The correct combination of diet, exercIse, water, and rest produces a well-defined body, according to top fitness expert Dr. Ellington Darden. In fact, if you're an average woman and if you follow his proven six-week plan, featured in Body Defining, you can expect to lose: 13 pounds of fat 2 3/4 inches off your waist 2 1/4 inches off your hips 3 1/2 inches off your thighs During the fat-reduction process, you can also expect to add 3 1/2 pounds of body-enhancing muscle, making your physique stronger, firmer, and more symmetrical. Body Defining includes a wide variety of routines that tighten and shape hips and thighs, flatten the stomach, and work out the shoulders and arms, helping to counterbalance a dominant lower body. The entire program is easy to follow and includes carefully researched menus, at-home exercises, strength-training equipment instructions, and maintenance guidelines. In addition, Body Defining is illustrated with inspirational before- and-after photos of women who have transformed their figures through Dr. Darden's effective six-week program. Dr. Ellington Darden was recently honored by the President's Council of Physical Fitness and Sports as one of the Healthy American Fitness Leaders. His 43 books have sold more than four million copies, and his lectures and workshops are popular throughout the United States and Canada. Darden lives in Gainesville. Florida. Read Less