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Review: The Little Book of Diet Help (With Giveaway!)
February 1, 2012 by Jenn
You know how they say, “Don’t judge a book by its cover”? Well, we’d like to add, “Don’t judge a book by its size,” too. Because this little-bitty book—The Little Book of Diet Help by Kimberly... Continue reading...
The Dieter’s Paradox: Stereotype and Eat Mindfully (and Giveaway!)
October 20, 2011 by Jenn
Don’t be fooled. Despite the fact that the word “diet” is in the title of The Dieter’s Paradox: Why Dieting Makes Us Fat, this book might be the most un-diety of any diet book we’ve reviewed. A true research-lover’s... Continue reading...
Bob Greene’s New Book Promises “The Life You Want”
Another one of our fave ”Bobs” in the business, Bob Greene knows his weight-loss facts. And his latest book, The Life You Want, hits it out of the park. First, it’s not a diet book—it’s a true lifestyle book. Second,... Continue reading...
A Non-Diet Diet Book We Are Seriously In-Like With
December 7, 2010 by Jenn
We’ve always said that “diet” is a four-letter word, so to see a whole book that is based on the idea that you can be healthy, satisfied and full without dieting was like written music to our fit eyeballs. A symphony of... Continue reading...
A Weight-Loss Book Worth Reading: Mind Over Fat Matters
I’ve been known to get, er, a bit fired up about weight-loss books from time to time. Half of the time, fitness and health books regurgitate information you’ve already heard or they’re too gimmicky to be taken seriously.... Continue reading...
The Eat-Clean Diet Recharged Review & a Recipe!
June 24, 2010 by Jenn
The idea of eating “clean,” is pretty brilliant. It basically means eating foods that are minimally processed and natural (read: healthy), and, really, when you think about it, who wants to eat “dirty” food? Not I, said... Continue reading...
This Is Why You’re Fat Sparks the F-word Debate
June 15, 2010 by Jenn
We were recently hipped to Jackie Warner’s new book, This Is Why You’re Fat (And How to Get Thin Forever): Eat More, Cheat More, Lose More—and Keep the Weight Off. Because we adore most things that Ms. Warner touches, we knew... Continue reading...
Because the World Has Enough Diet Books…(with Giveaways!)
April 28, 2010 by Jenn
Reading is such an integral part of my life. I love cracking open a new book and discovering a new tip, a different way at looking at something or a unique take on, well, life. Today’s three books do just that. Yes, they all have a... Continue reading...
High Ho the Cherry
March 30, 2010 by Tish
Whenever I see the word “diet”, my eyeballs naturally gravitate towards the words “die” and my butt begins to twitch. I’m not much on hearing you can’t have this or that. As soon as you tell me I can’t... Continue reading...
UnderReview: Jillian Michaels’ Book and DVDs
February 18, 2010 by Jenn
Yesterday we interviewed Rock & Roll Motorcycle herself, Jillian Michaels. Jillian is most known for her tough yet emotional approach to getting people healthy on The Biggest Loser, and she dished to FBG on her latest venture into nutritional... Continue reading...
