"This book is being published simultaneously by Rodale Inc. as Cut the clutter, drop the pounds"--Title page verso.

Includes index.

Part 1: How clutter invades your home, your body, and your mind. The hidden forces that make your home a mess ; The science linking clutter and weight ; Where am I now (and how did my mind bring me here)? ; Clutter and fat are no match for your mind -- Part 2: The lose the clutter, lose the weight blueprint. How the program works ; How to eat to lose the weight ; How to move to lose the weight -- Part 3: The six-week program begins. Make each week a success ; Week one: Your cooking and dining areas ; Week two: Your bedroom ; Week three: Your bedroom closet and your bathroom ; Week four: Your financial house ; Week five: Your living areas (family room, living room, den) ; Week six: Your storage areas (basement, garage, attic, shed) ; How to make your positive changes last a lifetime.

"A houseful of clutter may not be the only reason people pack on extra pounds, but research proves that it plays a big role. A recent study showed that people with supercluttered homes were 77 percent more likely to be overweight or obese! Why? Author Peter Walsh thinks it's because people can't make their best choices--their healthiest choices--in a cluttered, messy, disorganized home. In Lose the Clutter, Lose the Weight, organizing guru Walsh comes to the rescue with a simple 6-week plan to help readers: Clear their homes of excess "stuff" as they discover their vision for their personal space Clear their bodies of excess pounds as they follow a healthy, supersimple eating and exercise plan Clear their minds and spirits of the excess weight of too many possessions All the pieces are connected--and Walsh weaves them together for a 6-week program that leads readers step-by-step through decluttering their homes, their bodies, and their lives. Rodale took the program for a testdrive with two dozen volunteers who followed his plan. All reported great results--from significant weight loss to calmer minds and more organized, happier, and more efficient lives. With a room-by room organizing guide, plus supersimple recipes and an easy exercise plan, Lose the Clutter, Lose the Weight is the only book to help readers clear the clutter while they zap the pounds all at the same time"-- Provided by publisher.

"Could the clutter be affecting your waistline? In a word: Yes. A recent study showed that people with cluttered homes were 77 percent more likely to be overweight or obese. Why? Organization pro Peter Walsh thinks it's because you can't make your best or the healthiest choices in a cluttered, messy, disorganized environment. But there's good news: You can change your habits, change you health, and change your life--all in just 6 weeks. With a room-by-room organizing guide, quizzes to create customizable plans, and testimonials from eight of the dozens of volunteers who followed this plan and saw great results Lose the Clutter, Lose the Weight is the only book to help you clear the clutter and zap the pounds"-- Provided by publisher.