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Summary: in just 2 obsessive hours a day!
Review: As a fan of Denise Austin and her fitness message, I went looking for more information about her. I went to her website and found some disturbing information about what she really does in a day to stay fit. She wakes at 6:45, does 5 minutes of Tai chi before even getting out of bed. She does 30 minutes of running or her morning show routine. She does 5 minutes of stretching. She bounds up and down her "3 flights of stairs" house. She does 5 minutes of 'bun firmers'. She does tummy tucks while stuck in traffic. She does tri-cep curls while on the phone. She does back stretches while sitting at her desk. She does wall sits while sending faxes. She walks for 10 mintues at lunch. She does arm curls while reading the paper. She does Waist twist will stuck in afternoon traffic. She does Kick Boxing while hanging up the phone. She walks for 20 minutes with her daughters. She does saddle bag slimmers while making dinner. She "does arabesques in the kitchen" while doing dishes. She does crunches and pushups while watching TV.Wow. Are you exhausted just reading her "real schedule". To me, this reads much different from the routine recommended to us. I wonder when she will come out with her new book "The Obsession Diet"? At least now I know what it really takes to have a body like hers. Constant attention and focus on my body.
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Summary: Great book!
Review: Denise Austin has written a very clear, step-by-step book for losing the last 10 pounds. I am on Week #2 of her 28-day plan and have lost 5 pounds already. I feel great and know that I have developed muscle as well. Her instructions are quite clear, and she keeps each day interesting by doing different exercises. (I particularly like the toning exercises! ) I have a very sedentary job and now have incorporated her "Fidgetcizers" into my daily routine. Only downside is that some of the recipes contain uncommon foods. I just spent extra time going through the 4 weeks and creating my own meal plans for each day, eliminating those foods I did not like or had no idea what they were!
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Summary: Another great motivator by Denise!
Review: Here's another great book to get you going to lose those last difficult ten pounds! Denise's style is so down-to-earth and friendly, that you think that she's coaching you personally. She takes the reader day-by-day through the right exercises, food, and motivation necessary to shed those last 10 pounds in a month. Her recipes are tasty, low-fat, and kid-friendly (my kids love "Denise Chicken"). I've thoroughly enjoyed her other books, and television series, and this one is a very welcome addition to my library.
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Summary: Whooo Hooo, This Life-Style Program Really Works!
Review: I am so incredibly happy, I just bought Denise's new book on losing those last 10 pounds and it is truly wonderful. I am currently in week one but I have already lost 3 pounds and golly, I am so excited. Denise is a gifted writer and you can really see her passion for health and exercise in her book. You know something, she really cares about all of us and it is so beautiful, because as you read, you can sense her love. She has created an incredibly fun way to lose weight, consisting of eating small meals every few hours as well as by exercising regularly. One of the fun things I love doing is what she calls Fidgit-cizers where you simply do any kind of exercise, such as squats, while you brush and dry your hair or do any other common chore. This is not only a great program for dropping weight, it's also a total blast. Lily of the Valley Carnie, author - Chi Gung: Chinese Healing, Energy, and Natural Magick
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Summary: Really motivational!
Review: I initially took this book out of the library on a whim but ended up buying it because I found it so useful. The meal plans- I agree with other readers- are not completely practical. I am cooking for a family (including a meat and potatoes man)- but her recipes do sound delicious. I modified them to suit our needs. The motivational advice is great and I love the variety of exercises and daily changes in activities.The figitcize idea is really helpful for those busy days. True, none of it's new but it is sound advice and nicely packaged.
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Summary: fun and motivational
Review: I really like this book because Denise Austin makes it really a lot of fun to lose those last ten pounds with not only different kind of exercises and Yoga/Pilates moves to stretch and tone, but also her recipes are easy to prepare and very tasty and I didn't get bored with the whole program. I do like that she tries to motivate you not only to exercise and workout but also for the day-to-day stuff. I didn't regret to have bought that book and can highly recommend it.
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Summary: A Cookbook way to lose weight
Review: My husband and I have been doing this weight loss plan for 2 weeks now and find it a very manageable and educational scheme. It is very obviously based on the USDA's food pyramid, which is great for us. We're really starting to understand what it means to eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables everyday and how to better manage portion size, especially with starches and meat. It's given us some great new breakfast and lunch ideas, and I love the fact that the easy-to-prepare recipes can be doubled to two portions and leave no leftovers to fill up my fridge. Most of the recipes are pretty tasty, if simple, but the chicken breast dishes are on the bland side, requiring a little extra touch to make them better. Additionally, preparation advice can be a bit sketchy, leaving the reader to make assumptions about how things should be done. There are also some editing problems which add to the confusion, such as describing 1 oz. of linguine as "about the size of a quarter" in one recipe and "about a quarter of an inch in diameter" in another. The exercise plan is very manageable as well, where I substitute my usual aerobics or exercise bike routines for her routines. Her toning routine is great - I'm already reaping the benefits in firmer muscles. The yoga/pilates routine left me a little cold, but has inspired me to find a video that may be more suitable for me. Overall, I think it's a very realistic plan that should lead to better habits of both eating and exercise, which is really what matters.
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Summary: A Cookbook way to lose weight
Review: My husband and I have been doing this weight loss plan for 2 weeks now and find it a very manageable and educational scheme. It is very obviously based on the USDA's food pyramid, which is great for us. We're really starting to understand what it means to eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables everyday and how to better manage portion size, especially with starches and meat. It's given us some great new breakfast and lunch ideas, and I love the fact that the easy-to-prepare recipes can be doubled to two portions and leave no leftovers to fill up my fridge. Most of the recipes are pretty tasty, if simple, but the chicken breast dishes are on the bland side, requiring a little extra touch to make them better. Additionally, preparation advice can be a bit sketchy, leaving the reader to make assumptions about how things should be done. There are also some editing problems which add to the confusion, such as describing 1 oz. of linguine as "about the size of a quarter" in one recipe and "about a quarter of an inch in diameter" in another. The exercise plan is very manageable as well, where I substitute my usual aerobics or exercise bike routines for her routines. Her toning routine is great - I'm already reaping the benefits in firmer muscles. The yoga/pilates routine left me a little cold, but has inspired me to find a video that may be more suitable for me. Overall, I think it's a very realistic plan that should lead to better habits of both eating and exercise, which is really what matters.
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Summary: It works, and it's Healthy
Review: My wife came to me and asked me to help her get in shape. Being a workout fanatic most of my life, helping her with the exercise part was easy. But the eating part was tougher. I eat healthy but don't have any set receipes or methodology; so I bought Denise's book and followed it religously for the first three to four weeks, doing all the shopping, cooking etc. She lost more than 12 lbs, looks wonderful and really has liked the food. We still use the book has a guide but mix in receipes from other sources like Cooking Light magazine etc., but we maintain Denise's daily intake of calories (about 1500) and fat -- about 25 percent -- for my wife. Denise is so upbeat, sensible and fun to read and watch. Besides being beautiful, she is full of common sense about eating and exercise. If you want sensible, good food -- not "diet" food, buy this book and follow it. It works. Thanks, Denise. You're the best.
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Summary: You better believe!
Review: This book is excellent. Easy to read, easy to follow, easy to enjoy. Even though I'm an extremely picky eater, I was able to lose 17 lbs., and my goal was 15. Denise is right, once you train yourself to do something, it's hard to go back. My stomach used to be able to hold an entire bowl of pasta from my favorite restaurant, but now I can only eat about 1/3 (all I really need antway!). Everyone should have this book.
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