This book should have universal appeal to those who are serious about maintaining a walking program. A crisply upbeat guide containing, quotations, studies, and statistics that are all positive motivators. The Walking Diet contains basic facts about vitamins, diet, exercise, and stress. Thirty-three illustrations of warm-up stretches are especially beneficial, as are the 62 low-fat recipes to be used with the 30-day walking program. Tables, charts, and a sample walking record all encourage the reader to attain complete fitness with a month-long plan of exercise and low-fiber, low-fat menus, allowing for occasional backsliding. Also included are warm-up strategies and ways of fooling with the mind for greater freedom and productivity.