A very special thank-you to the incredible team of stellar individuals who worked long and tireless hours to make this book possible: Billie Fitzpatrick, Simon Green, Ryan Levine, Jennifer Weaver, Molly Schoneveld, Hachette Books, Lisa LaFon, Erika Peterson, David Rushing, Allison Tyler Jones, Susan Kelley, and Jessie Dahling.
To our family and friends: Thank you for loving and supporting us unconditionally. Thank you for understanding our chaotic family life and work schedules. Even though we don’t get to see much of one another these crazy days, we look forward to spending quality time together soon.
To ABC and our Extreme Weight Loss production crew: Thank you for your support, hard work, and friendship over the years. It has been a wild ride, but together we have been able to capture and share what the true journey of transformation looks like.
To our courageous Extreme Weight Loss participants: Thank you for letting us embark on the journey with you. Thank you for sharing your struggles and triumphs. Thank you for teaching us the real journey of transformation through your experiences. Because of you, we are able to share this guide with the world. Together, we will continue to change millions of lives.