Go for Fit: The Winning Way to Fat Loss Book

This book had great potential. It is about the journey of Chantel Hobbs who lost over 200 pounds, and is now a fitness coach, and a marathon runner. I am glad that she had the stick-to-it-ness to lose the weight and keep it off. I was hoping, though, for so much more from her book.

The main concept of this book is the 'Brain Change' and the 'Five Decisions.' The first half of the book keeps mentioning these two concepts, but the delivery of the concepts fell short. There could have been so much more on these two concepts and walk the reader through making the 'brain change' to go through a lifestyle change. The 'Five Decisions' could have had leading questions to help the reader make their own Five Decisions. Also, not being religious, I find it difficult listening to someone who makes a promise to God and keeps that, but didn't keep a promise to herself when she tried weight loss in the past. I believe in myself, and I have the power to change! That is what she could have stressed!

Basic premise... start small...commit to exercise before trying to change the way you eat. Then, change the way you eat and know that these are lifestyles changes. Also, I am not a large person, just someone who wants to shed 30 pounds... but most, if not all, of the exercises in this book are based on a Balance Ball. I don't know how difficult that would be for someone of larger stature.

Exercise and portion control/food control are key to weight loss. It was uninspiring in helping me to 'Never Say Diet.' It was also shocking to learn at the back of the book that she had had plastic surgery for not only loose skin, but breast augmentation. I am glad that she accomplished so much and has helped people personally, but the book does not have that personal touch!