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Believe It, Be It: How Being the Biggest Loser Won Me Back My Life

by Ali Vincent

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When Ali Vincent was selected to be a contestant on the hit NBC show The Biggest Loser, her weight was at an alltime high of 234 pounds—and her life had reached an all-time low. Like millions of Americans, Ali struggled for years with poor eating habits, family problems, stress, and low-self-esteem. After years of being afraid, ashamed, and unhappy, she resolved to change her life, once and for all: to lose weight, get healthy, and pursue her dreams. Before she was even offered a spot on The Biggest Loser campus, Ali made up her mind that she was going to not only drop the weight— but win the competition.

In her bedroom at The Biggest Loser ranch, Ali rang a little bell she kept on her bedside table each night before she went to sleep and again when she awoke in the morning, repeating the phrase that had become her mantra: Believe it, be it. Seven months later, she emerged from the grueling competition as its first-ever female champion, claiming the title, the grand prize and, most of all—winning back her life.

In Believe It, Be It, Ali shares for the first time her intimate story of personal and physical transformation and provides a rare glimpse inside life at the famous

Biggest Loser ranch. Ali also shares the weight-loss strategies, eating habits, and workout tips that helped her lose—and keep off—more than 100 pounds. For anyone who has ever battled with weight loss or struggled to accept themselves for who they are, Ali Vincents story provides hope that a happier, healthier, more fulfilling life is within reach. It all begins with believing that its possible. Believe it, and be it.

Review:

"As the first female winner of TV's The Biggest Loser, Vincent lost 112 pounds, about 47% of her body weight. As she explains, she shed unhealthy habits and gained an enthusiastic approach to life. She writes, '[I]t's an accomplishment that fuels all of my future goals.' Vincent's story is one that will be familiar to readers: someone who, despite being an athletic, popular high schooler, by her early 30s was 'just kind of letting life happen to me — I didn't feel worthy of wanting anything more for myself.' Once she became a contestant on the show (with her mother as her partner), she wanted to win; she shares her strategies for losing weight, navigating the show and engaging more in life. Readers looking to slim down will find lots of helpful tidbits. They're not revolutionary ('don't let the scale rule your life,' 'don't get in a workout rut'), and though Vincent's penchant for platitudes can be grating, her earnestness and enthusiasm is clear. Includes recipes and before-and-after photos." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)

Synopsis:

The first female winner of "The Biggest Loser" shares her inspiring story of weight loss and personal transformation. Vincent reveals her strategies for weight loss and maintenance, as well as the motivational tools that have helped her make positive life changes. 10 b&w photos.

About the Author

Ali Vincent is the first female winner of The Biggest Loser and continues to make guest appearances on the show. She has been featured in Prevention, People, and The Washington Post and has appeared on The Oprah Show, the Today show, and Ellen, among others. She also speaks regularly at events and conferences across the country. Ali lives in Phoenix, Arizona. Visit her online at www.alivincent.com.

Product Details

ISBN:
9781605295480
Author:
Vincent, Ali
Publisher:
Rodale Press
Subject:
Personal Memoirs
Subject:
Overweight women - United States
Subject:
Weight loss -- United States.
Subject:
Biography - General
Edition Description:
Hardcover
Publication Date:
20091131
Binding:
HARDCOVER
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
192
Dimensions:
8.02 x 5.75 x 0.77 in

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"Publishers Weekly Review" by , "As the first female winner of TV's The Biggest Loser, Vincent lost 112 pounds, about 47% of her body weight. As she explains, she shed unhealthy habits and gained an enthusiastic approach to life. She writes, '[I]t's an accomplishment that fuels all of my future goals.' Vincent's story is one that will be familiar to readers: someone who, despite being an athletic, popular high schooler, by her early 30s was 'just kind of letting life happen to me — I didn't feel worthy of wanting anything more for myself.' Once she became a contestant on the show (with her mother as her partner), she wanted to win; she shares her strategies for losing weight, navigating the show and engaging more in life. Readers looking to slim down will find lots of helpful tidbits. They're not revolutionary ('don't let the scale rule your life,' 'don't get in a workout rut'), and though Vincent's penchant for platitudes can be grating, her earnestness and enthusiasm is clear. Includes recipes and before-and-after photos." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)
"Synopsis" by , The first female winner of "The Biggest Loser" shares her inspiring story of weight loss and personal transformation. Vincent reveals her strategies for weight loss and maintenance, as well as the motivational tools that have helped her make positive life changes. 10 b&w photos.
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