Les Duncan was horrified the day he tipped the scales at 335 pounds. Tired of being fat, and disgusted that his entire wardrobe had been purchased at the BIG & TALL store, he firmly decided right then and there to lose weight - a lot of weight. He set his goal at 215 pounds, a weight he had been comfortable with nearly three decades earlier. That meant he hoped to lose 140 pounds - a daunting task. Fad diets had not worked. Oh, they had resulted in temporary weight loss, but the pounds always came back, and then some, over time. So he set his second goal to, this time, keep the weight off. Complete with meal plans and recipes, plus valuable advice based on his experiences, this book chronicles his journey from 335 pounds to 215 pounds, and documents his resolve to lose even more weight in the coming year. Learn how your body will fight you every step of the way, not giving up those extra pounds easily for fear that you might need them in case a catastrophic famine strikes. Learn how weight loss, although difficult to execute, boils down to a simple matter of calories in versus calories out, combined with portion control and increased activity. Hear how you should never go on a 'diet' to get slimmer. Discover, Les' magic foods and see how Les has worked them into his meal plans. Prepare to be inspired and encouraged as you begin your own journey to a healthier, slimmer you!