NEW YORK, August 5, 2009 –   Simon Spotlight Entertainment (SSE), an imprint of Simon & Schuster, announced today that it will publish THE MOMMY DIET by Alison Sweeney.   Best known as the host of The Biggest Loser and star of Days of Our Lives, Alison Sweeney’s most important job is being the mother to her two children.  

THE MOMMY DIET is not just a weight-loss book, but a “diet” of nutrition, fitness, and self-care that women can follow to look and feel fantastic—before and during pregnancy, and after giving birth.   The focus of THE MOMMY DIET is getting you and keeping you physically and mentally healthy, and helping you slim down in a positive, attainable way.

Alison Sweeney said, “Having two kids of my own, I am one of millions of women facing the challenge of balancing motherhood with a career, not to mention trying to find time for ourselves. That's why I'm excited for this book; to share the tricks I've learned and the advice that experts taught me along the way to give insight into how to care for yourself when every instinct is to first take care of others.”

Jennifer Bergstrom, Vice President and Publisher of SSE, said “Alison is an inspiration to women who want to have it all – the job, the kids, and manage to stay in great shape.  THE MOMMY DIET will help expecting and new moms attain what many think is out of reach – returning to pre-baby form both mentally and physically.”  

Cara Bedick at SSE negotiated the deal with Jane Dystel, President of Dystel & Goderich Literary Management,  which includes world rights.   The book is scheduled for publication in October 2010.