"This book is amazing! Your personal stories are so real and raw; I couldn’t stop reading. Karen, your journey to finding pride and empowerment in lifting weights is highly inspirational and I think can be a big motivation to other women who find themselves ‘lost’ in their health and fitness journey. The chapters are all very informative and presented in a way that makes the information super easy to incorporate into your own personal life. If someone is struggling with self-confidence and understanding of food and diet, then they will certainly find answers in this book."

"When more people start finding a deep and true love for themselves, it evinces groundwork of a healthy society. To reconnect with our inner world through a health-journey is a gift not only to ourselves, but it changes the blueprint for generations to come. To me, it truly doesn’t matter what size your body is; but it does matter how you feel about yourself… and that’s what I love about Lighter – it guides you to these parts of Self in a practical and empowering way. Taking charge of our health is a powerful reclamation of self-love, and leads to a more fulfilling life experience. For some, it might be time for a major reset, whereas for others a few tweaks here and there. The information Karen and Michele present allows you to do either of those approaches. It is a simple yet comprehensive delivery of information. Re-patterning our relationship to food, eating, our physical body and inner beliefs is imperative for a healthy and happy life. A happy, empowered and loved body is a healthy body, which is exactly what you deserve, and what Lighter helps pave a pathway for. Take what resonates from these two passionate writers, and weave it into your own unique tapestry."

"These personal stories, vulnerabilities, and insights, shared in conversation between Karen and Michele, reach out to nourish and support you. We tend to self-sabotage in so many ways, and the authors know they are human and fallible too. Lighter offers you knowledge, and ways to reframe yourself out of your untenable situation. Go along for the ride, and transform your ideas of food and wellness from half-baked to well-done."

"I won’t lie. I’m not big on reading. But I couldn’t put down the book after I started. It’s the honesty and candidness of the authors that truly engaged me! Is she talking about me back there? Why… I am exactly like that! Gosh… you too? These thoughts were running through my head throughout the entire book. The irony is, I am nowhere near overweight. In fact, I’ve been called skinny more times than I can recall. Yet I feel the same sentiments, doubts, agony, disappointments and loss as Karen and Michele did. Without even knowing, I have been advocating the 80/20 principle most of my life. However, I have always been on some kind of diet, also most of my life! Every diet trend that’s been mentioned in the book, I’ve attempted. And like most people, none sustained. Reading about the 80/20 principle here is affirmation that I am on the right track. It was enlightening learning about Karen and Michele’s lives and experiences in the first chapters; and while many stories have been empowering, some findings have brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing this amazingly funny, truthful, informative and inspiring book. I can’t wait to share it with everyone I know as well."

"Karen and Michele have written a wonderful book. Lighter is a very easy read. It made me feel like I was sitting down having a chat with a couple of good friends. Lighter has been written based on science but delivered to the reader in simple terms, which makes it so easy for every individual to understand and implement positive changes in their lives. Both Karen and Michele have the technical expertise and personal experiences that are shared, which I believe makes the reader feel connected to them. Lighter is like soul food for your brain with an emphasis on self-kindness and reminds us that we are all human."