Fit In The Middle: Your Belly May Be Telling You Something - Paperback

by Bob Ghelfi MD (Contribution by), Marilee Tatom Rn (Contribution by), Gregg Ghelfi (Author)

When you look in the mirror do you see a heavy person with an oversized belly? Learn how your weight may lead to heart disease, diabetes and even premature death in this simple but comprehensive story. Follow Steve, a 44 year old man, who learns he has medical issues and the excess weight in his stomach is a major contributor. Despite the news, he and his wife, Beth, decide to travel to Phoenix for his high school reunion. On the trip, through old friends and new acquaintances, they learn how his lifestyle choices are harming his health. They also discover simple changes that will help him lose weight and reduce or even eliminate his medical problems.

Author Biography

Gregg Ghelfi, NSCA-CPT, JD, LLM After graduating from the University of Notre Dame law school, Gregg Ghelfi practiced law and ran several businesses. After seeing the consequences of obesity first hand, he founded fitinthemiddle.com, a website dedicated to fitness, nutrition and weight loss. He is a certified personal trainer and First Line Therapy Lifestyle Educator who works with people with Metabolic Syndrome. He has written several articles on health and fitness. He believes that physical and mental fitness through exercise and nutrition are critical to leading happy and productive lives.