In this alternative guide to weight loss, Vanessa Allen, MD, offers a sustainable program that incorporates nutrition, exercise, and spirituality to foster not just short-term weight loss but also lifelong wellness.

While fad diets offer a bit of transitory success, the twelve-week plan outlined in The Natural Weigh focuses on lifestyle changes that will sustain long-term weight loss. Focusing not only on the body but on the mind and spirit as well, the program walks you through how patience, encouragement, and stress management can be incredibly beneficial-in fact,...