Jyl Steinback
GHF's Family Lifestyle Expert

An Advocate for Choice and Change

At the foundation of Jyl Steinback’s work is a dual idea: "Life is full of choices and you can make a change!" More on Jyl’s personal philosophy: "I am passionate about helping people to live a lifestyle that improves the quality not only of their life but also that of future generations. This is not just a personal mission; it is my life’s quest. I feel like I was put on this earth to help people. I love to watch people change their lives for the better and feel extraordinary about themselves. I also am devoted to instilling healthy living in kids and teens, which is why I give seminars at schools. I want to start kids thinking about healthy living at an early age. Let's get healthy NOW!"


The Queen of No Fat

Known as "America's healthiest Mom," Jyl is an energetic, enthusiastic woman with a mission; she’s committed to helping others get healthy. Two simple rules drive her work: "Move your body" and "Eat what you love—just cut down on the fat!" A personal trainer in Scottsdale, Arizona, Jyl works closely with a top nutritionist and spreads her gospel through her popular series of fat-free cookbooks, which are designed to instill healthy living into every lifestyle.

Jyl has long been interested in fitness and wellness for individuals and families. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Physical Education from Arizona State University. Trained by Marjorie Craig, the head of Elizabeth Arden’s in New York, Jyl started the first exercise program for Elizabeth Arden in Beverly Hills and worked at both Maine Chance in Arizona and Golden Door in California. She started doing personal training more than 20 years ago.

Jyl began her work by targeting those who need to improve their health because of medical problems, but she quickly expanded her focus to the family. She contends that many of the diseases associated with high fat and cholesterol diets can be prevented. "As our children mature to adults, they need to learn the value of proper nutrition and exercise, and how to incorporate that into their lives by eating right and following a regular exercise routine." She is recognized as an exemplary teen coach working with adolescents to have a healthier lifestyle.


Motivational Author, Speaker, and Teacher

Jyl has sold over 1.5 million copies of her popular cookbook series on fat-free eating. Each book contains easy-to-follow recipes, diabetic exchanges, and nutrition per serving. The more recent books include a shopping list on every page and menu plans. Jyl’s series includes Recipes for Fat Free Living 1 and 2, Recipes for Fat Free Living: Desserts, Recipes for Fat Free Living: Breads, The Fat Free Living Super Cookbook, The Fat Free Living Family Cookbook, and The Fat Free Living from Around the World Cookbook.

Jyl's central interest of helping others achieve greater health through nutrition and exercise finds its fullest expression in her work as a motivational speaker. Her many television appearances include Crook & Chase, The Leeza Show, Body By Jake, CBS This Morning, and Good Day New York; she will appear on QVC in February, 2000. She also spreads her philosophy of wise eating and healthy movement as a spokesperson for Race for the Cure and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, the American Heart Association, and the Arizona Heart Institute.

Jyl has been profiled extensively in the media, including features in Self, Woman’s World, the Ladies Home Journal, and First for Women. She has also authored informational articles for Sports Arizona, First For Women, Beauty Handbook, Vegetarian Times, Senior Times, Quick & Light, and Successful Slimming. She has recently done a cookbook with Butter Buds™ (advertised on boxes of Sweet & Low™ and one for Encore Marketing and BodyWise for their Reshape™ package. And she arranged with Marketing Calendar of Virginia to have January declared Fat Free Month in their promotional calendars, which are widely distributed in hospitals, newspapers, libraries, etc.


Jyl’s Philosophy of Life

Her latest book, which sums up her ideas, will be released in May 2000. Here are the core ideas from What's Eating You? It's Not About Food! 12 Steps to Taking Control of Your Life!
1. See it crystal clear and magic will happen—Visualize
2. Fight or flight from fear—Let it fly
3. Anger is hazardous to your health
4. Set yourself free—Forgive yourself and others
5. Becoming your own best friend—Unconditional love
6. Laugh at yourself, laugh with others—Laughter is the best medicine
7. Let go of the pressures in your life—Release stress
8. Recipes for healthy nutrition
9. Let the energy flow—Exercise
10. Feel it in your heart and soul—Show your passion
11. Give thanks—gratitude
12. Be responsible—commit for LIFE

And be sure to visit Jyl’s website at www.fatfreeliving.com for tons of easy-to-follow tips, success stories, healthy recipes, and a free newsletter.