Chef George Stella never would have guessed that by the age of 40, he would reach 470 pounds. Stella was experiencing serious heart problems that threatened his life and his career. After failing every diet he tried, he turned to what was then a somewhat controversial method: low-carb eating. Using the low-carb method, George Stella and his family lost over 560 pounds and have kept it off for 20 years.

Over the years, Stella has revolutionized the way the world eats low-carb, inspiring thousands of people on their weight loss journey. Stella has written 12 cookbooks sharing the low-carb life, most with his wife, Rachel, and son, Christian. Listed are his most recent best-selling cookbooks.