Biali M.D. Dr. Susan - Live a Life You Love: 7 Steps to a Healthier, Happier, More Passionate You

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DR. SUSAN BIALI AND
LIVE A LIFE YOU LOVE

The book is a beautifully-written and rare melding of memoir, science, and experience-based guidance in self-empowerment. Dr. Biali has provided the gear and compass to the road less traveled.

ALAN C. LOGAN, ND, FRSH, Author of The Brain Diet

Susan Biali is the real deal. Her life experiences and enthusiasm make her a credible and powerful force to help us all create health, happiness, and passion in our lives. Thank you, Susan!

DIANE SIEG, RN, CYT, CSP, Speaker, Author,
Life Coach, Yoga Teacher, Creator of 30 Days to Grace

Dr. Susan Bialis refreshing enthusiasm for life shines through in her informative and entertaining writing... her inspiration is both engaging and infectious.

RICK CAMPBELL, Editor & Associate Publisher, The Medical Post

Dr. Susan Bialis story is remarkable and unique... her message transcends gender and cultures.

BRITTA STROMEYER ESMAIL, Feature Writer, Suite 101.com

Dr. Biali is an amazing physician, life coach, and wellness expert. Her background in nutrition and medicine gives her a great ability to help others achieve healthy eating and a healthier lifestyle.

Dr. Geoff Rutledge, M.D., Ph.D., Chief Medical Information Officer,
The Health Central Network & Wellsphere.com

An outstanding self-help guide

Midwest Book Review

Five stars, two thumbs upheartfelt, inspiring, powerful, touching

Libbys Library News

The fact that she has a degree in nutrition, is a medical doctor, and has survived some trying times adds substantial weight to her words... judging from her drive and down-to-earth appeal, Biali could well be B.C.s next wellness star.

The Vancouver Sun

Susan Biali is one of the most inspirational individuals I know. Live a Life You Love, with Susans uplifting story and practical steps, is a must read for anyone who has an inner desire to experience more passion and fulfillment in their lives.

TERESIA LAROCQUE, Master Certified Coach and Professional Speaker

Medical doctor turned flamenco dancer... a woman who has walked her dark nights of the soul, but rather than allowing it to shatter her, has had the courage to move through it and find her place of purpose with grace. Dr. Biali is a total class act and an extraordinary Woman Of Worth.

CHRISTINE AWRAM, Founder, Woman of Worth (WOW) Events

I picked it up and couldnt put it down. This book is straightforward, relatable, fun to read, engaging, practical, inspiring, and above all - helpful! I recommend it highly to anyone who is looking to re-connect with what is most important in life.

JENNY BLAKE, Career Development Manager at Google,
#1-ranked Gen Y blogger and author of Life After College

Susan is an extremely knowledgeable and well-spoken advisor... The advice and information she gave was exceptional as she talked about common illnesses that are either work- or stress-related, and how they can be easily changed with some very simple changes to how one lives their life.

KARL RICHTER, Director,
The Daily and The Daily: Weekend Edition

A major new writer is calling.

DANIEL WOOD, author, Winner of 31 regional and national writing awards, and Recipient of the Western Magazine Awards Lifetime Achievement Award

Her innate ability to write... gives readers a true insight into healthy and authentic living. I strongly endorse Susan as a talented writer, healthcare professional, and wellness coach.

BRENDA WOOD, Publisher, HEART Business Journal for Women

Susan Biali is absolutely one-of-a-kind! She walks her talk; lives with courage and passion; and excites everyone who crosses her path to do the same.

CRYSTAL ANDRUS, Bestselling Author, Radio & TV personality

STEPS TO
A HEALTHIER, HAPPIER, MORE PASSIONATE YOU

DR. SUSAN BIALI, M.D.

Copyright 2010 by Dr. Susan Biali, M.D.

FIRST EDITION
This book is not intended as a substitute for medical advice from a qualified physician. The intent of this book is to provide general information in regard to the subject matter covered. If medical advice or other expert help is needed, the services of an appropriate medical or health care professional should be sought.

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems, without permission in writing from the publisher, except by a reviewer who may quote brief passages in a review.

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Biali, Susan.

Live a life you love : seven steps to a healthier, happier, more passionate you / Susan Biali.

p. cm.

ISBN 978-0-8253-0599-3 (alk. paper)

1. Self-acceptance. 2. Body image. 3. Self-realization. I. Title.

BF575.S37B53 2010

158.1dc22

2009036888

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To my parents

Who always told me that I could do anything

I put my mind to, even though they didnt

always agree with what I wanted to do.

WELCOME! ITS SUCH an honor for me that youre here with me, right now. In my life, the authors of books have been my best friends, my teachers, my mentors, and my biggest cheerleaders. When everyone around me thought that my ideas or dreams were crazy, I always managed to find a book that told me that I was right, that I should have faith in myself and in life, and that everything was possible.

I hope to give you the same gift that other authors have given me. You hold this book in your hands for a reason. Maybe youve been thinking of making some changes in your life, and my stories and suggestions will inspire and guide you into your next steps.

Or perhaps your life is crumbling around you and you dont know what to do next. If thats the case, I hope that my words will take you by the hand and help pull you out of that darkness, back up into the light thats available to all of us.

Regardless of where youre at, your timing is perfect. No matter how old you are, no matter how many mistakes youve made, no matter how much time youve wasted in unfruitful thoughts, activities, relationships, or jobs, you are meant to be here with me, right now. Its time!

One day, youll see how all those wrong turns and difficult experiences in your life have worked together to create the perfect you and your perfect life. Right now, you are perfectly designed to live, and serve the world, in the way that only you can.

You might not be able to see the perfection in you now, and may doubt that my words could apply to you and your life. Thats totally normal. I remember reading books that talked about finding your purpose, and feeling so frustrated that I hadnt found mine yet. I felt convinced that I would never, ever discover any kind of joyful, meaningful purpose to my life. I also remember reading books about happiness, and doubting that I would ever find that, either.

During those early years when I read so many different inspirational books and longed for a different kind of life, I didnt realize that my life had already begun to turn around. In my studies and experiences since, Ive observed that many people hope for a single lucky day when everything permanently changes for the better. It might be the moment that they finally discover their lifes true calling, or meet their ideal mate, or finally get that big break. In reality, its rarely that simple.