Great information for new  health and lifestyle coaches
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Great book! I am a health and lifestyle coach and this was a good source of motivation for me!
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This is one of the highest quality health improvement books Ive seen for the price. I was impressed with the level of research (60 sources) Margaret Wertheim did for such a concise book. The evidence helps the reader quickly learn the truth about sugar so they can change their habits and become leaner and healthier along the way. I believe if you read this Breaking the Sugar Habit book, change your habits related to eating sugar and craving sweets, reduce your intake and use the alternatives the author suggests, you will see improvements in your health, how you feel, and your appearance.

After you learn about the danger of sugar, it is almost fun to put some of the tips from the book into action and be strategic about it. A focus on the outcomes you can feel sooner rather than later helps. When Im breaking my own sugar habit, I notice results. I feel better, look leaner and less swollen, have more energy, less pain, and improved lab results sooner than I would think for important measures like cholesterol and triglycerides.

Ive tried the recipes and find them to be delicious. Cashew cream and the banana-based ice creams are incredible! Ive really enjoyed implementing the tips for natural sweeteners. Maple syrup has been an excellent new addition to my life. Consider getting this book as both a lifestyle and healthcare investment for yourself. It provides thoroughly researched, understandable, and sometimes eye-opening insight that is ready to be put into action. Try using this book in a bookclub or discuss it with friends to help each other break the sugar habit and reduce your dependency on sweets to help you look and feel better and take control of your own health so that you can go to your annual doctors visit with confidence.
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Great information and key concepts are clearly identified. Purchased for a young new coach who has totally loved reading it
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I really enjoyed this book!  The author presents 50 lifestyle changes she would recommend, with the idea that you would work on one change per week.  One year from now you will probably feel significantly better as a result.  Personally I think many of the ideas will take more than one week (such as reducing stress levels - I will be working on that for a long time!) but it's a great concept and I like her suggestions very much.

Her suggestions for change cover many aspects of life but the majority of them seem to be regarding healthy food choices.  The choices she suggests are truly natural and go back to the way many of our great grandparents probably were eating (ie...eggs can be very healthy, so can meat and fats, etc.)  I've been trying to improve my health for a while now and while I was reading I found myself nodding my head - many of the things she says in this book are things that I have found out from my own experience.

In addition to food the topics addressed are sleeping, eco-friendly cleaning products, stress reduction, exercise, being outdoors, being kind to yourself, and many more.

I enjoyed this book even more than I expected to, and I will definitely read more books by this author.  Recommended for anyone trying to improve their diet and their lifestyle in the most natural, chemical free, back to basics way possible.
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This is not your ordinary 'Quick Fix Yourself' guide.  It is a thoughtful, well-organized, easy-to-read manual for improving health and wellness.  The author reminds us that 90 days is a start...a start to a balanced, healthy lifestyle.  I've been on the journey to a healthier me for a number of years and discovered new tidbits of information that I will definitely put to use as I continue that journey.
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I just finished Fitness Straight Up and found it engaging and informative. Christopher makes improving your health and your body seem attainable goals, no matter what your age or when you start! The book is very informative from both a macro level, as well as providing detailed instructions regarding nutrition, workouts and the mental aspects of changing habits. I liked the friendly tone, filled with personal anecdotes and useful tips, like he was just talking to a friend! I am not an athlete and don't need to look like one, but as I move into another decade, I realize I do need to raise my consciousness, change some habits and increase my activity. This book has inspired to do all that and I am buying an excercise ball and another copy of the book.
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Fabulous book that has good solid information on fitness and nutrition for life. Honestly and frankly discusses the physical and emotional problems many of us experience in our forties and beyond; including discussion on ways to alleviate those symptoms. The exercises are easy to follow and can be done in your own home without buying lots of expensive equipment. This is a great lifetime plan!

Jean, BS;Medical Technology, MS;Health Science Administration
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Awesome read! I really enjoyed finding new ways to get and maintain a healthier lifestyle! I recommend this to anyone struggling in starting a weight loss plan.
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Jennipher and Erin knocked it out of the park with this book. If you are ready to ditch the diet mentality and get back in touch with eating and exercise because food tastes good and exercise is empowering, then this is the book for you! Its loaded with helpful tips. Even as a nutritionist with a background in exercise sciences, this book gave me some new ideas to add to my game plan. Its a book that will encourage you, lift your mood and attitude with tips to help you achieve the right healthy lifestyle for you.
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Loved Scott's new book. Easy to read, informative, and most importantly, really helped me. I did the 7-Day Alkalize & Energize cleanse that Scott recommends and in just 1 week I felt great. I even lost 6 lbs. that 1st week alone! I am committed to this new lifestyle and really look forward to starting the day with smoothies. Thanks Scott!
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A must read for those looking to get into shape. I found this to be very informative and helpful in my journey to a healthier lifestyle.
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If only THIS book would become the biggest fad since "The Zone," we would all be healthier AND leaner. Eating Well For Optimum Health is a book I recommend to my clients. As a veteran fitness professional and nutrition/weight loss consultant, I am continually trying to get my clients to simply eat better, focusing more on health and less on body weight and fad diets. Dr. Weil does a great job of educating about nutrition and health in this book (though a bit too technical at times - I hope readers won't be too discouraged during those parts). I was SO pleased to learn that I already follow about 80% of Dr. Weil's recommendations in my book "Easy Weight Loss For Busy People" -- Following ALL his recommendations would be difficult for the "average" person; however, slowly incorporating them over time is possible. And Dr. Weil is not only a credible source of information, he is right! We must change the way we eat if we want to live long, healthy, productive lives.  THANK YOU Dr. Weil.
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As a client of Rich Hill's, I can attest to the insurmountable amount of knowledge contained within this book.  Not only through training privately with Rich, but by reading and following the simple steps to creating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, I am well on my way to reaching my fitness goals.  In 3.5 months I dropped 22.9lb and reduced my body fat by 8.6% and I can attribute all of this success to the information I found in this book.  I can now go to the gym, grocery store and continue my social life all while making positively healthy choices.  I have never been this happy with my physical appearance and I promise after reading this book while applying Rich's philosophy and training practices, your results will be astounding.

Thank you, Rich!
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When I began reading Lisa Consiglio Ryans Go Clean, Sexy You, I was immediately engrossed and impressed. The reading is easy, the tone is engaging, and everything I was reading resonated with my own health journey. Ryan teaches about how all the parts of our lives work together and affect our well-being. Through that concept it makes sense that how we eat, live and practice what we believe all work together to help us live our healthiest lives.
Ryan is a Certified Health Coach and she brings her expertise along with her experience, which has also been incredibly enlightening for me. Im still learning, and reading and taking notes from this book, and from the Whole Health Designs website.
Ive taken nutrition classes, juiced, and drank smoothies. I was ready for a new way of looking at my nutritional life. Learning about what it means to go clean, about my PH balance and acidity, so much about restorative health  and feeling the difference it makes to my body  all of these components have encouraged me through this book.
As a sufferer of fibromyalgia, for the first few years after my diagnosis I tried medications prescribed by various Doctors that were ineffective and had terrible side effects that caused my life to be further out of alignment. Many of the concepts and practices put forth in Go Clean, Sexy You have helped me remain nearly medicine-free and be back in natural alignment, in every aspect of my life.
Ryan is a terrific author, nutritionist and example; she puts forth complex information in a simple to digest and understand format, and her writing is simply encouraging.

** I received this book free of charge in exchange for my honest review.
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I have a really hard time working out consistently, so I've been looking for ways to form good habits that will keep me exercising. Healthy Habits is exactly the resource I was looking for. There are a variety of tips and tricks for people who want to commit to a healthy lifestyle. Some of the habits I had heard of before, but some were new and I found them helpful and inspiring. I'm looking forward to starting a new and better exercise regimen in my life. If you need the same kind of help, then I would definitely recommend reading this book!
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I was honored to receive an advance copy of this work.  Without question, Pat and Kellyann have put together a tremendous resource here.  Written in an easily understood manner, this book puts to rest much of the hype surrounding exercise and diet and focuses on the bottom line -- what you need to do (and nothing more) to be a healthier, more productive human being. It gives the reader more than ample information in a simple, practical and motivational manner.  The focus on minimalism is clearly something that more people should understand -- in diet, exercise, and healthy living in general. As a big believer in training for what you do and keeping it simple and focused, this book is on point on all fronts.  I highly recommend it to anyone wishing to use a good mix of simplicity in concept and good old fashioned hard work and dedication in practice to reach their fitness goals.
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What a fabulous read for mature adults looking to keep fit and healthy in a simple, easy to apply manner.  Most books written on this subject are overwhelming at best!  Kudos to the author for understanding the population that needs this information the most!  I so appreciate the simplicity of direction and pictures to accompany those directions.  I am really motivated to begin!  :) :) :)