Book excerpt: #1 New York Times Bestseller: “Experts from the Mayo Clinic present a well-rounded plan for dieting right.”—Publishers Weekly This completely revised and updated edition of the popular Mayo Clinic Diet is a practical, no-nonsense approach designed to help you lose weight and, most importantly, keep it off. The book includes step-by-step advice on key behavior changes to promote weight loss, plus four weeks of daily menus and all-new recipes. Based on years of experience with thousands of individuals trying to lose weight and research into the behaviors that do and don’t work, this guide establishes five habits to include in your daily routine, five habits to break, and five bonus habits to increase your chances of lasting success. The Mayo Clinic Diet includes: • A two week quick-start program designed to help you lose 6 to 10 pounds in a safe and healthy way • A long-term maintenance plan in which you continue to lose 1 to 2 pounds a week until you reach your goal, and learn how to maintain a healthy weight for life • Meal plans, recipes, food lists, tips on overcoming challenges, and much more “An essential guide.”—US News & World Report