Acknolwedgments

Many people helped me clarify the intention of this book and contributed toward its purpose.

I am grateful to all of my clients over the years; I have learned so much from you and am honored to be trusted with your nutritional needs.

I wish to thank the following teachers and mentors who inspired and compelled me to continue to learn and grow: Wayne Rasmussen, Rodney Bragg, Lonnie Sellers, Ken Roll, Doug Rank, and Dr. Bob Adams for their faith and trust in me when I needed it most. Gray Graham, for his enthusiastic teachings that inspired me to learn more. I am especially grateful to Mark Yamada, Ph.D., whose help and guidance were invaluable in my understanding the psychology of food and the psychology of me; without you, I would never have come to know myself.

My sincerest thank you to my editing team, Jeannine Mallory and Linda Lane, both of whom were very patient editors and guides in writing this book.

And many thanks to Patrick Snow, whose guidance and resources made writing and publishing this book a smooth process.

I would also like to thank Andrew Allshouse, N.D., for bringing clarity to the subject matter and for his guidance through several chapters.

Many thanks to Kim Swanson and everyone at the office for holding down the fort so I could have the time and freedom to write.

I’d also like to acknowledge Stacy King, Kris Curnutt, Tina Neil, and many others who have supported and encouraged me along the way.

Lastly, thank you to food stylist Malina Lopez and photographer Sarah Flotard for their help in making my healthy recipes look as delicious as they taste.

Millions of Americans are obese and in a state of ill health. Fast food and TV have become our new pastimes. As a result we are not only obese but extremely unhappy and unmotivated as well. The way we are eating now is not working; therefore, we must make a move away from processed and fast foods toward wholesome fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and quality proteins so our bodies can function optimally, our minds can focus clearly, and our spirits can shine.

I have found that people have the most success with my book when they use the recipes and resources at www.gooddecisions.com. Here you will find the most recent nutritional information and tools that will make you feel great about your body, your weight, and your health. It is a supportive community of like-minded people on the same journey.

Just to say thanks for buying my book, I’d like to give you as a bonus “10 Muffin Top Melting Drink Recipes” designed to reduce that annoying muffin top doctors lovingly call the liver roll. These recipes are designed to aid digestion and decongest the liver, resulting in a flatter tummy and a happy liver. Download 10 Muffin Top Melting Drink Recipes at www.gooddecisions.com/muffin_top