Diet Lies and Weight Loss Truths

“Debunking misinformation is a Herculean task for any diet-book author. Fortunately, Melody Schoenfeld is our Hercules. In Diet Lies and Weight Loss Truths, she digs deep into myths, falsehoods, and conspiracy theories-in service of the simple facts about healthy, sustainable weight loss.”-Lou Schuler, Award-Winning Fitness Journalist and Author“There’s so much confusion out there in the diet and weight loss industry, with way too many fads and fallacies. Melody Schoenfeld is just the person you need to give you the facts-and do it in a way that’s easy to digest.”-James Krieger, MS, Weightology“I’ve been in the health and fitness industry for nearly two decades, and it’s rare to find a professional as committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based, practical information as Melody Schoenfeld. She’s the real deal, and I highly suggest learning from her.”-Molly Galbraith, CSCS, Cofounder of Girls Gone Strong“Diet Lies and Weight Loss Truths by Melody Schoenfeld helps dispel much of the confusion surrounding the topic. Ms. Schoenfeld provides a mix of science and real-world experience such that the reader can glean truths, discard fiction, and find a viable path for all those seeking long-term weight loss.”-Jose Antonio, PhD, CEO of the International Society of Sports Nutrition

Melody Schoenfeld, MA, CSCS, is a certified personal trainer with over 25 years of training experience. She holds a master’s degree in health psychology and writes and speaks nationally and internationally on health and fitness. She owns Flawless Fitness, a personal training center in Pasadena, California. In 2019, she was recognized as NSCA’s Personal Trainer of the Year.

Schoenfeld has held state and national records in powerlifting and competes in powerlifting and strongman. She performs feats such as tearing phone books and license plates and bending steel rebar, horseshoes, and nails. She is the author of Pleasure Not Meating You. In her free time, she cooks vegan food, fronts heavy metal bands, and tells jokes.

Susan Kleiner, PhD, RD, CNS, FACN, FISSN, is the founder and owner of High Performance Nutrition LLC. She speaks nationally and internationally on nutrition, health, and performance. She is a sought-after expert interview and writer in print, online, and broadcast media. She has authored eight books, including The New Power Eating, The Good Mood Diet, and The PowerFood Nutrition Plan.

Kleiner has been the high-performance nutrition consultant to professional athletes and teams, including the Seattle Storm, Seattle Reign, Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Mariners, Seattle Supersonics, Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Olympians, and elite and recreational athletes.

She is a cofounder and fellow of the International Society of Sports Nutrition and a fellow of the American College of Nutrition. She is also a member of the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Strength and Conditioning Association.