In those 20 years I've tried lots of diets, exercise regimes, and read more books on the subject than I'd care to admit. In many regards, I'd consider myself an expert, or at the very least well read on the subject. But I'm not so full of myself to think that I know it all. So, when I have a chance, I try to read an occasional diet and/or fitness book to see if there is anything new they can contribute to my knowledge base.
I was offered the chance to preview The Secret to Successful Dieting: Lose Weight and Live Well By Nancy N. Wilson for free in exchange for an honest opinion.
It's a relatively short read that can be completed in a couple of hours or less if you aren't distracted. Which means it took me a week (darn kids! lol). This book was created specifically for yo-yo dieters like myself. It was filled with several suggestions and ideas on what to do differently in order to make our next attempt at getting healthy (not dieting) a success.
I especially liked the 80/20 rule which said you don't have to adhere to your diet perfectly in order to experience success. And I liked that no single weight-loss program was endorsed. In fact, the author emphasized that many programs will work, depending on your special circumstances or health needs.
She wasn't extreme in her thinking, and she used common sense, which is often lost somewhere along the line during the desperation of trying to lose weight.
Links to resources and products she's used to find success were available in the e-book, as well websites, and explanations as to why her suggestions would work.
After all this time, I was still able to glean a few gems of information from this book that I will be able to use in my endeavors to live a healthier life.
I would give this book a B+
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