8 Minutes in the Morning to Lean Hips and Thin Thighs (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

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"I've truly changed my lifestyle for the better." -- Cheryl McCowan, shrunk 3-1/2 inches off her thighs!

"My thighs have always been a trouble zone for me, and now I have the tools to zap them!" -- Bonnie Barrett, lost 4 inches from her thighs!

"When I was a kid, I was called 'Thunder Thighs.' NOW, I'm working to have Thinner Thighs!" -- Eleanor Talbot, lost 14 inches from her thighs!

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"Workout revolution!"--The New York Times (on Jorge Cruise and his 8-minute weight-loss plan)

"Very inviting."--The Washington Post (on Jorge Cruise and his 8-minute weight-loss plan)

"Lose 2 pounds a week."--USA Weekend (on Jorge Cruise and his 8-minute weight-loss plan)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 254 pages
• Publisher: Rodale Books (January 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1579547168
• ISBN-13: 978-1579547165
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #49,582 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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78 of 80 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally...an easy way to incorporate exercise into my life!, March 21, 2004

By	Kelli Hanson "pathologicmd" (San Diego, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Bottom line: This book worked for me!

As a single mother working full time, I have (until now) found it nearly impossible to incorporate regular exercise into my life. Hours in the gym, bulky and expensive equipment, and time constraints are restrictive. This book changed that for me.
The exercises are easy to do, take little time or equipment, and are actually very effective! I have lost pounds and inches (in the right places!), and everyone at work compliments me on my progress. I have more energy too!

Jorge's exercise plan involves two strength-training exercises daily, and you do each exercise for four minutes. The only equpiment you need is a chair and a mat. The total morning routine takes from 8 to 15 minutes, including the brief warmup and stretches afterwards. You roll out of bed, do your exercises for the day, and you're done before you're even fully awake. That's about as easy as it could possibly get---but it works! There are three levels of difficulty, and you progress at your own pace. If level one is too easy, you can start on level two, then after a few weeks move on to level three.

Jorge's diet plan is basically a low-fat, low-calorie diet. He also stresses the benefits of flax oil. I have used the exercises in his book in conjunction with a low to moderate carbohydrate diet, and that has worked well for me. Your mileage may vary.

The book also provides great information about dieting and exercise in general, and gives many good sources to utilize as well. It's easy to read, and well-organized. The personal stories he uses as examples are real people, not supermodels, and I liked that.

I highly recommend this book for busy people like me, who aren't fitness junkies but want to incorporate some exercise into their lives.

61 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars 2nd best, but it DOES rank!, June 3, 2004

By	T. Beaird "dealiotee" (SLC, UT) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I think Jorge Cruise has a lot to offer and I certainly love his technique, but I believe his first book "8 Minutes in the Morning: A Simple Way to Shed up to 2 Pounds a Week Guaranteed" was by far #1. Here's why:
- 8 min. flat belly had a lot of repeat information from the original 8 minutes, which is to be expected because they both market to others, but if you have already read and followed the original 8 minutes book, I doubt you'll appreciate this one.
- I FELT a lot thinner in all areas while doing the original 8 minutes routine than I ever did while doing the flat belly program. It reccommends mixing hip and thigh spot training with all over body moves, I just didn't feel a difference.
- The original has a few paragraphs of motivation before every routine, lean hips doesn't. The motivation was a big factor for me.
- The original has different routines every day for 4 weeks!! Lean hips has only 1 week of each level (easy, intermediate, hard).
I know every body is different and perhaps if you begin with this book you would like it, but my overall opinion is that the original is #1!!

24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 8 Minutes in the Morning to Lean Hips and Thin Thighs, April 17, 2004

By	Donna Gray Collins (Salisbury, MD United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is THE exercise and eating plan book I've been needing all my life! The exercises are so easy and very little equipment is needed. Everyone can spare 8 minutes a day to do them. I feel great, have lost 11 lbs., and my pants are baggy in my thighs in just 4 weeks. The eating plan is very sensible and nutritional. I don't feel deprived at all because I can eat carbs, snacks and a daily treat. The book is easy to read and understand and is based on sound, recent nutritional and exercise standards. Jorge Cruise is the best!