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iPEC Students & Grads - Visit This Site for Smart Habits to Get a Life That Rocks™ Teleseminar Handouts

Greetings, fellow students and graduates of the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC).

This is for those of you attending (live or via replay) my teleseminar, Smart Habits to Get a Life That Rocks: How to Coach Your Clients to Break Free of Toxic Food, People & Other Temptations.™

To learn more and to get your handouts to use in the call and afterward, visit this special password-protected site. 

Then use the user name and password provided.

Thanks for attending!

For those of you who've reached this page but are frustrated, stay tuned, because I will be hosting events for the general public on this very topic, Smart Habits to Get a Life That Rocks™.

Lisa Rinna Will Teach You Her Secrets to Help You Get Your Best Life Ever

Ever wonder what smart habits glamorous, award-winning actress, host and dancer Lisa Rinna has that enables her to always look so amazing, have so much energy, have time for herself and even find balance her life?

On Tuesday, at 3 pm EST on my Gab With the Gurus Radio Show, the sexy, slim Lisa Rinna -- who has spent more than two decades in the public eye as an actress, TV host, businesswoman and "Dancing with the Stars" contestant -- will share some secrets so, you can get your best life ever.

For instance, Lisa will tell you:

- How to look and feel great
- How to lose weight fast -- without counting calories
- How to be "camera ready" in just minutes
- How to balance work, play and family while taking time for self care
- How to boost your self esteem and retain her sense of self
- How to build a solid spiritual anchor
- How to get healthy from the inside out and
- How to have having what she calls "kick-ass beauty." (Her words, not mine!)

Listen live or later to the Gab With the Gurus Radio Show with the sexy, slim Lisa Rinna.

Sneaker Saturday: Get the Smart Habit & Spread the Word on Twitter, Facebook & Beyond

Do you have a smart habit of working out regularly or are you one of those who neglects to move your wonderful body even though you know that it's good for you?

Well, this Saturday is the First Sneaker Saturday, a fun fitness event, which you can join no matter where you live.

Sneaker Saturday -- which I encourage & invite you to promote on your blogs, Twitter and Facebook using this: #SneakerSaturday -- is about whatever you want it to be.

In other words, it's your choice as to how you celebrate Sneaker Saturday.

The only recommendation: You slip on a pair of your favorite sneakers and get moving. Your body needs physical activity, and even if you've been a couch potato all week, your body will be grateful to get out and about!

So what do you plan to do on Sneaker Saturday?

Do you have a smart habit of working out regularly or are you one of those who neglects to move your wonderful body even though you know that it's good for you?

Well, this Saturday is the First Sneaker Saturday, a fun fitness event, which you can join no matter where you live.

Sneaker Saturday -- which I encourage & invite you to promote on your blogs, Twitter and Facebook using this: #SneakerSaturday -- is about whatever you want it to be.

In other words, it's your choice as to how you celebrate Sneaker Saturday.

The only recommendation: You slip on a pair of your favorite sneakers and get moving. Your body needs physical activity, and even if you've been a couch potato all week, your body will be grateful to get out and about!

The Smart Diet Habits of Highly Successful Losers - Title of Next Book

My next book (the follow-up to SUGAR SHOCK!) is no longer called The White-Out Diet or The Better Habits Diet.

Instead, the new title is now: The Smart Diet Habits of Highly Successful Losers.

The subtitle is: Slim Slim Down, Boost Energy, Rev Up Your Libido & Become Happier in Only 21 Days.

To learn more about The Smart Diet Habits of Highly Successful Losers, see the new graphics above and become a VIP Super Friend here, at my new site, www.SmartHabitsBlog.com

What do you think of this new book title: The Smart Diet Habits of Highly Successful Losers?

My next book (the follow-up to SUGAR SHOCK!) is no longer called The White-Out Diet or The Better Habits Diet.

Instead, the new title is now: The Smart Diet Habits of Highly Successful Losers.

The subtitle is: Slim Slim Down, Boost Energy, Rev Up Your Libido & Become Happier in Only 21 Days.

To learn more about The Smart Diet Habits of Highly Successful Losers, see the new graphics above and become a VIP Super Friend here, at my new site, www.SmartHabitsBlog.com

What do you think of this new book title: The Smart Diet Habits of Highly Successful Losers?

My next book (the follow-up to SUGAR SHOCK!) is no longer called The White-Out Diet or The Better Habits Diet.

Instead, the new title is now: The Smart Diet Habits of Highly Successful Losers.

The subtitle is: Slim Slim Down, Boost Energy, Rev Up Your Libido & Become Happier in Only 21 Days.

To learn more about The Smart Diet Habits of Highly Successful Losers, see the new graphics above and become a VIP Super Friend here, at my new site, www.SmartHabitsBlog.com

What do you think of this new book title: The Smart Diet Habits of Highly Successful Losers?

Napoleon Hill Can Inspire You to Kick Your Bad Habits & More

As I discovered while kicking sugar and other unhealthy habits over the years, eliminating a bad habit really begins in your mind.

To break your bad habits or what or what I call "babits™," you have to believe that you can succeed. You also need to see yourself breaking your horrible habits to accomplish your dreams. 

That's why I encourage people who seek better habits to immerse themselves in positive literature, movies and thoughts so that they can become healthier, slimmer and happier. (While quitting sugar, I relied on them quite heavily. FYI, the wonderful book and film, The Secret, came out after my book was published.)

Now, thanks to YouTube, you can listen to and get encouraged by words of wisdom from master motivator Napoleon Hill, who speaks about how Andrew Carnegie inspired him to have loftier thoughts and dreams. 

Of course, Hill is author of the huge bestseller, Think and Grow Rich, and he's been a source of inspiration to millions. Read some of his motivating quotes here.

Thanks to my Facebook friend Vanessa Bey for introducing me to this great Napoleon Hill video.

Again, remember, as Hill advises, no matter what your goals, you should begin with a clear picture of what you'd like to achieve.

Get motivated now!

Delay to Conquer Sugar, Caffeine & Other Unhealthy Cravings

Often, readers of my book SUGAR SHOCK!, participants in my Break Free programs or fans on Facebook want to know, "How do I kick sugar, caffeine or other bad habits? This is so hard!"

I feel tremendous compassion, empathy and excitement for these people, because at varying times in my life, I've been there myself, battling a host of bad habits (or what I call babits).

Indeed I've been hooked on sugar, refined carbs, coffee, diet soda, cigarettes and sugar-less gum. And, as I've revealed here, I'm still working in getting those much needed zzz's

Over the years, I've developed a variety of tips and tactics to conquer my counter-productive routines, but in 1998, while quitting sweets and refined carbs on doctor's orders, I came up with one of my favorite techniques, which clients have been finding quite effective.

In my book SUGAR SHOCK!, I share my Top 21 Sweet Sugar-Free Success Secrets and Strategies (plus a few more). Now, I'd like to share one tactic, which can be effective to help you conquer sugar, caffeine and other unhealthy cravings. Here's an article I wrote to help you learn this invaluable technique.

Just Delay to Squash Your Sugar, Caffeine & Other Unhealthy Cravings

Creatively Procrastinate Your Way Out of Your Addictions

By Connie Bennett, M.S.J., C.H.H.C.

Quite often, people who want to kick sugar, curtail caffeine, stop drinking diet soda, lose weight or manage their diabetes ask me: “How can I conquer my cravings for these substances? Once I start, I just can't help myself."

One of the most powerful and potent strategies is so simple that you’ll wonder why you never tried it in the first place. Simply DELAY before you do anything – especially something that you'll later regret.

Think about it: Most of us are pretty darn good at delaying or procrastinating, right?

Often, readers of my book SUGAR SHOCK!, participants in my Break Free programs or fans on Facebook want to know, "How do I kick sugar, caffeine or other bad habits? This is so hard!"

I feel tremendous compassion, empathy and excitement for these people, because at varying times in my life, I've been there myself, battling a host of bad habits (or what I call babits).

Indeed I've been hooked on sugar, refined carbs, coffee, diet soda, cigarettes and sugar-less gum. And, as I've revealed here, I'm still working in getting those much needed zzz's

Over the years, I've developed a variety of tips and tactics to conquer my counter-productive routines, but in 1998, while quitting sweets and refined carbs on doctor's orders, I came up with one of my favorite techniques, which clients have been finding quite effective.

In my book SUGAR SHOCK!, I share my Top 21 Sweet Sugar-Free Success Secrets and Strategies (plus a few more). Now, I'd like to share one tactic, which can be effective to help you conquer sugar, caffeine and other unhealthy cravings. Here's an article I wrote to help you learn this invaluable technique.

Just Delay to Squash Your Sugar, Caffeine & Other Unhealthy Cravings

Creatively Procrastinate Your Way Out of Your Addictions

By Connie Bennett, M.S.J., C.H.H.C.

Quite often, people who want to kick sugar, curtail caffeine, stop drinking diet soda, lose weight or manage their diabetes ask me: “How can I conquer my cravings for these substances? Once I start, I just can't help myself."

One of the most powerful and potent strategies is so simple that you’ll wonder why you never tried it in the first place. Simply DELAY before you do anything – especially something that you'll later regret.

Think about it: Most of us are pretty darn good at delaying or procrastinating, right?

I'll Be at Book Expo America This Week

For this important week in publishing -- during which Book Expo America takes place -- I will playfully go out on a limb to drum up interest in my next book and to pique people's interest in my friend Dr. Diana Kirschner's fabulous book. Here's a press release that went out to the media today.

Authors Develop Zany, Outrageous Marketing Gimmicks to Nab Publishers & Fans in these Challenging Economic Times

NEW YORK—As thousands of authors vie for publishers’ and readers’ thumbs up in this uncertain economic climate, some innovative, pro-active authors are taking matters into their own hands by coming up with over-the-top, outrageous, humorous marketing gimmicks.

“It’s time to become an out-of-the-box-thinking author-preneur, who creates gutsy, captivating messages that nab the attention and tickle the funny bones of readers and publishers,” claims author Connie Bennett, who is laughingly walking around Book Expo America on Friday and Saturday sporting a provocative, 24”-by-30” sandwich board that says, “Are You ‘The One’?”

The amiable author’s “Are You `The One’?” message—which looks like a single’s ad—pokes fun of the fact that Bennett is both a single woman and an available author with a Big Platform, who’s seeking “a committed relationship” with a “compatible publisher” to release her second book.

“I wanted to playfully show that I have the guts, initiative and ingenuity to be a successful author no matter what the economic climate,” adds Bennett, an experienced journalist, certified health counselor, life coach, self-described “Ex-Sugar Shrew!” and author of SUGAR SHOCK! (Berkley Books) (www.SugarShock.com).

SUGAR SHOCK! (Berkeley Books)—a bestseller on Amazon—has a foreword by Dr. Nicholas Perricone and has been endorsed by Dr. Mehmet Oz, Dr. Christiane Northrup and film mogul Harvey Weinstein. The book’s contributing author is cardiologist Dr. Stephen Sinatra.

Bennett’s second book—for which she’s publisher hunting—is a fun, friendly, compassionate, diet book, The Better Habits Diet: Slim Down, Boost Energy, Rev Up Your Libido & Be Happier in Only 21 Days. Fans are already signing up in advance to buy it at a special website, www.BetterHabitsDiet.com.

[Update: FYI, for those of you who are waiting for my next book, I've changed the title again. (As I discovered with my first book, authors keep using different working titles until they find one that clicks with fans and friends. So.... drum roll... it's now called The Smart Diet Habits of Highly Successful Losers. It was also previously called called The White-Out Diet.]

The single author facetiously promises on her sandwich board, “Will put out on first date!!”—meaning that she’ll share information about her new book with interested publishers.

Admittedly, Bennett is “embarrassed” by her bold, laughter-generating sign, and she’s even offering passers-by some nuts to underscore the nuttiness of her marketing campaign.

The author also promises to meet publishing suitors—not at the Empire State Building like “Sleepless in Seattle”—but at “Booth 3534 at the Top of Every Hour.”

Another author using out-of-the-box marketing techniques is psychologist and relationship expert Diana Kirschner, Ph.D., who, in March began starring with her 4-pound Pomerian, Madison, in a series of zany, dating-advice videos posted on YouTube to drum up sales for her new book, Love in 90 Days: The Essential Guide to Finding Your Own True Love (Center Street).

In Dr. Diana’s humorous “Simply Irresistible Flirting Moves” webisode series—which you can find at www.YouTube.com/lovein90days—she illustrates flirting techniques with her adorable pooch, who “plays” a hot guy. In one month, the series has had 40,000 views.

Dr. Diana’s videos—which she launched without publisher support—also have attracted more than 56,000 friends and nearly 5,000 new subscribers to her YouTube channel. The author’s zany marketing gimmick has been so successful that YouTube—which links directly to the Amazon sales page for her book—has granted Dr. Diana partner status, driving even more traffic to her website. (www.lovein90days.com).

With the publishing industry at a crossroads, Bennett and Dr. Diana are part of an emerging trend of pro-active author-preneurs, who are building their platforms and driving book sales through creative PR stunts that also bring laughter into the equation.

Note from Connie: If you're in New York, please come see me at Book Expo America on Friday, Saturday and Sunday Booth 3534 at the Javitz Center.

For this important week in publishing -- during which Book Expo America takes place -- I will playfully go out on a limb to drum up interest in my next book and to pique people's interest in my friend Dr. Diana Kirschner's fabulous book. Here's a press release that went out to the media today.

Authors Develop Zany, Outrageous Marketing Gimmicks to Nab Publishers & Fans in these Challenging Economic Times

NEW YORK—As thousands of authors vie for publishers’ and readers’ thumbs up in this uncertain economic climate, some innovative, pro-active authors are taking matters into their own hands by coming up with over-the-top, outrageous, humorous marketing gimmicks.

“It’s time to become an out-of-the-box-thinking author-preneur, who creates gutsy, captivating messages that nab the attention and tickle the funny bones of readers and publishers,” claims author Connie Bennett, who is laughingly walking around Book Expo America on Friday and Saturday sporting a provocative, 24”-by-30” sandwich board that says, “Are You ‘The One’?”

The amiable author’s “Are You `The One’?” message—which looks like a single’s ad—pokes fun of the fact that Bennett is both a single woman and an available author with a Big Platform, who’s seeking “a committed relationship” with a “compatible publisher” to release her second book.

“I wanted to playfully show that I have the guts, initiative and ingenuity to be a successful author no matter what the economic climate,” adds Bennett, an experienced journalist, certified health counselor, life coach, self-described “Ex-Sugar Shrew!” and author of SUGAR SHOCK! (Berkley Books) (www.SugarShock.com).

SUGAR SHOCK! (Berkeley Books)—a bestseller on Amazon—has a foreword by Dr. Nicholas Perricone and has been endorsed by Dr. Mehmet Oz, Dr. Christiane Northrup and film mogul Harvey Weinstein. The book’s contributing author is cardiologist Dr. Stephen Sinatra.

Bennett’s second book—for which she’s publisher hunting—is a fun, friendly, compassionate, diet book, The Better Habits Diet: Slim Down, Boost Energy, Rev Up Your Libido & Be Happier in Only 21 Days. Fans are already signing up in advance to buy it at a special website, www.BetterHabitsDiet.com.

[Update: FYI, for those of you who are waiting for my next book, I've changed the title again. (As I discovered with my first book, authors keep using different working titles until they find one that clicks with fans and friends. So.... drum roll... it's now called The Smart Diet Habits of Highly Successful Losers. It was also previously called called The White-Out Diet.]

The single author facetiously promises on her sandwich board, “Will put out on first date!!”—meaning that she’ll share information about her new book with interested publishers.

Admittedly, Bennett is “embarrassed” by her bold, laughter-generating sign, and she’s even offering passers-by some nuts to underscore the nuttiness of her marketing campaign.

The author also promises to meet publishing suitors—not at the Empire State Building like “Sleepless in Seattle”—but at “Booth 3534 at the Top of Every Hour.”

Another author using out-of-the-box marketing techniques is psychologist and relationship expert Diana Kirschner, Ph.D., who, in March began starring with her 4-pound Pomerian, Madison, in a series of zany, dating-advice videos posted on YouTube to drum up sales for her new book, Love in 90 Days: The Essential Guide to Finding Your Own True Love (Center Street).

In Dr. Diana’s humorous “Simply Irresistible Flirting Moves” webisode series—which you can find at www.YouTube.com/lovein90days—she illustrates flirting techniques with her adorable pooch, who “plays” a hot guy. In one month, the series has had 40,000 views.

Dr. Diana’s videos—which she launched without publisher support—also have attracted more than 56,000 friends and nearly 5,000 new subscribers to her YouTube channel. The author’s zany marketing gimmick has been so successful that YouTube—which links directly to the Amazon sales page for her book—has granted Dr. Diana partner status, driving even more traffic to her website. (www.lovein90days.com).

With the publishing industry at a crossroads, Bennett and Dr. Diana are part of an emerging trend of pro-active author-preneurs, who are building their platforms and driving book sales through creative PR stunts that also bring laughter into the equation.

Note from Connie: If you're in New York, please come see me at Book Expo America on Friday, Saturday and Sunday Booth 3534 at the Javitz Center.

Joshua Rosenthal, Dr. Richard Linchitz & Others Are Involved in The Smart Diet Habits of Highly Successful Losers

Naturally, when you buy a health or diet book, you want to know if any celebrities and health experts are behind it. 

Well, I'm pleased to announce that The Smart Diet Habits of Highly Successful Losers has the participation of some cutting-edge people in the fields of health and wellness.

In fact, some acclaimed people already have come on board.

First of all, respected integrative physician Richard M. Linchitz, M.D. – a cancer survivor himself -- will serve as medical consultant for The White-Out Diet. 

Dr. Linchitz’s story is amazing. Back in 1998, he was diagnosed with lung cancer (despite never having smoked).

His doctor delivered a bleak diagnosis -- he told him that 55 percent of lung cancer patients people lived for only five years.

Despite the negative news, Dr. Linchitz recovered by making massive changes to his diet and lifestyle.

In fact, Dr. Linchtiz will share his tale in The Smart Diet Habits of Highly Successful Losers. And together, we'll offer offer his tips so you, too, can achieve optimal health and possibly even put cancer at bay.

In addition, I'm pleased to announce that Joshua Rosenthal MScEd,  the acclaimed founder and director of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN), the largest nutrition school in the country, is writing the introduction.

As I've indicated a number of times on my Sugar Shock Blog, I attended the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in 2005 to 2006, and found this to be a rewarding, uplifting and enriching experience for a number of different reasons.

First off, one of the most exciting things about attending IIN was that we regularly listened to lectures from big-name, stellar guest lecturers -- people like Deepak Chopra, Dr. Andrew Weil, eating disorder specialist Geneen Roth and Dr. Walter Willett of Harvard. What's more, the camaraderie was wonderful. It was exciting to meet all those positive, wonderful students, fellow grads and staffers.

Both Dr. Linchitz and Joshua, I believe, are at the forefront of a fast-growing movement to transform the health of Americans. You can get a flavor for the impact that IIN and Joshua are having by reading his Integrative Nutrition Blog.

The Better Habits Diet: What's In It for You?

Would you like to lose weight, become more cheerful, boost your energy and rev up your libido? If so, then my upcoming second book, The Better Habits Diet, is for you.

You will get all kinds of tips, tactics, guidelines and information and compassionate hand-holding in my second book, the follow up to SUGAR SHOCK!

So how can The Better Habits Diet help you? 

The Better Habits Diet –- whose subtitle is Slim Down, Boost Energy, Rev Up Your Libido & Become Happier in Only 21 Days –- could help you to:

• Easily lose weight for good;
• Feel and look more youthful;
• Strip away years;
• Banish fatigue and boost your energy;
• Rev up your libido;
• Become more calm, cheerful and even content;
• Have a better memory;
• Learn what counter-productive habits are derailing your diet;
• Take on 7 new effective habits that will make your diet a breeze and success;
• Finally discover which foods (probably white) are wiping out and doing you in;
• Turn your life around so that you can plunge into a life of passion, purpose & pizazz; and
• Open up your life in new ways (you see, this isn't just a diet book -- it's more like a lifestyle book)
• And get 21 days of easy tools, tips and tactics to accomplish all of the above; 

In short, this book, I believe, could change your life. 

That's why I invite you to become a VIP Super Friend now. Just visit www.BetterHabitsDiet.com to join the throngs of people around the world, who are eagerly awaiting this book.

Then, once you're done submitting your pre-order (no money down is needed), you're encouraged to spread the word to at least 2 friends by sending them to www.BetterHabitsDiet.com.

And next, please tell people in your social networking circle -- on Facebook, Twitter, etc. You can just write them:

Get energy, lose weight, boost libido, etc.! Become a Better Habits Diet Super Friend. You'll get help! Go now to http://www.BetterHabitsDiet.com

Now for more about this book. The Better Habits Diet will give you valuable information about how your unhealthy habits such as skimping on the sleep or neglecting to exercise can make your weight loss go haywire. 

Plus, you'll learn about the "Risky Six" white substances, which are potentially dangerous, allergenic, irritating to the immune system, energy-robbing and major contributors to a variety of debilitating symptoms and life-threatening illnesses.

For instance, In The Better Habits Diet, you'll begin to learn which whites wipe you out, make you fuzzy, rob you of of good cheer and more. You'll also start to discover to which white substances you're intolerant or allergic.

But, as I've discovered when coaching people to get phase sugar out of their lives, knowing that something is harmful for you doesn't mean it's easy to kick.

Let's face it -- it can be downright challenging to turn your back away from certain food substances and awfully difficult to rid yourself of destructive habits.

That's why, for the heart of this book, you'll get a fun, often-interactive, easy-to-follow 21-day program that will give you valuable tools and tactics that you need to ease away from the white stuff (not just sugar).

For instance, The Better Habits Diet:

• Gives you the warmth, respect, encouragement and nurturing that you need while seeking to lose weight and regain your health.
• Compassionately presents simple, tangible tips about what to do for 21 days so that you can gradually phase in healthful changes throughout your life.
• Offer “sweet inner work” exercises.
• Provides practical pointers to deal with stress.
• Gives you specific tips and tactics to gracefully defang your tricky triggers and overcome  pesky cravings.

In other words, The Better Habits Diet will not only help you to lose weight, but it will also enable you to resolve challenging health issues and reclaim your health.

Indeed, with kindness, humor, and compassion, The Better Habits Diet book will help you to conquer your unhealthy, destructive habits; nourish yourself in better ways; and develop new, health-enhancing routines for life. In short, this life-changing diet book is intended as a comprehensive, healing guide to  longer, healthier, happier, more fulfilling life.

Will You Help Me to Help You Now?

I invite you to become a VIP Super Friend now.

Yes, Connie, count me in. I promise to buy 1 or more copies of The Better Habits Diet. Plus, I’ll refer 2
or more people to purchase the book. And I'll tell my friends on Facebook, my Twitter followers, and members of virtual and live groups, etc.

Please click here now so you can get the book that will help you.

Visit www.BetterHabitsDiet.com now to get this book into your hands and receive exciting free gifts.

Become a Super Friend & You'll Get A Free Chapter of The Better Habits Diet & More

The Better Habits Diet is on its way to help you.

You'll get information, tips and tactics that you've been telling me you want -- meal plans, ideas of what to do each day and so much more.

The Better Habits Diet is for you if you answer yes to any of the following questions:

• Would you like to lose unwanted weight for good?
• Would you like a chance to look and feel younger?
• Would you like a higher libido?
• Would you like to be in better moods all the time?
• Would you like to be full of energy all the time?
• Would you like to focus better and tackle that project you've been putting off doing?
• Would you like to have nourishing, more harmonious relationships?
• Would you like to easily get healthy habits so you can achieve all of the above?

Don't want to wait for this valuable information? You don't have to! Soon, you'll be able to download a free chapter.

Just become a VIP Super Friend now.

That way you're doing your part to ensure that The Better Habits Diet will be available via bookstores, libraries and online sites so that you can peel off those pesky pounds, experience a new zest for life and enjoy life more.

As a VIP Super Friend now, all you have to do now is promise to buy 1 book, tell 2 people and spread the word to your social networking circle on Facebook, Twitter, etc. Join me now, please?

Click now to promise to buy 1 book (no money down needed, tell 2 loved ones and share info with your online friends.

So why are we inviting you to become a VIP Super Friend?

Because we know that The Better Habits Diet can enhance, improve and completely change your life for the better.Indeed, you can become reborn, I'm convinced, after reading and following the activities in this book.

That's why I'm so eager to get this book into your hands! 

So with your help -- you wonderful, health-minded friends, fans, colleagues, friends of friends and online pals, we'll ALL benefit.

Would you be kind enough to spread the word now to your friends, loved ones and social networking contacts so The Better Habits Diet will get in your hands to help people like you?

Clearly, there's a HUGE appetite and need for this book. After all, about 66 percent of Americans are now overweight or obese.