Walk Yourself Thin [Paperback]

David A. Rives (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1878143018 | ISBN-13: 978-1878143013 | Publication Date: March 1992 | Edition: 6th printing

From the author of Dying for a Smoke comes the "get-thin-for-life" program that's sweeping the nation--an eating and exercise plan based on the premise that changing the metabolism of one's body is the key to a healthier and longer life.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Moon River Pub; 6th printing edition (March 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1878143018
• ISBN-13: 978-1878143013
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #476,518 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #91 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Exercise & Fitness > Walking

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40 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This really works and makes sense!, March 3, 2000

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Marilee A. Koval (Ishpeming, MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Walk Yourself Thin (Paperback)

This book is so easy to read (funny) and to understand. I'm walking everyday and losing bodysize within the first week. David tells you clearly why losing "weight" doesn't matter...it's bodysize that counts. Take two people who weigh 140lbs and one can fit in a size 8 slacks and one in a size 16...because of bodysize, as in toned muscles take up less space than globs of fat. You have to read it to get the whole picture. It's wonderful and no more dieting! Just walk as fast as you can, at a comfortable pace everyday for as long as you can. (Everyday that will vary)I love his idea of the turtle wins the race everytime. Trust me this is the way to go. Easy, no pressure, just put one foot in front of the other everyday. It was just what I'd been looking for. No change in diet...only don't start eating more than you always have and you'll be ok.Gotta go now and walk...bye.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A simple and direct read., December 4, 2002

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Linus More (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Walk Yourself Thin (Paperback)

In _Walk Yourself Thin_, Rives presents his main thesis--walk, walk, and walk some more--in, well, the vernacular. But this isn't necessarily a bad thing; quite the contrary, it succeeds in providing the reader some straight-talk about personal fitness, of which there is always too little. As I read this book, I also was struck with how prescient Rives' presentation is. Recent medical studies have inquired as to which of the following, if only ONE was acheived, would provide the most benefit: getting more exercise, losing weight, improving diet, or quitting smoking. Exercise was the (perhaps surprising) conclusion of the study, and Rives stresses this point clearly. Start, and keep, walking and work out the other details in time.

The only reason I give the work 4 stars is that there is no mention of walking technique. This may not seem like a great oversight, but for those who are significantly overweight, a short bit about techniques to help prevent injury would be welcome. All in all, however, a great read and definitely worth the money.

As a personal note, although it's too early to notice any significant results on the program (I've only been on it for a few weeks.), my energy level has noticeably risen, and I've been feeling great. I should also note that this is the only fitness program I've ever been on in which I LOOK FORWARD to exercising. Who can beat that? Just keep on walking...

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's plain and simple..., May 31, 2001

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Melissa (Alabama) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Walk Yourself Thin (Paperback)

READ THIS BOOK IF YOU WANT YOUR OLD BODY BACK OR IF YOU WANT THE BODY YOU HAVE ALWAYS WANTED WITHOUT CHANGING THE WAY YOU EAT.....I gained alot of weight when I got married, and more when I got pregnant. And I couldn't understand that because I hadn't changed the way I was eating (I have always ate "good" if you know what I mean) and I was gaining weight. And this has always been bad on my self esteem, because honestly, I had a nice figure before and men have always "favored" my nice "rear" and thighs (and my build altogether) I used to be pretty darn happy with the way I looked...not anymore. I have been wantin the old body back for over 3 years now. Well, the answer has always been right in front of my face, and I knew what it was: When I was single I was rippin' and runnin' all the time and was getting exercise all the time to keep me thin...but since I got married and settled down my activities dramatically slowed. So it MAKES 100% GOOD SENSE that walking like David says alone and not having to change your eating habits, can keep you thin. The book just kind of "Hammers" this obvious point in your head (which is good for us lazy folks) and gets you MOTIVATED and gets you out there..... and he makes the book very enjoyable to read with some humor. And walking DOES make you feel GREAT...I walked last summer and lost 12lbs, and now that I have read his book, I am gettin back out there TO STAY!........IF YOU WANT TO FINALLY DO SOMETHING ABOUT YOUR WEIGHT AND SAY GOODBYE TO DIETING (that HAS NEVER worked, and is HORRBILE to go through)...BUY THIS BOOK>>>NOW NOW NOW!!!!! And by the way...THANK YOU DAVID RIVES!!!!!! I will love you for it in the end!! :) I will be back to give another review and brag about how many sizes I have dropped!! :)
Update 3-20-02
I told you I'd be back! The Good news: I lost 15 more lbs just walking (no diet change) every day, using the "Walk Yourself Thin" idea. And it's SO true what the book says about how you will pick up your distance cause your body get used to it...I was up to 2 miles a day. That's alot for someone that never exercised. The bad news: I can't stick to anything very long, and quit walking after hot weather came...but I plan to get back out there since the weather is nice again for walking. I have about 15-20lbs to lose this year, and I hope I can get it all gone forever, cause I haven't gained back anything I lost. So, I will be back to update you again. BUY THIS BOOK! It's SO true!