Health Bestsellers

HARDCOVER

1. “Body for Life: 12 Weeks to Mental and Physical Strength,” by Bill Phillips and Michael D’Orso (HarperCollins, $25)

2. “Eating Well for Optimum Health: The Essential Guide to Food, Diet and Nutrition,” by Andrew Weill (Alfred A. Knopf, $25)

3. “Dr. Shapiro’s Picture Perfect Weight Loss: The Visual Program for Permanent Weight Loss,” by Howard M. Shapiro (Rodale, $29.95)

4. “Eat Right for Your Type: The Individualized Diet Solution to Staying Healthy, Living Longer & Achieving Your Ideal Weight,” by Peter J. D’Adamo (Putnam, $23.95)

5. “Necessary Journeys: Letting Ourselves Learn From Life,” by Nancy L. Snyderman (Hyperion, $19.95)

PAPERBACK

1. “Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Revolution,” by Robert C. Atkins (Avon, $6.50)

2. “Suzanne Somers’ Eat Great, Lose Weight,” by Suzanne Somers (Three Rivers Press, $15)

3. “The Pilates Body: The Ultimate At-Home Guide to Strengthening, Lengthening and Toning Your Body--Without Machines,” by Brooke Siler (Broadway, $18)

4. “911 Beauty Secrets: An Emergency Guide to Looking Great at Every Age, Size and Budget,” by Diane Irons (Sourcebooks, $14.95)

5. “Taking Charge of Your Fertility: The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control and Pregnancy Achievement,” by Toni Weschler (HarperPerennial, $22)

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Rankings are based upon Times’ poll of Southland bookstores.