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The I Hate to Exercise Book for People with Diabetes

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Charlotte Hayes presents the virtues and importance of exercise in a very thorough yet simplified format. The primary theme she emphasizes is to "stay active". Forget the quick fix solution and make a commitment to a long term lifestyle change. Lifestyle changes are paramount to staying fit, not strenuous exertion. She offers practical suggestions for incorporating exercise into day to day activities. Set achievable goals and build on them. The basic principals of exercise are the solution to most health problems. An extremely well written book.

I have really enjoyed following the advice given in this very common-sense and well written book. The author's down to earth approach encouraged me to follow her guidance, and I have now adopted many of her suggestions into my daily life. I feel my circulation is improving each week! Thank you Ms. Hayes, you have really motivated me !!

I thought I would take a moment to compliment Charlotte Hayes on her book. This book is well written, organized, easy to read and easy to comprehend. More importantly, this book refocused my attention on my well-being. Sticking to a regimen has made me feel better both physically and emotionally. Having more energy makes life brighter.

Thanks to Charlotte for selflessly taking the time to write the book for my betterment. I will definitely recommend this book to my local Diabetes Society.

This book was laying on the reading table at my Dr.'s office waiting room. After scanning it, I ordered my own copy. The book points out so many really simple ways to increase the amount of excercise I can get on a daily basis-----in the course of routine activities. And I notice the difference in my overall feeling of wellbeing, and increased stability in my blood test numbers.

Robert Parker Atlanta, GA

As both a physician and a diabetic, I found this book offers reminders of basic nutrition principles(often forgotten...even by doctors) and many clever ways to incorporate more valuable exercise into my daily life. It's a "neat" little book.

John J. Bodine, M.D. Hampton Bay, NY

A great book for anyone interested in improving thier lifestyle and quality of life. It is for people who are not fond of a structured exercise program and/or have a diabetic condition. It is well ordered and follows accepted standards of health and fitness. Throughout the book it reinforces the idea that there is no quick fix, that it is a change in lifestyle that is necessary to achieve a better quality of life. Charlotte offers many examples of how to turn daily activities into low impact easy to do exercise following through to some basic exercise and stretching routines. She always stresses setting achievable short term goals to track your progress, increase your fitness awareness, and give you a feeling of accomplishment. Charlotte also includes information specifically for people with diabetes, discussing health and safety concerns with exercise, including blood glucose control through pattern management. This is a book on how to get started taking your first step, and subsequent steps. Slow and steady for the long haul.

I really liked this book because I am a complete failure when it comes to diets and I would prefer to find easy ways to exercise rather than dieting. The book provides some really good tips on how to incorporate healthful exercise and stretching into your everyday life without making you feel like you are really working out. I have had memberships at several gyms over the years but I gave them up because I never got around to using them so it was a waste of money. I feel like this book could have saved me a lot of wasted time and money if I had it ten years ago. I also learned how to do these everyday exercises in the best possible way to maximize the health benefit. I have now been doing the exercises in the book for five weeks and I already feel so much better about myself. The exercises are very easy to memorize so after awhile you just find yourself doing them without thinking. It is definitely working for me and I still get to eat what I want to eat (within reason) without dieting!!!

I have had diabetes for twenty years and am always looking for new ways to help me get the most out of everyday life. I found this book to be extremely helpful. The common sense approach to fitness that Charlotte Hayes lays out for you is easy to follow and to implement. Her well written and easy to follow practical suggestions on exercise have been extremely beneficial to me. After reading this book one month ago and being inspired to make some small changes to my lifestyle I can feel the benefits already. No expensive gym membership is required, Charlottes easy to use approach works. This book is must read for anyone with diabetes or if you just need a little extra fitness in your life.

I just finished reading this book by Charlotte Hayes. Not only is it easy to read, it is thorough and concise, and the explanations are easy for the lay person to grasp. It emphasizes the importance of exercise and simplifies the many ways of incorporating excercise in our day-to-day living, and balancing exercise with prescribed medications and daily self-testing

Hats of to Ms. Hayes for a wonderful tool, not only for diabetics, but for everyone who "hates to exercise".

Jean Smith Ft. Myers, FL

This book provides practical suggestions for simple and easy exercise opportunities, all day long during ordinary activities. What an advantageous way to get going on exercise, when no dramatic adjustments to everyday schedules need be made, at all! In a waiting room, at the checkout line, in the car while waiting for a stoplight to change, while watching TV-- these opportunities for toning and strengthening, improving circulation can be of benefit to ALL individuals! Each exercise is clearly illustrated and well-explained. No doubt these examples will inspire me to find yet more chances to insert a stretch or a lift into a mundane chore.