73% of Americans are overweight or obese. We spend $71 billion annually on weight-loss products, programs, and gadgets, and another $35 billion on gym memberships. In spite of all that time and money invested, the sad reality is 80% of those that lose weight will gain it all back within a year.

David Medansky knows this struggle all too well. He was told by his doctor if he didn't lose weight, he had a 95% chance of having a heart attack.

He tried several traditional diets, shakes, supplements, and exercise programs. Thinking outside the box, David discovered the blueprints to achieving permanent weight loss. He not only shed 50 pounds but has kept it off. He's now on a mission to help others attain permanent weight loss.

His new book Break the Chains of Dieting – Healthy Weight Loss Without Dieting exposes why popular diets and weight loss programs don't work, and in some cases can even be harmful. He joins Dr. Friedman to talk about diets, fasting, and weight loss that really works.