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Multi-platinum, Grammy awardwinning rapper and best-selling author LL Cool J shares the secrets to his enviable physique and, perhaps even sexier, his hard-earned contentment and peace of mind.His high-energy, no-nonsense program includes a 30-day workout regimen designed to build lean, sexy muscles and a breakthrough diet plan that can help youshed up to 20 pounds in just 4 weekseven with weekend cheat meals! But what truly elevates the LL Cool Js Platinum 360 Diet and Lifestyle is LLs practical, easy-to-follow advice for personal transformation. Through self-reflection and spiritual guidance, hell show youhow to develop your own internal strength, giving your the tools and wisdom to transform your life from the inside out. Its not just about how to get fit, but you canand deserve to beyour best self.
About the Author
Jim Stoppani, PhD, received his doctorate in exercise physiology with a minor in biochemistry from the University of Connecticut. After graduation, he served as a postdoctoral research fellow in the prestigious John B. Pierce Laboratory and department of cellular and molecular physiology at Yale University School of Medicine, where he investigated the effects of exercise and diet on gene regulation in muscle tissue. For his groundbreaking research he was awarded the Gatorade Beginning Investigator in Exercise Science Award in 2002 by the American Physiological Society. From 2002 to 2013 Stoppani was senior science editor for Muscle & Fitness, Muscle & Fitness Hers, and Flex magazines. He is currently the owner of the JYM Supplement Science and jimstoppani.com.
Stoppani has written thousands of articles on exercise, nutrition, and health. He is coauthor of the New York Times bestseller "LL Cool J's Platinum 360 Diet and Lifestyle" (Rodale, 2010) as well as "Stronger Arms & Upper Body" (Human Kinetics, 2009) and "PrayFit" (Regal 2010) . He is also coauthor of the chapter "Nutritional Needs of Strength/Power Athletes" in the textbook "Essentials of Sports Nutrition and Supplements"(Humana Press, 2008) . Dr. Stoppani is the creator of the popular training and nutrition programs Shortcut to Size and Shortcut to Shred. Dr. Stoppani has been the personal nutrition and health consultant for numerous celebrity clients, such as LL Cool J, Dr. Dre, Mario Lopez, and Chris Pine.
