Read an excerpt from Valerie Bertinelli's book about her career, marriage and struggle with weight.

The actress lost almost 50 pounds, and she did it all on national TV. Valerie Bertinelli speaks out about how she lost it and what she does to keep it off. Plus, she's posing in a bikini!

Four years ago, when Oprah managed to get down to a trim and fit 160 pounds, she thought she'd hit on a foolproof formula for permanent weight loss. Then life; in the form of a thyroid problem and a killer schedule; intervened.

Our genius food expert teases, tricks, and makes over your diet without ever making you feel deprived.

As cold winter darkness gave way to warmth and light, Rick Bass welcomed his first child. Years later, he's still marveling at the depth of his love, the weight of his responsibility, and the way life renews itself just when you need it most.