Mixing memoir, a wellness program, and inspirational advice, Randy Jackson's book is a work of personal passion. The American Idol judge's struggles with his health and weight have been well documented; a Type II diabetic, he's tried every diet, spent countless hours in gyms, and even had gastric bypass surgery in 2003. Now, he's taken all that he's learned throughout these trials and codified their strengths into an easy-to-follow, super-useful maintenance regimen, his New You Plan, filled with meal plans (drawn from the accompanying recipes for healthy versions of down-home Southern favorites), exercise routines, and inspiring stories from his unique life as one of the music business greats. Jackson aims to focus on the epidemic of obesity-related disorders like hypertension, heart disease, and diabetes.--From publisher description.

The King cake chronicles -- A musician's life: fast times, fast food -- Diary of a serial dieter -- Diabetes, then a surgical jump start -- Eating with a new attitude -- When and what to eat -- Idol not idle -- Why you do those things you do.