New, updated edition 2022. The purpose of this book is to motivate you to start, continue, and maintain your diet and/or fitness program. As a motivational coach, Dr. Lyn has assisted people with diet, fitness and health for over two decades. She doesn't give you a specific diet or exercise program to follow. There are plenty of those already out there, and they're not working because people just don't stick with them! Instead, she will solve the problem which millions of people face, which is failing to stick with it. Motivation is the key factor in the success of any change program. She gives you the best research results and proven strategies that will MOTIVATE YOU to stick with (and achieve) your diet and exercise goals. The workbook pages will assist you with the support you need. PLUS, a guided meditation that will propel you beyond belief! So let's get started. Today! Here's what you'll get: The 5 Most Crucial Factors, The 30-Day Secret, Chapter One: The Problem, What the Experts Say, Costs to Society (and YOU), Emotional Eating, Exercise - The Fountain of Youth, The Golden Rule of Fitness, Chapter Two: The Solution, The Model for Lasting Behavior Change, The 5 Stages You Must Go Through, Proven Motivational Techniques, Chapter Three: How to Implement the Model, Where Are You Now, and Where Do You Want to Go?, Why Keeping a Written Record is Mandatory, Chapter Four: Staging, Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance, Chapter Five: Other Factors and Models Promoting Positive Diet and Exercise Behaviors, Use of Technology, Positivity and Attitude, Social Support, The "Plateau", The "Yo-Yo" Effect, Dr. Oz's Health, Diet and Fitness Tips, The Biggest Loser: 10 Weight-Loss Secrets from Alison Sweeny, Dr. Lyn's 18 Weight Management Rules to Live By, Chapter Six: Calm Down to Slim Down, Research on Mindfulness and Weight, 3 Powerful Mindfulness Exercises, 9 Thoughts That Can Make You Thin, The Spiritual Cure for Overeating, The Number One, Most Motivating Factor for Regular Exercise, Chapter Seven: Guided Meditation, Resources, Appendices & Questionnaires, A: Internet Support, B: Internet Information, C: Physical Activity Assessment, D: Dietary Assessment, E: Diet and Nutrition Motivational Questionnaire, F: Exercise and Fitness Motivational Questionnaire