This is the book that started it all Mind Over Body is the amazing-but-true story of how Peter Ajello overcame life-threatening, morbid obesity and a near-death experience to lose 200 lbs. in 16 months, and achieved a level of physical and emotional well-being he never dreamed possible.

Mind Over Body documents the whirlwind of life-altering events leading up to Peter’s morbid obesity and a diabetic stroke that left him fighting for life. In turn, Peter’s confrontation with death prompted a great deal of self-reflection and a $17,000 wager by his concerned friends. Through determination and hard work, Peter ultimately gambles on himself to overcome his obesity on the road to unprecedented physical and emotional health.

An uplifting, compelling story that bares all with a bittersweet mix of smiles and tears, and will undoubted inspire those hoping to lose weight as Peter shares the secrets to his amazing weight-loss success.

The publication of Mind Over Body, along with ensuing appearances on The Doctors, Dr. Oz and Today shows, NBC, Fox News, and global media outlets worldwide, sparked a flood of requests for the diet Peter created to lose 200 pounds in 16 months. In turn, this prompted the (upcoming) release of Pete’s Chocolate Diet book, Peter’s follow-up to Mind Over Body, along with the introduction of Pete’s Organic Weight-Loss Chocolates, which are used in conjunction with Pete’s Chocolate Diet.