Being familiar with the concept of S.M.A.R.T. goal setting, I was surprised to see the ingredient list in Klapow and Pruitt's idea of S.M.A.R.T. is somewhat different than that to which I am accustomed. While many of the ideas in the Set a goal and Monitor your progress chapters are familiar, the authors introduce additional concepts, which I suppose you can say comprise the "A.R.T." of achieving your health goals, including my personal favorite, Treat yourself. Throughout the book there are exercises to help readers overcome the real-world obstacles that typically stand in the way of long-term success. I'm sure many readers are like me, ready to invest a few hours reading if promised a magic pill or checklist of things to do to get rid of bad health habits overnight. Living Smart offers a healthier alternative to that type of fast-food mentality, instead providing a home-cooked recipe for lifelong good health that can be used over and over with evolving personal goals.