A few weeks after my 38th birthday I decided I didn't like the way I looked. This wasn't your typical, "Gee, I don't like the way I look today." This was more of an overwhelming "Gee, I don't like the way I look today or ANY day!!!" My self esteem was at all time low. I thought to myself "If I started getting in shape now, then maybe, just maybe I'll have the body I always wanted by the time I am 40." My goal was to lose 25 lbs of fat in twelve weeks. I not only achieved my goal I exceeded my goal- but it's a whole lot easier than you think. Today I look great, I feel great and my self esteem is at an all time high! I am still training and still achieving new goals! I will be celebrating my 40th birthday in a few months time and I can honestly say I never believed I would truly be in the best condition of my life at age 40! I highly recommend the philosophies in this book to ANYONE who wants to look and feel better everyday.