{"title":"James Smith","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"james-smith-2-books-collection-set-not-a-diet-book-not-a-life-coach-paperback","title":"James Smith 2 Books Collection Set: Not a Diet Book \u0026 Not a Life Coach - Non Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNot a Diet Book\u003cbr\u003e\nNot a Life Coach\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not a Diet Book 9780008374297 \/ Not a Life Coach 9780008467029\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e HarperCollins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis brand-new James Smith 2 Books Collection Set brings together the Sunday Times No.1 bestseller Not a Diet Book and its powerful follow-up Not a Life Coach. Written by the world's fastest-growing online personal trainer, these two paperbacks strip away diet-culture myths and lifestyle-coaching cliches alike, replacing them with honest, practical, no-nonsense advice. Together they form a complete toolkit for readers who want to transform both their health and their mindset, making this set an ideal gift or personal read for anyone ready to take back control of their life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNot a Diet Book is James Smith's debut title and the book that launched him as a Sunday Times No.1 bestselling author. In it, he tackles fad diets, gym anxiety and low body confidence head-on, arming readers with genuinely useful tools for fat loss, training and long-term habit change. Rather than another quick-fix diet plan, it focuses on fat loss versus muscle gain, metabolism, protein targets, common fitness fallacies, female fat loss and the importance of sleep, all explained with Smith's trademark bluntness and humour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot a Life Coach picks up where the first book leaves off, moving beyond the gym and into everyday life. James Smith challenges readers to question their relationships, careers and definition of success, delivering hard-hitting home truths designed to reset outlook, redefine goals and unlock genuine fulfilment. Together, the two titles complement one another perfectly: one rebuilds the body, the other rebuilds the mindset, offering a rounded approach to lasting self-improvement without empty promises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo Sunday Times bestselling titles in one great-value paperback set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten in James Smith's honest, myth-busting, no-nonsense style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers both physical health and mindset\/personal development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical, actionable advice rather than fad diets or quick fixes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal gift for fitness fans, self-improvement readers or podcast listeners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand-new condition, perfect for personal reading or gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJames Smith is the world's fastest-growing online personal trainer, known for his honest, unapologetic and outspoken approach to fitness and personal development. Erudite yet endlessly passionate about exposing the toxic myths within diet culture, he is committed to helping people reach their goals and make lasting, positive change. Not a Diet Book was his debut release and made him a Sunday Times No.1 bestselling author; Not a Life Coach followed as his equally successful second title, continuing his mission to cut through noise and nonsense with genuine, practical guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStraight-talking, myth-busting and genuinely motivating, this pairing of Not a Diet Book and Not a Life Coach delivers real strategies for transforming both body and mindset. 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The book tackles the specific pressures of modern life — from career uncertainty and social comparison to the paralysis caused by endless choice and the pull of external validation over authentic happiness. Throughout, Smith's voice remains direct and occasionally irreverent, cutting through self-help platitudes with humour and hard truths. Structured for practical use, the book includes exercises, checklists, and real-world scenarios designed to be revisited again and again, whether readers want a quick daily boost or a longer session of reflection. Key themes include resilience, boundary-setting, and taking considered risks in pursuit of a life that feels authentically your own. Smith also addresses confidence in specific contexts — at work, in relationships, and in personal health. By reframing setbacks as feedback rather than failure, the book helps readers move past inertia and take decisive action on the goals that matter most. 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