Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Hardback ISBN: 9780008374273 Publisher: HarperCollins Age Range: Adult Overview: Not a Diet Book: Take Control. Gain Confidence. Change Your Life. is a straight-talking hardback from James Smith, the world's fastest-growing online personal trainer. Cutting through decades of diet culture nonsense, Smith delivers a no-fluff, evidence-based blueprint for sustainable fat loss, better habits, and genuine self-confidence. Rather than another quick-fix fad, this is a practical manual built on real training and nutrition science for anyone who has tried and failed with restrictive diets. About the Book: James Smith built his enormous online following by calling out the myths that keep people stuck in endless diet cycles, and this book distils that philosophy into an actionable, chapter-by-chapter guide. He tackles the real differences between fat loss and muscle gain, explains how metabolism works, and dismantles myths around body types and quick-fix supplements. Readers are given clear, workable guidance on setting protein targets, tracking calories without obsessing over them, and building training routines that mix strength work with genuine consistency rather than sporadic bursts of motivation. Smith also addresses topics often left out of mainstream fitness advice, including the specific challenges of female fat loss and the underrated importance of sleep for recovery, mood regulation, and appetite control. Throughout, the tone is blunt but supportive, measuring success through energy, confidence, and consistency rather than the number on a scale. It is written to be genuinely usable for complete gym newcomers and seasoned exercisers alike. The result is a durable hardback reference that readers can return to again and again, building routines that stick long after initial motivation fades, and creating a healthier long-term relationship with food, training, and body image. Key Benefits: Debunks common diet and fitness myths with clear, evidence-based explanations. Covers fat loss vs. muscle gain, metabolism, protein targets, and calorie tracking. Addresses female fat loss, supplements, and the role of sleep in recovery and appetite. Builds sustainable training and nutrition habits rather than promoting quick fixes. Sturdy hardback format makes it a lasting reference to revisit again and again. Ideal gift for anyone starting a fitness journey or tired of failed diets. About the Author: James Smith is one of the world's fastest-growing online personal trainers, known for his honest, unapologetic, and outspoken approach to fitness and diet culture. He has built a huge social media following by exposing toxic myths around dieting while remaining erudite, authentic, and endlessly passionate about helping people make positive, lasting change. Not a Diet Book was his first published title, translating his direct online coaching voice into a structured, practical guide. Since then he has continued to write and coach, championing accountability and science-backed methods over fads. Why You'll Love This Book: Blunt, funny, and refreshingly free of diet-culture guilt, this hardback gives you the tools to actually change your habits for good. Perfect for anyone ready to swap fad diets for real, lasting results. Please Note: Book cover may vary slightly from image shown, this is due to different suppliers. This will not affect the content of the book. All our books are Brand New, dispatched from the UK with tracked delivery.