So You'Re Fat. Now What? »

It's not all about what you eat, or when you eat it. It's not about the right combination of foods. With straightforward honesty, cardiologist Sal Tirrito lays out the facts about why you're fat and how to drop those pounds, permanently. If you're ready to stop making excuses and accept the laws of weight loss, you're ready to change your body permanently.

It starts and ends with this law: don't eat more calories than you burn off. Sounds simple, and it is; but for millions of Americans, it's not easy. Dr. Tirrito offers facts, examples, stories, and data to help you make positive changes to your lifestyle.

By following the simple steps outlined in this book, you can change your behavior and find the thinner, healthy person who has been hiding inside you all these years.

About the Author

Dr. Tirrito directs weight management and athletic performance clinics in Southern Arizona. He is an authority on exercise physiology and sports nutrition and a frequent contributor to Triathlete magazine.

In addition to running his clinic, Dr. Tirrito practices cardiology in Tucson, Arizona where he specializes in primary and secondary prevention of heart disease, advanced cardiovascular imaging, and vascular medicine. Dr. Tirrito is an Ironman competitor who enjoys running, cycling, and other sports.