Rallie's Books

Riding For Life: A Horsewoman's Guide to Lifetime Health & Fitness

For women with a passion for horses, remaining strong, supple, and healthy is essential. As a physician and an equestrian, I understand the importance of good health in maintaining a full and active life. As a wife and mother of three sons, I know how challenging it can be to fit good health habits into an overcrowded schedule.

With this in mind, I've designed a one-of-a-kind program that helps busy horse- women create and maintain optimal health while remaining true to their priorities in life.

A comprehensive questionnaire that enables horsewomen to identify and overcome barriers to optimal health and fitness.
The Riding for Life Diet, a wholesome, balanced eating program designed to support the unique nutritional demands of the female equestrian.
The Riding for Life Fitness Program, a step-by-step guide to maximizing performance as an equestrian and in every other aspect of life.
Effective time management tools for busy horsewomen with overcrowded schedules.

Healthy Lunchbox: The Working Mom's Guide to Keeping You & Your Kids Thin

More than just a cookbook, this volume addresses the growing epidemic of obesity in American children (and adults) with detailed explanations of the risk factors, causes and dangers. It also provides practical solutions-occasionally oversimplified-to help with a variety of issues that may hinder a working mom's ability to keep her kids fit and healthy. For example, McAllister explains, "nutritionally speaking, afternoons represent a four-hour danger zone for children, especially when they're home alone, without the benefit of maternal supervision." The tips she offers for setting TV limits, scheduling structured activities and making homes fitness-friendly might not be feasible for all families, but they're worthwhile suggestions. The back of the book focuses on healthy lunchbox meals; recipes for breakfast, snacks and lunch are generally simple and appealing, and they employ some wholesome packaged products for convenience. Nutritional information (including "G-factors: grams of fat, carbohydrates, and protein") is included for each recipe, and advice on what's best to get at the grocery store or the fast food chains mean even the busiest moms could benefit from the information contained here.