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2nd best, but it DOES rank!, Jun 3 2004
Ce commentaire est de: 8 Minutes in the Morning to Lean Hips and Thin Thighs: Lose Up to 4 Inches in Less Than 4 Weeks-- Guaranteed! (Paperback)
I think Jorge Cruise has a lot to offer and I certainly love his technique, but I believe his first book "8 Minutes in the Morning: A Simple Way to Shed up to 2 Pounds a Week Guaranteed" was by far #1. Here's why:
- 8 min. flat belly had a lot of repeat information from the original 8 minutes, which is to be expected because they both market to others, but if you have already read and followed the original 8 minutes book, I doubt you'll appreciate this one.
- I FELT a lot thinner in all areas while doing the original 8 minutes routine than I ever did while doing the flat belly program. It reccommends mixing hip and thigh spot training with all over body moves, I just didn't feel a difference.
- The original has a few paragraphs of motivation before every routine, lean hips doesn't. The motivation was a big factor for me.
- The original has different routines every day for 4 weeks!! Lean hips has only 1 week of each level (easy, intermediate, hard).
I know every body is different and perhaps if you begin with this book you would like it, but my overall opinion is that the original is #1!!
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8 Minutes in the Morning to Lean Hips & Thin Thighs, Jun 3 2011
Ce commentaire est de: 8 Minutes in the Morning to Lean Hips and Thin Thighs: Lose Up to 4 Inches in Less Than 4 Weeks-- Guaranteed! (Paperback)
The book is presented very well and worth the purchase. As noted at the beginning; reading the first two sections provide for a good understanding of why some women accumulate excess fat in the hips and thighs & how cellulite forms & why this series of exercises, stretches and good food choices as a simple lifestyle change; can help you achieve your ideal size. Jorge goes on to list and give suggested food ratios & how often to eat. He also provides 3 segments of 8 minutes of alternating exercise for Monday to Friday, stretches on Saturday and Sunday is a rest day. You do not need any special equipment and he suggests you do the exercises in the morning so your body can benefit from an increased metabolism throughout the day. I started the program a week ago and it is has become very easy to make it part of my daily routine, especially because I do not have to try to fit in or do 60 minutes of exercise/cardio a day. So much of what is explained in the book makes sense; I have also ordered his 8 Minutes in the morning to a Flat Belly book. 16 minutes a day to create lean hips, thin thighs and a flat belly works for me.
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Good and practicle, April 10 2007
Ce commentaire est de: 8 Minutes in the Morning to Lean Hips and Thin Thighs: Lose Up to 4 Inches in Less Than 4 Weeks-- Guaranteed! (Paperback)
expect to hear many success stories of people following Jorge Cruise's "8 minutes in the morning" routine. It is really easy to follow as it takes neither a lot of time nor a lot of effort. I think it is a plan for anyone. I suggest anyone who is interested in health to consider purchasing this book. Suggested meals are also tasty. What I especially like about Jorge Cruise is that he does not suggest any diet that requires giving up some ingredients such as fats or carbohydrates. NO counting of calories or banning of foods - that fits me well!
Similar like M. Tombak in his book "Can We Live 150 Year?" Jorge Cruise makes sure that you have a balanced diet. Dr. Tombak, however, focused more at one's health and longevity rather than good looks. But surprisingly, when you follow Tombak's advice good looks just come about as a natural outcome of good physical and psychological health. If you add to this your "8 minutes in the morning" plan, you are set for success...
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