Want to learn to love your body
350062
Want to learn to love your body? This book is it!!!  Follow and do the exercises.  It is like weight lifting for your mind.
2322316
I recently read this book, and I have to say if you are a beginner when it comes to health/fitness and bodybuilding then this is a must read. The book offers insight on everything you will encounter when you embark on the journey of bodybuilding. You can follow these tips until you have enough experience to know exactly what works best for you and then make your own adjustments accordingly. From my experience, the book is honest and accurate. If you are serious about changing your body, you will benefit greatly from this book.
571888
Kerry's book is easy to read, its packed with references to prominent medical research as well as body image messages.  Her diet is easy to follow because you augment your diet you don't necessarily give up your diet.  We been "exercising" for just a couple of weeks now and I have lost 8 pounds and at least an inch of waist.  I can honestly say that this is one exercise program with ample incentive to carry on.  Thanks for your creative, thought provoking book that really does draw your closer to your mate.  Thank You Kerry.
2930010
I'm 1/2 way through this book in one sitting, but I already love it.  I was hesitant to buy it because I wondered if her age would not be relatable to me and where I am in my life and I'm finding it is.  I'm 56 and still searching for happy, healthy ways to love my body.  That never ends.  What I have found refreshing is that it is also a workbook with lots of opportunities to think and write about thoughts, feelings and beliefs.  Knowing which dasha I am doesn't really matter as much to me as learning to listen to my body.  Paying attention to the feedback it is giving me and honoring my body for all that it does for me.  In some ways it sounds so simple, but in other ways it isn't and it's all a matter of my mindset.  I am looking forward to continuing the book, going back and re-reading and I'm highlighting as I go.  I know that learning to be patient with myself is a lifetime job!
91926
Great read, full of essential FYI educating all of us interested in improving our bodies, self-esteem, and, for healthier lifestyles!
3735760
I really enjoyed reading Body Works and putting all the information to good use. She has made it so easy to understand how the body works and what the body needs to have a long and healthy life. I have changed my eating and exercise habits after reading Body Works and I feel so much better inside and out.  Thank you! =)
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I am not an overweight person but I'm not thin either. I am in the normal weight range for someone of my height. That said, I am only 5'1" tall so for me, gaining even 5 pounds makes a big difference. I got this book not because I wanted to get skinny overnight, but rather, learn why, after 18 years, I can't seem to lose these last 15 pounds. I eat right, exercise moderately and drink plenty of water. So why do I have these love handles and why do my thighs rub together when I walk?

For me, having an extra 15 pounds on my frame means the difference between having PCOS or not. It's enough to slow down my metabolism and cause me to gain even more weight. It's enough to make exercising painful. It's enough to make me feel tired all the time. I've tried diets and exercise but I always gain the weight back. It seems my body is set at staying this weight, no matter what I do.

Now, after reading The Gabriel Method I understand why my body is holding onto these extra 15 pounds of fat. All of the lifestyle changes I made in the past were physical, none were psychological. I realized that the change has to happen in my mind for it to happen in my body. I am seeing amazing results so far and I've only been using the method for a month. The first week my appetite reduced and my thirst increased. The second week I began feeling better about my body and gaining confidence. The third week I began exercising regularly. I've never been this consistent with my workout routines. (I now run 4-5 times and week and will begin swimming soon.)

I've learned why depriving myself of the foods I love can backfire in the end. I learned why diets don't work. I learned why counting calories doesn't work. I've learned to love my body. And best of all, I've learned patience. I was so desperate to lose weight before, I would give myself a deadline and I'd torture myself with dieting and exercising and when I didn't see the results I wanted quickly, I'd give up. Now I understand this process is going to take time. I'm not going to expect immediate results. I tell myself that I will see the body I want in a year's time. I have a clear picture in my mind of what that will look like. I could not see that image before, and that explains why I failed so many times.

The mind is a powerful thing. If your personal philosophy is: "If you can imagine it, you can achieve it; if you can dream it, you can become it", then you will love this book!
4262567
This book is designed to get you into a level of fitness for everyday functions, it's not about looking good, it's about feeling good. I love the structure of the book and Master Gunz honesty. In order to achieve anything in life you have to put in the work. The breakdowns of exercise can be done by anyone. There is no secret to losing weight or getting in shape except to start moving. I was almost 370lbs last year and am now at 230lbs or so. If I can do it, anyone can do it. This book is a very good nucleus to any workout regimen.
2515431
This is a beautiful empowering book for all women and teaches you self love. I fell in love with the author and you will as well.
2880530
I agree that too frequent intercourse, childbearing, sticking with one man IS ageing to the female body, yet women are socially pressured to do this to themselves. Unless you really don't care what people think of you, or are lucky enough to find an EXTREMELY open minded husband/partner, then being a white tigress will be challenging.  However, Im confused about how to perform the restoration exercises, and other methods for health and vitality.  The methods are a bit cryptic in their description. I wish I knew someone who was successful at these methods so I can ask them.
4155017
This is a great book for anyone who wants to take their body to the next level with an "anti-dieting" program.
Many people put only the best gas in their car with an high-octane  level, etc., but they eat all kinds of junk every day. The human body is so much more valuable then any other artificial machine, and often it is the least taken care of.

This is not a diet; this is another way to look at the food you eat, what it does to your body, and how your system responds to what you eat. This is a new lifestyle to regain the full potential of this superb machine that is our body.
544558
If you are serious about changing your life and becoming thin, this is the book for you.  I followed all of Bethanny's rules and lost 25 lbs and many inches.  I went from a size 12-14 to a size 6.  I do not diet.  I have changed the way I eat and I can still participate in life.  I love my new body and I feel great.  You can do it too.  Get this book and change your life for the better.
2543535
Once you get past the camera guy being in Love with Dolphina, you can get some great instruction on Belly Dancing for fitness. It's amazing that you can get such a great body workout while working on your self esteem too. I found that after I was finished with the tape that I was inspired to dance more and the tape had taught me enough moves to freeform belly dance.  Better than other belly dance instruction tapes.
180054
Body by Design is very simple to follow and gets down the core of changing your life. Motivation is the key to success! No matter the program, the diet, or even the gym will help without motivation. I am a reader of this book and a bodyspace member and have also found a group of people that have motivated me. This book is 5 stars to both beginners and experts. The transformations are my favorite part and has helped me in my transformation as well. I have had the opportunity to meet and get to know some of the people in this book and they have changed my life forever. I will use this book over and over again!!!
2380771
Great book with really good information. I really enjoyed reading about the food diet which is not really a diet but a needed subject for everyone to understand. To achieve the body and health you want, you have to first learn and understand the why. Nothing worth doing is easy. To achieve the body you want and be healthy, you must put in the work. If you're looking for a magic trick, you should continue looking and hopefully you'll find it in you're life time.
149168
I gifted this book to my husband. Following this book , he used to do exercise for the last one year. He says that he has got benefited through this book. We all want fit body, strength and proper muscle. I think this book can help you to gain that. This book has some exercise tips. It has provided tips with pictures. If you follow it , you may gain the perfect shape of your body muscle.
2227077
This is an excellent book for anyone wanting to maintain a toned and healthy body. Simple plan with a minimum of workout tools required. A few handweights and a workout bench is all you need to stay tight, toned and muscular without overdoing it. Highly recommended.