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Summary: A real eye opener
Review: Since I started using some of Fress methods and advice I've lost almost 20 lbs. in 2 mos. without "dieting" Its by far the best weight loss method I have ever tried!
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Summary: A Good Read!
Review: I really enjoyed this book but I enjoy reading his journal too. So I may be a little bias in my review. The book is simple and to the point. He's telling us what we already know but don't want to do. Eat right and exercise! Set yourself a goal and meet it. He shows us it can be done and he does it. He makes a lot of good points and a lot of what he writes makes you step back and think. The only bad thing I have to say about the book is....I wish he would have shown more of his sense of humor. The man is funny and if you read his journal you'll see he has a unique way of looking at things. I also wish he would have shown pictures of his weight loss as it happened like he did on his online journal.(the book would have probably cost more but I think people would have bought it. You know how we all love to see those before and after pictures). Other than that it was a good read. I recommend you check out his journal and buy the book.
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Summary: Go Hunk!!!
Review: From Chunk to Hunk is excellent! His accomplishment of losing 171 pounds is impressive and lends credence to his advice, and the advice is sane, sensible and solid (eat less, move more, etc). I loved his very positive attitude about the whole weight loss game, and found it inspirational that he had this attitude both when he was at his higher weights, with a long way to go, and when he was nearing his goal and only losing a small amount each month. I have some weight to lose, and have found adopting his positive, enthusiastic attitude about weight loss has helped me "stick with it" rather than the beating myself up which I formerly did, which formerly caused me to get discouraged and quit. Some of his best advice involved maintaining a positive attitude, everything in moderation, the importance of exercise,and the importance of natural foods and sensible eating rather than starvation or crash diets, pills or surgery. Most importantly, he urged people to realize they are in control of their weight and health - I know with weight, its always easy for me to tell myself I can't control what I eat when I'm stressed, pressed for time, under pressure, traveling, (wearing green, under a full moon, etc, etc, etc), but his book showed what nonsense this is!
Go Hunk!!!
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Summary: Example to Live By
Review: I love a good success story, and Fred Anderson has one for you. I continue to find inspiration and ideas through others' weight loss success stories even though I myself lost 70 pounds and I've kept if off for over 2 years now. I frequently search the web for new WL success stories, but I've yet to discover one that can rival Anderson's. I often couldn't put the book down, for hours on end. I have read and re-read several passages and shared many of them with my family...leading to lengthy discussion. Anderson shares many basic lessons which most refuse to apply to their own lives for whatever reason. I can truly relate to the type of mentality he is battling. Much like any other challenge in life, it's as easy or hard as you make it. There are still times when I don't "feel like" exercising or eating healthy. During such times I can often recall a phrase of Anderson's that will propel me toward positive action. I am truly grateful for this book.
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Summary: No Hype, Just the Real Deal
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed reading "From Chunk to Hunk". Fred explains his weight loss epiphany with such detail and understanding that i walked away with a new sense of who i was and what i was capable of doing in my own life. I would recommend it to anyone who has ever had a weight problem or eating disorder. It is unlike anything else out there because it is simply the truth. The well-written truth! So many people are looking for a gimmick or a quick fix when all they have to do is make the choice within themselves to change. I have already read the book through twice and intend to take bits and pieces from it on a daily basis, it's just that good (and inspirational). Fred tells you in great detail exactly how to set your sights on your goal and meet that goal. It's by far the best book i've ever read.
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Summary: A real eye opener
Review: Since I started using some of Fress methods and advice I've lost almost 20 lbs. in 2 mos. without "dieting" Its by far the best weight loss method I have ever tried!
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Summary: From his arrogant, poorly written web page...
Review: to this arrogant, poorly written book, Fred can't seem to reign himself in. The amount of weight he lost is staggering, to be sure, but it doesn't make him a superstar, and I have a difficult time believing that anyone outside of his immediate circle of friends and family would bother trying to plow through this repetitive snoozer.
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Summary: Give credit where credit is due!
Review: So much of what Fred says in his book and on his web page, when it was up, is taken straight from Anthony Robbins. "The Body You Deserve," "Unlimited Power," etc. The entire quote about the word "decision" is straight from Robbins material. I think what Fred did was great but he should have shared with his readers more about where he got his inspiration and motivation. That information would REALLY help his readers.
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Summary: Inspiring but repetitive
Review: Fred's results are definitely impressive and the way he achieved them certainly makes sense. However the book was somewhat long-winded and rather repetitive.
Didn't really learn anything I didn't already know but was inspired to "see" someone losing an amount of weight of this magnitude.
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Summary: Chunk to Hunk...yes!
Review: I have read many weight loss/inspirational books, and this book written by Fred Anderson, is the cream of the crop. Written in his "tell it like it is" style is definitely a positive change from your run of the mill happy-happy-joy-joy weight loss books out there.His witty insights, thought provoking questions, and motivational ideas combined with his personal experience with his weight loss is the perfect combination. Seriously folks, go and buy this book. It is really great.
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