You probably have that friend that eats all the doughnuts in the office, goes for the second slice of cakes, and downs glasses of margaritas during happy hour but never weighs above 110 pounds. And there you are, just a peek through the window of your neighborhood Macdonald's and you've added an extra 10 pounds! It is more frustrating to hear that this whole difference is tied down to the word metabolism—an oft-used word that seems to be the secret to the body you've always desired.

The health issues associated with excess weight (overweight and obesity) are many and enough reason to motivate you to make a lifestyle change. They include:

If you are overweight or at the margin between healthy weight and overweight, boosting your metabolism will help reduce your chances of getting any of the above diseases. Getting to and maintaining a healthy weight may help you stay healthy even as the inevitable aging happens.

According to the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), a study done by the National Institutes of Health, losing between 5-7% of the bodyweight of overweight people is enough to prevent type 2 diabetes.

This book consists of quick and effective strategies people have used to boost metabolism and maintain a healthy weight. If you want to develop a healthy lifestyle while maintaining an eating pattern, this book is for you.