'We all have our own battles and in this book, I've decided to be completely honest about mine. I've struggled with my weight, tried multiple fad diets, binged on tubs of ice cream and, in darker times, been scarily obsessed with food. It's been tough seeking that healthy balance in life: trying to lose weight and maintain it has been one of the hardest challenges I've faced. But I've finally found the answer, I've successfully sustained the results and am sharing my recipes and tips with you in this book, so that is why this is the happiest weight loss book ever! I promise that once you read this book, you will never look back.' Connie Simmonds Connie Simmonds, former marketing manager and make-up artist decided to get HEALTHY after years of yo-yo dieting and all sorts of attempts to get 'skinny'. A shocking visit to the doctors aged just 24 Connie was diagnosed with a severe stomach infection and a fatty liver. This was the wake-up call she needed and since focusing on her long-term health rather than quick fixes and instant weight loss, she has dropped 2 dress sizes, sustained it and inspired thousands to do the same. Healthy Forever comes with 60 delicious, well balanced meals that Connie has personally devised using her nutritional knowledge and complete and utter love and passion for food. You'll find an array of comforting dishes, chocolate recipes and even recipes for those days that you simply cannot be bothered to cook. Healthy Forever is like no other recipe book, it is refreshingly fun and light hearted with touching moments of struggle and fight. Connie Simmonds' first cookbook takes you on the most personal and honest journey as she reflects on her past and what brought her here today as a credible advocate for healthy weight loss. Connie wants her readers to understand that they are not alone, the struggle to lose weight is real but it doesn't have to be forever. You can finally get healthy, lose weight and be happy, just like she did - not just for today but forever!

You can discover the amazing versatility of wok cooking, with this collection of more than 160 fresh and aromatic dishes. Every occasion is catered for, with recipes for Crispy Snacks and Finger Food; Soups and Appetizers; Poultry Dishes; Meat Dishes; Shellfish and Fish; Vegetable Main Dishes; Vegetables and Side Dishes; and even Sweet Dishes and Desserts. You can enjoy spicy snacks and appetizers such as Spiced Noodle Pancakes and Hot and Sour Soup, speedy sizzling main courses like Scented Chicken Wraps and Stir-fried Crispy Tofu, and even wok-fried desserts such as Sweet and Spicy Rice Fritters. It includes beautifully illustrated with 270 sensational photographs, each dish features a full nutritional analysis to make meal planning easy. Cooking with a wok is one of the simplest ways of making delicious food, and it is so versatile, it can be used for stir-frying, braising, steaming and deep-frying. This fantastic volume has over 160 recipes to suit every palate and occasion: try Chinese Crispy Five-spice Chicken, Steamed Mussels in Coconut Milk and Balinese Vegetable Soup. A guide to the equipment, cooking techniques and ingredients takes you from stir-frying and smoking to steaming rice and noodles, explaining all the ingredients, from tofu and meat to spices and sauces. This fully illustrated guide to wok cooking will guarantee great results every time.