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“Only Gregg could tell a story that’s this dark with this much humor. He brings hope to the most desperate situations in a refreshing and inspiring way.”

—REGINA KING ACTOR/DIRECTOR/PRODUCER

“In 2005, after winning NBC’s The Biggest Loser, I thought I had it all figured out. I was thin, had some extra jingle in my pocket, and had met the woman who would later become my wife. I was so confident that I was on the right track with my weight and the struggles I had overcome, I even wrote a book to tell others how they could be just like me. The weight stayed off for a while, but it steadily came back, pound by single pound.

“As I regained weight, the problem wasn’t that I didn’t know what to do, rather it was the fact that I was so embarrassed and ashamed. Not only did I struggle with feeling like a failure, but also with an unhealthy body image. Guys aren’t supposed to worry about body image, right?

“Years after being celebrated around the world for my transformation, I was at a pretty low point when I was asked to read Gregg McBride’s book, Weightless. It could not have come at a better time. Gregg’s story demonstrates that regardless of circumstances, we all have the power to change and maintain a healthy weight. He helps us understand that often, it isn’t the weight at all that is holding us back. The thing that holds us back is our own minds.

“As someone who has struggled mightily with my weight and feeling ‘not good enough,’ I can proudly say that this book has helped me to find my way again. I’m sure it will do the same for you!”

— MATT HOOVER WINNER, THE BIGGEST LOSER (SEASON 2)

“Weightless is a delicious read in every way. In this funny, wise, and emotionally honest book, Gregg McBride offers hope and inspiration to weight-challenged people longing for change and acceptance without sacrificing their true selves.”

—CATHERINE WHITNEY COAUTHOR, EAT RIGHT 4 YOUR TYPE

“Weightless takes your heart to the gym and gives it a real workout. Gregg McBride’s struggle with weight reminds us how important the emotional connection with food really is. His ability to have you smiling (and crying) through it all speaks volumes about his strength. As someone who reads a lot of weight loss books, I’m a fan.”

— LORI CORBIN FOOD AND FITNESS COACH, KABC-TV LOS ANGELES

“Gregg’s journey is refreshing and compelling because he gets to the heart of what it really takes to get rid of excess weight. He deftly addresses the mental and physical work necessary to lose weight and keep it off for good.”

— DIANE CARBONELL AUTHOR, 150 POUNDS GONE FOREVER

“This isn’t your typical before-and-after story. In these exceedingly candid, poignant, and at times downright hilarious pages, Gregg probes the tragic past that fueled his broken relationship with food, and reveals the physical, emotional, and psychological metamorphosis that accompanied his 250-plus-pound weight loss. Tracing his journey up and down the scale, Gregg shares how he finally broke free from the dangerous ‘on-off’ diet mentality, and how you can, too.”

— JOHANNAH SAKIMURA, MS EVERYDAY HEALTH NUTRITION BLOGGER

“Weightless is an astonishingly honest, hilarious, heartbreaking, and uplifting story of physical, emotional, and spiritual transformation. It is easy to imagine Gregg’s story ending tragically if not for his indomitable spirit, his infectious humor, and his many creative talents. Weightless is an inspiring read, even if you’ve never been a pound overweight.”

— FRANCESCA HOGI SURVIVOR: REDEMPTION ISLAND SURVIVOR: CARAMOAN MATCHMAKER