Bob Harper - Are You Ready!: Take Charge, Lose Weight, Get in Shape, and Change Your Life Forever

Words cannot express what Bob Harper means to me. He has been not only my trainer but my motivator, my mentor, my confidante, and friend! He gave me the confidence to go from a former Biggest Loser to competing as Mrs. Tennessee-United States in the Mrs. United States competition. He inspires me to be a better person both inwardly and outwardly. Bob Harper is one in a million. He is quite treasured and deeply loved!

Ryan Kelley

This book gives people a chance to bring Bob home. I was so blessed to have been chosen by Bob to work with him on a daily basis. People often remind me how lucky I was to spend those precious, LONG days with Bob, and they're right. But now they too have that chance with this book. Read and really listen to this man: he will change your life like he changed mine. He actually saved my life! Bob is a true giver of himself, a rare and genuine human being. Thanks for stopping this train from going over the cliff. I am so fortunate to be the recipient of the gift of you, and so proud that your book will do the same for millions. I love you Bob!

Erik Chopin, Season 3's Winner of The Biggest Loser

For someone who has been overweight his whole life, I have often been consumed by a sense of hopelessness when it comes to weight loss. Being diagnosed with health problems in my early twenties, it was easy for me to neglect my heath risks for the long term. Bob Harper has truly been the answer to all my prayers! He stands as a sign of hope and inspiration for so many people that has forever put me on the path of defeating my struggles with obesity! His knowledge, experience, and outright will to change people's lives is the real solution to the world's struggle with being overweight. Bob's influence on my life (from NBC's The Biggest Loser) has shown me the power a person possesses to overcome any obstacle. He has not just come in to my life as a trainer, but I'm happy to say he has become a life-long friend who has shown me that the human spirit of will and determination can conquer anything! Bob taught me the mentality of acknowledging that I deserve a happy and healthy lifestyle. With his help, I was able to lose over 200 lbs without the need of weight loss surgery. I'm proud to say that I have refused to let the obesity epidemic control my life anymore. So Are You Ready to change your life? Bob Harper has forever changed mine!

Neil Tejwani

Coming from someone who has been overweight their entire life, getting ready to make a change is hard, but more importantly, it's scary. Before I met Bob I thought my life was set and that I would always be overweight. I thought I would always be that fat girl who yearned to be thin. I always thought I was ready, and I tried to be ready numerous times, but only met failure. Bob showed me there is no other time than now. His passion and knowledge about health and fitness helped me become the person I always wanted to be. To try and put into words what Bob has done for me is nearly impossible. His commitment to me and my well being has completely changed my life. The ability he has to transform not only your body but also your mind is what sets him apart from the rest. He singlehandedly made The Biggest Loser experience for me with his love, dedication, and amazing sense of humor. Any person who comes into Bob's life is blessed and I am not only proud to call him my trainer, but also my friend. There is no other time than now to begin your life, and there is no other person than Bob Harper to get you started. Bob showed me it CAN be done. So get ready; you won't believe what you've been missing.

Nicole Michalik
GO BLUE!

Three years ago I had an opportunity to change my life. Not only by going on The Biggest Loser, but getting to work with Bob. Bob not only gave me the tools to achieve my goals, but gave me the reasons why. He helped me to realize that if I dont put time into me, I won't be able to helps others. He pushed me to do things I never knew or thought I could do. With his encouragement and confidence in me, I gained confidence in myself. He saw what I didn't and taught me to see it in me. Just having had a baby, I am using these same principals to take off the baby weight. Every morning when I am at the gym I remind myself that I have to take time for me and put myself first so I can be better for my son. Thank you, Bob, for giving me the tools to be a better me!

Suzy Hoover

The writing of a book is never a solitary project. So many wonderful and important people have encouraged and helped me make my book a reality. I would like to thank Ellen DeGeneresyou made me think outside the box and push myself to my fullest potential. You taught me that anything is possible.

I am eternally grateful for the sage advice and constant direction of my agent, Brett Hansen. Also I would like to acknowledge Peter Steinberg, my literary agent whose wise counsel led me both to Stacy Creamer, my wonderful, thoughtful editor at Broadway Books, and to Billie Fitzpatrick, my collaborator, who understood me and put my heart and soul into this book.

A big heartfelt thank-you to Mark Koops, who has been a constant ear and support to me every day of our working career: No matter what, you always make time for me. Thanks also to J.D. Roth and Dave Broome, for seeing something in me and allowing me to do what I so love to do. Thanks, too, to Francois Moebasser and Mark Murphy, the brothers I never had.

I would also like to acknowledge two very important people in my life. First, Cristi Conaway: You keep me constantly grounded and gave me the best gift of my life, a family. You opened your heart and your house to me and welcomed me with open arms. Without you, my life would be less. You are my heart

And to my best friend, Kate Angelo: You saw something in me at a time when I could not see it. You are the best friend that anyone could ever ask for. Your unconditional love has given me a stronger foundation in my own life. You are simply fantastic.

I would also like to acknowledge Patty and Ashby Grantham, the parents I always wanted. Also, my very close friends Darren Gold, Brian Tatara, Marilyn Howard, Wendy Lusby Lynne Scholer. My godchildren, Coco and Miles. My friends at Reveille, 3 Ball Productions and the rest of my Biggest Loser family.

I extend special thanks to my sister Debbie Johnson, my eternal touchstone, and to the memory of my mother: I love you.

God is Love.

When changing your diet or beginning a new fitness regimen, it is advisable to seek medical advice from your physician, especially if you are taking any prescription medicines.