A refreshing antidote to the bewildering mass of information on diet and fitness, Waist Disposal gives you the tools you need to leave calorie counting and strict regimes behind, and get the body you've always wanted. A practical and easy-to-apply approach, it delivers no nonsense - just pure, hard facts and long-lasting results. Are you carrying extra weight, especially around the midriff, that you'd like to get rid of? Are you confused by conflicting and contradictory weight-loss information, and just want something that really works?

In Waist Disposal, Dr John Briffa draws on hundreds of scientific studies to debunk popular myths about diet and exercise, and reveals the most effective way to lose fat and build an athletic physique. Learn which foods cause fatness - irrespective of calories - and which foods don’t; how to harness the power of your mind to accelerate your progress; and how to get fit and toned with just 12 minutes of exercise a day.

Dr. John Briffa is a practicing doctor, author, and international speaker. He is a prize-winning graduate of University College London School of Medicine, where he also gained a BSc degree in Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Briffa is a leading authority on the impact of nutrition and other lifestyle factors on health and illness. In his work, he is dedicated to providing individuals with information and advice they can use to take control of their health and optimize their energy and vitality. Dr. Briffa is a former columnist for the Daily Mail and the Observer, and former contributing editor for Men's Health magazine. He has contributed to more than 100 newspaper and magazine titles internationally, and is a previous recipient of the Health Journalist of the Year award in the UK. He has been listed by Tatler magazine as one of the UK's leading doctors, and has twice been on the judging panel of the prestigious Prince of Wales Integrated Health Awards. Waist Disposal is Dr. Briffa's seventh book. In addition to his work in clinical practice and writing, for the last 15 years Dr. Briffa has regularly delivered talks, workshops and courses geared towards the optimization of energy, effectiveness, and sustainability in individuals within organizations. Corporate clients include PricewaterhouseCoopers, Reuters, IBM, Bank of England, Morgan Stanley, Baker and Mackenzie, Bovis Lendlease, Danone, Deloitte, Clifford Chance, Eversheds, GE Money, GE Capital, Skandia, and SSL International.