You Don't Have to be Thin to Win: : The Official Chub Club Coach's Workout Program

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Summary: An inspiration to all women of all ages everywhere!
Review: When I read the book I was amazed by the similarities between us, mostly during shool and college days. The first time I saw her she was a guest on the Rosie O'Donnell show. I was so inspired by her story. How she lost about 120 pounds the healthy way. Watching her I was seeing myself in the future, I knew if I'do it the same way she did, I would succeed. So for the past few months I have lost 40 pounds. She not only writes her personal story but she is able to understand the pain that women or men go through trying to lose the weight. She writes the way she would talk to a best friend, believing in what she preaches. Before I started to move a bit more, I coulnd't even go to the kitchen without being out of breath. You should see me now. Am doing some dancing with videos for about 45 minutes now. She teaches us how to start moving. A few minutes at a time. She also explains very clearly the importance of aerobic exercises versus toning exercises. Both are so important but importantly we are allowed to eat, eat real food. She teaches us about nutrition and the hidden calories. The most important of all is that she did succeed without any chemicals or starvation diets. She does now triathlon in Hawaii and has finished this year. Amazing! Does that mean that in a couple of years I might have enough strenthg to gain back my life and do something so powerful like a triathlon? Maybe not, she has worked very hard at it but now, at least, I know I am worth the effort, my life is worth living. This woman writes with such conviction and joy. She has gain my respect in every way. This is a great book for everyone who has tried all the fad diets and don't know what to do next. You will finally learn to respect your body and to give life a chance. It might take a while but look at what you can gain. Sefl-esteem. Thank you Judy for a great story and book. I keep it as a reference on nutrition and exercises. This is a real woman. A strong and powerful woman with the greatest smile and personlity. She is a joy to read and to watch.

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Summary: When Ready, Everyone Needs to Start Somewhere
Review: When ready, everyone needs to start somewhere, & Judy Molnar's: You Don't Have to Be Thin to Win, is certainly a good place to do just that. No fads, just facts. She shares, unselfishly, her personal struggles with balancing diet and exercise and also touches on - even her need- to feel acceptance. There are charts, tips, workout schedules, basic nutritional information, inspirational success stories (besides her own), photos, quotable quotes, and answers to some commonly asked questions and concerns. Whether you are just curious to see what a training day in "the life of Judy" is, want to view some of her race photos, or just need help training yourself, she is the coach, athlete and inspiration. She gives us some links to check out on the internet and suggests some other ways to find out all about living a healthy lifestyle. You can even check out her own web site for additional advice and support. As a fellow athena triathlete, going into my third season, I found this book to be very reassuring, occasionally fresh, always inspirational, helpful, and sometimes down right funny (ergo "goose poops" :)!-You'll have to read the book for that one). This book may seem to be about Judy but in essence, it is about YOU - about YOUR DREAMS, and YOUR OWN need to make some life decisions. After all, the operative word in the title is "You". If we learn by example, she is a good one to follow. Because, as she found out, you do NOT have to be thin to win...just determined. A good book by this recent pioneer of the Athena racing world and co-author Bob from "Competitor Magazine". A fast and easy read with useable information. Great for beginners and a nice refresher course for the rest of us - FINALLY!