A cookbook like this can only originate with an expert culinary team. Thank you, Jonathan Heindemause, for beautifully photographing these dishes. Chefs Marge Perry and David Bonom helped translate my low–Sugar Impact philosophy into easy-to-follow recipes, and Julie Grimes provided impeccable nutrition analysis along the way. Suzanne Griffith, you totally rocked the cookbook recipes and blogs.
I have a top-tier publishing team that helped this cookbook reach my loyal readers. A special thanks here to associate publisher Brian McLendon, who did a terrific job handling marketing. Matthew Ballast, my executive director of publicity, ensured this cookbook would become a success from the beginning.
I couldn’t have done this without my editorial staff, including Karen Murgolo, editorial director of Grand Central Life & Style; Jamie Raab, president and publisher of Grand Central Publishing, who oversaw the whole imprint; and editor in chief Deb Futter. Elizabeth Connor provided amazing attention to detail with the cover design. Morgan Hedden, editorial assistant, became invaluable orchestrating behind-the-scenes happenings. And what would I do without the fabulous Sarah Pelz, executive editor at Grand Central Life & Style?
Ellyne Lonergan, my scriptwriter for PBS, helped me clarify my message to a much broader audience. Celeste Fine, my literary agent, showed unwavering support throughout every step of this process. Nicole Dunn, thank you for being my PR rock star. With a meticulous photogenic eye for detail, photographer Lesley Bohm helped me feel comfortable in front of the camera when I’m anything but.
This cookbook took shape working with my mentors, who challenged me to see a bigger vision. Better yet, they gave me the tools and support to go after that vision. So thank you, Brendon Burchard, Ali Brown, Joe Polish, Lisa Sasevich, Victoria Labalme, Mike Koenigs, Jon Walker, Dan Sullivan, and Babs Smith.
JJ Virgin & Associates continues to grow, and I have an A-list team that ensures the daily wheels turn smoothly with no stone unturned. Travis Houston heads up my online launches to reach a wider audience, while his wife, Joy, provides valuable support with our online programs. Traci Knoppe has loyally remained with my team for years and oversees tech support. Ben Clark, our incredible designer, makes us look good online and in the real world.
Susan Tafralis helped with product development, but she wears numerous other hats. She’s literally the glue that holds my business together and has been for over 14 years now, having run every part of my business. Where would I be without her? As our company grew, Kim Ward stepped in to help with those ever-increasing duties.
My top-notch nutrition coaches Patsy Wallace and Jason Boehm oversee the coaches and community. Kathy White, Jennifer Vega, and Chelsea Early help support the community forums so that every question gets answered. Jason also helps with blogs and research.
Michael Ross, thanks for your keen eye for detail. Mary Ann Guillory, thank you for making sure those orders go out every day and ensuring that everyone gets paid.
Social media helps my message reach a much bigger audience, and I have Mary Agnes Antonopoulous, her husband, Tommy, and her amazing team to thank for that. Mary Agnes does double duty as my copywriter, and Kathy White helps provide community and social media support.
As my president and COO, Camper Bull, always says, customer service is the face of this company. We get a lot of questions here, so thank you, Brandy Burke, for being a great team leader and juggling numerous projects. Nadiya Gillani, Rose Curran, Sigourney Rodriguez, and Melanie Humphrey all ensure every person gets the help and support they need. Gina Callaway is my e-mail list pro. The adorable Lacy Kirkland skillfully helps manage my affiliates and provides team support.
Overseeing this entire process, Camper also helped me launch the company to an entirely new level.
Thank you to Peter Hoppenfeld and Darryl Scheetz for your always excellent legal support. Liana Chauli, your eye for details helps keep me looking great with your impeccable wardrobe advice. Harshini Wijesuriya, thank you for your personal assistant support.
Gratitude, too, for my peers in our Mindshare Collaborative group, including Pattie Ptak, Leslie Scirratt, and Audrey Hagen, for helping me shape my vision into reality.
And I am thrilled to have the vision and support of Johnathan Lizotte, CEO of Designs for Health, to help me offer the best product line to my community.
Everything I do, I do for my family; they belong at the top of any acknowledgment list (even if I mention them last). Bryce, thank you for being kind, brilliant, talented, and supportive. Grant, you are a walking miracle who continues to inspire people with your story every day. And John Virgin, thank you for being an incredible dad and stepping in to help me out while I get my message to the world.