Break Free from the Dreaded “Weight Plateau” With This!

REDISCOVER CONTROL WITH THE LAST 15

Nationally recognized health expert and #1 New York Times bestselling author Dr. Ian Smith invites us into a literal transformative journey with his new book, The Last 15: Say Goodbye to Those Most Stubborn Pounds. Dr. Smith tackles a challenge that frustrates millions of adults: losing the final 15 pounds that seem impossible to shed. Unlike quick-fix diets, The Last 15 explains why these pounds are so resistant and provides a step-by-step approach to finally break through weight plateaus and maintain lasting results.

Drawing on decades of experience in medicine, nutrition, and wellness, Dr. Smith presents a seven-week program designed to reset the metabolism and reshape the body. Each week introduces a new focus, from optimizing protein intake and cycling carbohydrates to managing hydration, fiber, and sodium. The plan is practical, affordable, and realistic, helping us make sustainable changes without relying on extreme measures or hard-to-find ingredients.

UNDERSTANDING AND OVERCOMING THE LAST 15

The last 15 pounds represent more than stubborn fat. According to Dr. Smith, they reflect the body’s natural resistance to change. With the right strategy, this resistance can become an opportunity for transformation. The Last 15 combines science-backed nutrition with practical, real-world guidance to help readers approach both their metabolism and mindset for lasting results. 

The program provides weekly meal plans with clear portion guides for men and women, more than 50 simple and nutritious recipes, and a step-by-step maintenance blueprint to help us stay lean for life. Its seven-week structure gradually retrains the metabolism, teaching the body to burn fat more efficiently while supporting overall health, energy, and wellbeing. In addition to physical changes, the program encourages a shift in mindset, helping us develop confidence and resilience as we overcome plateaus and finally shed the pounds that have resisted every other approach. By following this method, participants can experience real, sustainable progress and reclaim control over their health and their bodies.

DR IAN’S DEMO

He demos three meals from the first week of his metabolic reset program. 

Breakfast: 2 scrambled eggs and a slice of avocado toast

Lunch: Lentil Chicken Soup

Dinner: Salmon, sweet potatoes and asparagus
Snack: sliced apple and 1 tbsp almond butter

A TRUSTED EXPERT

Dr. Ian Smith is the author of 29 books, including bestsellers such as Shred: The Revolutionary Diet, Super Shred, Blast the Sugar Out, and Clean & Lean. He served as the solo host of the Emmy award-winning television show The Doctors and was a long-time medical contributor to The Rachael Ray Show. He founded national health initiatives, including The 50 Million Pound Challenge and The Makeover Mile, and has appeared on numerous major broadcasts, including The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Steve Harvey Show, CNN, and MSNBC.

With decades of experience and a deep understanding of nutrition, fitness, and human behavior, Dr. Smith provides a program that is both scientifically grounded and practical. The Last 15 redefines what it means to finish strong, turning the toughest plateau into the foundation for confidence, control, and lasting health.

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CREDITS

Solo host and previously co-host of the syndicated medical talk show The Doctors; medical/diet expert on VH1’s Celebrity Fit Club for six seasons; medical and nutrition expert or guest on shows including Rachael Ray, The View, Good Morning America, TODAY, GMA3, The Talk, Entertainment Tonight, WGN Morning News, Home & Family, etc.; creator and founder of The 50 Million Pound Challenge and The Makeover Mile; appointee to the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition under President Barack Obama; author of 29 books including, The Last Fifteen; AB in biology from Harvard College and MS in science education from Teachers College, Columbia University; attended Dartmouth Medical School, completed MD at University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine