Dedicated to Louie, for helping me get this dieting thing.
I would like to thank all of the courageous people who volunteered their time and
lent their hard-earned prestige and experience to the unfolding of Skinny Fat Chicks.
These folks include professional figure competitors and personal trainers: Bethany
Carter-Howlett, Janet Bannowsky, Lisa Darelli and Mari Kudla-Donnelly. I am also
thankful to Mike Davies, professional trainer to world-class female athletes, and
professional figure competitor Cheryl Masiello.
Furthermore, I also am indebted to the nutrition, medical and psychological scholars
who graciously extended their time to explain and clarify their findings on women and
dieting. I send a special thank you to Olwyn Johnston and Erin Putterman for their
encouragement and recommendations for research sources.
I appreciate the athletes who responded to my queries and extended gracious support
for this project.
I applaud the superb editing provided by Candace Hodges, Susan Schulte and Ashley
Padgett.
Finally, I thank Louie, for repeating Skinny Fat Chick jokes and inspiring this
project.