Gaiam STRONG WOMEN: WEIGHT LOSS WITH MIRIAM E. NELSON PhD- DVD WITH BOOKLET For the past twenty years, Miriam Nelson — a physical activity and nutrition scientist at Tufts University— has been conducting research on the benefits of physical activity and proper nutrition for improving women's lives. 75 minutes. In StrongWomen™ Weight Loss, Dr. Nelson shares the alarming trends in weight gain and obesity during the past two decades, explains the three main reasons women gain, and demystifies why diets fail. Changing behavior can be challenging, but with the support of this DVD and Dr. Nelson’s supportive, gentle, positive approach, you will be on your way to taking charge of your weight – it's never too late!