The Biggest Loser Success Secrets: The Wisdom, Motivation, and Inspiration to Lose Weight--And Keep It Off! »

Contestants from the mega-hit reality show reveal their own diet and exercise tricks and what helped them overcome their toughest challenges in a book that is sure to become a motivational bible for Biggest Loser fans and dieters everywhere

Contestants from the mega-hit reality show reveal their own diet and exercise tricks and what helped them overcome their toughest challenges in a book that is sure to become a motivational bible for Biggest Loser fans and dieters everywhere

Ever since the publication of the New York Times bestseller The Biggest Loser, fans have been waiting for the book that will help guide them through the rocky psychological and emotional terrain of weight loss--a tool they can turn to for motivation, encouragement, and practical tips. The Biggest Loser Success Secrets offers indispensable strategies and astonishingly candid revelations from Biggest Loser contestants across the seasons, as well as Biggest Loser Club online members. For the first time, these contestants share what keeps them on track--even when the going gets tough. They'll show you how to:

Discover the inspiration to get started

Find the time and energy to work out

Overcome powerful cravings for your favorite foods

Avoid slipping back into unhealthy habits

Power through weight-loss plateaus

Overcome the temptation to quit

Learn to love your new body--and live the life you've always wanted

Combined with useful diet and exercise pointers and dramatic before-and-after photos, the contestants' inspirational stories will arm readers to win one of the most difficult battles in any weight loss program--the one in their minds.

MAGGIE GREENWOOD-ROBINSON, PhD, is a leading health and medical writer with a doctorate in nutritional counseling. She has authored or co-authored more than 40 books, including Good Carbs Versus Bad Carbs and The Bikini Diet, and with the Biggest Loser experts and cast has written two previous titles in the series.

Introduction: The Biggest Loser Secrets and Strategies ... Revealed!     1
The Inspiration to Make a Change: Getting Started     39
Eating Healthfully: Psychological Tips and Tricks     57
Burning Calories: Motivation to Get Moving and Keep Moving     77
Managing Self-Esteem and Body Image Issues: Tips for Staying Positive and Strong     95
Staying in the Game: Inspiration to Help You Reach Your Goals     113
Hitting Plateaus: How to Break Through Fitness Barriers     135
Support or Sabotage? The Powerful Influence of Family and Friends     153
The Post-Loser Lifestyle: Living Fit     173
References     194
Resources     195
Acknowledgments     197
Index     198