Told with humour and personal anecdotes, this new approach to weight loss dismantles the age-old cycle of dieting and weight gain. Nutritionists and metabolic specialists explain how common metabolic dysfunctions such as insulin resistance, Syndrome X, glandular imbalance, and thyroid dysfunction keep dieters from diagnosing the roots of their weight gain and keeping off lost weight. Personal testimonies by the author and others guide dieters through the emotional and physical struggles entailed in recognising and conquering metabolic dysfunction. Suggested nutritional and exercise regimes provided by world-renowned trainers help dieters get on the path to permanent weight loss.