David Medansky, born and raised in the Chicago metropolitan area, graduated from the University of Arizona School of Law in 1991. He's a best-selling author, attorney, and trusted weight-loss consultant. In July, 2016, Medansky was advised he had a 95% risk for a heart attack. He dropped 50 pounds during the next four months. He wrote about his incredible weight-loss journey to inspire and assist others overcome the challenges of losing their weight in a healthy manner.