PRAISE FOR
STRESS LESS, WEIGH LESS
As in the mind, so is in the body. Stress Less, Weigh Less shows us how to perfectly balance the mind with the body. Holly brings back the pleasure to eating, exercise, and most importantly, life.
J OHN G RAY , P H D, author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus
As the creator, host, and producer of both radio and television shows focused on health, I work with over ninety publicists who send me all of the latest books on health, many of them focusing on weight loss. Holly Mosiers Stress Less, Weigh Less stands out from other weight loss books due to her focusing first on stress reduction. Hollys approach is refreshing, timely, and most importantly, it works! While reading Stress Less, Weigh Less, I felt myself breathing more deeply, getting myself centered, and becoming excited about the workout! Hollys passion is contagious, and she is an inspiration!
L ISA D AVIS , MPH, C.N.C., creator, host, and producer, Its Your Health Network (www.itsyourhealthnetwork.com), and host and producer, Healthy Living in New England on WZMY-TV
Holly Mosier is a gift to the fitness industry. Her unique approach combining high-level expertise, formal training, and lots of fun makes this a must-have book. Sure, you will get more flexible. And, if you arent careful, you will completely transform your life, too. Beginners and more advanced yoga practitioners will also quickly benefit from the knowledge in this book.
J OHN S PENCER E LLIS , CEO, National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association, and creator of Adventure Boot Camp
Stress Less, Weigh Less embodies body, mind, and spirit principles that are similar to Taoism and incorporates them in a practical way that works in the West. Hollys writing is honest and sincere, with the intention of helping both men and women look and feel great and live the happy lifestyles that they choose. She walks her talk as evidenced in her great physical shape, achieved through self-discipline and well-researched techniques that she shares openly for others to follow.
R OBERT K. J. Wu, modern Taoist master, founder of Transformative Coaching, and author of So Now, So Tao: A Taoist Approach to Harmonic Wealth
The true pearl of Stress Less, Weigh Less is that the fifty-year-old author walks her talk, big time! I mean, have you seen Hollys six-pack? A lawyer, business owner, mother, yoga teacher, and personal development expert, Holly has taken her decades of real-life experience and given us a book for the ages so all of us can attain the body weve always wanted!
M ARCIA M ARTIN , motivational speaker and transformational thought leader
Holly Mosiers Stress Less, Weigh Less provides readers with a simple, practical, easy guide for those who want a happy, healthy, and less stressed life. As a career business executive focused on healthy living, and as a twenty-year Yoga practitioner, I appreciate and highly recommend Hollys road map to personal happiness and success. The tools she suggests can be easily adapted, and are the most concise and thoughtful Ive seen. Hollys breakthrough book hits every critical lifestyle target dead center, leading the reader to a positive mental attitude, sensible eating habits, and a realistic fitness regimen to meet every age and conditionall resulting is less stress.
J. G ARY S HANSBY , former CEO, Shaklee Corporation, and investor in Smart Balance, MET-Rx Nutrition, Glaceau Vitamin Water, and other sensible diet brands
Unmitigated stress not only causes mental strain, insomnia, fatigue, and exhaustion, it also plays a significant role in middle-aged weight gain, increased belly fat, and menopausal symptoms. Chronically elevated levels of stress hormones not only stimulate appetite but also encourage intra-abdominal fat storage that can lead to serious illness. How you cope with stress determines your appetite, body composition, and overall fitness level. The intelligence of Stress Less, Weigh Less is its focus on the root problem in our society, chronic stress. It gives us powerful yet practical tools to get our stress under control, leading us back to a healthy body, mind, and spirit.
D R . K AREN W OLFE , former medical director of Australian Government Health Services, physician, international speaker, author, coach, and leading pioneer in wellness and mind/body health
Holly has solved the mystery of healthy, permanent weight loss. In her book, Stress Less, Weigh Less, she shows us how to use the power of the mind to ensure sustainable weight loss by managing stressful situations that are continually bombarding us. She is a true leader in the health industry and an asset to families everywhere. Stress Less, Weigh Less is a must-have book, not just to read, but to live by. I highly recommend it.
H EATHER W. B RIEN , M D , board-certified general surgeon and board-certified vascular surgeon, American Board of Surgery
Providing the best guidance I have ever seen, Holly Mosiers book, Stress Less, Weigh Less, is a user-friendly manual for a life of health, wellness, and vitality. Hollys book follows the guidance of the Food and Drug Administration, but in a way that is relatable to the average person. While not new wisdom, Holly is able to walk each of us from the point of understanding to intervention and participation on our own behalf. She shows us exactly how to master our fate and add years to our lives. But not just years; quality of life is just as important as duration, if not more. Her book provides the methods for achieving and maintaining health, yet in a reasonable way that can and should be embraced by everyone. I believe Hollys book should be a mandatory read for all of us.
A LAN O. M ARCUS , MD, FACP, FACE, retired associate clinical professor, USC Keck School of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism; director, South Orange County Endocrinology Research Department; and former global director of medical affairs, Medtronic Diabetes
This book is intended as a reference volume only, not as a medical manual. The information given here is designed to help you make informed decisions about your health. It is not intended as a substitute for any treatment that may have been prescribed by your doctor. If you suspect that you have a medical problem, you should seek competent medical help. You should not begin a new health regimen without first consulting a medical professional.
Published by Greenleaf Book Group Press
Austin, Texas
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Copyright 2011 Holly Mosier
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Design and composition by Greenleaf Book Group LLC and Bumpy Design
Cover design by Greenleaf Book Group LLC
Yoga photos and cover photo: Starla Fortunato
Workout photos: Keith J. Williams
Food and lifestyle photos: Rob Mosier
Beach yoga photo: Moore & Cruz Photography
LCCN: 2011931661
Ebook ISBN: 978-1-60832-175-9
Ebook Edition
CONTENTS
PREFACE