If at the beginning of my seven year search for the ideal diet I had known what I know now, I believe I would have slimmed down from 295 (134) to 202 pounds (92 kilos) in one year, or in no more than eighteen months. Putting on weight and my way of life in general almost killed me. Well, although I didn't die, I was very close to getting seriously ill. Due to inexpert weight loss, I almost became disabled. That is why I did not write consult a doctor on the cover in order to avoid any law suits, I didn't write it in small print, like they do in contracts where the other party strips you to the bone, but I put it in the most prominent place in the book, because I paid a high price, my health, for my failure to consult a doctor. If you want to lose weight, I advise you from the bottom of my heart, before you do anything, consult not just one doctor, but several specialists. And let us get some other things clear right from the start. I cannot guarantee that the Sun will rise tomorrow, let alone that my story will help you lose weight. Actually, I will be completely honest with you. If you want to lose weight, you don't need this book at all. The entire slimming industry is largely founded on fat people's excitement at the moment when they buy some piece of equipment, some preparation, a book... they feel like they are doing something. But that feeling of optimism and excitement, very often collapses into disappointment, melancholy the very next morning, a new level of defeat, due to their lack of will. But if you need support, my friend, this book might be just what you need. A friend to cheer you on. I think I should also immediately make it clear that all men and some women know more about football than the national team coach, but literally all men and all women know everything that can be known about losing weight. In that sense, I am just one of those wise guys who like to tell you what to do. With one difference. I am a wise guy who lost 92 pounds (42 kilos) and it is not coming back. I can't guarantee anything. This is my story.