Book excerpt: Ditch the fad diets and step off the treadmill. There's another way to get results, and it's all about lifting weights. Laura Hoggins spent her early adult life a slave to the scales and a fad diet junkie. Fed up of feeling unhappy, exhausted and demotivated, something had to change. That's when she discovered lifting - the ultimate form of fitness that celebrated effort over results and empowerment over appearance. Packed full of practical tips and myth-busing advice, Lift Yourself is your go-to companion to strength training which will help you to: · turbo-charge your metabolism · improve your mental health · recharge your energy levels Now a qualified strength and conditioning coach, Laura's 10 Lifting Commandments will help you kick-start a happier, healthier life. So, get ready for lift-off and prepare to find out just how strong you are.