I was so excited every page I read new information that I'd go to work and share it with my coworker who is also into organic living. I even bought her the book for her birthday (which is only in June and we're in April!) - I was that excited and wanted to share the info. It's amazing how much you learn about your hormones, the food we eat and what's in it, as well as the environmental endocrine disruptors. The only problem I have with this book, it doesn't offer much information for us vegetarians. You really have to figure out on your own what to eat and when. She's very pro-fish and organic meat, which is fine for the meat-eater. Other than that, I would recommend that everyone… Read more
There were times during the workouts I would yell "you're a bitch, Jillian!" but only because she works us with this video! And does it ever work! I've lost 10.2 lbs in 4 weeks. Of course you must watch your calorie intake, and I also add resistance training as part of my weekly schedule. But this dvd was a fresh change from a stationary bike or a treadmill. I've even got my husband starting on week 1. Once I'm through it all, I plan to redo it but aim to follow the more advanced girl. I am a certified fitness trainer myself and find her exercises well done and safe. You'll definitely sweat with this dvd!
This food journal has gotten me through the last 6 years. When you're accountable for your food intake and exercise, you're motivated and you're much more careful. But more than that, you also learn to balance your macronutrients but seeing how much protein, carbohydrates, fats, etc you take in every day. Whenever I find my weight going up a few pounds, it's because I took a break from this book. It's an instrumental tool in weight control - especially for those who always say "I don't understand why I can't lose weight! I don't eat much!" Write it down - right down to the small piece of chocolate you had. You'd be surprised how many calories we take in that we don't realize. I also… Read more
