The Shift

How I Finally Lost Weight and Discovered a Happier Life

By: Tory Johnson

Narrated by: Tory Johnson

This inspiring #1 bestseller is a gutsy look at what it takes to undo a lifetime of self-sabotaging habits and feel great about the change and yourself.

Good Morning America contributor Tory Johnson is all about helping women make great things happen. And after a lifetime of obesity, of failing at fad diets and sporadic health programs, Tory was ready to make great things happen for herself -- making the shift by recognizing that it was time to lose weight once and for all, and do it her way. In twelve months, she lost more than 60 pounds, and for the first time shares what she learned, what she ate and how she changed in The Shift: How I Finally Lost Weight and Discovered a Happier Life, her most personal book yet.

In this updated trade paperback edition, Tory Johnson adds a look back at the amazing response her Shift has brought from thousands of people across the country, shares additional lessons learned in the year following the book's publication, and includes the stories of "Shifters" -- readers so inspired by her book they have made their own life-changing Shifts.

Critic reviews

Tory Johnson's riveting, shoot from-the heart story inspires all of us to live a better life. She shows how a small shift of thinking can have a huge impact on health and weight. Who could ask for a truer champion and friend on the path to our dreams.

—Diane Sawyer, Anchor, ABC News

"One brief comment from a colleague gave Tory Johnson the determination to take control of her eating habits, after a lifetime of feeling unhappy about her weight. Her honest, thoughtful, and often hilarious account of how she lost more than sixty pounds, kept her sanity, and changed her eating habits forever will resonate with anyone who has ever struggled to eat healthfully. I couldn't put this book down.

—Gretchen Rubin, bestselling author of The Happiness Project

Relevant yet really intense.

The walk through her life is fascinating to watch but I have to say, I felt like I was being yelled at the whole book. I finished it to see if she relaxed at all through the process. Not so much. Perhaps someone else reading it wouldn't have been so intense. It's honest and while I didn't need a play by play for her sex life, it did make me laugh at times.

This Audiobook Rules and I Am Working On My Shift!

Everything is here - incredibly beautiful author who has gone through a huge process of shifting from poor overweight victim and slave to the giant processed and fast food industry...to a fit champion, a superhero who turned off the glutton switch and turned on the 'life' switch. I love Tory Johnson - I also love the fact that she does her own narration because there are plenty of intonations needed in this and she delivers. This is spot on what one does to lose weight - sometimes the alternative is to try something give up and gain more. She loses weight and shows the everyday trials and tribulations.

Tory has demonstrated courage, perseverance and has shown her vulnerabilities and invulnerabilities. She flipped the switch. She's proud. She's even proud of her intimacy at home and I think that is fantastic. Its human. Anyway kudos to you Tory - you're a true winner and I learned some great things from you. I'm excited about this audiobook. I too am shifting. Thank you.

Excellent!

Such an interesting book! I had no idea who Tory Johnson was before I purchased this book, but I am so glad I did! It is exciting and emotional to listen to her story since it sounds so much like my own. She is very inspirational and a very talented writer! So happy for her success!

it's a great down to earth honest book

I would recommend it. has some great motivational tips and gets you in a great frame of mind.

The Shift becomes my shift!

Definitely appreciated her candor! I am inspired to SHIFT. I have begun my own journey...no more gimmicks.
Sharri Coleman