Book Review: The Skinny Rules

This is by far the EASIEST read I have read since starting these book reviews.

Super simple and easy to follow tips...well they are difficult, but easy to remember.

My favorite rule is #1 Drink a Large Glass of Water Before Every Meal-No Excuses!!

It is soooo important to stay hydrated. But its also sooooo difficult. I sometimes find it easier to make sure I'm getting enough fruits and veggies before I remember to hdrate.

Rule #1 is also the one I probably break the most (except rule 7).

And I'm a runner. 

That doesn't train with water.

Yep, I run all 13 miles sans water.

Its bad I know, but I don't like to carry stuff with me when I'm running. Plus my competitiveness thinks by stopping and drinking, I will not get a Personal Best, or that I am weak.

I've gotta work on this.

The book is also comprised of a Skinny Rules Recipe Chapter and a Skinny Rules Action Plan.

I didn't read, just scanned them.

I give this book 4 out of 5 hearts, strongly leaning towards 5 out of 5. 

Its such a simple read, that has pretty much all the information that I have read up to this point.

I didn't read this book for a way to lose weight, just purely for knowledge.

Are there books you've read just for gaining wisdom? Are you a Bob Harper fan?

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Book Review: The Mommy Diet

Who hasn't watched the Biggest Loser or at least seen some clips. Talk about inspirational. But I have a hard time identifying with the contestants. I wished they would do Back to you Baby Body and Better show. Because weight gain from pregnancy, where negative habits may develop, is different because you can't stress your body too much, especially if you are still nursing.


Anyway, Alison Sweeney wrote the Mommy Diet, and well I had to check this out to see how it fared with my current thoughts on weight loss.

It was pretty good, definitely encouraging and complete opposite of the Jilliam Michael's boot camp tone (which I actually like). But Sweeney did a great job and showing compassion to readers about getting pregnant, being pregnant, and getting that body back!!

I really enjoyed this quick, easy read. 

Even a few illustrations of different exercises to be doing.

I really wish I would have read this during pregnancy.

I DEFINITELY recommend it for those interested in fitness and are pregnant or just had a baby.

There is NO judgement in this book, a main reason I recommend it.

It gives tips about what clothes to wear during pregnancy and offers a lot of support after you have the baby.

Its hard being pregnant and a new mom and hearing all sorts of different advice.

It really rains on my parade, if you catch my drift.

I gave this 4 out of 5 hearts.

Have you read this book? What books for new moms or pregnant moms do you recommend?

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