YOU CAN'T LOSE WEIGHT ALONE: The Partner Power Weight Loss Program

Diet and exercise may be the tenets of every weight loss program but for most people diet and exercise alone just don't work. We've found that the support and accountability provided by a personal trainer really make the difference between fad diets and weight loss plans that work.

Unfortunately, not everyone can afford, has time for or even access to a personal trainer. It is for this audience that we published You Can't Lose Weight Alone.

The Partner Power Weight Loss Program is based on four principles. The first two are eating right and exercising. The last two are having a support system and someone to keep you accountable.

Eating Right: Eating right does not mean dieting. It means slowly modifying your current eating habits to healthier ones.

Exercise: We cannot emphasize the benefits of both cardiovascular exercise and strength training enough. Use a Heart Rate Monitor. Start Slowly. Break Up Exercise Into Chunks.

Support System: In order to have long-term success you must have a support system in place. This could be a spouse, a child, or a friend. Someone who is going to make sure you stay on track when you slip.

Accountability: You have to work towards a stated goal. Remember, a goal that is not set is a goal that is not met. Putting things in writing where you can see them will keep you focused and on track.

We decided to publish You Can't Lose Weight Alone to provide everyone with information about and access to Partner Power. You Can't Lose Weight Alone gives them the tools necessary to create their own personal trainer experience.

In addition to instructions for setting up your support system, the book includes sample food journals, exercise journals and contracts.