Cheryle R. Hart, M.D., is board certified in bariatrics, the medical specialty of weight management, and in obstetrics/gynecology. She completed her specialty training at the Mayo Clinic and is now in private practice at the Women's Wellness Workshop in Spokane, Washington. She also speaks on "Hormones By Hart" in a wide variety of cities. Mary Kay Grossman, R.D., is the nutritional advisor of the Women's Wellness Workshop in Spokane and consults privately at her own clinic, YouTrition.

Acknowledgments Introduction Part I: How Insulin Resistence Makes Us Fat 1. How Insulin Affects Fat 2. Insulin Resistence and Syndrome X Part II: The Solution to Insulin Resistence: The Link-and-Balance Eating Method 3. Step 1: Link Protein 4. Step 2: Balance Protein and Carbohydrates 5. Why Link and Balance Works 6. Mastering the Link-and-Balance Eating Method 7. Test Your Link-and-Balance Basics Part III: Making the Method Work for You 8. Link-and-Balance Menus and Recipes 9. Real-World Strategies 10. Fitness Matters 11. Appetite vs. Hunger: Understanding Our Relationship with Food 12. Commitment and Relapse References Index About the Authors