Customer Reviews

Win the Fat War: 145 Real-Life Secrets to Weight- Loss Success

5 star:		(11)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(6)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I was somewhat skeptical about this book. I figured it would be filled with pithy little sayings but I was delighted to find some true inspiration. From people who have struggled to lose 10 pounds to one woman who has lost 400 pounds, these people have been there and know what it takes to be successful. I think perhaps the most helpful thing I gleaned from this book was that each person found a different thing that helped them to find their weight-loss success. For some it was discovering an anchor, for others it was facing the emotional reasons behind their eating. It showed me that there isn't one right answer for all of us - we each need to find what works for us. I highly recommend this title to those who are looking for motivation. I know I will pick this book up and flip through it whenever I need a little push in the right direction!

What I was looking for was something to motivate me to keep on with my diet and fitness program. When I sent for Anne Alexander's book, I was actually expecting to be disappointed, because so many diet books are very rigid, no matter what their title suggests! Not so with this book. It is packed with short, half page accounts of key things each person did to lose weight. It may have been taking a dance class for exercise, walking someone else's dog, joining a weight loss group, listening to books on tape, you name it. I found it exciting to see that there are so many different ways to accomplish the goal of weight loss. I feel like I have a pretty decent imagination, and that I've heard of, or even tried, just about everything, but this book had some really neat tips that I wouldn't have thought of. This is not an instructional book. It is a way to help you see that weight loss can work for YOU, as the individual you are. The people profiled were from all walks of life, and I am pretty sure just about every age bracket. I am really enjoying the short bites of information, and don't feel the need for pictures or long explanations. This is, I feel, primarily a motivational book, designed to jump start your brain so you can thing outside the box and see fitness and weightloss in a whole new way. I've been carting mine to the gym because it's perfect for my crosstraining routines.

I saw this book referred to on the Oprah Show and thought it would be a great inspirational tool to have around while battling the weight. When I received this book I was impressed with the success stories it contain, but was terribly disappointed that there were no pictures of the people who had successfully won the battle. It is always more inspiring to see what a change there is in people once they have lost their unwanted pounds. Great stories, but would have been much better if they would have contained before and after pictures.

If you are trying to lose weight and need some extra inspiration, this is the book for you. After watching the encouraging stories on Oprah, I picked up this book and proceeded to race through it. With so many people just like me offering their tips and advice, how could I not be encouraged to go after my weight-loss goal? I've lost 10 pounds in 2 months and have 20 more to go. I now re-read sections of the book several times a week, to help me stay inspired. I highly recommend this book!

I saw the stories of several people from this book on Oprah last week so I bought the book and I agree with the previous reviewer. There are so many inspirational stories and so many different ideas to use in the war against fat. I keep flipping open to a new story everyday and every time I get a good, usable new idea. Anyone who has battled weight knows that there is no one answer for everyone and no one answer in every situation. This book is really helping me in my effort to lose weight. I highly recommend it.

I refer back to this book every day for an injection of inspiration. The people have very diverse stories and circumstances and something is sure to click with all of us. Yes, pictures would be nice, but I still feel the book warrants five stars - I have seen profiles of several people in the book elsewhere, so I know they're real people. You can get many good ideas from this book, and you are also reminded that you are NOT alone in your weight struggles! I love it. I carry it in my bag.

This book was really motivating. Although I wish there had been before and after pictures, it was still good. This book was really easy reading. I would recommend it for anyone looking for inspiration from others who have won the fat war.

I have read everything I possibly could about losing weight and getting fit and this book is a must read! In fact, you don't even have to read the book cover to cover, there are short stories about men and women of all ages who have lost 5 to 400 pounds through some trick or technique. It's also an encouraging book for those not looking to lose weight but even just to start that workout routine again! There are so many suggestions and so many motivational tips, I dare you to try not reading every one! I took this book and copied my favorite "winning actions" and posted it where I could see it everyday. There are such a variety of solutions to losing weight, there must be one for every reader to try and stick with.

After all the hype, I thought I'd check this out and it's okay for motivation. I still haven't found a weight-loss author who surpasses Gary Rempe. I've lost AND KEPT OFF a lot of weight with his book.

Over the last several years, I have kept stories of those who have lost a lot of weight in a healthy manner to give me inspiration in dealing with my own struggles. Now I don't have to! There are 145 short (1-2 page) stories told by people who have lost from 10 to 200+ pounds and how their lives have changed. This book's tone is that it's about wanting a healthier you over the long term and not about a quick fix. I loved the book, but only gave it 4 stars because I think that each of the stories could have been a little longer and maybe have included before and after pictures to really make the points hit home.