Anne Alexander, the high-profile editor of Prevention magazine and monthly health guest on the "Today Show", has some stories to share-200 stories! One of America's leading voices for healthful living tells the individual tales of real people who have won the battle of the bulge, and combines them with insights and advice on adapting successful strategies to readers' own lifestyles. The result is a motivational resource that will complement every weight loss plan, whether the reader follows a structured program or is simply trying to slim down on her own. Each of the stories address a realistic dieting problem, from what to do when the kids want to eat at McDonald's to a solution for stress-induced bingeing. This "diet coach" is both an inspiring cover-to-cover read and a timely, at-a-glance dose of encouragement for the reader tempted to forgo her daily walk or to down a bag of chips. With an empowering "you can do it" message, this unique companion book offers the tools readers need to achieve the maximum results from any diet plan.