Food addiction is the number one cause of death — if you include heart disease, stroke, hypertension and diabetes. Brad Lamm, one of the most well-known interventionists openly talking about food  addiction, understands addiction in all of its forms. He recently toured the country, sharing his own story of bulimia, compulsive overeating, and drug and alcohol addiction. He urges people to break weight loss goals into manageable steps while addressing the emotions that drive overeating.

Read Together’s interview with Brad Lamm.