ANN LOUISE GITTLEMAN, Ph.D., C.N.S., is the award-winning author of over twenty books, including the New York Times bestsellers Before the Change and The Fat Flush Plan. There are more than 3.5 million copies of her books in print. She has appeared on Dr. Phil, The View, Extra, Good Morning America, PBS, and CNN, among countless other programs, and she writes a monthly column for First for Women magazine. Gittleman holds a Ph.D. in holistic nutrition and a master’s degree in nutrition education, and is a Certified Nutrition Specialist. She lives in Coeur D’Alene, Idaho.