Sometimes in life the rules are meant to be broken, but when it comes to nourishing your body, don’t mess with the rules.
Here are my thanks to the people whose rules I follow so that I can share mine with you:
Thanks to my husband, Robert Kennedy, for introducing me to the rules of the road and the tricks of the trade for Eating Clean. You gave me the foundation I needed to create a plan that speaks to so many people in so many different ways. And I hope to reach even more people with this simple, quick read. Thank you.
A very special thank you goes out to my daughter, Kiersten. Her spicy character and special way with words shaped and inspired this latest book. She’s a no-nonsense girl and she needed a no-nonsense plan. Kiersten, my talented social media queen, this book is for you! Thanks for all that you do to keep me in the present. Readers can connect with Kiersten on The Kitchen Table, your online support system, at eatcleandiet.com/the_kitchen_table
As usual, I need to say a special thank you to the Robert Kennedy Publishing Book Department for their hours and hours of labor on this project. Who knew that a book so small could take up so much time? From ironing out the best rules to share with you, to filming fun videos, to editing, designing and more, Just the Rules was a team project just like every other book in the Eat-Clean Diet® series.
In particular…
Big, warm hugs of acknowledgment go directly to Wendy Morley and Gabriella Caruso Marques. These two wonder women are the reason my books sound and look as good as they do. To Wendy Morley for keeping me in line both on the page and in my work, and to Gabby for creating beautiful images out of my written words.
Thanks also to Amy Land for her editing prowess, to Brittany Seki for being me when I can’t be, to Meredith Barrett for keeping me online, to Christopher Barnes for creating my sites, to Sharlene Liladhar for organizing me, to Patricia D’Amato for knowing my market, to Kelsey-Lynn Corradetti and Chelsea Kennedy for your assistance whenever it is needed, for food and fashion at our many photo shoots (and for also being wonderfully supportive children), to Brian Ross, Jessica Pensabene and Ellie Jeon for their book design skills and support for Gabby, and to Rachel Corradetti for her additions sprinkled throughout the book and for also being another supportive daughter milling about the office.
Last but certainly not least…
A special thank you to my many coworkers who have been with me since the early stages of The Eat-Clean Diet® series. We’ve grown and developed into a strong and thriving information hub, fostering healthy change in the lives of men and women of all ages. But as we grow bigger, we still maintain our roots. Many of the roots are the work of Vinita Persaud, who is now moving on to bigger and better things. Thanks for all of your knowledge over the years. You’ll be missed.
And finally…
To you! My reader. You are the most important part of this equation because you had the motivation to pick up this book. You have made a small choice that will set you on the right path to creating your best self. Congratulations! Are you ready to follow the rules?