Author Wendy Chant followed her hugely successful New York Times bestseller, “Crack the Fat-Loss Code” with this equally informative book "Conquer the Fat-Loss Code". In it, Chant presents the science behind the body's reactions to food and exercise and explains how to take advantage of these natural tendencies.

The book is a quick read because she explains the fat-loss code in simple, readily understandable terms. She also outlines all the principles involved in optimizing fat-loss in straightforward bulleted paragraphs and in-a-nutshell "Conquer the Code" boxes for quick comprehension and reference.

Wendy isn't some goofball touting another fad diet where you can only eat certain foods. With Wendy's plan, you can still eat the foods that you like. If you don't enjoy the foods you eat, it will probably be very difficult to stick with any kind of eating plan that requires those particular foods.

Chant's book is a long-term guide complete with an 8-week planner that lists daily food suggestions. Wendy has taken several concepts from the fitness and bodybuilding HITT (High Intensity Interval Training) method when offering weight training and cardio schedules. There is a feedback log with a daily affirmation to help you stay on target. After reading this book, you will have the tools you need to apply the code to your particular situation. Chant makes adjustments to the program based on if you are male or female or if you want to lose more (or less) than 30 pounds of fat.

Like the rest of us, Chant knows that a plan is only good if you stick to it. She includes tips for travel, holidays and weekends, plus a special section on what to do if you fall off the wagon.

I have not personally tried the 8-week plan outlined in this book. However, "What the Code Crackers Are Saying" is a section where others give testimonials to their success and of the Fat-Loss Code. I think that this adds credibility to the method and the book.