One Word Book Review: HEALTHY
The 20/20 Diet: Turn Your Weight Loss Vision Into Reality
Author: Dr. Phil McGraw
Publisher: Bird Street Books
Publication Date: January 6, 2015
Print Length: 252 Pages
About The Author
"Dr. Phil" (Phillip C. McGraw, Ph.D.) is the host of America’s number one daytime talk show and is perhaps the most well-known expert in the field of psychology and human functioning in the world today.
New Year Resolution #1 - Achieve a Healthy Weight!
In The 20/20 Diet, Dr. Phil McGraw identiļ¬es seven reasons other diets fail people over and over again:
- hunger,
- cravings,
- feeling of restriction,
- impracticality and expense,
- boredom,
- temptations,
- and disappointing results or plateaus.
Then, he addresses each of these roadblocks by applying the latest research and theories that have emerged since his last book on the same topic, The Ultimate Weight Solution.
Dr. Phil and his team have created a plan that you can start following right now and continue working for the rest of your life. In this diet, readers will start by eating only 20 key ingredients, called the “20/20 Foods,” which theories indicate may help enhance your body’s thermogenesis and help you feel full.
But that's just the beginning. Healthy weight loss requires a lifestyle change. This book promotes a permanent change in your eating habits, exercise patterns and the way you think about your food.
My Thoughts
This is the diet book that I have been waiting for. It is based on 20 foods that are healthy, filling and will lead to achieving a healthy weight and sustaining that weight.
I have lost seven pounds since I started following this diet. My goal is to lose 20 pounds on the 20/20 diet. I have allowed an entire year to achieve this goal because I want to gradually change my eating habits and exercise patterns.
This is the tool you need if you want to achieve a healthy weight and lifestyle. The information in this book is based on current nutritional research and trends. You have to be willing to make a commitment and work toward achieving your goal. This is not a miracle diet, but it is a diet that will work if you are willing to put in the time and effort.
Are you ready to join me in this quest for a healthy lifestyle?
My Rating: 5 Stars Out Of 5
FYI - I received a digital copy of this book to read and review from NetGalley.
I received a print copy of this book from The Dr. Phil Show. I will use my print copy to make notes and track my progress.
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Eat Move Sleep: Why Small Choices Make a Big Difference
Author: Tom Rath
Publisher: Missionday
Release Date: October 8, 2013
About The Author
Tom Rath is a Senior Scientist and Advisor to Gallup, where he previously spent 13
years leading the organization's work on employee engagement, strengths, and
wellbeing. He also served as Vice Chairman of the VHL cancer research
organization. Tom earned degrees from the University of Michigan and University
of Pennsylvania, where he is now a guest lecturer.
Small Choices Make a Big Difference
Mr. Tom Rath has organized this book about healthy living into the following three categories;
(1.) Eat - Our diet
(2.) Move - Exercise
(3.) Sleep - How many hours each night?
Mr. Rath has spent many years researching these topics and has presented the information in a fascinating and scholarly book about the food we eat, our daily exercise and sleep habits.
The author believes the right choices over time will greatly improve our odds for a long and healthy life. The problem is, we can't see the threat small daily decisions pose in the moment. Small decisions about how you eat, move, and sleep count more than you think.
Each chapter includes three findings and concludes with three ideas for how you can apply these discoveries in your life. The author suggests that the readers use the resources in this book to start a 30-day challenge to learn new and healthier habits.
My Thoughts
I discovered this book at a time when I really needed to make improvements in my health and lifestyle habits. I have gained weight, I am not exercising as much as I once did and my sleep habits have been sporadic.
Here are some things that I learned in this book that will help me get back on a healthier track;
(1.) Exercise is not enough. Being active throughout the day is what keeps you healthy. Sitting more than six hours a day greatly increases your risk of an early death. Limit yourself to two hours of seated television a day.
(2.) When you want to do your best work, sleep longer. Missing sleep can change the trajectory of an entire week. Wake up at the same general time every day to keep your internal clock on track.
(3.) Ask yourself if the next food you put in your mouth is a net gain or a net loss. Sugar is the next nicotine. It fuels diabetes, obesity, heart disease and cancer. Get most of your protein from vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, fish or white meats. Always eat the healthiest food first.
(4.) When it comes to beverages...stick with coffee, tea and water.
I am very glad that I had the opportunity to read this book. I think the one thing that impressed me the most was the importance of frequent MOVEMENT during the day.
I highly recommend this book. Small choices really can make a big difference!
My Rating: 5 Stars Out of 5
FYI ~ I received a digital preview copy of this book from NetGalley.
Do you need to make some changes in your health and lifestyle habits? Please share your thoughts in the Comments Section below.
