Baddle of the Bulge

Yes, its that time when we begin to consider New Year's Resolutions. This is the first year in a long time when top of my list is not to loose weight, but just continue to maintain where I'm at. My very good friend recommended this book. She lost 25+ lbs. with it just before she became pregnant. She was in amazing shape and had a very healthy pregnancy and delivery. I decided to look into the book. The things I liked about it was it was designed for women, it had different diets based on your body type and nutrition needs, and different work-outs based on your body shape. Essentially it's all tailored to you and what you need. It was all research based, scientific, and healthy. The book was endorsed by Women's Health Magazine. It also has a ton of yummy recipes that fit your new diet.

After starting the diet, I never felt hungry ever - seriously. I also began to feel better and better physically and just generally. The diet allows for cheat days, which are fabulous for parties, holidays and special occasions you just can't stand to be left out on. After your cheat you are ready to return, I found. I have not gained any of the weight back and I haven't been completely following it for 5 months. (I have tried to keep the same healthy habits, I just don't track everything.) I can fit into a pair of jeans that fit me in high school, it's great. I'm not a super model, but I look and feel great. I even have a little definition in my abs that I have never had before.

If you are considering this book, take into consideration that it requires exercise 6 days a week and eating 5-6 mini meals a day. I didn't loose tons of weight, just inches. (Which according to my Physical Therapist a.k.a. husband, means I lost fat and gained muscle.) If you are into looking like Gweneth, this diet is not for you. ( = When I looked for a photo of the book on Amazon, I saw the book listed for under $10.