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New Bodybuilding.com Book Big Hit

Meridian, Idaho -- It's that time again when people are coming up with their new year's resolutions. Getting in shape usually tops them. The writers of a new book by a locally-based fitness giant want you to make it more than just a resolution.

Soon more people than usual will be hitting the treadmills and pumping iron in an attempt to shed a few pounds as well as the guilt of maybe over-indulging during the holidays. That attempt is often very short-lived.

"Most people actually quit within the first two weeks," said Bodybuilding.com CEO Ryan DeLuca.

So, DeLuca and his website editor-in-chief, Kris Gethin, collaborated on the book Body by Design to get readers beyond that two-week hurdle. Gethin wasn't available to interview since he's away visiting family in his native Wales.

"It tells you exactly how people that stick to their goals long term, what science has shown, help them to stick to them long term," said DeLuca.

He said the book was designed as a fitness how-to.

"Not only does it have the 12-week plan that includes weight-lifting, cardio, a quick plan that will make it easier for you to get in shape, along with the eating and the supplements. It also gives you motivation tips," said DeLuca.

It uses the experiences of the nearly 700,000 members on Bodybuilding.com's Body Space page as well as the thousands of pages of advice given by DeLuca over the years.

"We took all of the information from all of those success stories and distilled it down to one program," said DeLuca.

While exercising and eating right are keys to achieving your fitness goals, DeLuca says there's one other important thing you need to do.

"The secret really to getting in shape is to create that social network around you of people that are also in good shape," he said.

So, if you're looking to get back into the gym after the holiday, DeLuca says Body by Design is a great resource to give you the motivation to make a wholesale lifestyle change.

"There are dozens of inspirational stories that have reached their goals with before and after pictures. You will see the most amazing life-changing stories," explained DeLuca.

Body by Design appears to be a big hit. At $13.80 per copy, it's already one of Amazon.com's top 100 bestsellers after Tuesday's release.

It's also available at Borders and Barnes and Noble.

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