Acknowledgments
As a little girl, I was taught that two unseen angels accompany every human being at birth. But, for some reason, I have been blessed with a special band of angels in the form of my family members, friends, associates, editors, volunteers, and assorted healers, who have made this book possible.
I am very indebted to the entire Da Capo team, especially Katie McHugh, my executive editor, for her enlightened vision and direction. Thanks also to Katies assistants, Wesley Royce and Erica Truxler, and especially to Cisca L. Schreefel, the senior project editor whose expertise made my job a pleasure in the final stages. Blessings on the head of Sue McCloskey, who so effortlessly helped to transform this manuscript with her editorial know-how and grace. Many thanks to the rest of the Da Capo teamJulia Hall; Wendy Carr, publicist extraordinaire; and Iris Bassfor all their help.
My agent, the indefatigable Coleen OShea, is to be congratulated for continuing to be my greatest fan and a bastion of common sense and voice of reason. Coleen always knows best! My profound thanks to Stuart Gittleman, my significant brother, for his operational skills in seeing that First Lady of Nutrition was operating at peak proficiency while I was writing and rewriting for so many months. Everybody should be so lucky, whether personally or professionally, to have a Stuart!
Thank you to Carol Templeton for her contagious enthusiasm. Major kudos to Linda Mitchell, who collaborated with me on the fitness sections, and her daughter, Tiffany Nicholson, whose photos of her mom are beautiful as well as instructive. Heartfelt thanks to Linda Shapiro, who helped create the menu and recipe sections of this book and spent untold hours listening to me while I created the final chapters. Thanks also to my dear friend and associate Karen Jarmon, a marketing expert, who was so patient and steadfast with her ability to ground my enthusiasm and focus. Our high school English teacher from West Hartford, Connecticut, Mr. Harris, would be proud! My gratitude goes out to Kathryn Mays Wright for her creative and technical assistance.
My professional and most esteemed colleagues and friendsNan Fuchs, PhD; Steve Sinatra, MD; Julian Whitaker, MD; Fred Pescatore, MD; Rich Delany, MD; Bruce Blinzler, ND; Kenneth Piller, ND; Paul Schutz, DC; Brad Reed, DC; Noel Baker, DC; Jay Erickson, DC; Michael and Jo Len Schoor; Vicki Accardi; John and Susan Carlson; Sue Swenson; Frankie Boyer; Judy Williams; Kay Channell; Lyle Hurd; Roon Frost; Carol Keppler; Carol Brooks; Maggie Jacqua; Jenny Thompson; Melissa Hickle; Rev. Roberta Herzog; Roy Speiser, PhD, DC; Diane Romeo, DC; Jonny Bouden, Phd; Mary Shomon; Melissa McNew, DC; Hal Huggins, DDS; Stuart Nunnally, DDS; Dr. Pat Boone; Larry Breazeal, OD; Don Tyson; Barbara Kinder; Ellen and Dr. Frantz; Karolyn Gazella; Martie Whittekin; Ezra Zeigler; Kathie Moe; Barbara Lee; Chee Chee Philips; Joan Lanning; Jayne Belancio, Liz Beck; Marlena Spray; and Robin Mizewere nurturing in many profound ways to my body, mind, and spirit throughout the creative process.
My most sincere thanks to my loving and devoted Internet community moderators: Janine Forbes, Linda Shapiro, Cathy Gorbenko, Michelle OReardon, Nina Moreau, Sue Durand, Charli Sorenson, Carol Ackerman, and Terri White. These women are extraordinary women of valor. How fortunate I have been to be surrounded by such generous souls.
My deepest love and appreciation go out to my beloved mother and father, Edith and Arthur, who are my unconditional cheerleaders. And, on the home front, I would be remiss if I didnt recognize my personal assistant and home manager, Tami Oliver, for her extraordinary work ethic and meticulous care of my home (and me). Thank you, Jan Cramer, for all you have done on my behalf with such a willing heart.
Finally, all of this has been worthwhile because of James. Forever is still as far as Ill go! I love you so
APPENDIX: THE 5-DAY HOT METABOLISM BOOSTER: BREAKING WEIGHT-LOSS PLATEAUS
Doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results is the definition of insanity.
Albert Einstein
SO, YOURE SEVERAL MONTHS into one of the seasonal Fat Flush programs and the scale is stuck. Your resolve is beginning to wane, youre having trouble sticking to the plan, and you are frustrated that the scale is not moving southward as quickly and effortlessly as it once did. Or maybe you celebrated a little too much during the holidays or you just got back from a fattening vacation. Dont worry. In five days, you will right back on track where you left off. You may even be a good five to ten pounds lighter.
Everyone hits a weight-loss plateau at some point and needs a slump-busting plan to get those pounds moving again. (A plateau is defined as a three-week period when the scale doesnt budge.) Maybe theres a wedding coming up or your twentieth high school reunion and you need to lose weight right away. Or maybe you have a little black dress or certain tux hanging in your closet that you plan to wear next weekend and you need an emergency way to lose your tummy in a hurry. Whatever your reason, this plan is going to be your new Fat Flush BF.
ENTER THE 5-DAY HOT METABOLISM BOOSTER
I wanted to help people recoup their skinny metabolisms and break their weight-loss plateaus by following a plan that would be amazingly satisfying and effective. The plan, originally created for a national womens magazine in December 2004, has since morphed from a three-day regimen into a really hot five-day weight-loss busterone that is guaranteed to work more rapidly than even the popular Cabbage Soup Diet. The plan has enjoyed tremendous success from the members of my online community and remains today one of my most requested diets. Probably the most surprising and gratifying beneficial side effect is that it prevents rebound weight gain so common on most crash diets.
WHY YOULL GET RESULTS
The centerpiece of the plan is a cocktail called the Hot Metabolism Booster that you will be drinking three times per day: morning, noon, and night. The cocktail, due to its high water content, helps you to get filled up and fuller longer while keeping calories down. As research studies performed at Penn State have shown, individuals who consumed soups twice a day lost twice as much weight as study participants who ate foods with equivalent calories. The souplike consistency of the cocktail allows you to have a larger volume of food, which triggers the stomachs stretch-like receptors to signal the brain, so you stop eating. Its that simple.
HOW YOUR METABOLISM IS KICKED INTO OVERDRIVE
Here is a quick run-down of the plateau-busting ingredients and a simple explanation of how they work. As you take a quick glance, you will see that many of the ingredients are as close as your spice rack. You most likely will already have others on hand because they are Fat Flushing Superfoods.
Tomato or vegetable juiceThese high-vitamin C ingredients increase satiety and hunger satisfaction because of their high water content that simulates broth-based meals.
Lemon or lime juiceStudies show that acids enhance the bodys ability to emulsify fat.
ParsleyThis natural diuretic contains apiole, an organic compound that stimulates the kidneys to rid the body of excess fluids.
CilantroA potent detoxifier of such heavy metals as mercury and lead, cilantro, or Mexican parsley, also helps to relieve bloating.
Green onionMineral-rich green onions contain aromatic oils that help break down fatty deposits.
GarlicGarlic can boost metabolism due to its allicin-rich content that has fat-blasting power.
