76 of 81 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
One Persons Journey Through A World of Books Thoughts:, January 18, 2010
This review is from: Denise's Daily Dozen: The Easy, Every Day Program to Lose Up to 12 Pounds in 2 Weeks (Paperback)
Top notch in the workout category! I am overjoyed with the easiness and the effectiveness of this plan!
Denise's Daily Dozen is not about donuts. When I opened this book the first sentence was a no holes barred approach:
Do you want to boost your metabolism, burn fat, tone up, and get into the best shape of your life?
Uhhh.... YEAH!
So what is Denise's book about?
From Denise Austin comes the perfect health book for anyone who wants to live better but just can't seem to find the time. Much more than just another exercise book, Denise's Daily Dozen covers a whole range of health and diet related concepts yet manages it all in a no-stress, time-conscious program of 12's. At it's core, this book has the minimum daily requirements to keep the reader flexible, strong and trim. Organized simply into seven chapters, which equal the seven days of the week, it covers a full week in daily allotments. Each day will have it's own focus from Monday being "fat burning day" to Sunday's "recharge and rejuvenate."
Denise has created a total body program, including a 7-day balanced meal plan that includes healthy recipes, and a workout that encompasses 12 exercises done in 12 minutes each day. Everyone can take just 12 minutes, at whatever time of the day works for them, and turn it over to these simple and fun exercises. Cardio, toning, yoga and breathing exercises...they're all here but in a way the maximizes effect while minimizing time.
Beyond a dozen exercises for each day of the week this book will include many other of Denise's dozens for each day.
I loved the layout of this book. For someone like me who tries really hard to be a whiz at time management and at the same time can be the Queen of procrastination.... this book is spot on.
What Denise is encouraging through this book is that in twelve minutes a day, you can complete her well balanced program that covers cardiovascular exercise, toning, and flexibility. And what I really like - is that each days twelve minute routine is different from the day before!
Monday: Cardio Fat Blast
Tuesday: Lower Body and Ab Workout
Wednesday: cardio kickbox workout
Thursday: Upper body and ab workout
Friday: Body Boot Camp Workout
Saturday: Athletic Kettlebell - inspired workout
Sunday: Yoga Stretch workout
Denise's book not only gives you practical tips for doing toning and working out anytime anywhere, (I love the squats while waiting for the toaster to pop up!) she also lays out many pages of nutrition facts as well as menu planning and day by day food choices to get you started.
I can't say enough positive things about this book. You don't need gym equipment or any fancy programs... you just need you and the will to get moving in a different direction. HIGHLY recommended from someone who has read many books on this topic and I have to say this is one of the best I have seen.
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36 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Doable!!, January 24, 2010
This review is from: Denise's Daily Dozen: The Easy, Every Day Program to Lose Up to 12 Pounds in 2 Weeks (Paperback)
Okay well let's just start off this post by saying...Denise Austin is 52 years old! Doesn't she look fantastic? Okay so how does she do it? Well she follows her own advice! It's a well kept secret but here goes....eat right and exercise. A lifestyle plan - not a diet.
In Denise's Daily Dozen, she's made it easy for those of us who moan that they don't have the time. Here's the deal - she's come up with 12 minutes of exercise to do every day of the week. Each day targets something different - cardio, abs, upper and lower body, yoga and more.
12 minutes! I can do that!
Now to go along with the 12 minutes a day in exercise, Denise has created meal plans for three weeks as well. No crazy grocery list - just everyday wholesome foods from Denise's 'Power of Twelve' eating plan - 3 fruits, 3 veggies, 3 proteins, 2 grains, 1 fat. The nutritional info for each day is listed too.
There are lots of extras tucked into the pages, text boxes full of great tips on shopping, time savers, going green, inspiration - including pics and stories from successful 'losers'! One of my favourites were the tension tamers - really quick stretches you can do at your desk to relieve stressed muscles. Another great idea are the fidget-cizers. Exercise while waiting for the kettle to boil, the toast to pop or firm your butt while talking on the phone!
I really liked this book. I've chosen to go at my own rate - and I thinks that's the beauty of it. There is so much great information included you can't help succeeding - whatever pace you set. I'm looking to get moving more and 12 minutes is soooo doable!
The book itself is well laid out and easy to read. The pictures of the different exercises are clear and easy to follow. It's in a weekly order, with everything you need for each day - meals and exercises. What's nice? The work is all done for you - all you need to do is follow along.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Easy simple effective, April 10, 2010
This review is from: Denise's Daily Dozen: The Easy, Every Day Program to Lose Up to 12 Pounds in 2 Weeks (Paperback)
Started the daily dozen 4 weeks ago. My husband has reached his weight loss goal of 12 pounds in those 4 weeks. I have lost 10 lbs, within that time. I am not one to lose weight easily, so I am impressed with the eating plan. There are some great recipes in this book. We love the veggie quesadilla and fish tacos! The back of the book has easy to use shopping lists by the week. Take a look at the easy recipes in the back of the book once you are past week 3. LOVE the grilled artichokes with lemon vinegarette. We both feel we never went hungary and the easy to follow menus were excellent. One reviewer mentioned the shopping lists/menus had difficult to find items. I didn't find this true, you are going to purchase lean meats, high fiber whole grains, and numerous fruits and veggies. Oh, and nonfat cottage cheese, vanilla non fat yogurt and greek yogurt. Not difficulut to find at my local markets. My only caveat would be if you constantly eat out, be prepared to give that up. You are making your own meals and snacks, and there aren't a ton of suggestions for substitutions to make while dining out. Nothing crazy here, just common sense eating of lean protein, fruits, veggies, healthy fat and whole grains with an easy to follow exercise plan.
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