Slim for Life

Angiesolomon

I anyone reading Jillian's new book, "Slim for Life' I'm thinking of buying it. Any good?

a_new_dawn

I'd be interested to hear if this is any good too!

Roboartist

I downloaded the sample before it was released and am trying to decide about actually getting the full book.

tooshee

I downloaded the sample before it was released and am trying to decide about actually getting the full book.

Where did you get the sample? Cant seem to find it...

fletchleg

I've downloaded the audio book (had a free download on audible) and I'm just onto the exercise/workout chapter (chapter 2) its pretty good so far. Some of the stuff I've heard before as Ive read all of her previous books and listen to her podcasts etc but its nice to have it in one place. I'll definitely considering buying the book to have a physical copy as well.

a_new_dawn

I was lucky enough to be given this as a gift by my lovely friend Peggy :flowerforyou: Although i've only completed the first one and a bit chapters so far it already makes very interesting reading!

I have always been a bit naive about "organic" foods and the like, classing them as overpriced and only bought by "snobs", but i was shocked to read how many additives and chemicals are used in the production of non-organic foods, and their affect on the body! Going organic suddenly seems very appealing!

I really like the structure of this book, it operates a points system of recommended improvements that can contribute to you being "slim for life". It encourages you to make the changes that are achievable to you and your lifestyle, rather than giving you a long list of do's and don'ts.

My favourite part so far is the 80/20 food ratio system, when you eat 80% "good" food, but still have the remaining 20% to eat "bad" (sorry, that's not the best word!). It's a bit like my way of thinking when it comes to my eating, i try and fit in a small treat each day to help minimize the chance of me needing to splurge because i feel deprived.

I was quite surprised to read about how unhealthy fat free and sugar free foodstuff are, and how Jillian would rather we went full fat over any of the "free" stuff due to the amount of crap that makes up for the missing fat or sugar.

OK, some of the things she says is purely common sense and very basic, but easily overlooked. I think sometimes we get so lost in the bigger picture and we forget the small details.

First impressions are that it's well worth buying!

Angiesolomon

I bought this in the end too but I have to say there wasn't much I didn't know already. I'm sure the information is useful to those just starting out though.

StephieWillcox

I have always been a bit naive about "organic" foods and the like, classing them as overpriced and only bought by "snobs", but i was shocked to read how many additives and chemicals are used in the production of non-organic foods, and their affect on the body! Going organic suddenly seems very appealing!

I vaguly remember that you are UK based? In which case the organic vs non-organic is not such a big issue. The controls over farming in the UK are much more stringent that in the US and food should generally be of a better quality/ less chemicals.

Having said that, soft skinned fruits and vegetables are always a bit of an issue, I tend to either buy the organic version or skip them completely.

If you can, you should see if you can get to a farmers market somewhere near you, there will be less chemicals used than for the supermarket equivalent.

bcl003

I have the book and read it, now I am going back through and totaling my points. I enjoyed the book personally and learned quite a few things that I may have heard at one time or another but have forgotten. It was worth the money to me.