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Jennifer Burton, MFT, CEAT, is a Los Angeles–based therapist specializing in trauma and other life issues. Along with talk therapy, Jennifer practices Expressive Arts Therapy and is certified in EMDR and Integrated Somatic Therapy. For a consultation or more information go to www.jenniferburtonmft.com or call 310-630-4300.
Zoanne Clack, MD, MPH, FACEP is a writer/producer/medical consultant on ABC’s hit television show Grey’s Anatomy and a practicing emergency physician. She is a true believer in the power of the entertainment field to influence social norms and has become dedicated to promoting social and behavioral change through the dissemination of public health issues in the media. Her holistic approach includes disease prevention and healthy lifestyles as well as traditional treatment options.
Laurie Sansone Ferguson, CAES, a language and literacy specialist, has served for two decades as an instructor, teacher educator, and mentor, providing language and literacy instruction and pedagogical professional development in Europe, Asia, South America, and the United States.
Michelle Fiordaliso, MSW, CNC, is a writer, psychotherapist, and nutritional consultant. She earned both her undergraduate degree and her master’s degree in clinical social work from New York University and has counseled individuals and couples for the past fifteen years. As the clinical director of ShrinkYourself.com she has helped thousands of people overcome lifelong struggles with bingeing, food addiction, and emotional eating. Michelle is the 2008 recipient of the PEN USA Community Access Scholarship for writing, a 2007 finalist for The Sherwood Award and has a relationship book coming out in April 2009, which is being published by Sourcebooks. A regular blogger on sites such as The Huffington Post, eHarmony.com, and TheHotMom’sClub.com, she lives in Los Angeles with her son. For more information: www.michellefiordaliso.com.
Leo Galland, M.D., has received international recognition as a leader in the field of nutritional medicine over the past twenty-five years. A board-certified internist with a practice in New York City, Dr. Galland is the author of numerous scientific articles and textbook chapters and three highly acclaimed books, Superimmunity for Kids, Power Healing, and The Fat Resistance Diet.
Jessica Jennings started practicing yoga in 1997 for chronic pain in her neck, and long after the pain was gone she continued to enjoy how good yoga made her feel. She has a master of science degree in kinesiology with a focus on rehab exercise, is a certified fitness instructor, and a certified Anusara yoga teacher. Jessica loves to share the gifts of yoga with people of every fitness level, age, and size, and specializes in therapeutics for injuries and pain, as well as yoga for pregnancy. For personalized yoga training or to find classes in the Los Angeles area, go to www.yogagroundwork.com.
David L. Katz MD, MPH, FACPM, FACP, is a board-certified specialist in both internal medicine and preventive medicine/public health. He is an Associate Professor (adjunct) at the Yale School of Public Health, and Director of Yale University’s Prevention Research Center. He has authored eleven books to date, including two editions of a nutrition textbook for health care professionals. He is the founder and director of the Integrative Medicine Center at Griffin Hospital in Derby, Conneticut, a facility with a unique and nationally recognized model of evidence-based holistic care; and the founder and president of the nonprofit Turn the Tide Foundation, devoted to reversing trends in obesity and related chronic disease.
Jennifer L. Kelman, LMSW, is a clinical social worker and weight loss coach practicing in New York and Florida. She founded Weight Loss Coaching and Consulting, LLC, which provides individualized care to weight-loss clients. Jennifer has lectured extensively around the country on various topics including body image, eating disorders, and weight loss. For a consult, call 561-368-1741.
Doug Kraft has been training Hollywood for over ten years with a strong background in core and functional training. For your own personal training consultation go to www.dougkraft.com.
Dr. Joseph Mercola is the founder of Dr. Mercola’s Natural Health Center, near Chicago, Illinois. His Web site, www.Mercola.com, is the most popular natural health Web site in the world.
Sue Molnar has been teaching spinning in Los Angeles and New York for over ten years. For great playlists, workout tunes, and tips for your fitness regimen, check out www.SuesTrax.com.
Deepak Ramapriyan is a Los Angeles–based music instructor, record producer, and mathematician and the Director of FUNdamentals of Music and Movement, a San Fernando Valley Franchise. He is also the creator of the rock band The B.O.L.T. (Breath of Life Tribe). For more information go to www.theotherdeepak.com.
Fay Wolf brings order and peace of mind to the Los Angeles area. She is an active member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) and has been featured on Apartment Therapy and in Los Angeles Confidential magazine. Her celebrity client list includes Rachael Leigh Cook, Emily and Zooey Deschanel, Alyson Hannigan, and Michael Urie. For a personal consult please go to www.neworderorganizing.com.
Acknowledgments
We are so deeply grateful to everyone who helped us along the crazy path of first time authors. Without your help, love, and support this book would not exist. You know it, we know it, and now we’d like the world to know it.
From Krista
Thank you from the bottom of my heart to…
My Kevy, who waited so patiently while I disappeared into these pages for months.
Andy Elkin, who so kindly did not freak out when I told him I was writing a book instead of a TV show.
My mom, Aysha, who inspires me every day to keep questioning the medical establishment and to keep seeking natural and organic foods and medicines.
Sue, Mary, Katy, and Emily, who supported this idea with wild enthusiasm and saved me this year, one Sunday at a time.
Natalia, Gail, Carol, and Toia, who, along with Kimberly, brought me here.
My sister Kaili, who read the first draft and cheered me on, and my sister Sydni, who babysat a lot so I could write. My sister Jenn, who is actually a shrink and is still so loving and patient when I try to pretend I’m one too. My brother Tony, who always makes me laugh.
My stepdad, John, who lovingly snapped my fat “before” photos even though he thought he was just taking my picture.
My stepmom, Saba, who says “you’re so wonderful” even when I’m not feeling wonderful, and my dad, Bob Verne, whom we both still miss terribly.
Beverly, Bob, and Kristin Maynard, and all my in-laws who so kindly understood when I showed up for an hour and a half of a weeklong family vacation.
Star Michael and Blanca Hernandez, who take such wonderful care of us every day and overtime.
Peter Paige, who is my one and only Peter Paige.
Shonda, Hammer, Tony, Joan, Debora, Allan, Jenna, Zoanne, Stacy, Bill, Pete, Austin, Elizabeth, Moira, Sonay, and Meg, the Grey’s Anatomy tribe, who loved and mocked me and helped me through a whole new onslaught of book-related neuroses (and who make me laugh really hard every day).
Every teacher I’ve ever had.
And Az, who is so truly generous and who was kind enough to help me get way less fat.
From Az
Thank you from the bottom of my heart to…
Mum, whose enthusiasm for anything I take on is unparalleled and whose hugs make the world melt away.
Mike, who took Jazzie and me on as his own and made us laugh until we cried.
Jazzie and Ted—my greatest pastime growing up was to make Jazzie laugh—thanks for making it so easy, and thanks to Ted for bringing such joy to one of the greatest people on this earth.
Krista Vernoff, who continually inspires me.
Adam and Andie Skovron, who always see me as my greatest self and lovingly let me know when I’m being less than who I can be.
The Collins tribe: Greg, Mandy, Kristen, Griffin, Jasper, and Charlie, who made “Coming to America” the easiest decision.
Phil and Woody, who make being an adult bearable by always letting me play like a kid.
My auntie
s, Meg and Gila; growing up with the Nelson ladies was one of my greatest joys. Thanks for showing me so much life.
My American family, who so generously adopted me: Jesse, Jojo, Kate, Kristen, Sammy, Peter, Brooke and Tom, Jana and Billy, Krista and Kevin, Mandi and Greg, Michaela and Casey. It’s been an absolute cracker!
Finally, to the thousands of people who have inspired me throughout my life, some I knew personally, some I never met. I apologize that I didn’t thank you in the moment, and I promise that I’ll take that on as my “New Habit” for it is these acts of inspiration that make the world such a magical place to live. Thank You!
From Both of Us
Thank you so, so, so much…
Lisa Sharkey and Amy Kaplan, our incredible editors, who simply rock in every possible way.
Lisa Shotland, Rich Green, and Jamie Mandelbaum, who know a lot of stuff we don’t and helped enormously.
The wonderful Mandy Collins, who introduced us.
Stacy McKee, Brooke Blanchard, Greg Collins, and Andie Skouron, for their artistry, speed, experience, and generosity.
Every friend and friend of a friend who played the game with passion and offered us their time, feedback, wisdom, questions, photos, recipes, and quotes.
All of our expert contributors, who so generously shared their wisdom and counsel on the pages of this book.
Blain Bovee, our brilliant astrologer, who said “write the book!!!” (www.BoveeAstrology.com)
Mickey, Jana, Kevin, and Anselm—the original players. We would like to note that the girls have still not paid up on those show tickets.
And a very special thanks to Tammy Duffy, who researched and read tirelessly for months and really, truly made this book possible.
About the Authors
KRISTA VERNOFF is the Emmy-nominated head writer and executive producer of television’s hit show Grey’s Anatomy. A playwright and TV writer for the past decade, she holds a BFA from Boston University’s College of Fine Arts. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Kevin Maynard, and their daughter, Cosette, her proudest accomplishment to date.
AZ FERGUSON is Body-for-LIFE’s million-dollar champion. After winning the biggest prize money in the history of the health and fitness industry, he moved from his hometown of Sydney, Australia, to his new home in Los Angeles, California, to fulfill a lifelong dream of living in “the land of the free.” He has found his true passion in exploring health and fitness as a way of helping people meet their true potential.
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Advance Praise for
The Game On! Diet
“Reading Game On! is like spending a day in the writer’s room with Krista Vernoff—funny, candid, foulmouthed good time.”
—Shonda Rhimes, creator of Grey’s Anatomy
“The Game On! Diet is a smart and balanced health and fitness plan in a fun, competitive, and highly motivating format. It doesn’t get much better than that!”
—Dr. Zoanne Clack, writer/producer of Grey’s Anatomy
“Game On! is transformative for many reasons, but what I love most about it is: even if you lose, you win. Plus, Az is inspiring and Krista is FUNNY. Have you ever read a health book that really made you laugh? No. You haven’t. You’re lying if you said yes. But this one will make you laugh.”
—Michaela Watkins, actor, Saturday Night Live
“The thing about Game On! is you can use it to accomplish whatever you want. You want to get in shape? Done. You want to eat right? Done. You want to learn how to prioritize the important things in your life? Done. It’s like the perfect mix of your favorite board game, a great workout, and the kick in the ass we all need from time to time.”
—Peter Paige, actor, Queer as Folk
Credits
Illustrations © 2009 Stacy McKee
Art by Stacy McKee and graphic design by Andie Skovron, Bluedog Design
Cover design by Robin Bilardello
Cover illustrations by Michael Ahern
Copyright
THE GAME ON! DIET. Copyright © 2009 by Krista Vernoff and Az Ferguson. All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions. By payment of the required fees, you have been granted the non-exclusive, non-transferable right to access and read the text of this e-book on-screen. No part of this text may be reproduced, transmitted, down-loaded, decompiled, reverse engineered, or stored in or introduced into any information storage and retrieval system, in any form or by any means, whether electronic or mechanical, now known or hereinafter invented, without the express written permission of HarperCollins e-books.
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** not junk food but very high calorie
** not junk food but very high calorie
* not options for your 100 calories a day
* not options for your 100 calories a day