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Summary: An Understanding Approach
Review: Easy to understand and read. Liked content and focus on health (regardless of SIZE), recipes, body types,menus. Interesting to note how black men feel..some black men will look beyond it - others can use it against you. Relatable info. on how excercise impacts OUR hair; time management with makeup & showers at lunch; the impact our emotions have; the impact our culture has. I think it stresses an EXCELLENT BOTTOM LINE....health management, longevity in life, self-esteem and motivation....regardless of SIZE. Extremely poignant excerpts..stories dealt with every possible life situation/experience. Nice to see these women were happier after weight loss (for their health, stress reduction and emotional well-being, but mostly for themselves).
Rating:
Summary: An Understanding Approach
Review: Easy to understand and read. Liked content and focus on health (regardless of SIZE), recipes, body types,menus. Interesting to note how black men feel..some black men will look beyond it - others can use it against you. Relatable info. on how excercise impacts OUR hair; time management with makeup & showers at lunch; the impact our emotions have; the impact our culture has. I think it stresses an EXCELLENT BOTTOM LINE....health management, longevity in life, self-esteem and motivation....regardless of SIZE. Extremely poignant excerpts..stories dealt with every possible life situation/experience. Nice to see these women were happier after weight loss (for their health, stress reduction and emotional well-being, but mostly for themselves).
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Summary: Loved It!!
Review: I can completely relate to the information found in this book. It was as if I were speaking with a close girlfriend who had been where I am. The content was informative and the recipes are decent. Health issues that specifically effect black women are addressed. This book emphasizes better health with weight loss as a benefit, which takes the pressure off of living up to society's ideal of what a woman should look like. If you are ready to build your self confidence, reading this book is a great place to start.
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Summary: Loved It!!
Review: I can completely relate to the information found in this book. It was as if I were speaking with a close girlfriend who had been where I am. The content was informative and the recipes are decent. Health issues that specifically effect black women are addressed. This book emphasizes better health with weight loss as a benefit, which takes the pressure off of living up to society's ideal of what a woman should look like. If you are ready to build your self confidence, reading this book is a great place to start.
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Summary: I'm feelin' it!
Review: I found this book to be highly useful and an inspiration to begin my life-long journey of healthy living. And I completed it just in time to begin my journey in the new year. "Slim Down Sister" is the perfect guide to help the "sistahs" develop a healthy way of thinking, eating, health, and exercise. I highly recommend this to all the sistahs who are trying to lose weight and be healthy.
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Summary: Understanding Approach Part II
Review: I thought I would add to my previous review - the stories and excerpts in this book moved and motivated me to lose 30lbs. since Jan. and take a healthier approach and outlook toward life. Any book that can do this is well worth purchasing.Angela M. Williams-Gaskins Soeurriche@aol.com
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Summary: SLIM DOWN SISTER
Review: THIS BOOK IS A REAL EYE OPENER FOR THE BLACK MEN, AND WOMEN ESPECIALLY THE WOMEN. THIS IS A BOOK FULL OF FACTS AND UNDERSTANDABLE KNOWLEDGE ANYONE WHO MAY NEED TO CHANGE THEIR LIFE IN A NEW DIRECTION SHOULD DEVOUR THIS VERY INFORMATIVE BOOK. I READ THIS BOOK BECAUSE I WAS READY FOR A CHANGE, AND IT REALLY HELPED. MY FAVORITE PART IS HOW SISTERS WHO HAVE LOST WEIGHT TELL THEIR UPS AND DOWNS, OF THEIR SUCCESS. IF YOU HAVE NOT READ YOU A MISSING A GREAT BOOK.
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Summary: Great. Please read
Review: This book was dynamic. It gave me a whole new outlook on how to approach a weight loss program and enlightened me on why women should actively pursue a weight loss program. I wanted to write them and thank them for opening my eyes and encouraging me the way they did through this book. I couldn't find an address for them. I found this though and I hope they are able to see it or it helps someone else and/or encourages them to read this book. It is excellent.
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Summary: Great down to earth and useful information
Review: This is the book for those that want to live a healthy lifestyle (which usually includes losing a little or lot of weight for most of us). Each chapter ends with an inspiring story of a sister who had conquered her weight-loss/health goals and was continuing to maintain. Each chapter is full of information related to health maintence, such as breaking down the food prymaid (into a soul food kinda way), discussing health related diseases that affect us the most, exercises (with pictures), detailing health info such as what cholesterol is and why we need it, and motivators. In addition, there are also slimmed down version of common soul food recipes such as pound cake, macaroni and cheese, banana pudding, and sweet potatoes. I have tried many of them and neither myself or my family was disappointed. There is also information on how to start a church based weight loss program. The information in the book is given in a conversational way that explains and enlightens. A highly recommended book to help conquer your weight/healthy lifestyle goals.
Rating:
Summary: Great down to earth and useful information
Review: This is the book for those that want to live a healthy lifestyle (which usually includes losing a little or lot of weight for most of us). Each chapter ends with an inspiring story of a sister who had conquered her weight-loss/health goals and was continuing to maintain. Each chapter is full of information related to health maintence, such as breaking down the food prymaid (into a soul food kinda way), discussing health related diseases that affect us the most, exercises (with pictures), detailing health info such as what cholesterol is and why we need it, and motivators. In addition, there are also slimmed down version of common soul food recipes such as pound cake, macaroni and cheese, banana pudding, and sweet potatoes. I have tried many of them and neither myself or my family was disappointed. There is also information on how to start a church based weight loss program. The information in the book is given in a conversational way that explains and enlightens. A highly recommended book to help conquer your weight/healthy lifestyle goals.
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