Size 2 for Life: The Rational, Frame-adjusted Approach to Weight Loss for Women.
- ISBN13: 9780982104743
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- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product DescriptionWe didn’t start life as a size 8, 12, 16 or more. So how did we get here? Well, the simple truth is we ate, and we ate, and we ate! So how do we turn things around and get back to the way we deserve? Size 2 for Life show. . . More >>
Size 2 for Life: The Rational, Frame-adjusted Approach to Weight Loss for Women.
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As a culture that’s become obsessed with weight management, we continue to seek out new and improved methods of shedding unwanted pounds. Size 2 For Life offers a diet and exercise plan which is designed to bring women back to their “frame-adjusted size 2″ figures.
At the introduction to this book, the authors address unhealthy weight loss methods and a dangerous increase in anorexic and bulimic behaviors. Yet this very title is one that leaves me feeling uncomfortable. Most women would probably be a very healthy size 6 or 8. Size 2 feels like an unattainable and dangerous goal to me.
The 21-day eating plan also disturbs me. It is made up of mostly steamed vegetables, egg whites, chicken and turkey. There is almost no fat and very few carbs. We may be a culture who eats too many of these foods, but healthy fats and carbs are a necessity in our diets. The diet also assumes the reader can understand the authors’ lingo. One item on the plan is a “protein smoothie. ” This item is not explained beforehand, so the reader would have no idea what would go into it.
The main focus of the exercise program is aerobic movement and muscle toning. Since there is considerable toning of the legs in dance or other aerobic activities, the authors recommend only upper body toning. Some exercises are provided, but they suggest following the circuit at your local gym. While this may be simple, it assumes that the circuit has been properly designed for a total upper body workout.
Once the size 2 figure has been achieved, a maintenance diet and exercise program is recommended. Several chain restaurants foods are analyzed for the best choices to make when dining out.
Overall, I was not impressed with this book. I felt the diet could have been explained in terms of allowable foods that one could pick and choose from, rather than a specific diet one had to follow each day. The diet was bland, and showed no imagination in creating tasty and healthy meals that wouldn’t feel like deprivation eating. Weighing in twice every day as recommended would create unnecessary emotional stress when body fluctuations show weight shifts. The strongest feature of this book was the recommended exercise, which is a basic strength training and aerobic program.
If you’re looking for a sensible weight-loss and exercise program, I recommend Body For Life, which I feel is still probably the best book on the market.
Reviewer: Alice Berger, Bergers Book Reviews
Rating: 2 / 5
This book has been floating around with me for quite some time. It’s not a book that I could just sit down and read. I found myself reading, skimming, reading, re-reading, flipping. . . . you get the picture.
There are some very great tips in this book though. Tips for great exercises that are easy to do, and some great recipes too. One of the things that I liked most about this book was the informative side of the exercises and foods. The authors told me why I needed to do or eat certain things plus there were statistics and examples that gave the book credibility. This book isn’t a new diet fad. It’s not Atkins, South Beach or Zone. . . it’s about eating healthy foods and burning more calories than consumed. It’s basic and simple!
At the back of the book, there is a section called the 21 day diet. Basically, by following the recipes and getting in the required amount of exercise, we should all be our ideal weight (or closer to it) by the end of 21 days. I’ll be honest and tell you that I haven’t tried it yet, but I’d like to. (Just not feeling that motivated right now. . . sigh. . . I will soon!)
Rating: 4 / 5
I wasn’t sure initially if I was going to like this book but the title and the premise were interesting enough to me that I took a chance on buying it. I am glad I did. I was uncertain of what “frame adjusted” was going to mean but I appreciate that the authors created a measureable guideline for women to be able to quickly determine if they have a small (size 2), medium (size 4), or large (size 6) frame. I also really enjoyed the early chapters about wacky celebrity diets (and why logical, sane people should not attempt them) and the concept of vanity sizing. I know there is some debate about whether vanity sizing truly exists but the arguments made in the book are pretty darn convincing. The book mostly consists of a 21-day diet plan and exercise guidelines. The exercise portion has information that is absolutely invaluable. There are clear instructions for how to use gym equipment and, conversely, how to do strength training at home if you can’t afford a gym membership– a common sentiment in this economy– or on the road during a vacation.
I ultimately bought this book to help me in my own fitness journey and in determining the question a lot of women have: “what size should I actually be?” I will warn you in advance that if you are looking for a feel-good, politically correct read, this is not the book for you. “Plus size acceptance” is challenged and refuted from the beginning. If, however, you are ready to make changes in your fitness and/or nutrition, I would highly recommend it.
Rating: 5 / 5
Size 2 for life is really a misnomer. When you start reading the book, the first thing they tell you: depending on your frame size, will depend on whether you can reach a size 2 or not. If you are a medium frame, you will get to a size 4, a large frame – a size 6 (but you will LOOK like a size 2). I did enjoy reading this book. It was filled with helpful information and made me think about how I was eating and exercising. I will definitely keep this book. It has a great couple chapters on resistance training – at the gym, at home, and on a stability ball. All with pictures (I like pictures!). This would be a great resource for the first time person looking to start using weights and doing resistance training. As far as the daily meal plan and guide – eh. I will definitely read the daily action steps and answer the questions and/or reflect like it asked. I think that part is awesome as it helps you to deal with your emotions and why/how you are in this mess to begin with and how to help yourself get out. As far as the meal plan, no. I think it’s very dull and not very conducive to a plan that you would stick with. I don’t think anyone using their meal plan would last more than 3 – 5 days. But I plan on using their exercise and daily action steps to help spur me to a size 2! (I have a small body frame!)
Rating: 4 / 5
This book is a practical no-nonsense guide to losing weight and keeping fit. It has a complete exercise regiment and a diet to follow. If you have the motivation, you will lose weight. I highly recommend this book.
Rating: 5 / 5