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by Bob Greene (Author), Oprah Winfrey (Author)
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After trying every diet program imaginable--from Atkins to Optifast--media giant and self-confessed junk-food junkie Oprah Winfrey met personal trainer and exercise physiologist Bob Greene. The rest is talk-show history. (Who can forget seeing Oprah wheeling that wagon of fat onstage?) Instead of fad diets, fasts, and quick fixes, Greene taught Oprah how to eat right and exercise regularly. He helped her lose more than 70 pounds and changed her life forever.

In Make the Connection, Greene tells you how to lose weight the Oprah way: with hard work that includes a sensible diet and daily workouts. He gives 10 steps that he believes are the fastest and most effective ways to increase your metabolism and decrease your weight. You'll also learn why we eat, how to become self-aware, the purpose of body fat, and the physics of body weight. To keep you motivated, Oprah shares her personal shape-up story and offers suggestions for sticking with the program. Make the Connection is about more than shedding pounds. It is also about making a daily commitment to take care of your body and feel better about yourself. --Ellen Albertson

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The #1 national bestseller that helped millions to get fit for life--finally in paperback! Revealing her often heartbreaking, life-long struggle with excess weight, Oprah tells of her fortuitous meeting with Bob Greene, who helped her change her life by creating a diet and exercise program that worked for her. Color photos.

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Hyperion (April 14, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0786882980
  • ISBN-13: 978-0786882984
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (70 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #591,409 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Too bad Oprah isn't still making her connection, October 7, 1999
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This is still one of my favorite exercise/diet books, and one of the few I actually own. After hearing about how Oprah is now on a "Carbo-addict" kick, it's really sad to see her grasping at trying to find a magic weightloss formula, just like she did in the 80's with Optifast, when she already knows what she needs to do. Don't let Oprah's recent apparent weight gain stop you from reading this book. Everything is laid out and simple to follow (yes, you DO have to make time to exercise but I found if I want something badly enough I will do whatever it takes). Take it from me - I am currently 149 lbs and 10 years ago I weighed 265 - the ONLY way to lose weight and keep it off is diet and exercise. If you are only going to get one 'diet' book, this is it.
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An Inspiration: The Answer for the Chronically Overweight, April 9, 2000
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This is BY FAR the best book I have ever read for those with lifelong weight problems. Bob Greene is so compassionate and knowledgeable that I completely trusted what he had to say. Oprah's vulnerability and achievements are amazing (and yes, she still runs--she just ran an 8k in Chicago). Don't skip the beginning part of the book that sets the stage for making the decision to become fit. This part talks about how the real issue is self-care and self-love, not weight loss. It all made sense to me and prepared me to take on the steps. I'm happy to say that I have been applying the steps for two months, have lost 18 pounds and am running almost 3 miles a day! I feel like a million bucks mentally, emotionally and physically. If you are overweight and ready to become fit, this is the book to read and re-read! Thank you, Bob and Oprah!
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wish I'd have started the steps sooner!, August 7, 1999
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Make The Connection was motivational, informative, easy to follow, and written with the reader in mind. Oprah contributed her personal story of struggle and triumph, while Bob offered his expert information and advice. Never once in the book does Bob or Oprah imply that these are easy to follow steps to a better life. They simply state that if you do follow them, you will get the results you're after. I began the steps 2 months ago and have lost 23 pounds. I have 25 lbs to go and am enjoying every single step of this journey. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is intimidated by the weight loss/fitness industry. Exercise is for all of us, not just the fit! Bob Greene and Oprah provide you with the information you need to begin your own journey.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring
It's funny how many people say Oprah's never written a memoir. This book is definitely her story. I admire her all the more after reading about her struggle with food and her... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent book
I have been dieting for 14 months now. Having read and using some of the ideas in the book "The Best Life" by Bob Green, I thought I would check out more of his books. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Rebecca J. Jones

5.0 out of 5 stars Succinct, well-written book of Bob Greene 10 step philosophy + Oprah's story.
What I like so much about this book is it goes straight to the substance of Bob Greene's philosophy. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Veronica Proksch

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have Book!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ten Steps To A Better Body and A Better Life
I was extremely pleased with the condition of the book. It was like new.
Published on April 4, 2007 by Mary E. Hickey

3.0 out of 5 stars Common sense
Much of what the book explains is common sense, but it did share some important points about a successful weight loss program. It was very entertaining. Read more
Published on January 29, 2007 by Manola Sommerfeld

3.0 out of 5 stars Make the connection: 10 steps to a better body and a better life CD
This is a great CD collection for motivation and fitness. I loved hearing Oprah's voice, it made me feel like she was talking just to me. Read more
Published on January 23, 2007 by Piper

5.0 out of 5 stars Great workout book and tape set
I bought this on sale about 5 years ago, I also own the tapes. They are excellent, both the workout book and/or the tapes. They help motivate you. I love them!
Published on November 24, 2005 by ANNABELLESTAR

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Absolutely loved this book and finished reading in record time. It was inspiring and insightful. I am following the recommendations and am starting to see results after several... Read more
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