July 23rd, 2009 
stay fit guy 
This personal growth diet companion encourages dieters–no matter what diet plan they are on–to stick to it by giving them the tools to address the issues behind their eating habits and to make the right choices.Going on a diet is easy, staying on a diet is hard and it is the consistent, long-term lifestyle change that results in real success. This book is not a diet but a diet companion. There are 100 short lessons that provide coping skills, behavioral tools, and personal growth id…
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A 44-year-old woman that has struggled to lose weight for a number of years writes this review. The combination of too much work, and not enough sleep and exercise resulted in “excess storage tissue” as my darling husband likes to call it. If you have ever struggled with excess weight and couldn’t motivate yourself to stick with a diet for the long haul you should read this book.
The book is subdivided in 10-day blocks as follows:
1. Set up for success
2. Put food in its place
3. Conscious eating
4. Listen to your body
5. Jump-start motivation
6. Emotional eating
7. Triggers and word play
8. Growing stronger
9. Long-term success
10. Put it into action
This book is written in 2 page chapters that you are suppose to read each day. The author presents a very concise and thought provoking idea each day. Then the author asks you to think about the topic and what it means to you and answer a question or two.
By honestly answering the questions in this book I was able to identify long held beliefs that were not serving me well. As a victim or sexual assault in my freshman year of college I connect thinness with danger, subconsciously. This book helped me to bring these thoughts to the surface so that I could recognize them and deal with them before they showed up on my hips. I am not trying to imply that someone with deep-seated underlying issues is the target audience of this book. What I am trying to convey is that I think this book can help the casual dieter, or those that have issues that go deeper. If you are honest with yourself when you answer the questions each day you might be surprised at what bubbles to the surface.
The book is written in a very pleasant conversational tone. The author is in no way condescending, like some other books I have read on the topic. The ideas the author puts forth are very simple yet effective. If you are looking for an awareness of what you do that has caused excess weight to accumulate you will learn something about yourself and your habits reading this book. This book is also full of tips and tricks to keep you on track. In my opinion this is a very useful book from the perspective that it altered my thoughts about food. I recommend this book to anyone that is struggling with excess weight.
If you have ever struggled with erratic weight gain, inability to stay on track, no willpower, then this book is for you. It gives you 100 days of easy to read, easy to understand tips for success and help with all those problem areas. I suffer from depression and very low self-esteem and this book helped me tremendously. I use it in conjunction with Linda Spangle’s other book, “Life is Hard, Food is Easy”. Both these books have changed my life and my outlook on food. Food is no longer my enemy and I no longer fear the stronghold it once had on me. Do yourself a favor, invest in both these books. You won’t be sorry.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A MUST READ FOR A HEALTHIER LIFE!
This book is truly what it claims to be. I believe everyone should read this before they even try on their own to lose weight; especially if they are emotional eaters, or for some…
This book has been so very helpful to me. I have been dieting since last summer (have lost 55 pounds just by choosing things to eat that are better for me). This book addresses the emotional issues and habits we have that sabotage our success. I find myself repeating some of the “mantras” like “I don’t eat it just because its there” etc. All I can say is that I have never written a review for anything I have purchased on Amazon and I just felt led to share my thoughts with those of you considering this book for purchase. It has been a real help to me, and I give it my highest recommendation. Karen F.
PS Update on review, 6/11/06. I have now lost 75 pounds and keep on going! I continue to read and re-read this book whenever I feel like I need a “boost” to keep going. I can just open it and find a passage (one of the 100 days) that helps me. This price is a small price to pay for a book with so much help!
PSS Update on review, 11/2008 I have just gone through this book again, and now have 100 pounds off. This book is a constant reference for me!
5.0 out of 5 stars
This could be your prince…
(This may be lengthy, but it may be the turning point you need…)
I firmly believe you have to be at “the right place” to achieve successful, long-term anything…
5.0 out of 5 stars
100 Days of Weight Loss
I found this book enabled me to recognize some of the main reasons which caused me to fail on previous diets.
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Love this book
I am on day 19 of “100 days of Weight Loss” and look forward to each new day’s lesson. Each day touches on important emotional struggles with any weightloss program.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Advice!
Love this book! I am on Day 10 and I really find it helpful. It offers good sound advice and a chance to reflect of your own personal weight issues.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Highly recommended, appreciate her approach
I thought this was a very good book, with quick, easy, practical lessons. I found it motivating and insightful.
4.0 out of 5 stars
I can’t wait to see where it takes me
I just started this book three days ago but I am already excited about it. My book had a handwritten note from the author and I also received an email wishing me luck and offering…
5.0 out of 5 stars
Changed my attitude towards food and my eating habits.
We all know the details about losing weight. If our intelligence had anything to do with it….we would be thin.
2.0 out of 5 stars
*I DON’T HAVE TIME FOR THIS*
OKAY, IF I HAD THE TIME TO WRITE DOWN EVERYTHING 24HRS A DAY I MAY HAVE TIME FOR THIS, BUT THEN I WOULD ALSO HAVE ENDLESS TIME TO WORKOUT AND NOT HAVE WEIGHT TO LOSE…
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A coach to help you through.
This book is like a coach who will help you through your chosen diet and exercise plan, with its daily readings to get you through the hard moments that come with any diet.