This book is a summary of my research, trials, choices, mistakes, and triumphs. Each chapter represents a month of the year. You can start this book, just like you can choose to change your life, at any moment, on any day, in any year. My stories, more than 50 recipes, and fitness tips are meant to inspire you. They are not rules - they are motivators. They are not trendy - they are timeless. I found what works and what doesn't because I lived through it. I know that a healthy life can be attainable, sustainable, and fun. I stopped dieting and started living. And this book will prove that you can too I encourage you to try my recipes and meal ideas as inspiration. If you are missing an ingredient, leave it out. If your family prefers raspberries over strawberries, broccoli over asparagus, or chicken over fish, swap it out. And I also urge you to get the entire family - kids and adults - involved. You are never too young or too old to cook in the kitchen or get physically active