Kym Johnson has become one of the breakout stars of TV’s megahit, “Dancing with the Stars,” winning the show’s coveted mirror ball trophy with entertainer Donny Osmond and pro-football player Hines Ward and then falling in love with “Shark Tank” entrepreneur, Robert Herjavec, who she met when he became her “DWTS” celebrity partner in 2015.
How has she learned to motivate herself—and her celebrity partners—to dramatically step out of their comfort zones in order to accomplish new and greater challenges in their lives? The answers can be found in THE 5-6-7-8 DIET: The 14-Day Plan for Healthy, Lasting Weight Loss, available now.
What does 5-6-7-8 stand for? Here’s the easy to remember, overall daily diet strategy:
• 5 SERVINGS OF PROTEIN Beyond the typical chicken and beef sources, Kym offers specific quantities for a host of other protein sources including nuts, peas and lentils, and dairy—and gives tips on how to measure them anywhere you’re eating.
• 6 COLORS OF THE RAINBOW We all know we’re supposed to eat lots of fruits and vegetables, but the goal of 6 daily colors keeps us on track, and fills our bodies with a healthful variety of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, micronutrients and sugars that correspond with different colored foods.
• 7 ANTI-INFLAMMATORY FOODS Anti-inflammatory foods are having a moment, and Kym breaks down what they are and why they’re important for fighting inflammation induced by exercise, stress, and the occasional overindulgence! Leafy greens, spices (cayenne pepper, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, oregano, rosemary, turmeric), and healthy fats (avocados, chia seeds, coconut, flaxseeds, hemp seeds, olives, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, and of course omega-rich fish) are all key foods we should be eating on a regular basis to keep inflammation at bay and look and feel vibrant.
• 8 GLASSES OF WATER Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate to lose weight, squash sugar cravings, relieve headaches, and boost skin and digestive health. And Kym’s unique, delicious herbal tea creations can be included in achieving this goal.
In conjunction with the launch of her personal lifestyle brand—complete with fitness videos and an informative and entertaining health and lifestyle website—The 5-6-7-8 DIET: The 14-Day Plan for Lasting, Healthy Weight Loss features all the ingredients for a new healthy You. The combination of the diet meal plan which includes healthy, simple recipes like her famous protein pancakes, workouts & fitness tips, and the overall motivational stories from Kym’s life promise a fun and successful journey for the reader. Kym shares what it was like to grow up dancing, how she got started on "Dancing With the Stars," some of her favorite partners (some of whom contributed recipes!) and of course, her romance with Robert Herjavec.
More from THE 5-6-7-8 DIET:
• Mum’s the word: Kym credits her mother for refusing to let her make excuses, spread the blame and to fall into the trap of comparing herself to others.
• Kym helps people to get to the bottom of why many aspects of their lives seem to be stuck in neutral. She encourages women to look closer at the traits that make people into real winners in life while suggesting ways to put failure and defeat in the rear view mirror.
• While many weight-loss plans take the joy out of eating with restriction and calorie-counting, Kym loves eating great food. Her recipes are easy—and the food is delicious. And there are pancakes!
• She’s just as realistic about people’s fear of exercise. The book is filled with workouts that end the excuses of people not having enough time, the right equipment or being afraid they’re pushing themselves too hard.
• Kym opens up about her deepening relationship with Robert Herjavec and how every dramatic risk and detour led them both to find each other.
• Kym draws on advice and insights from celebrities and many of her “Dancing with the Stars” partners and co-workers. The list includes Donny Osmond, Cheryl Burke, Carson Kressley, Florence Henderson, Jessica Raffa, Janelle Hallier and Rockell Williamson-Rudder.
KYM JOHNSON WILL BE APPEARING:
January 30 - Sherman Oaks, CA: Dance With Me special event
February 8 - San Diego, CA: Dancing With the Stars Tour at the Balboa Theater ** guest judge
February 9 - San Diego, CA: Barnes & Noble Mira Mesa