This is a short and simple, step by step, no-nonsense author's guide to the maze of print publishing. After publishing Flight From Eden the wrong way, and then again the right way, I have a lot of grey hair. I hope to save you the same.

The final chapter is a resource chapter with a huge list of hyperlinked service providers.

Happy publishing!

1- When you're tired, you also don't handle stress as well, so you may reach for food as a coping mechanism. Further, you may be taking in extra calories from late-night snacking. Some people think eating might help them get back to sleep, but all it really does is add more calories.

Symptoms that you may not be getting enough rest include fatigue, low energy levels, nodding off easily, and feeling irritable.

Strive to get eight hours of sleep each night. "Add about 15 minutes to your bedtime and see how you feel". "Continue to experiment with additional 15-minute increments until you find the ... amount of sleep that is right for you." When you develop good sleeping patterns and get regular exercise, you sleep better.

2- You May Be Gaining Weight Because of Stress We live in a society that demands we do more, be more, and achieve more. Stress moves us forward and helps cope with life's demands, but it also affects our mood and emotions.

"Stress response, whether it is 'fight-or-flight,' juggling too many responsibilities, or coping with financial pressures, triggers a chemical process where our bodies go into survival mode," explains. "Our bodies store fuel, slow down metabolism, and dump out chemicals (cortisol, leptin, and other hormones) which are more likely to cause ... obesity in the abdominal area."

3. You May Be Gaining Weight Because of Medications Some prescription drugs used to treat depression, mood disorders, seizures, migraines, blood pressure, and diabetes can cause weight gain, from a modest amount to as much as 10 pounds per month. Some steroids, hormone replacement therapy, and even oral contraceptives may also cause gradual weight creep. Your medicine cabinet might be the cause of your weight gain if you've gained 5 or more pounds in a month without a change in your lifestyle.