Carrie Myers Smith is an award-winning author and inspirational speaker. She has a degree in exercise science and health education, is an ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) certified personal trainer, a Wellcoaches-certified wellness coach, and owner of Women in Wellness. Her work has appeared in many publications including Shape, Fitness, Fit Pregnancy, Cooking Light, Health, and Energy for Women, for whom she was a contributing editor and "Body Shoppe" columnist. In addition, she writes frequently for health and fitness trade journals, including both ACE and IDEA publications, and is becoming increasingly well-known as a respected expert in the fitness industry.

Carrie's first book, Squeezing Your Size 14 Self into a Size 6 World: A Real Woman's Guide to Food, Fitness, and Self-Acceptance, has won acclaim from real women and experts alike, received one of Independent Publishers' highest ratings, and won the 2004 MIPA Health Award.

"I love playing a role in helping women change their lives!" says Smith. "While I may be considered an 'expert,' I really relate to the average woman, having the same struggles and life challenges."

Part of these challenges includes raising four sons, about which she quips, "Let's just say they give me plenty of opportunities to practice my coaching skills!"