all time, to the uplifting quotes and no-nonsense, empowering tips, “Dumped” will have you laughing through your heartache and onto a better, more fabulous you.

Fahey and Rosenthal’s personal anecdotes are relatable and honest, using the conversational tone and witty banter that only a girlfriend who’s been in that position can provide. Short, easy-to-read chapters, interspersed with genuine advice and even book, song, and movie suggestions, Dumped is a breeze that will have you inspired, motivated and ready to move on in record time.

Three lucky readers will each win a copy of Dumped. Enter below and good luck!

This summer, many of us will be heading to the beach or to the park to soak up some sun, but it’s absolutely essential to protect our skin at the same time. In preparation for this outdoorsy season, we decided to check out Skin Rules, a new book by renowned New York dermatologist Dr. Debra Jaliman. Skin Rules is a fabulous, easy-to-use, quick read that gives 77 simple guidelines for healthy skin.

Dr. Jaliman is one of the top experts on skincare. In addition to having her own private practice, she’s an associate professor at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine. She has been featured on shows like 20/20 and Nightline, and she has been quoted in publications such as Allure, Cosmopolitan, O magazine, Vogue, and The New York Times—just to name a few!

We were fortunate enough to have the opportunity to ask Dr. Jaliman some questions about her book and her skincare expertise. Here’s what she had to say!

Lucille Roberts: Your book has 77 great skincare rules, all of which are important. But if you had to come up with a top 5 list, what would those top 5 rules be?

Debra Jaliman:

• Rule 14. It’s the sun that ruins skin, not age. Most of what we call aging changes are really sun damage.
• Rule 62. Tighten before you cut. I’ve had Thermage CPT radio frequency skin tightening, and it’s very effective to make you look younger.
• Rule 24. Tanning beds and salons should be made illegal. I’ve seen too many skin cancers on young people.
• Rule 8. Exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate. Even the best skin doesn’t look its best with dead skin on the surface.
• Rule 5. Remove makeup before going to sleep. Cleansing the right way is crucial.

LR: In your book, you say you’ve never seen a case of acne that you haven’t been able to beat. That’s amazing! Is this really true?

If you’re a fan of the show Top Chef on Bravo, you’ll probably remember Sam Talbot, Season 2′s second runner-up and “Fan Favorite”. He is the executive chef at Imperial #9 in the Mondrian SoHo Hotel in New York City and at the Surf Lodge in Montauk, New York.

Diagnosed with diabetes at age 12, Talbot has dedicated his culinary career (which he began at age 15) to creating delectable dishes that are safe for diabetics to eat. His new cookbook The Sweet Life shares both his personal story and some of his favorite nutritious recipes. But even people without diabetes can enjoy the book: as Talbot says in the introduction, “If everybody ate like a diabetic, we could make a major dent in the nation’s rates of obesity, heart disease, and a range of other debilitating ailments linked to diet.”

Last week, we shared our interview with Dr. Mike Dow, whose book Diet Rehab offers a practical approach to eliminating sugary and fatty foods from your diet in just 28 days. This week, we’re giving away an autographed copy of Diet Rehab!

To enter the contest, just leave a comment below telling us what your top “pitfall foods” are that you’d like to cut back on. Pitfall foods can be anything that’s high in sugar/starch (like candy, cookies, white rice, macaroni and cheese from a box), fat (pizza, chips, hamburgers), or both sugar and fat (ice cream, donuts). Which unhealthy foods do you always find yourself eating too much of?

We’ll choose one winner at random to win a signed copy of Diet Rehab!

Contest ends this Friday February 3.

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Her latest book, 300 Under 300, is one of my favorites. It has 300 easy recipes all under 300 calories! The recipes vary from appetizers, lunch, soups, omelets, pasta, and other great meals. You can follow her on Facebook or on Twitter to stay up-to-date on her tips.

I recommend this to all of you! Try it out!

Trainer Tip by Midge Pileggi, class instructor and personal trainer at Lucille Roberts Roosevelt Blvd. in Philadelphia, PA.