Finally the Truth is Revealed! Don’t spend another penny on diets, weight-loss or health and fitness products until you read this ground breaking book. It will literally save you thousands of dollars and hours of wasted time and it will change the way you think about your health and your life.
Craig has helped an incredible number of people around the world get started on a path to living better. This insightful book provides valuable information essential for anyone interested in improving their health.
— Cindy Crawford, Model
Craig’s message is a testament to taking responsibility for your health and well-being.
— Kitty Gurkin Rosati, author of “The Rice Diet Solution”
A compelling and eye-opening look at America’s fitness and diet industries from a veteran insider.
— Henry S. Lodge, M.D., author of “Younger Next Year
Craig Pepin-Donat busts myths and offers real solutions that can improve your health. If you want to lead a fit, healthy and happy life, read this book!
— Hyla Cass M.D., author of “Natural Highs”
The Big Fat Health and Fitness Lie pulls no punches and gives readers the tools required to take charge of their health and their life.
— David Rippe, Author of “The Flip: Turn Your World Around”
Craig’s efforts within the health and fitness industry have had a positive impact on a tremendous number of people worldwide. The information he provides in this book is a boon to anyone who chooses to benefit from his many years of experience.
— Tom Hopkins, author of “How to Master the Art of Selling”
Mr. Pepin-Donat’s book is a vital, honest and direct approach necessary to make informed choices to improve your health. His message translates globally.
— Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli, Surgeon and founder of First European Center for Spine Arthroplasty, Straubing Germany
If you exercise, if you want to lose weight, if you want to remain healthy, if you want to protect your pocketbook from health scams, you cannot afford to be without The Big Fat Health and Fitness Lie.
— Randall Fitzgerald, Author of “The Hundred Year Lie; How Food and Medicine Are Destroying Your Health ”
The Big Fat Health and Fitness Lie focuses on the need to seek the truth concerning what has become a huge industry. Mr. Pepin-Donat correctly advocates for early unbiased education about these issues as a solution to our health care crisis.
— Antonia Demas, Ph.D, Author of “Food Is Elementary: A Hands-on Curriculum for Young Students”
Craig’s emotion and passion for teaching people about the benefits of health and fitness and how to effect a positive change in the lives of others translates in all cultures and languages.
— Irina Kragh-Thimgren, President, Planet Fitness Russia
The Big Fat Health and Fitness Lie is packed full of information that will help people. It's like a Google for everything you need to know related to health and fitness in one book.
— Mark Mastrov, Founder and Chairman 24 Hour Fitness
Within the worldwide health club industry Craig Pepin-Donat is recognized as an extraordinary talent. Wherever he has served, Pepin-Donat has been regarded as a leader of exceptional gifts, both personal and
professional.
— John McCarthy, Former Executive Director; IHRSA, International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association
The Big Fat Health and Fitness Lie is a real affirmation of the many myths hidden within the health and fitness industry. In my 20 years as a fitness professional I have never heard anyone that tells it as straight as Craig Pepin-Donat does in his book. It's about time someone sorted out this crazy industry.
— Melanie Cole M.S., Exercise Physiologist, Personal Trainer, and radio show host of "Talk Radio For Every..Body" on HealthRadio.net
Advisory Board
The Fit Advocate Advisory board consists of experts across a broad spectrum of industries and capabilities. Each board member has 20-30 years of experience in their respective field. They bring vitality and a wealth of knowledge and expertise to The Fit Advocate. Board members are dedicated to improving the quality of life for consumers by providing quality health and fitness solutions.
Participation on the Fit Advocate Advisory Board does not mean that members have endorsed any of the products or services promoted on our website, or that they agree with all of the views of FitAdvocate.com. The Advisory Board assists in setting the priorities for The Fit Advocate, contributes articles and research, participates in our Expert's Panel Pod Cast and assists in the evaluation of potential Fit Advocate Approved products. Many of our board members, including Craig Pepin-Donat, are available for interviews, speaking engagements, workshops and consultation.
Dr. Joel Fuhrman, M.D. Author of Eat for Health, Eat to Live, Fasting and Eating for Health and Disease Proof Your Child
Joel Fuhrman M.D. is a board-certified family physician who specializesin preventing and reversing disease through nutritional and natural methods. His private practice is located in Flemington, New Jersey. He is a graduate of the University OfPennsylvania School Of Medicine, and has received the St. Joseph’s Family Practice Resident’s Teaching Award for his contribution to the education of residents. In addition, Dr. Fuhrman provides nutritional education to other physicians, and is a guest lecturer at Cornell University Graduate Program in Human Nutrition. Dr. Fuhrman is a member of the Board of Directors of the National Health Association; Advisory Panel, The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine; Diplomat, American Academy of FamilyPhysicians; Sports Medicine Committee, Professional Skaters Guild of America; and PwC Health and Performance Advisory Panel, PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Henry S. Lodge, M.D. Best Selling Author of Younger Next Year
Dr. Henry Lodge was born in Boston, and grew up in Massachusetts. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania in 1981 and from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1985, where he received the Robert Loeb Award for Excellence in Clinical Medicine. He did his Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine at the Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City. After completing his training in 1988, he joined the faculty of the medical school at Columbia University, where he has been ever since. He is named in Who's Who in America, Who's Who in the World, Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare, and Who's Who in Science and Engineering, as well as in the Best Doctors in New York and Best Doctors in America surveys. Dr. Lodge is a past president of the New York Clinical Society, and a past president of the Presbyterian Hospital Alumni Association. He is a member of the American College of Physicians, and is Board Certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Lodge is the co-author of Younger Next Year. This book draws on the very latest science of aging to show how men 50 or older can become functionally younger every year for the next five to ten years, and continue to live like fifty-year-olds until well into their eighties.
Mike Adams, The Health Ranger Author of Natural Health Solutions: & The Conspiracy To Keep You From Knowing Them
Emboldened by his own experience of health transformation, Mike Adams, aka the Health Ranger has focused his life's work on exploring and sharing the truths about nutrition, diseases, health and healing. Read by millions around the world, Mike Adams is achampion of consumer protection and health freedom. Over the years, Mike has spent more than 5,000 hours studying the true causes of disease vs. health. He has built a massive private research library, interviewed today's greatest pioneers in alternative medicine, and completed dozens of books and special reports on the subject.Mike is also the creator of the Honest Food Guide and author of more than 2,000 articles, guides and reports on natural health and medicine. Mike is the founder of NewsTarget.com and TruthPublishing.com and he is the executive director of the non-profit Consumer Wellness Center. Mike is a renowned public speaker who has presented his teachings on healthy living and natural healing to thousands of people. Through his books, articles, websites and speaking engagements, Mike has impacted the lives of millions of people.
Dr. Hyla Cass M.D. Author of Natural Highs, 8 Weeks to Vibrant Health and Supplement Your Prescription
Hyla Cass M.D. is a nationally acclaimed physician, board-certified psychiatrist, and one of the country's foremost authors and experts on the subject of integrative medicine. She combines the best of leading-edge natural medicine with modern science in her over 20-year clinical practice, writings, lectures, and nationwide media appearances. Dr. Cass also maintains a busy schedule of speaking engagements around the country, with topics ranging from complementary medicine and psychiatry, anti-aging, women's health (including natural hormone therapy), weight management, to stress reduction, and natural treatments for addictions, anxiety disorders, and depression. Dr. Cass served for 20 years as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UCLA School of Medicine. She also is a Board Member of the American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM.org); Advisory Board member at Taste for Life magazine and Medical Editor at Total Health Magazine.
Shane Ellison, M. Sc., “The People's Chemist” Author of Health Myths Exposed and The Truth about Cholesterol Lowering Drugs
Shane Ellison is known as "The People's Chemist." He has a BS in biology from Fort Lewis College and an MS in organic chemistry from Northern Arizona University. He is a two-time recipient of the prestigious Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Grant for his studies in physiology and biochemistry. Today, Shane is an internationally recognized authority on insulin resistanceand type II diabetes. His dedication to natural health prompted him to write Health Myths Exposed and The Hidden Truth about Cholesterol Lowering Drugs. Shane doesn't follow trends, hype or medical dogma - just results. With his keen ability to sift through scientific literature and weed out fact from fiction, he has empowered thousands to assert their health freedom by saying "no" to prescription drugs (aka disease care) and yes to natural medicine and a health-promoting lifestyle.
Laura Lewis, “Life Change Expert” Author of 52 Ways To A Healthy You
For over twenty years, through television, radio, books, speaking and one on one consulting, Laura has educated and motivated individuals all over the world to not only take control of nutrition, health and lifestyle issues, but generate lasting change within their entire lives. President of Laura Lewis Enterprises, LLC which offers products and services in the realms of media, publishing and production, Laura also has an extensive background as a television and radio host and executive producer. Most recently, Laura has authored and published the book 52 Ways to a Healthy You, which provides hundreds of informative tips, resources, and facts that together offer a handy, fun-to-read encyclopedia of wellness knowledge. Known as a "Change Expert," Laura is a popular speaker presenting life enhancement seminars and workshops in the realms of health, wellness, nutrition, fitness and beauty. She is also the “Life Fit Expert” on the top rated AOL Blog, That’s Fit.com posting various features and hosting the That’s Fit Weekly podcast. Laura is also featured on the Veria Television network with her segment entitled “To a Healthy You” seen on the show, “Simply Beautiful”. She has a BS in Food and Nutrition, is a Certified Clinical Nutritionist and is the proud single mom of three children, ages 19, 15 and 9.
Mark Mastrov is the founder and chairman of 24 Hour Fitness Worldwide Inc., the world’s largest privately held fitness company, serving more than three million members in the U.S. and Asia. Within the health-and-fitness industry, Mark is considered an innovator and visionary, not only for introducing industry-leading fitness-club services such as around-the-clock access, month-to-month memberships and electronic fund transfers, but for sponsoring the US Olympic team, partnering with celebrities to open co-branded clubs, and supporting NBC’s innovative reality television program the “Biggest Loser.”
Debra Lynn Dadd, “The Queen of Green” Author of Sustaining the Earth, Nontoxic & Natural, The Nontoxic Home, Nontoxic Natural & Earthwise, The Nontoxic Home & Office, Home Safe Home and her new book, Really Green
With over twenty years of research and real-life experience as a consumer advocate for health and the environment, Debra Lynn Dadd has delivered decades of educational information to protect the health and lives of people. Debra was the first to alert consumers to the toxic chemicals present in everyday household products. Her extensive research revealed the unfortunate short- and long-term health effects resulting from toxic exposure. She was also the first to provide a gold standard for safe alternatives by cataloging hundreds of nontoxic products, making them easy to understand and easily accessible to the public.
Dr. Adam Shafran, Health and Fitness Expert Author of You Can’t Lose Weight Alone and Host of Dr. Fitness and the Fat Guy Radio Show
Born to be a Health and Fitness expert, Dr. Shafran played lots of sports growing up. But he was especially good at tennis and overachieved his way to a national ranking. He was able to parlay his athletic skills to play tennis for Rutgers University where he also pursued his passion of fitness. After Graduating from Rutgers with a degree in Exercise Physiology, Dr. Shafran traveled to Atlanta, Georgia to attend Life Chiropractic College. Upon earning his Doctorate, Dr. Shafran began practicing in Atlanta and soon found his niche by combining his expertise in Exercise Science with Sports Medicine and began treating many top professional athletes. In 1999, Dr. Shafran and Lee Kantor formed Neighborhood Fitness, the first personal training fitness studio / wellness center in Alpharetta, Georgia. A short time later they wrote You Can’t Lose Weight Alone:The Partner Power Weight Loss Program. The philosophy of that book became the cornerstone of their Dr. Fitness and the Fat Guy radio show and now their online Partner Power Weight Loss Program and community.
Lela Bryan, "The Queen of Quit"
Founder and President of Nicotine Solutions
Lela Bryan quit smoking — happily and permanently — on June 4, 1978. She has been successfully teaching others how to quit smoking ever since. Originally a high school teacher, Lela found her true calling when — after 16 years of smoking — she finally discovered a way to quit that actually worked. Determined to spread the word, Lela decided to leave the school system and use her teaching skills to help people quit smoking instead. Since then, she has taught smoking cessation throughout the US, Canada and South Africa. And she continued to hone and refine her program over the years to make it as effective as possible. With the Nicotine Solutions program, Lela can help anyone, anywhere quit smoking or chewing (or any other nicotine addiction) quickly and easily.
Neal Spruce, Chairman of the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and President, Apex Fitness Group and co-Author of Evaluation of Popular Fitness-Enhancing Supplements
A nationally recognized nutrition and fitness expert, Neal Spruce is chairman of the board for the prestigious National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and CEO and founder of Apex Fitness Group, a research and development corporation that produces innovative fitness programs for health club members. He also co-authored the supplement reference book, An Evaluation of Popular Fitness-Enhancing Supplements, which assesses the effectiveness and safety of various dietary supplements in today’s marketplace.
Charles Damiano, 25 year Health, Fitness and Nutrition Expert; 2004 “Body for Life” Grand Master Champion Winner
Charles Damiano is a 27 year health, fitness and nutrition expert. Holding a Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition, Charles was the executive vice president for a prestigious multi-club fitness organization in New York City for 17 years. His passion and drive for perfection lead him to enter the 2004 “Body for Life” contest competing against hundreds of thousands of people where he won the Grand Master Champion title. He is a body building champion, winning several contests and has studied various forms of martial arts for over 16 years. Charles has spent his entire career evaluating health and fitness products and services on his quest to discover what works and what doesn't. He is a true health and fitness guru and one of the industries best kept secrets.
Kevin Gianni, Holistic Fitness Expert, Speaker, Personal Trainer and Author of The Busy Person's Fitness Solution
Kevin Gianni is a health advocate, author and speaker. His expertise includes exercise, energy techniques, nutrition, and stress relief. His online health seminars have been broadcast to tens of thousands of people around the world in over 85 different countries. He is the creator and author of The Busy Person's Fitness Solution a home workout program that gives you the tools to radically change your views on health and fitness and live an energetic and energized life. While in graduate school, Gianni researched holistic modalities for Jeanette Tedesco at Western Connecticut State University. While doing so, he learned many different non-traditional approaches to solve very traditional fitness and health problems. Since then, he has been studying and putting those techniques and philosophies into practice through his private personal training business, one-on-one coaching clients and group sessions. Kevin has been quoted in many different national newspapers and magazines including WebMD, Today's Diet and Nutrition, the Orlando Sentinel and on eDiets.com as well as interviewed many of the world's top health and wellness experts including Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. Richard Moss, Byron Katie, Marion Nestle, Jonny Bowden, and more.
David Rippe, Founder and President, Celestia International and co-Author of The Flip: Turn your World Around
David Rippe is the founder and president of Celestia International, a strategic marketing communication and creative services firm. An award winning writer, David is the author of The Journals trilogy under the pseudonym, R.T. Stone and co author of The Flip: Turn your World Around. The Flip is an important work detailing how humankind stands at an important crossroad. One way leads to an upside down world of chaos, anxiety and fear; the other toward a Right Side Up world of mindful living, harmony and balance. An incredible shift in consciousness, a flip, is taking place affecting every aspect of our lives. The Flip illuminates a clear path to a vibrant enlightened world where millions of people already live and thrive. It describes in vivid detail and real examples evidence of an upside down world in decay and a Right Side Up world of authentic beings bright with possibility.
Randy LaDue, President of Pro Fit Enterprises Industry Equipment Expert
Rande LaDue is President of Pro Fit Enterprises, manufacturers of PACE and Kids PACE Express hydraulic circuit training programs. Rande began his fitness career in 1980 with the opening of his first health club in upstate New York. Since then, he has owned and managed several clubs before moving to the other side of the desk and selling fitness equipment. He has worked as Sales Manager for Triangle Fitness (a division of Campbell's Soup Co.), Weider Health & Fitness, Multi-Sports and Henley Healthcare, from which he eventually took over their hydraulic fitness division. He has written numerous articles for fitness publications.
Debi Silber, “The Mojo Coach” Author of The Lifestyle Fitness Program
Debi Silber, MS, RD, WHC is a Registered Dietitian with a Master's degree in Nutrition Science. She's a Certified Personal Trainer, Whole Health Coach, and Lifestyle Expert just for moms and the President of Lifestyle Fitness, Inc. Debi has been working exclusively with moms for nearly twenty years, inspiring and empowering them to become fit, healthy and happy through her Lifestyle Fitness Program. She's been branded "The Mojo Coach" because she motivates overweight, overwhelmed and unfit moms to “get their mojo back” through gradual, lifestyle change. In addition, Debi also holds two certifications in pre/post natal fitness and nutrition as well as specialty recognition in the areas of weight loss and weight maintenance. Debi's been honored as a Madison Who's Who (2007), Notable American Women (1992 and 2000) and Outstanding Young Women of America (1992 and 1988). With expertise in nutrition, fitness and wellness coaching, Debi’s well rounded perspective enables her to be extraordinarily capable to teach moms how to become physically fit and emotionally strong.
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Craig has helped an incredible number of people around the world get started on a path to living better. This insightful book provides valuable information essential for anyone interested in improving their health. 
graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania in 1981 and from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1985, where he received the Robert Loeb Award for Excellence in Clinical Medicine. He did his Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine at the Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City. After completing his training in 1988, he joined the faculty of the medical school at Columbia University, where he has been ever since. He is named in Who's Who in America, Who's Who in the World, Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare, and Who's Who in Science and Engineering, as well as in the Best Doctors in New York and Best Doctors in America surveys. Dr. Lodge is a past president of the New York Clinical Society, and a past president of the Presbyterian Hospital Alumni Association. He is a member of the American College of Physicians, and is Board Certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Lodge is the co-author of Younger Next Year. This book draws on the very latest science of aging to show how men 50 or older can become functionally younger every year for the next five to ten years, and continue to live like fifty-year-olds until well into their eighties.
's work on exploring and sharing the truths about nutrition, diseases, health and healing. Read by millions around the world, Mike Adams is achampion of consumer protection and health freedom. Over the years, Mike has spent more than 5,000 hours studying the true causes of disease vs. health. He has built a massive private research library, interviewed today's greatest pioneers in alternative medicine, and completed dozens of books and special reports on the subject.Mike is also the creator of the Honest Food Guide and author of more than 2,000 articles, guides and reports on natural health and medicine. Mike is the founder of NewsTarget.com and TruthPublishing.com and he is the executive director of the non-profit Consumer Wellness Center. Mike is a renowned public speaker who has presented his teachings on healthy living and natural healing to thousands of people. Through his books, articles, websites and speaking engagements, Mike has impacted the lives of millions of people.
Nutrition Science. She's a Certified Personal Trainer, Whole Health Coach, and Lifestyle Expert just for moms and the President of Lifestyle Fitness, Inc. Debi has been working exclusively with moms for nearly twenty years, inspiring and empowering them to become fit, healthy and happy through her Lifestyle Fitness Program. She's been branded "The Mojo Coach" because she motivates overweight, overwhelmed and unfit moms to “get their mojo back” through gradual, lifestyle change. In addition, Debi also holds two certifications in pre/post natal fitness and nutrition as well as specialty recognition in the areas of weight loss and weight maintenance. Debi's been honored as a Madison Who's Who (2007), Notable American Women (1992 and 2000) and Outstanding Young Women of America (1992 and 1988). With expertise in nutrition, fitness and wellness coaching, Debi’s well rounded perspective enables her to be extraordinarily capable to teach moms how to become physically fit and emotionally strong.