Millions of people visit Whole30.com every month to learn how to have a healthier relationship with food and transform their lives in 30 days. The holistic approach, designed by Melissa and Dallas, has been shown to lead to effortless weight loss and better health — along with improvements in sleep quality, energy levels, mood, and self-esteem. With the Whole30 book, readers will finally have a complete step-by-step guide — including great recipes — to start the program fast and stick with it. The program and these dynamic authors have been featured on Good Morning America, The Dr. Oz Show and in the Wall Street Journal.
HMH Executive Editor Justin Schwartz said, “When we met the authors, Melissa and Dallas Hartwig, we were awestruck by their drive and passion for what they do — bettering people’s lives in a meaningful, lasting way. After learning more about the Whole30 community and what they were clamoring for, we knew right away we had to sign them for this book.”
“We have a close relationship with our program participants,” says Melissa Hartwig. “When they ask for help, we listen! We wrote The Whole30 for them, so they could have everything they need to succeed with the program all in one place.”
The Whole30 will include real-life success stories, community resources, an extensive FAQ and more than 100 all-new chef-developed recipes, like Chimichurri Beef Kabobs and Halibut with Citrus Ginger Glaze. The book launch in April 2015 will include a national ten-city author tour.
Both Melissa and Dallas Hartwig are certified sports nutritionists and Dallas is a licensed physical therapist specializing in treating lifestyle-related hormonal, digestive and metabolic issues.
HMH acquired North American rights from Christy Fletcher and Lisa Grubka of Fletcher & Company. Rights were also sold in the UK, Canada, Germany and Brazil.
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