'Lose 8 Pounds in 4 Weeks' is the exact program I developed for myself and my parents to lose weight in a fun and sustainable way. The idea was to eat well, do some light exercise and get results - NOT to starve ourselves in stages. We achieved our goals and so will you.There are millions of cookbooks and diet books out there - why choose this one? Simple - it works, it's enjoyable and it's easy to keep going long after the 4 weeks if you would like to.The program is basically choosing the meal ideas/recipes you and your family/friends would like to cook for 6 days a week for 4 weeks. On the 7th day you eat whatever you like. This means you can still eat absolutely anything your heart desires - and I encourage you to do so - on one day every week. Each recipe has a shopping list and easy cooking instructions. The focus is on low fat and low sugar ingredients/meals and being sensible with the quantity of carbs consumed. The recipes are all easy and the vast majority of meals will be very familiar to most of you.It is not a long book. It is short, simple, to the point and it works. The book is not full of pictures. In fact the cover is the only one. It contains information to get you to your goal of losing weight in a short period of time.If you want a 'hard-core' exercise regime and strict diet program you are in the wrong place. This is an easy and sensible approach to clever eating and soft exercise in order to achieve your goal.I have three years of formal training in commercial kitchens - taught by a number of incredibly talented chefs - and a passion for growing food and cooking it. I also have many years of experience training students.If you want to lose weight in a short period of time and to enjoy the process, this book is for you.