Never Be Tired Again! [Paperback]

David C. Gardner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 26, 1990

A step-by-step program intended to change life-styles and triple energy levels in just seven days. The authors show how painlessly chronic fatigue can be cured.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Billed as "the seven-day high-energy program millionaires have paid thousands for," this book was developed by two California psychologists. But the so-called seven days are merely a prelude: the program, in fact, is lifelong, and here begin the book's many contradictions. Gardner and Beatty write gliblyfor intelligent, highly motivated readers. They stress the power of mind over body, yet their regimen emphasizes physical fitness. Their stated goal is high energy, but in practice this is merely one benefit of adherence to the latest scientific wisdoms they tout in low-fat, low-sugar nutrition, stress management and aerobic exercise. Diet and exercise recommendations are sound; mental exercises read like pop psychology. Informative nutritional and exercise tables, appealing recipes and an extensive bibliography contrast with gimmicky self-quizzes and worthless "checklists." As a resource, the book contains much that's valuable; as a program, it will be hard for most readers to swallow.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Harper Perennial (June 26, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 006097298X
• ISBN-13: 978-0060972981
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,971,594 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great resource for those suffering from chronic exhaustion, July 25, 1999

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This review is from: Never Be Tired Again! (Paperback)

This book was a life-saver for me. The combination of yoga, breathing, and diet plans/menus helped me to regain my life. Suffering from chronic fatigue after the birth of my first child, I was hospitalized for postpartum depression. I took this book into the hospital with me, and read it cover to cover. After I was released I began to follow the 7-day plan religously. Within 4 months I had lost 30 pounds, and I felt great! I would recommend it to anyone who wants a healthier lifestyle!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Superb Introduction to a Holistic High-Energy Lifestyle, October 31, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Never Be Tired Again! (Paperback)

I first read this superb book in 1989. It took me from the dreariness of Seasonal Affective Disorder, overweight, and dreadful eating habits into a vibrant health. Within weeks, I found myself eating real food, running 2-3 miles a day, and losing about 40 pounds.

This is not just another diet book, but a very holistic approach to the pinnacle of well-being. As well as a low-fat diet, the authors stress aerobic exercises such as swimming, walking or jogging, yoga postures and breathing, and visualization exercises.

The book is exceptionally well-written. The authors are a husband-and-wife team, and have a warm, personal story-telling approach to the subject matter, with a great sense of humor. It's a joy to read. It is superb in information as well, with an analysis of the dietary and lifestyle habits which deplete energy, an overview of their remedy, a crash course in nutrition, a survey of aerobic exercises, a mini-course in yoga, and about 40 excellent receipes. Scattered throughout are visualizations and meditations designed to create an immediate experience with the energy you'll be cultivating physically.

One cannot over-emphasize the importance of physical exercise to this program. Low-fat diets absolutely depend on exercise to increase metabolism to utilize the carbohydrates properly. Drs. Gardner and Beatty have a unique approach to jump-start the metabolism, which depending on how much fatigue there is, can be two to three aerobic workouts a day(!) for the first seven days of the program. It works.

I was on this program for about two years, and have only myself to blame for leaving it. Too lazy to cook, to busy to run. This year I have found myself reaching a weight far beyond my ideal, but I also got the determination to do something about it. I tried Metabolife (didn't like the side effects), and then the Atkins plan (lasted only 10 days, and besides, I really like to eat fruits). I find myself back to my old friends Gardner and Beatty, wondering why I ever left them. And the energy is back!

The only reason I didn't award the book 5 stars is because of the nearly ridiculous obsession with all fat calories. I'm now modifying their plan to allow plenty of cheese and olive oil and wine, (basically the "Mediterreanean diet"), and I also now prefer tai chi to yoga.

5.0 out of 5 stars Not tired anymore, March 23, 2010

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This review is from: Never Be Tired Again! (Paperback)

After reading and implementing some of the learning from this book I was able to kick alot of my habits that made me tired. Educational guide with applicable helps for your day-to-day routine.