Synopses & Reviews
When Bill Baroni was just twenty years old, he was convinced he was dying. He thought he was having a heart attack because it felt like he had an elephant sitting on his chest. It turned out to be only indigestion, but more than that, it was the wake up call he needed to save his life. Bill weighed 320 pounds and was hooked on junk food. He set about to change his life forever, and now, in Fat Kid Gets Fit, he tells you everything you need to know to lose weight and more importantly, keep it off for the rest of your life.
No, hes not a doctor. Not a trainer. Not a salesman hawking gym equipment, vitamin supplements, or workout videos. He did not have gastric bypass surgery and he didnt subscribe to the slimming grapefruit enema regimes used by Hollywood stars. He lost his weight using common sense. It took dedication, and even some gumption. But it worked! He lost 120 pounds and, more importantly, he has kept it off! He has maintained a healthy 185 pounds for fifteen years. At 65”, he is trim, handsome, and healthy.
Bill is a man on a mission—to help get everyone fit, no matter what their story is.
Review
"Bill Baroni learned that the best reason to lose weight, get fit, and stay healthy is to enjoy life even more. He created a physical, emotional, and spiritual metamorphosis for himself. This book gives a clear and readable description of the steps he took. I truly enjoyed reading it, and consider it a must for those who suffer because of their weight, and want to change."
-- Dr. Michael Hamilton, former director, Duke University Diet & Fitness Center; Professor Emeritus, Duke University Medical Center; author of The Duke University Medical Center Book of Diet and Fitnessalternate version: "Fat Kid Got Fit is a must for those who suffer because of their weight, and want to change. Bill Baroni learned that the best reason to get fit and stay healthy is to enjoy life even more. He created a physical, emotional, and spiritual metamorphosis for himself. This book gives a clear and readable description of the steps he took . . . and so can you!"
-- Dr. Michael Hamilton, former director, Duke University Diet & Fitness Center; Professor Emeritus, Duke University Medical Center; author of The Duke University Medical Center Book of Diet and Fitness
"Fat Kid Got Fit is a must read book for anyone battling their weight. It introduces a new role model to the millions of people worldwide who are fighting for healthier lives.Obesity presents a serious and daunting modern health problem, especially for children. Yet Bill Baroni offers solutions.We can all learn something from his vision, determination, and strength." The Honorable Tommy G. Thompson,
Former Secretary of Health & Human Services
Former Wisconsin Governor
Synopsis
When Bill Baroni was just twenty years old, he was convinced he was dying. He thought he was having a heart attack because it felt like he had an elephant sitting on his chest. It turned out to be only indigestion, but more than that, it was the wake up call he needed to save his life. Bill weighed 320 pounds and was hooked on junk food. He set about to change his life forever, and now in Fat Kid Gets Fit, he wants to help you do the same.
Synopsis
When Bill Baroni was just twenty years old, he was convinced he was dying. He thought he was having a heart attack because it felt like he had an elephant sitting on his chest. It turned out to be only indigestion, but more than that, it was the wake up call he needed to save his life. Bill weighed 320 pounds and was hooked on junk food. He set about to change his life forever, and now, in Fat Kid Gets Fit, he tells you everything you need to know to lose weight and more importantly, keep it off for the rest of your life. No, he's not a doctor. Not a trainer. Not a salesman hawking gym equipment, vitamin supplements, or workout videos. He did not have gastric bypass surgery and he didn't subscribe to the slimming grapefruit enema regimes used by Hollywood stars. He lost his weight using common sense. It took dedication, and even some gumption. But it worked He lost 120 pounds and, more importantly, he has kept it off He has maintained a healthy 185 pounds for fifteen years. At 6'5, he is trim, handsome, and healthy. Bill is a man on a mission--to help get everyone fit, no matter what their story is.
Synopsis
When Bill Baroni was twentyyears old, he thought he was having a heart attack. The chest pains he felt turned out to be indigestion, but they were precisely the wakeup call he needed to change (and probably save) his life. Bill weighed nearly 320 pounds and was hooked on junk food. In Fat Kid Got Fit, he recounts his relationship with food in startlingly frank terms and explains how he realized the only way to change your body for good is by changing your lifestyle. A year after his quest began, he had lost over 120 pounds, and hes kept it off for more than fifteen years. Today at 6'2" and 185 pounds, Bill is trim, handsome, healthy, and—best of all—happy. Bill is not a doctor or personal trainer. Hes not a salesman hawking gym equipment, vitamin supplements, or workout videos. He did not have gastric bypass surgery, nor did he subscribe to the bizarre tabloid slimming regimes used by some Hollywood stars. Bill lost weight using common sense, dedication, and gumption, and made the journey from fat to fit. Anyone trying to manage their weight will find no truer friend, no better guide than someone whos already been there and done it. Someone like Bill Baroni.
About the Author
Bill Baroni earned his law degree from the University of Virginia. He previously represented the 14th legislative district in the New Jersey Senate and General Assembly. Since 2002, he has been an Adjunct Professor at the Seton Hall University School of Law, where he teaches classes on Professional Responsibility, voting rights, legislation, and campaign finance reform. In 2010, he was appointed Deputy Executive Director of The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.