Laurie Tossy reveals the truth about why a country obsessed with dieting is so overweight. Having gone on her first diet at age 11 and now almost 40 years later having dropped over 125 pounds without dieting or slaving at the gym, she has found that most of what we have learned about weight loss is a big fat lie. This book provides anyone looking to lose weight the tips, tools and inspiration they need to achieve their weight loss and health goals, with a revolutionary approach to break the cycle of yo-yo dieting. Written with clarity, wit, and common sense, this is a book anyone (even skinny people) will enjoy. If you are struggling with reaching or maintaining your ideal weight, this book could change everything you thought you knew about dieting, health and wellness. But you don't have to be concerned about your weight for this book to be a valuable tool. Give it a read... it might very well change the way you think about everything from money to relationships.