Do you struggle with your weight? Are you the mom who perhaps gained some after kids and is having a hard time taking it off? Or perchance, one who looks at the super-slim and wonders to herself if those women are naturally thin, or very controlled about their diet and exercise routines?
Sally Shields set out to uncover some answers as to offer inspiration to those in need of a strategy. Inside this book you will find many insider secrets to shedding those unwanted pounds once and for all, so that you can be healthy, feel fabulous, and get back into your jeans again!
Each candidly sharing their personal story, these 101 contributors range from women who were born with the coveted thin gene to those who struggled to learn exactly what it takes to maintain their slim figures, Is She Naturally Thin, or Disciplined? shows us that it is possible to look and feel great, no matter what your age, size or body-type!
Sally Shields set out to uncover some answers as to offer inspiration to those in need of a strategy. Inside this book you will find many insider secrets to shedding those unwanted pounds once and for all, so that you can be healthy, feel fabulous, and get back into your jeans again!
Each candidly sharing their personal story, these 101 contributors range from women who were born with the coveted thin gene to those who struggled to learn exactly what it takes to maintain their slim figures, Is She Naturally Thin, or Disciplined? shows us that it is possible to look and feel great, no matter what your age, size or body-type!
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"Not another rah-rah book about dieting"~Christa Allan, author
"Interesting, intimate and informative!" ~Dr. Shoshana Bennett, Ph.D
WOW! A picture book for grown-ups! A colorful, fun, and inspiring book that shows us IT CAN BE DONE! --Bonnie D. Graham, TV host
Is She Naturally Thin, or Disciplined? brings real women of all shapes and sizes into a wonderfully produced book with stats and photos. --Monique Rowe, blogger
"Interesting, intimate and informative!" ~Dr. Shoshana Bennett, Ph.D
"Anyone who has ever wondered about how to get thin will get their answers! An inspiring tome for anyone looking to lose unwanted pounds and maintain a lifetime of healthy habits, this book will not disappoint!"
~Entreprenette.com
"If you are interested in living a lifestyle that promotes and supports being slim, then this is the only book you need! A fast read, this book is one you will study in-depth and refer to over and over for years. ~Jackie Black, PhD
"This book is a one-size-fits-all! Any obstacle you may have, you'll find a woman who overcame it. This book is chock-full of great tips to get you toned, trim, and disciplined."~Kelly Bouchard, success coach
"Is She Naturally Thin or Disciplined? Insider Secrets of the Sexy and Slim! lays out a solid plan for fighting fat and tipping the scale in your favor."~John Basedow, TV personality and fitness DVD creator
WOW! A picture book for grown-ups! A colorful, fun, and inspiring book that shows us IT CAN BE DONE! --Bonnie D. Graham, TV host
Is She Naturally Thin, or Disciplined? brings real women of all shapes and sizes into a wonderfully produced book with stats and photos. --Monique Rowe, blogger
From the Author
Ever since college, I have struggled with my weight. I was obsessed with new fad diets such as calorie restriction, low-fat, low-carb, cabbage soup, Acai berry, the Zone, South Beach, and the Grapefruit, Lemonade, and Special K diets! I have fallen off the wagon and eaten pizza (many slices at one sitting) and ice cream. Whole tubs of it. Entire packages of pasta. And my personal weakness, Thai food. Lots of it.
A couple years into marriage, I experienced such hunger pangs during pregnancy that I ate on the hour, round the clock. After all, this was the proverbial time of life that one could simply eat and not be judged--a great excuse to enjoy food! Well, by the time my second child was born, I was the heaviest I'd ever been, but hey, I was a mom, right?
Nonetheless, I vowed to watch what I ate--that is, until the next hunger pang came along, and I didn't exactly feel like giving up the bagels and pasta! I thought about joining a gym, but already had an exercise bike at home, so why spend the money? So I got on it. But somehow, because I was "exercising," I also allowed myself to eat more. So when the nice lady next door came over with some holiday treats, I had three pieces. Uh-oh... The next day, I hesitantly stepped on the scale. I knew then that I had a problem, a serious problem that wasn't getting better, but in fact was getting worse. Not only was I obsessed with losing weight and dieting, but I was failing, and gaining weight. This scared me!
I wanted to lose weight, but was constantly hungry. To put it bluntly, my body wasn't budging. My mother would say, "You have two young children, give yourself a break. That's how mommies look!" But I wasn't sure that was the case entirely, as I would see other moms back to their skinny selves. I would wonder to myself if they were naturally thin, or if they were actually disciplined about their diet and exercise routines. Casually, I asked a few women how they did it. They'd tell me different things such as, "Just walk" or "Yeah, I just breast-fed, and I snapped right back!" Or it might be, "Well, I've always been thin, and I only gained 20 pounds when I was pregnant" or "If I want to lose a little weight, I just watch my carb intake for a few days and weight just falls off." I even went so far as to jokingly ask my super skinny, ribs-sticking-out, seven-year-old, gymnastics-loving daughter what her secrets were. She took my query quite seriously, and made a list that is displayed prominently on our refrigerator. It says, "How to Get Skinny, by Lara":
1. Don't eat a lot of junk food.
2. Walk up and down the stairs lots of times.
3. Do exercise bike every day.
4. Run or walk or jog places.
5. Do grown-up gymnastiks.
Very wise--diet and exercise! Of course! Why didn't I think of that?! No matter what answers I got and from whom, I knew in my heart that there was more to it than that. I was indeed missing some important pieces to the puzzle.
All those skinny women out there... it couldn't all be just genetics. I thought to myself, "Well, why not go ahead and just ask these women for their insider secrets, and not just a little piece of advice they could pass off while waiting for the kids after school." I would ask a LOT of women a LOT of questions. I would find out the real deal. I desperately wanted to be thin again! I even had a cartoon drawn of myself at my ideal weight (see the cover of this book!). Having someone sketch you thin is a lot easier than diet and exercise--LOL! But I wondered how exactly to lose weight, and keep it off, for good.
So, in typical investigative fashion, I went about gathering the myriad profiles contained in this book in order to uncover, and ultimately divulge, the secrets of the sexy and slim. I wanted to know precisely what people ate, how much, when, were they always thin, and if not, what they did about it. Did they drink a lot of water, use supplementation? What were their fitness routines, and did they include weight training? What attitudes and philosophies did they embody? And anything and everything else I could think of, I would ask them. I wanted to find out if their skinniness was a force of nature, luck of the draw, or a matter of discipline at work!
I set out to uncover some answers and to offer inspiration to those in need of a strategy. Inside this book, you will find many insider secrets to shedding those unwanted pounds once and for all, so that you can be healthy, feel fabulous, and get back into your favorite jeans again!
Candidly sharing their personal stories, these 101 contributors range from women who were born with the coveted thin gene to those who struggled to learn exactly what it takes to maintain their slim figures. So come with me on my journey to discover what it truly takes to look and feel great, no matter what your age, size or body type!
A couple years into marriage, I experienced such hunger pangs during pregnancy that I ate on the hour, round the clock. After all, this was the proverbial time of life that one could simply eat and not be judged--a great excuse to enjoy food! Well, by the time my second child was born, I was the heaviest I'd ever been, but hey, I was a mom, right?
Nonetheless, I vowed to watch what I ate--that is, until the next hunger pang came along, and I didn't exactly feel like giving up the bagels and pasta! I thought about joining a gym, but already had an exercise bike at home, so why spend the money? So I got on it. But somehow, because I was "exercising," I also allowed myself to eat more. So when the nice lady next door came over with some holiday treats, I had three pieces. Uh-oh... The next day, I hesitantly stepped on the scale. I knew then that I had a problem, a serious problem that wasn't getting better, but in fact was getting worse. Not only was I obsessed with losing weight and dieting, but I was failing, and gaining weight. This scared me!
I wanted to lose weight, but was constantly hungry. To put it bluntly, my body wasn't budging. My mother would say, "You have two young children, give yourself a break. That's how mommies look!" But I wasn't sure that was the case entirely, as I would see other moms back to their skinny selves. I would wonder to myself if they were naturally thin, or if they were actually disciplined about their diet and exercise routines. Casually, I asked a few women how they did it. They'd tell me different things such as, "Just walk" or "Yeah, I just breast-fed, and I snapped right back!" Or it might be, "Well, I've always been thin, and I only gained 20 pounds when I was pregnant" or "If I want to lose a little weight, I just watch my carb intake for a few days and weight just falls off." I even went so far as to jokingly ask my super skinny, ribs-sticking-out, seven-year-old, gymnastics-loving daughter what her secrets were. She took my query quite seriously, and made a list that is displayed prominently on our refrigerator. It says, "How to Get Skinny, by Lara":
1. Don't eat a lot of junk food.
2. Walk up and down the stairs lots of times.
3. Do exercise bike every day.
4. Run or walk or jog places.
5. Do grown-up gymnastiks.
Very wise--diet and exercise! Of course! Why didn't I think of that?! No matter what answers I got and from whom, I knew in my heart that there was more to it than that. I was indeed missing some important pieces to the puzzle.
All those skinny women out there... it couldn't all be just genetics. I thought to myself, "Well, why not go ahead and just ask these women for their insider secrets, and not just a little piece of advice they could pass off while waiting for the kids after school." I would ask a LOT of women a LOT of questions. I would find out the real deal. I desperately wanted to be thin again! I even had a cartoon drawn of myself at my ideal weight (see the cover of this book!). Having someone sketch you thin is a lot easier than diet and exercise--LOL! But I wondered how exactly to lose weight, and keep it off, for good.
So, in typical investigative fashion, I went about gathering the myriad profiles contained in this book in order to uncover, and ultimately divulge, the secrets of the sexy and slim. I wanted to know precisely what people ate, how much, when, were they always thin, and if not, what they did about it. Did they drink a lot of water, use supplementation? What were their fitness routines, and did they include weight training? What attitudes and philosophies did they embody? And anything and everything else I could think of, I would ask them. I wanted to find out if their skinniness was a force of nature, luck of the draw, or a matter of discipline at work!
I set out to uncover some answers and to offer inspiration to those in need of a strategy. Inside this book, you will find many insider secrets to shedding those unwanted pounds once and for all, so that you can be healthy, feel fabulous, and get back into your favorite jeans again!
Candidly sharing their personal stories, these 101 contributors range from women who were born with the coveted thin gene to those who struggled to learn exactly what it takes to maintain their slim figures. So come with me on my journey to discover what it truly takes to look and feel great, no matter what your age, size or body type!
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Sally Shields is a musician and composer, and now, a dedicated fitness enthusiast. After having kids, she could no longer travel the world or stay out late hanging out at jazz clubs while simultaneously getting up at the break-of dawn and being mom all day--so she turned to writing. Her first book, The Daughter-in-Law Rules: 101 Surefire Ways to Make Friends with Your Mother-in-Law was inspired by tricky nuances that arose with her very own mother-in-law. The book ended up featured in many media outlets, and as a result became a #1 Amazon.com bestseller. Then, in an effort to assist other self-published authors on a tight budget, she penned Publicity Secrets Revealed: What Every PR Firm Doesn't Want You to Know. Her third book, The Collaborator Rules: 101 Surefire Ways to Stay Friends with Your Co-Author was born out of a subsequent and less-than-stellar collaborative experience, and serves to educate those who are ruminating about the joys of creative-partnerships. She is now happily co-editor of The Speaker Anthology series, which was designed to provide speakers with a book of their very own to sell at their events around the globe.
Through it all, Sally's very own her battle-of-the-bulge had her looking at skinny women everywhere, and wondering how exactly they maintained their trim and healthy frames. So she decided to ask them. A lot of them. 101 of them. Her successful weight-loss journey led to a passion for wanting to share the benefit of her experience with others, and that is what led her to pen, "Is She Naturally Thin? Or Disciplined? Insider Secrets of the Sexy and Slim! Living in NYC, Sally continues to write, compose and perform, but mostly stays local so she can always be home to cuddle her kids. For more info, please visit www.sallyshields.com.
Through it all, Sally's very own her battle-of-the-bulge had her looking at skinny women everywhere, and wondering how exactly they maintained their trim and healthy frames. So she decided to ask them. A lot of them. 101 of them. Her successful weight-loss journey led to a passion for wanting to share the benefit of her experience with others, and that is what led her to pen, "Is She Naturally Thin? Or Disciplined? Insider Secrets of the Sexy and Slim! Living in NYC, Sally continues to write, compose and perform, but mostly stays local so she can always be home to cuddle her kids. For more info, please visit www.sallyshields.com.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By melimom
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I downloaded this book onto my kindle because it was free. I am really glad I didn't pay for it...there was nothing groundbreaking in it at all and it was actually quite boring.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Sharon
Format:Paperback
In a word - GENUINE. Being thin is easy when you're 20, but these gals in their 40s, 50s and even 60s look fantastic! I loved the pictures and the stories of women who struggled to stay thin. Rather that touting one magic bullet, it shows there are at least 101 ways to be a skinny cat! There are some common themes, but each story is unique.
By Menaleigh
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I purchased this book as a "thinspiration" however all I got is the same story over and over again. No real substance to the book at all.
By LoveToRead
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I enjoyed this book. It was well written and entertaining as well as informative. The author put in a lot of time and effort gathering stories from many women of all ages about their health and fitness habits.
By Skap
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While I appreciate the premise, I cannot help but feel that most of the content was manufactured by the author, rather than transcribed. Each of these women offers basically the same advice and follows the same stupid "cardio" program. If you want practical information about wellness and nutrition, there are countless sources more deserving of your time than this book.
By jonyjo
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I find this book to be very helpful and exciting. It gives you hope for your self if you want it.
Format:Paperback
This is my kind of book - packed with very valuable practical tips , yet easily digestible and not overwhelming. 101 people who have been or are successful with respect to thinness and well-being share their wisdom. The author, Sally Shields, had her own weight related struggles which prompted her to seek out the advice that is presented in bite size portions in this wonderful book. The photos and design add to the delight that this book will give you. Very highly recommended!
By Lauren
Format:Paperback
"You'll want to give yourself a big, giant self-affirming hug after flipping through Sally's latest book. First of all, the photos make you remember that beautiful women come in many shapes and sizes, but above all they are healthy women. Second, and even more importantly, you'll feel like you've got a gallery of girlfriends giving you their best tips on what they really do to maintain a healthy body. It's real-world advice you can refer back to again and figure out what works for you." -Steph and Lauren, Lady Brain | askladybrain.com
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
A quick but helpful read
I blitzed through this on a two hour train ride. It's nothing particularly profound, but I did find that most of the 101 contributors had at least one useful thing to say. Read more
Published 22 months ago by E. Karasik
5.0 out of 5 stars
A GOLDMINE OF GET-THIN INFORMATION AND TIPS
If, like me, you've ever noticed a woman with a nice figure, and wondered, "How does she do it?' then Sally Shield's newest book is for you. Is She Naturally Thin or Disciplined? Read more
Published 23 months ago by Debbi Kickham
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cute and eye opening
What a great concept! Finally great "diet" advice from real women for real women. If you are looking for inspiration to get in shape, this is it!
Published 23 months ago by shortstuff
5.0 out of 5 stars
This book proves real women with family and career demands can be fit!
A high quality publication, colorful, and so very well put together! I'm so excited to have a copy in my possession! Read more
Published 23 months ago by Margaret Day
4.0 out of 5 stars
Eye opening!
I'm so excited and inspired! Reading how the women in the book eat has been eye opening, to say the least. "Is She Naturally Thin or Disciplined? Read more
Published 23 months ago by Jennifer B.
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