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Does it feel as if you re fighting your body to lose even one pound or just to maintain your current weight? Respected health and wellness expert and bestselling author Jillian Michaels has been there, too. So she consulted top experts in the field of metabolism and discovered that she d inadvertently been abusing her endocrine system for years. After fixing her own metabolism, she decided to share what she learned by devising this simple, 3-phase plan that engages all the weight-loss hormones (including the friendly HGH, testosterone, DHEA; and the not-so-friendly: insulin, cortisol, and excess estrogen).

In Master Your Metabolism, discover how to:
REMOVE anti-nutrients from your diet
RESTORE foods that speak directly to fat-burning genes
REBALANCE energy and your hormones for effortless weight loss

Michaels offers a wealth of information throughout, including: shopping lists and online shopping resources, hormone-trigger food charts, how to eat power nutrient foods on a budget, smart strategies for eating out, quick and easy recipes, as well as mini-programs for addressing PMS, andropause, metabolic syndrome, PCOS, and menopause.

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Weight is finally coming off after months of ZERO!!
 
Review Date: April 22, 2009
Reviewer: Regina Saric, Minnesota
FINALLY seeing progress again! Wasn't sure to purchase this book or not but the points seemed to fit my situation to a 'T' so I gave it a shot.
I'm not an organic person and never avoided anything processed before. So this is all a HUGE jump for me.

Let me first sum up my situation: Lost 50 pounds in the last 2 years and still need to drop another 50 pounds. I was eating between 1200 and 1400 calories a day and working out EVERYDAY for 45 minutes cardio/weights. I was doing everything right and everything that went in my mouth went in my food journal. There was no cheating and no excuses. According to my calorie intake and calorie burn I should have dropped 2 pounds a week consistantly. And every week when I got on the scale it was up 2 pounds or didn't move! Total frustration and wanted to just SCREAM!

Then I see this new Jillian Michaels MASTER YOUR METABOLISM and the point of the scale not moving no matter how good you ate and how hard you worked out. HEY what did I have to lose!?

So it has been 10 days on her program and sticking to it faithfully and the weight is just pealing away! Down 8 pounds in just 10 days, like my body has finally said "OK... time to let it go". I haven't changed my workouts, they are still constant. I am following her main guidelines for eating and am consuming WAY more in volume of food and the calories I'm keeping at the 1200-1400. I feel soo full, never craving any junk. And I think, no way I'm going to lose weight because I feel soo bloated but in the morning.... the scale shows another drop!

It works for me and I'm not going to go back! 3 months of perfect work and no results VERSUS changing to a healthier eating plan and more food volume with RESULTS! Took about 5 days before the scale and my body agreed to start releasing the pounds.
Endorsed by a licensed M.D. endocrinologist, very thorough and easy to read...
 
Review Date: April 8, 2009
Reviewer: M. Benson,
I have read a lot of books on physiology, more specifically hormones and metabolism, written by people with board-certified medical degrees. This book explains almost all of what the others do, plus more recent research, in a much easier to read format with helpful charts and references. I was very surprised a book of this quality could come from a non-degreed personal trainer. I have a new respect for Jillian Michaels for passing along medical researched-based facts (many pages of peer-reviewed medical references in the back if you want to check the sources) and dispelling myths like working out on an empty stomach, and the problems with soy and other substances interacting with hormones. Her own story is very interesting and there is a very thorough section explaining hormones and their interconnecting roles in our health. I've already started cleaning out my fridge and cabinets.
Absolute *Must read* if you have hormones, metabolism, PMS issues.
 
Review Date: April 21, 2009
Reviewer: AJ, Ontario, Canada
Jillian's book (Master your Metabolism) is incredible. I've read countless books, and often nodded my head (yeah I knew it all) - but this... Master Your Metabolism has (so far) blown me out of the water.

I've been completely shocked at a lot of what I'm reading. I'm half way through so far and wasn't going to post until I had actually implemented it 100%, but I felt I had to comment now after reading a few of the negative posts. (Everyone's entitled to their opinions - but I felt the need to dispel some points).

I think some are completely missing the point... perhaps not actually reading the book (and basing it on the reviews or synopsis as some have admitted), or aren't taking it in logical stance. (Which seems to be the only bad comments are from those who downloaded it on the kindle rather than buying the full size book with charts, etc.)

1) If you are of normal weight and think this isn't helpful - Most of us reading this are NOT and are dealing with the exact issues Jillian (and others) have... PMS issues that doctors can't find answers for... metabolism issues they refuse to look further into (cuz you know, we're likely just gorging our faces even though we claim we're not and we're lazy... )... knowledge is power, and if you're facing ANYTHING related to hormones and metabolism (very specifically, trouble losing weight!) then this is a MUST READ

2) Frankly while the aspect of eating healthy is a given, MUCH of the information was NOT well known to the extent she's gone to give it. (Do you know how hard it is to get a referral to a half decent doctor who WILL look further and not brush you off here in Canada anyway?? Often they won't even look further no matter how much you beg and plead, they tell you to lose weight and you'll be better. Yeah - DUH... thats why many are seeking help!)

I consider myself to be quite knowledgable on the aspect of healthy food etc. after everything I've done and tried and read, but if you've ever struggled with weight loss after working out 1-2 hours *per day* faithfully and had it crawl (when you ARE eating perfectly etc etc), and (like Jillian) suddenly gained 10 pounds back for no reason, then this book is absolutely excellent.

Regarding the comments of those who are complaining about Going off the "anti" stuff (okay I'm half way into the book so haven't totally gotten to that point yet) - frankly is just common sense. If you NEED it, you don't go off it especially without seeing a dr. first.

Example: I take Claritin sinus for 2 reasons - a) antihistamine - I can't eat fresh fruit or veggies without it or my throat itches like crazy... b) I was told by my doctor to take the claritin sinus regularly because I'm very prone to sinus infections due to mold/seasonal allergies. So its - I take the antihistimine to be able to eat fresh fruit/veggies... or I get none and have to cook it all (which loses nutrients... salad doesn't cook well LOL)

If a person is on antidepressants or something that a dr prescribed, they should use their best judgement and incorporate things one at a time... Even Jillian at the beginning of the book very clearly states, use it all, use only some - its your call. (Not her exact words, just paraphrasing).

Eat healthy. Get started. Take control of your life - then gradually you'll likely be able to get rid of those other things (anti...) And if not, then that's that.

My point is, Jillian makes it very informative - like anything should be - so you can make an informed decision.

You wouldn't have a surgery without knowing the risks, etc. - so why on earth would you complain because she recommends going off some of these things? The choice is ultimately yours, by weighing the pros and cons, by working with your dr if needed, and by improving your overall health. (It's a known fact that many people who are obese or overweight DO go off of many medications once they lose the weight).

Eat healthy, organic as much as you can - its not always possible, but the point is - even eating fresh fruit/veggies/, etc., eating healthier foods even not organic is far better than the chemical laden packaged foods that most of us had NO idea what was seriously in them (even though we thought we understood).

Did you know there were so many different names for MSG? I certainly didn't! Did you know that some colas (Hint: Even a bottle of gingerale I had in my house for when someone is sick!) contains that BPA(?) chemical that in the sun turns cancerous! EEK!

You think carbonated water and sugar... Most of us have *no idea* what's truly in the things we eat/drink. This book is an incredible eye opener.

The 6 Week Body Makeover is a great program... I lost the 30 pounds then gradually gained most back... now I know why: while they were on the right track, they totally missed how hormones actually affect you and your metabolism. Several foods the 6WBM "banned", Jillian is okay with, in moderation of course.

If you use your brains and logic, but gradually implement this, I bet you'll see a huge difference. I'm half way through the book, beginning to implement, and looking forward to some improvement in my overall health.

Jillian is giving the info *beyond* info to help us tackle everything holding us back.

I haven't yet bothered to recommend a book on Amazon - but this book should be absolutely everywhere. And no, I'm not a fanatic;) - just finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, finding that there's actually some legitimate hope, that I'm NOT at my whits end for no reason.

If you don't own it - buy it - hard copy. Devour it. It's worth ten times the price in information.
Jillian Rocks; as usual.
 
Review Date: April 8, 2009
Reviewer: Sarah Cummins, Pensacola, FL United States
Jillian just gets cooler every year and with every new book she writes. I like how she is always researching, learning, and writing about new stuff instead of spending her career re-spinning the same old advice, as a lot of people in her field do. I read this new book in one sitting and now I'm scared, yet excited, because it really hits home for me and explains why I struggle so much harder than anyone I know and I still can't get rid of the fat around my waist and I feel like crap most of the time.

I'm a bit confused and overwhelmed after reading it--not because the book is confusing in any way, but just because it has so much information in it to digest at once. Tonight I'm heading to the health food store with the book in hand to pick out some new foods for my cupboards. Today I've been working with the information I do remember which is HFCS=poison and a few other very important pieces of advice on food ingredients. I've already changed my morning cereal (which I used to think was healthy!) and not put the usual powdered creamer in my coffee (and now that I've examined the ingredients I'm not sure why I ever thought that wasn't straight poison). I changed the bread on my lunch sandwich today too and skipped the wheat thin crackers. It's strange but I already feel different--and it's only been one day. I don't feel my usual afternoon drag that would be coming on about now.

The best part is that I'm not having a hard time feeling motivated to do this program because all the stuff I read in her book made it not even tempting to eat any more unhealthy foods. The funniest part is that I really thought that I was a very healthy eater before reading this book. I just thought my metabolism was super slow so that is why I gained weight so easily. Now I understand that my body is just so out of whack from all the years of dieting and eating diet foods with such strange ingredients. I'm suddenly feeling desperate to clean up my body and get my metabolism fired up.

In this book, Jillian says that she can now eat significantly more calories than she used to be able to while exercising significantly less, yet still look as good as she does. I'm hoping that I can rebalance my body after reading this and get similar results so I can stop this constant struggle with my weight.

Jillian Michaels is super smart, super hot, and has a great book here. It has information that you need to know in it. Your life could depend on it so read it!
WHAT A RELIEF !!
 
Review Date: April 13, 2009
Reviewer: Jan Idlas, Los Angeles, CA
As a menopausal 56-year-old woman, I had to STARVE to lose weight. I exercised and watched what I ate, but I always felt a bit sluggish -- not at all like the energetic woman I used to be, and I could never understand why. I get annual physicals, and I would complain to my doctor, but he told me it was just age. After reading Jillian's book, I was shocked -- and relieved! I sure as hell get it now! Jillian reminds me of the little boy in the children's story who yelled, "The emperor has no clothes!" I started cleaning out my kitchen cupboards this afternoon, and I'm so looking forward to cleaning out my body and eating fresh and clean and green.

I can't believe this information hasn't been in the mainstream. I feel like it was written for me -- I'm an average layperson (university professor), who I now realize had a woefully inadequate knowledge and understanding of nutrition, metabolic processes and hormones. This book has been a revelation for me. It's what I've been looking for. THANK YOU, JILLIAN!
Do you want to become the Master of your metabolism? Jillian, the genie in this book, is ready to help!
 
Review Date: April 16, 2009
Reviewer: Lynette R. Fleming, Decatur, IL USA
Have you ever wished you could find a genie in a bottle to grant your wish for the "hot body" you've always wanted? Well, Jillian is your genie . . . only she's the genie in the book not in the bottle. This book is an amazing revelation of what causes most of our difficulties with weight gain, and she tells us step by step how to overcome them.

I believe she is absolutely correct in her assessment that obesity, as well as premature aging and disease, is often caused by hormonal imbalances which wear down the endocrine system, tricking it into packing on pound after pound. The average woman gains 10 pounds per decade after the age of the 30. Do the math . . . is that about what's happened to you?

Proof of this problem with our endocrine systems are the statistics which show that 24 million Americans have diabetes and 57 million have prediabetes, and millions more are afflicted with other related conditions. Diabetes is a major problem in my family history, so one of the most important ways I can beat it is through better nutrition and exercise. Doesn't that sound simple? Jillian is correct . . . it really is simple, once we can wean ourselves off our diets of mostly processed foods that put us right where we are, the heaviest we've been in our lives.

Her master plan offers three easy steps: remove, restore, and rebalance. First, remove the toxic stuff that is damaging our endocrine system. Second, restore the nutrients that boost our fat-burning hormones back into action. Third, rebalance the energy going into and out of our bodies.

Shopping lists, a seafood safety list, lists of "always buy organic" and "sometimes buy organic", and a list of hormone trigger foods, are just the beginning of the tools included to make an easy transition to becoming the "master" of your metabolism.

So if you've been looking for a genie, Jillian's your girl. Buy her book, read it, practice it, and enjoy your new title, "Master".

Lynette Fleming, Coauthor of Lunch Buddies: Buddy Up for a Better Diet






Excellent overview with practical advice
 
Review Date: May 17, 2009
Reviewer: busy beaver, Boston, MA
It's much of the same healthy eating and exercise we've all heard before, but what makes this a truly great book (at least to me, with a strong interest in biology and biochemistry) is that the authors talk about the scientific/mechanistic/biochemical consequences of the different choices we make. For example, people like to throw around that it's bad to eat soon before bed because you'll be digesting and anything you eat will be turned into fat (and others say a calorie is a calorie, and it doesn't matter when you eat it) whereas in this book, you learn about the interplay between sleepy cycles, insulin, and growth hormone, and how late night eating actually can impede healthy sleep and keep growth hormone from working as it's designed to. The whole book is like this, and I love having well-researched reasons to remind myself how (and why) to follow practical health advice.

What's missing from my perspective is how women's hormonal changes over the course of a menstrual cycle impact all of these biochemical states. Yes, there is a great overview of how the sex hormones (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone), but it doesn't get into the interactions with other hormones in as much detail as I would personally like to see, but I'm on a mission to figure out a wacky set of symptoms that I'm convinced are hormone related, so don't let my criticism dissuade you from getting this excellent, well researched book.

One important factor to a book like this is how it's written. I have only good things to say here. Jillian's voice shines through at times, which is good, but it's not all the time, as in some self-help type books...thank goodness. The topics are divided into logical sections and chapters, and the writing itself is very clear and concise. It's quite well done.

Finally, I should mention that I've never watched The Biggest Loser, but I bought and have been very satisfied with the 30-Day Shred DVD. (Like in the book, Jillian explains why you should do what she suggests, i.e. the routine.) It's my most used exercise DVD because I can choose between the 3 levels and in a very short amount of time I get a lot of results--cardio, strength, and I come out feeling adequately exhausted and relaxed. I bought that on the basis of very high reviews and was not disappointed.

If you're curious about how hormones impact your metabolism, I highly recommend picking up this book. I'm keeping mine and refer back to it regularly as a reference. And I'm following most of the suggestions that I read in the book because, to me, they make good sense.
Great Book, but not for Kindle
 
Review Date: November 4, 2009
Reviewer: A. Frantz, San Diego, CA
This is a fantastic book with great content. But the charts and shopping lists are unreadable on the Kindle. I returned my digital copy and have since purchased the hard copy of the book.
WOW
 
Review Date: July 13, 2009
Reviewer: Eileen Holthusen, NY
I bought this book for someone as a gift, I opened it to read a couple of pages and literally could not put it down, so I kept it for myself, finishing it in one day.

I consider myself informed on healthy living and eating but this book brought a whole new dimension to it. Jillian explains how chemicals and toxins in food may be affecting our metabolism and the benefits of eating pure whole "clean" foods. Everything in the book is a simple concept but it just makes SOO much SENSE! Something I had never considered before as I ate healthy but my diet had harmful chemicals in it.

Honestly this book has completely changed the way I look at food, I look at it as nourishment and I want the most pure untainted food to go into my body. Now when I look at processed items or things with aspertame I just think chemicals and that it will harm my body. So this book is very helpful to learn how to eat healthy on a whole new level, the peace of mind is a wonderful result but the physical result is also amazing. I have been following her guidelines for 2 weeks now and see amazing results and I just feel so pure and healthy, knowing my body has clean energy to burn off.

I highly recommend this book for ANYONE, I think it is written wonderfully and you have the ability to go into as much detail as you would like or to just get the main concepts and go back later. Also as far as the "diet" which really is not dieting, you can follow that as little or much as you would like. Even if you just got a few helpful tips from her, it is well worth the health of your body, the vessel that is bringing you through this life. Jillian explains what items are more important to buy organic (ex:dairy and berries) and what items you may not have to..

All in all GET THIS BOOK :) It is soo informative and helpful
WEIGHT LOSS and a LESS HYPERACTIVE CHILD :)
 
Review Date: November 28, 2009
Reviewer: Tammy Lenze, Central Florida, USA
This book has literally changed our family's lives! I have been trying to lose weight my whole life and it was a losing battle until now. This book really SCARED me into changing simple behaviors. Just by making 2-3 EASY changes in our lives I am finally losing weight. My son (age 7) who used to be so hyperactive and "naughty" is even showing behavioral changes, and it was easy to do. I have to laugh that my son now reads labels, and says, NO, we can't get poptarts anymore, they have high fructose corn syrup in them, we'll get the Kashi TLC bars instead! While we can't afford to go organic is ALL the produce, Jillian tells you which products MUST be organic, and THAT is doable! Now, in two weeks of these changes, I've already lost 7 lbs (without adding exercise)...now, we are all feeling healthy enough that we have added an exercise program, so I'm sure even more weight loss is in my future! Thanks Jillian for changing our lives!
Horrified but Happy - This is about much more than weight loss
 
Review Date: April 25, 2009
Reviewer: RandR, Maryland
I am a self proclaimed health guru. I have read many books gone to ND's, herbalist, Iridogist etc... so much of this information was not new to me. Somehow however in these pages Jillian was able to really get to me in a way that no other information has before. I am horrified at what we all subject our bodies to and what is thrust upon us without our knowledge but happy to finally be ready to do something about it! I am tired of being "skinny fat" and thrilled that someone understands the problem with this type of body composition and why I am this way. I get it now and I know how to change it. It is a reasonable solution. I also have problems with blood sugar and endometriosis that I believe these changes will help dramatically. Thank you to Jillian and all the worked with her on this research. Phenominal job!

I want to comment on some of the negative comments. Jillian does suggest not taking drugs however she also mentions to check with your doctor and that she wouldnt want to live in a world where there isnt modern medicine. Also, the part where she says to REMOVE toxic foods, chemicals, household and cosmetics that are toxic and throw them away she makes a good point. Junk is junk and no one should have it. I did opt to give mine away just because the people I gave it to are not interested in a healthier lifestyle at this point. Each person needs to make their own decision but she was making the point that it is JUNK.

This is the first book on health/diet that I agree with almost 100% there were only a few things I didnt agree on for one using Xylitol as a sweetner it is also a chemical and should not be used.

All and All this is a MUST read and is now my number 2 health bible!
It REALLY works!!
 
Review Date: November 4, 2009
Reviewer: Kimberly Baughman, Detroit, MI
I am a swimmer at the college level, so I would consider myself healthy and fit. When I came to college, I gained the "Freshmen 15" and I never dropped as much time as I did in high school. I decided that maybe if I could shed the weight I had gained, I would start dropping time again. So I tried EVERYTHING. If I would lose weight on a diet, I would quickly gain it back. When I came to college, I was 5'10" and 140 lbs. In the middle of my sophomore year of college (my heaviest year), I weighed 162 lbs. I am a huge Biggest Loser fan, thus I love Jillian Michaels. I was swimming and lifting weights 2.5-5 hours a day so I knew it was not my exercise regiment that needed to change. I bought this book and losing weight has NEVER been so easy for me.

I bought this book about a month ago. I weighed 151 pounds (I had hit a plateau and had not been able to break that in about a month and a half). In just a month, I have lost 7 pounds. I am down to 144, but my measurements show that I am thinner than I was in high school. I have lost 3 inches around my waist and 1.5 inches off my thighs. I feel healther and have more energy. My times this season in swimming have been the fastest I've ever started out with.

I have nothing bad to say about this book. I think it really works and it is actually interesting to read. The way she writes this book is like she is actually speaking to you. I highly recommend this book.
Finally, answers!!!
 
Review Date: April 8, 2009
Reviewer: M. D'AGOSTINO, Philadelphia, PA United States
I suffer from PCOS, Insulin Resistance, and Hypothyroidism, and this book has finally helped me start to understand all of my struggles. For years I never knew why I worked out more than most people and dieted more strictly than most people but wasn't seeing the same results. I only wish the book went into MORE detail! I am now taking what I've learned and will continue to work with my endocrynologist and am thinking about getting an herbologist as well. This is the book the diet industry has needed for a long time. The chemicals in food and the environment are wreaking havoc in our bodies, and I wouldn't be surprised if my condition wasn't worsened by the cr@p I ate as a kid!! Thank you, Jillian!!!
GET THIS BOOK
 
Review Date: April 30, 2009
Reviewer: Mona D., Bellingham, WA
I thought this book was fantastic. I finished it almost a week ago, and I'm already down 5 pounds, feel great, and am loving the clean whole foods.

Some people may feel this book is extreme. Not me. I have read so many books telling me what to eat, and what not to eat. But never into so much depth as to WHY NOT TO EAT chemically-laden processed foods. Trust me, you won't want to after you read this. I think that was the key for really overcoming my "bad habits"... I no longer WANT to get fast food if I'm short on time - it absolutely disgusts me now!!

Making your home, life and environment healthy and non-toxic is liberating. I highly recommend this book, it isn't the same-old same-old, or a ridiculous trendy unhealthy plan. THANK YOU JILLIAN!!
Timely and conversational
 
Review Date: August 19, 2009
Reviewer: Googirl, Sunnyvale, CA, USA
I loved this book and I don't regret buying it one bit. In fact, I'm in the middle of reading it a second time. This book and the way it's written does a great job at inspiring me to treat my body well and helps me understand why you are what you eat. It is about promoting a healthy, whole, nutritious lifestyle, and the science behind the hormones that make up your metabolism, which is extremely interesting and useful. Period. Ignore the buzzwords Jillian and reviewers here keep using if you want; instead, focus on using this book to EDUCATE yourself about the science behind weight loss and gain and how that same science also affects our health and longevity. Focus on using it to understand the challenges our nation is facing like obesity and disease, and how a lot of it stems from the fact that we are tricked into believing food is good for us when it actually has been stripped of its nutritional value. If you do, you will be so happy you read this. For those of you who are on the fence about buying this book -- while I can agree with some of the reviewers here that Jillian's suggestions are extreme, I think it's great and here's why:

If you know anything about Jillian, it is that she is intense and loves extremes, and that she is that way to motivate people. Some people just need a swift kick in the pants to make any sort of change, plain and simple. Why do you think she is such a successful trainer? So, of course what she recommends in her book is intense and extreme. She even states point blank that what she outlines in the book is the IDEAL situation, but even if a person who reads it takes 1 or 2 or 3 things away from it that he or she can apply in life, then that's success. As with EVERY diet, nutrition, fitness, environmental, motivational etc. book on the market, you have to take it with a grain of salt and pull out bits and pieces that you can apply in your life. Not everyone can live exactly by every step in any given book. It's like with environmental issues: I'm not going to replace all my furniture and rip out my carpet in exchange for eco-friendly materials and start telling everyone on my block how bad they are for not doing the same. But next time I buy an item or replace something, or even change a lightbulb, I'm at least going to THINK more about what I'm doing and come up with a solution that I can be proud of. Same goes for the nutrition principles outlined in this book. Make it a goal to try a few things now, and then a few more next year. If you find a bunch of her suggestions impractical and too hard for you, then focus on the few you can do. Resistance to change and fear of extremes is certainly not a good reason for someone to pass on reading the book. Her explanations of the research are smart and easy to understand, and as practical as you decide they are for you. If you find her to be preachy, you are spinning it that way yourself. Think of it as a conversation, and you will enjoy all the information she has to offer.

My case: I didn't NEED to lose a ton of weight, just about 10 pounds to feel healthier and better about myself. I found some of her suggestions helpful and others too difficult. For example, I find it time-consuming and confusing to always read labels on meat and produce and remember how they should be raised/grown and what they should be fed etc. and so I don't always buy organic. However, I decided instead that my mantra would be to eat more natural, simple foods. I could compromise by doing a better job scanning the labels of other foods I was buying, like cereal, bread, dairy, crackers etc. I now avoid any processed foods with 'evil' words like enriched, HFCS, additives, preservatives, or too many ingredients I don't recognize. I buy more whole foods, organic or not, and take Jillian's advice on eating more of the certain power foods that could help supercharge my metabolism like legumes (which I had no idea what they were and why they were so great until I read this book). I also tried to incorporate more omega-3s in my diet. Just by doing those 4 things alone and continuing my moderate workout routine around my work schedule I easily lost 6 pounds in a month and am so proud of myself. I've even found a new love for certain natural foods that seemed like they'd boring and tasteless (love you, black beans!) No one had ever broken nutritional advice down like that so simply as Jillian did for me. Yes, I had to kick up my workout routine a bit to lose the last 4 pounds, but those first 6 easy ones gave me the inspiration I needed to reach my goal. Now, I have a new goal. You have to remember that even the smallest changes can have BIG BIG results. You don't have to go to every extreme she suggests to get value from this book.

An additional benefit for me was that I learned about the functions of the different hormones and steps you can take to balance your levels, and I've been able to have some great conversations/advice sessions with my mom who is dealing with the effects of menopause right now. I've never been so well-read on estrogens before! We've really enjoyed the conversations the book has sparked for us. We both think its important to read this book simply BECAUSE it is a conversation-starter and can help a lot of skeptical people understand why the ideas in this book are important and timely. Jillian has a way of bringing the science of it to the forefront in a way that is approachable. She may not be an endocrinologist or licensed nutritionist herself, but when was the last time you read information from one of those guys that was easily digestible and conversational? This is a good way for the average person to become familiar with important discussion topics in today's scientific journals.

Just buy or borrow or take out the book from the library and decide for yourself what you can or can't do to make a big or small change in your life, and don't be discouraged by the negativity of others. Invest a little more effort, time, and maybe even money in your nutrition if you can, and you'll save BIG down the road in your health. There is something positive in this book for everyone. ALL knowledge is power. Thank you, Jillian, for breaking it down for me. You are truly an inspiration.
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