The fitness industry tries very hard to gloss over the less glamorous parts of achieving a healthier body and a happier life. It seems like everybody else already knows what to eat or how to use heavy weights and complicated machines.

But the truth is, every person's fitness journey is unique. What really matters is identifying what works for you and understanding why it works.

In What Are You Weighting For?, here is just a fraction of what you will discover:

• The five biggest benefits of weight training for women that celebrity trainers don't want you to know
• Key differences between cardio and weightlifting and how understanding them will revolutionize your exercise regimen
• How you can sculpt and target specific muscle groups without needing to hire a fitness instructor
• What to eat before and after weight training sessions to boost your metabolism and tone your muscles
• How to overcome stress or anxiety at the gym, whether you're a fitness newbie or only worked out at home
• The three essential macronutrients at work in your diet - yes, carbs are essential - and ways to incorporate them into your meals
• Tips for creating a meal plan you can actually stick to, with a seven-day guided meal plan
• And much more

For many people, weight training conjures up images of bodybuilders and gym rats who devote their lives to working out. But more and more people are finding that strength training puts them on the fast track to feeling better physically and mentally, without bulking up.

It may feel like there isn't even a minute to spare in your busy schedule - and certainly not hours to get a new routine started - but that certainly shouldn’t stop you from improving your quality of life.

This is your chance to recognize that your health isn't something to put aside for a free moment. It's an investment in your happiness and your future. Once you make the decision to prioritize yourself, you'll find it much easier to make the choices that truly help you.