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Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Breezy Weight Loss Boss Offers Realistic Advice From Someone Who's Been There
7:29 AM
(Image from Barnes & Noble)
With the dawning of each new year, I always make the same resolution: lose weight. A frustrating week or so later and I'm scribbling a new goal: forget dieting and embrace my chubbiness 'cause it's obviously not going anywhere anytime soon! It's only when I've taken a middle ground approach that I've actually had success working off some of my unwanted pounds. Willpower and self-motivation not being particular strengths of mine, I've turned to Weight Watchers for help more than once. It works. As long as I stick with the program. Which sounds so easy ...
It was actually at a Weight Watchers meeting that I heard about Weight Loss Boss by David Kirchhoff. Published in 2013, the book chronicles the (former) Weight Watchers CEO's 9-year journey to his goal weight. Using the tools taught to all WW members, Kirchoff lost—and kept off—40 pounds. Although he resigned as CEO in 2013, he continues to use what he learned to keep his weight in check.
As Kirchhoff tells his story, he spills his big secret to success: do not rely on willpower and determination alone. He emphasizes the importance of sticking to healthy routines. By consistently exercising, eating the right foods, and avoiding the wrong ones, we can achieve "medically meaningful" (11) weight loss. As Kirchhoff describes his daily doings, it's easy to see that he practices what he preaches.
You won't find any revolutionary, miracle advice in Weight Loss Boss, but what you will get is realistic, no-nonsense tips from someone who's been there. Kirchhoff is funny, compassionate and, above all, authentic. If you want a quick, inspiring read that will jumpstart your desire to work on your own weight loss goals, definitely give this one a go.
(Readalikes: Hm, I can't think of anything. Can you?)
Grade:
If this were a movie, it would be rated:
for brief, mild language (no F-bombs) and very vague references to sex
To the FTC, with love: Another library fine find
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This sounds like something I need!! I'm learning to set more reasonable expectations for myself. Now if only someone would write a convincing body-image book.
ReplyDeleteAgreed. I always expect myself to follow a weight loss plan perfectly. If I screw up, I feel guilty and quit. Reasonable expectations is the key for sure.
DeleteAt least it sounds practical. Unfortunately there's no secret to lose weight just good old fashioned diet and exercise and it's hard work. Ugh.
ReplyDeleteRight? I want a miracle cure, darn it!
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