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Summary: A positive and healthy guide in a friendly format.
Review: As a fan of Denise Austin, I look forward to reading what she has to say. While I did not buy this book for the eating plans, I found the recipes easy and delicious. The Healthy Spinach Pie rivals any quiche and you won't miss the fat. Some of the stir fry dishes have become staples on our dinner table. In addition to the recipes, I enjoyed the motivational chapters. What makes them so honest is that Denise uses examples from her own life. You will find comfort in her words of wisdom as well as inspirartion. On the whole, the menu plans, recipes, exercises and motivational chapters are easy to adapt to your lifestyle. This book will help you achieve a healthy lifestyle.
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Summary: Realistic and simple approach.
Review: Denise Austin uses a realistic and simple approach to getting fit. The exercise program was common sense and simple, and the recipes tasted good and were easy and fast to prepare. I'm 5'7" and went from 155 after having my baby to 139 in 6 months by following this book and Denise's exercise videos. I lost a total of 12 inches just by LOOSELY following this 6-week program. Thank you Ms. Austin, and good luck. Can't wait til the next book.
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Summary: great
Review: I absolutely LOVE Denise Austin. Her workouts are ones that I actually can't wait to do. I've got some of her daily workouts from Lifetime on Tape. She is just so bubbly and energetic. Self-confidence is an often-overlooked part of the weight loss scheme. It helps you to keep going knowing you can do it, and then you do. I highly recommend her workouts. Get her books on tape if you can (if she reads them), this is a highly motivational woman and you need this positive reinforcement. Soon you will believe it yourself, you'll know you are worth it, and exercising and eating right won't be a chore. For the person who whined about all the stuff Denise does to stay in shape...has it ever crossed your tiny little brain...that the television workouts she does, contains commercials...so the taped segment may be 15-20 minutes long at best. In addition to this...perhaps she wishes to continue to challenge herself and build her fitness levels. Are you aware that 15-20 minutes of a taped workout program...are NOT going to be that challenging to a woman who is in the shape denise is in? Following her program DOES work. And I don't think she's obsessed, this is her career, this is what she does...and if she can do double duty to give her more time to spend with her family and friends I say go for it. Some people are just too critical of others.
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Summary: Her best book ever!!!!!
Review: I get this book before I decided to loose weight earlier this year. I decided that is thousands of people have lost weight with her videos and exercise items on the market, I could probably loose weight by sticking the low-fat diet she laid out in the book. I read the book from cover to cover before I event thought of started on the eating plan. I didn't know that there was so much you could possibly know about fitness! I had taked a Fitness and Nutrition course and I didn't learn NEARLY what I learned from this book! I started the low-fat diet at the beginning of the year and so far I've lost 35 pounds! I have a little more left to go, but there is a good thing there are a LOT of recipes in the back of the book that taste great, otherwise I might not like this book. When I eat I like to eat things that have good taste and also that are low-fat! This book has both, taste and low-fat! This book has a lot of information of what is really going on in this 'high-fat fast-food low-fiber' world that we're living in these days. I use this book as my Fitness & Nutrition BIBLE! This is an absolutely WONDERFUL book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Summary: Good Idea, but hard to stick to
Review: I have bought a few books by Denise Austin and I thought this one would be a greta idea, but I didn't really like it. The first portion of the book before you reach the 21 days is great information, but the meal plans did not seem very appetizing to me. She says that you need to stick to her exact routine for it to work and it just did not fit into my life and it has been sitting on the book shelf ever since.
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Summary: The real "jumpstart" program
Review: I liked most of the information in this book. The detail given on how to do the weight training was exceptional. I only gave it 4 stars because I'm a low carb dieter so many of the recipes are useless to me. She is very motivational and her positive attitude is contagious.
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Summary: Realistic and common sense approach. No gimmicks.
Review: I purchased the hard cover version of the 21 day Jump Start program two years ago. I followed it faithfully and lost inches as well as toned up. The program increased my energy. I had to stop because of health reasons, but once my condition was under control, I started again. What you get out of it, is what you put into it. I exercise every morning for 30 minutes and it gives me the energy I need to get me through the day. I really love the recipes. They are quick, easy and satisfying and even my family enjoys them. I don't have to buy "special food" any more and we can all eat the same food and be satisfied. The whole wheat chocolate chip cookies are to die for. No one in my family realizes they are eating healthy food. Denise places fitness in perspective. I like her bubbly personality. It helps me to get the get up and go. I also use her exercise videos alternating with Kathy Smith. Both are an inspiration to me. Most weight loss books promise the world with ridiculous foods and bizzare ways of eating (Believe me I tried them all). We need to be healthy and enjoy what we eat. The secret to lasting weight loss is common sense. There is no miracle pill or magic potion. Exercise and eating right is the only way to go, but you don't have to suffer doing it. I never thought I would enjoy exercising, now my body craves it. My hat is off to Denise Austin and Kathy Smith. Thank you ladies. Thank you Denise.
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Summary: Pretty Good Diet Book
Review: I read a lot of diet books; this book impressed me a little more than most. The diet plan gives you a pretty good outline of how you should be eating and exercising for 21 days. If you are one of those people like me who like to have a plan mapped out for you this might be a book you would like.
The recipes are reasonable and actually worth trying and the exercise plans are sensible. I would recommend this book to someone wanting to improve his or her diet and make healthy eating a habit.
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Summary: Great Book for Beginners
Review: I thought this book was great! Delicious receipes that were fast and an easy way to get into a physical routine. This is for beginners though. For those of us who have been working out for sometime, the cardio-section will not offer you what you are looking for, even though you will learn where you should be working out in regards to heart-rate. However, the toning is great for all (Denise only uses 5 lbs. anyway!) and I really like the Minimum Daily Requirement. It usually motivated me to continue into my workout. She also allows a day of rest; something that I really enjoyed as well! Once through the book a couple of times, you may want to get her "Last 10 Pounds" like I'm doing. Good luck and remember "You are worth it!!"
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Summary: A Lifetime Change
Review: I was skeptical when I first picked up this book years ago because I knew that weight loss and healthy living were lifestyle choices, not short-term diet plans. I was pleased to see that Denise Austin agreed with me. Her book outlines exactly what to do for 21 days, but she says this is just to get you going. Permanent health means permanent changes. Her plan moves you into these changes slowly and with lots of encouraging words. It is sensible. If you are looking for a way to "jump start" yourself toward healthier changes for life, this is a great place to start!
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