Perfect Weight Loss is essential reading for anyone who wants to shed a few pounds. Based on the idea that real success comes from making small and sustainable lifestyle changes rather than trusting faddish diets, it demystifies the process of losing weight and offers sensible and intelligent advice on everything from preparing nutritious food to exercising effectively. Whether you're keen to slim down so you can fit into that favourite pair of jeans or just want to eat more healthily, Perfect Weight Loss has all you need to know. The Perfect series is a range of practical guides that give clear and straightforward advice on eveything from getting your first job to choosing your baby's name. Written by experienced authors offering tried-and-tested tips, each book contains all you need to get it right first time.

Kate Santon is a freelance writer and editor who specialises in food and drink. A firm believer in healthy eating, she is the author of Need to Know GI and Gl Diets, Need to Know Calorie Counting, Collins' Gem guides on GL Diets, Cholesterol and Fat Burning Diets, as well as Perfect Calorie Counting.