Not So Much Lightweight as Anorexic
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A wisp of a heroine, a wooden hero, a trace of a plot. Books like Undone are often described as beach reads.  I would have to leave the beach to find another book to read. Undone tries to be delicate, but is insubstantial.  I love books about small towns, but I would escape this small town and hotfoot it to the big city. The action is repetitious. Not one genuinely humorous or original idea is offered. The characters are super-attractive cardboard cutouts, and their romance is formulaic with a vestige of--conflict is too strong a word.  In fact all the words for the elements of a novel are too strong. If you like small town romance, reread your Robyn Carr novels before spending a dime on this: Carr's books are gifts. Undone is all wrapping paper with nothing inside.
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I like the style of these shorts. They're a little smaller and tighter than other shorts I own in the same size, so I'm glad I went with the bigger size (tend to be between sizes). Also, I like the feel of the tencel fabric but it is fairly thin and wrinkles very quickly. So, I end up feeling like they're a little skimpy and rumpled. I will probably wear these to the beach and around the house, but not for going out much. I am fairly tall and somewhat curvy through the hips, I suspect that they would be a better fit for another body type.
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I liked reading this book and was very excited thinking I had found the answer to my dilemma. I have lost over a hundred lbs on my own a year ago and have managed to keep it off. I am an avid exerciser and work out 5-7 days a week. My problem is that I lost the last 70lbs of it by staying under 800 calories a day. Because of this I can't eat much more than 1100 calories or I start gaining weight. I tried the Body Confidence way and realized that I may gain a little weight as Chelsea Handler stated in her forward that she had starved herself and gained when she started this program too. However I gained 10 lbs in 2 weeks and felt extremely bloated from all the protein. I did call a Venice rep listed on Google but she was not fully credited yet and couldn't give me proper advice. I do suffer from IBS and food allergies and could not tollerate the eggs and whey protein recommended on this plan. The author recommends staying away from dairy and bread the first 10 days which left me wondering what could I eat for breakfast if I couldn't get my protein from yogurt and I can't eat eggs. I feel discouraged and wish there was a way I could eat this way because it does make sense to me..it just doesn't work for me with my challenges.
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I bought these (in light pink) at a bargain price, expecting to use them for treadmill walks and perhaps an occasional walk with the dogs.

French Terry is usually heavier than this.  I'm not terribly disappointed, but I'm not really HAPPY with them, either.  Major league VPL (Visible Panty Lines), so these aren't appropriate for public wear, unless you're going with Spanx&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/SPANX-Power-Panties-Shapewear/dp/B00008KH9C/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">SPANX Power Panties Shapewear</a>.

Material is just too lightweight, so I wouldn't recommend them & won't buy again; these are pajama-level thin.

If you do decide to try these for just lounging around the house, go for a size larger than you usually wear.  As another reviewer mentioned, they don't run true to size.
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This book was motivational, which is not meant to be a negative critique, but I was expecting something more technical than a lifestyle guide.  In my opinion it was largely centered around body dysmorphia and how to overcome it in a constructive fashion, which is definitely a unique standpoint from other fitness books I have read.  I have struggled with being overweight or not liking what I see in the mirror, but I never struggled with an eating disorder or being a "cardio queen" so I did not relate to some of the content.  I was looking to add to my foundation of weight lifting and flexible eating and while this book has encouraged me to treat myself as a whole person instead of a summation of problems, I hoped for something more specific.  I think this book would be great for someone who struggles with the mental aspect of changing their body composition.  I will definitely be incorporating some of the lifts she demonstrates into my routines, but I prefer to work on a push/pull/leg split so I am not sure about the upper/lower split she provides.  That is a positive part of the book though, she encourages you to try new methods but to ideally do what you will maintain long term.
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The weight of the material was a little light.  Not as expected.
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I have been a long-time fan of Corelle because it is lightwight and easy to store.  However, I don't really like any of the patterns they have out right now, so I thought these porcelain dishes might work out well.  The dinner plates are somewhat large but teh mugs and lunch plates are a vary usable size.  I thought these dishes would be lighter from reading other reviews, and while they are lighter than stoneware, they are not a substitute for Corelle.
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I like this shaper, but it just isn't rigid enough to give the shape I'm looking for. And no, I'm not looking for a miracle :) I think I'll order a corset instead for my upcoming cosplay.
For reference, I am 5'4 and about 220 lbs. (In case you are similarly built)
I ordered the 3X and it was just a bit too big, even on the tightest setting. Get a 2X if you're on the fence.
I will say, it does a nice job at smoothing any back bulges, which is a plus for us big ladies. It also seems comfortable enough to wear all day without any issues.
The "boning" in it is not as rigid as i would've liked. It is very flexible, like plastic. It is metal there in though. A strong magnet will stick to it at least.
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There are some good recipes but again like most books and recipes I found not truly low fat.  I have to eat under 50g a day so if this is why you are looking at this then it will not be much help.  Now new ideas good all around health this book is great for you!  I received this at a discount for my honest review.
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Really nice but I wouldn't recommend it for a skinny person, looks more bulky than I thought it would be.
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I went from packing and lugging stuff for my kids in a lightweight but not super comfy/non ergonomic backpack to a well built, ergonomic, but heavy backpack.  Now I find myself wanting the option to go back to something lighter for times that don't require everything.  I saw this pack on a deal one day and it was inexpensive, so I thought to give it a try.

I didn't expect the pack to be heavy duty, but boy was I surprised when it came.  Yes, perhaps I should've expected something very thin given part of the description and pictures, but it still was a little shocking to see how paper thin the material was.

It's good for clothing and other light items, but can't really carry the two water bottles and other minimal things I need for my kids.  I'll still pack it in the larger bag in case the need comes up for additional space or for a reusable bag when we go to the store, but my hunt continues for a lightweight ergonomic bag.
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I enjoyed reading her story but kind of wish she had focused more on that than on her program. Her program wouldn't really work for me. Just eating recommended portion sizes and counting fat grams works if you have a variety of foods but if you need to get most your calories from a couple foods you are going to have to eat more than one serving, like I might make a soup and have to eat more than one cup a day or at a meal. On the whole though it is good to eat portion sizes of things like nuts, oils, treats, things like that. Her rice and noodle serving size was a bit small. I think a cup is normally considered a serving and non-starchy vegetables are so low in calories that they don't really need to be a concern. She seemed like a very active person even obese and that is where I struggle. I am not as active as I should be and feel super tired just standing for a short period. Another thing is I am sensitive to decreased calories and start feeling hungry all the time, lightheaded, unmotivated, and will just put on the weight again. It is better for me just to focus on a half lb. to a lb. a week instead even if it takes longer. I am good at eating a balanced diet and generally do not buy unhealthy foods like chips, donuts, cake, and Oreos on a regular basis. My struggle is more with sustainable weight loss. Oh, and walking outside would never work for me. Group classes are the most encouraging and inspiring way for me to lose weight. I also like variety. Calorie counting is best for me too. Keeping track of my food on myfitnesspal.com helps so much and helps turn off my hunger signals or at least tells me when I need to stop eating. To lose weight and keep it off you need to find what works for you not someone else.
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Nice and lightweight for a baby, but not as awesome as everyone acts like they are.
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I am very skinny, so skinny i'd be called anorexic. I have long arms and a small body so it's very hard to find sweaters, hoodies, ect. that fit. I've tried many many hoodies out there and they'd never fit. However this is the first time in a very long time that i ordered a hoodie that fit me so well. It was worth every penny :')
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A bit small and thin and not very soft as I would have liked
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From the reviews and accolades that I've read about this book I was expecting a light hearted 'Bridget Jones-type' read with funny bits, a quirky protagonist and a good overall message about weight and learning to love oneself despite not being a size zero.

Others described the book as 'hilarious' and 'sparkles with wit' but I had a very different experience with Lizzie's journey. I actually found Lizzie to be quite sad and depressing.  There were some rather funny descriptions thrown in throughout the book but overall this was a sad read for me because Beth/Lizzie/Elizabeth (or whatever moniker she's using) comes off as an unlikeable, sad and lost character that I couldn't relate to.  By the end of the book I still didn't feel like I knew Lizzie and that was disheartening.

It was hard to like Lizzie.  Even when she does lose weight she still lets the weight issue control her view of others as well as herself as she continues on her path of self destruction.  Whether she's fat or thin Lizzie doesn't like herself.  She will always be, in her own mind, the fat girl no matter what she calls herself or how much weight she loses which is an interesting look at self-esteem/weight loss but not an easy one to read.

I also wasn't fond of the short story/vignette format (which isn't alluded to in the book description). It took me a bit to figure out that the author was using this brief snap shot format instead of a more linear story line and that definitely affected my feelings for the book. I also found it hard to determine the time frame for some of the 13 stories that illustrate Lizzie's struggles. In one provocative sexual scene I initially thought Lizzie was a tween (thankfully she turned out to be older) but I didn't get that understanding until much later in that vignette.  Unfortunately this short story, choppier method of storytelling didn't help me feel grounded in the plot and gave the book a disjointed feel that I didn't enjoy.

Readers get glimpses into Lizzie's life but, like I just mentioned, there are some rather odd and uncomfortable sexual situations thrown into various stories which, I feel, took away from the overall message. I think the message that obsessing to fit into society's view of what a 'perfect body' isn't the road to happiness is a good one but these provocative sexual scenes happened with more frequency than I was comfortable with.
This book follows the life of a young woman with severe self-image issues.  What I'll take away from this book is the idea that a happy life and self-esteem aren't a guarantee once you fit into a pair of size 4 jeans.  You have to be happy with who you are - weight be damned. Unfortunately I didn't find reading about Lizzy's continued journey of self-loathing an enjoyable read. Other people may get more out of this book but for me this was a miss.

Disclaimer: My sincere thanks to Penguin Canada for providing me with a complimentary paperback copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
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Brave Girl Eating was recommended to me to help me understand a young family member's struggles with anorexia.  I could imagine my young relative as KItty, and the similiarities were uncanny.  It made me realize that the bizarre behaviors I witness are indicative of most AN sufferers.  It gives hope for recovery.