"One of the most comprehensive nutritional and exercise programs I've ever encountered. This groundbreaking work is sure to be a powerful tool in the hands of anyone wanting to lose excess body fat while increasing his or her knowledge about this complex subject. . . . Mackie isn't kidding when he calls his book a 'bible'—indeed, its scope and degree of detail are remarkable. . . . Through careful organization of the material, Mackie's explanations have the miraculous power to provide more detail and a simplified understanding at the same time. . . . Obesity is becoming the number one disease in North America. The powerful exercise, nutritional, and stress-reducing strategies in this book are one sure step towards a cure."
—From the Foreword by Kathy Smith

Mackie Shilstone is famous for helping world-class athletes and business titans look great, take their bodies to the next level, and achieve peak performance. Now he presents an all-new approach to burning fat for both women and men using his unique nutrition and exercise programs. The Fat-Burning Bible gives you the secrets and tools to increase your metabolism, target the parts of your body that carry excess fat—and see results in just four weeks. Inside you'll find:

• Six levels of targeted meal plans and 74 recipes featuring low-fat, low-glycemic, high-flavor foods
• Mackie's all-new gender-specific cardio, circuit, and core training routines
• 64 step-by-step photographs illustrating the customized exercises
• Must-know information on 6 highly effective fat-burning supplements
• Real-life success stories of Mackie's clients

This is the only weight-loss bible you will ever need to burn fat, slim down, and look great!

Praise for Maximum Energy for Life

"Mackie's program . . . significantly prolonged my baseball career and enhanced the quality of my life. In fact, it helped me reach the Baseball Hall of Fame."
—Ozzie Smith, 2002 Hall of Fame inductee

About the Author
MACKIE SHILSTONE is Director of Health and Fitness for the Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute, the Performance Enhancement Expert for the Ochsner Clinic Foundation, a special advisor to the U.S. Olympic Committee on Sports Nutrition, and a consultant to Major League Baseball. He has appeared on the Today show, Good Morning America, 20/20, 48 Hours, CNN, ESPN, and HBO. Shilstone has also been featured in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, USA Today, and Sports Illustrated. Mackie's Health Minute is heard by listeners in many states twice a day on WWL, the second-largest radio station in the United States, and his spot is televised weekly on the Morning Show in New Orleans. Shilstone owns five GNC franchises in Louisiana. His other books include Maximum Energy for Life and Lose Your Love Handles.