Thin for Life: 10 Keys to Success from People Who Have Lost Weight and Kept It Off

Over the years, I've bought a few copies, and to me, it's the best book on weight management (losing and maintaining the loss effectively) that was ever published. I should know, I've read lots of them!I don't have a miracle story to share - I weighed 245 at my heaviest and now I'm 214, but each time I tackle this issue, I re-read Thin for Life. It's inspiring and spot on. This time around I'm doing a Calorie Restricted diet plan, and losing about 1 lb. a week.The reason I've been able to lose and then to maintain each time I drop a few pounds is due to this book.What I've learned from this book is that it doesn't matter which diet or diet plan or program you use, if you are ingesting fewer calories than you expend, you will lose weight. And crafting your own plan, whether that's an adaptation of WW or your own novel meal plan is critical, because you have to "do it your own way". Positive self-talk matters, (esp. nice to have Ms. Fletcher's tactic scientifically confirmed with David Kessler's recent book the End of Overeating). You have to keep a food log, I use the Cron-o-meter to track mine. This tool tracks averages of kcals and minerals/vitamins over time, a key factor to eliminating the obsessive nature of food logging. When you track averages, each day becomes less important, a single day is not a deal breaker). But it doesn't matter if you use an online or installed program, you have to know what you're taking in. You have to know how to maintain and how to handle re-lapses, parties, restaurants. And understanding that this process of losing weight is a SLOW process, for me 1 lb. a week is perfect, I am completely satisfied, but steadily losing.Ms. Fletcher's book sets out the basic, unchanging steps of weight loss and weight maintenance, without hyping the next new diet fad. Her stories from the Diet Masters are revealing and inspiring and honest. I think it's commendable that, other reviewers comments about some dated material notwithstanding, this book, more than any other diet book available today is STILL relevant and timely.

I’m very blessed that my angelic husband loves me regardless of my size for at least 17 years after the fact that I was much skinnier/thinner when we first met (119 pounds). Still, I reluctantly admit that even with me being blessed with great physical health that I must make a more powerful and stronger effort towards becoming thinner the longer I’m alive compared to having the privilege to be very cavalier about the issue when I was younger. I am careful to avoid comparing myself online andor offline to other success stories while setting my intent to wisely keep an eye on weight reduction success story information that would be both practical and helpful for both my professional and personal situation. I feel that synchronicity fortunately led me to this inspiring kindlebook that is Thin For Life: 10 Keys to Success From People Who Have Lost Weight and Kept it Off by Anne Fletcher because of the amount of both helpful information and inspiring stories to include: how the author found the multiple success stories included in her book, what the author means by attitude shift in relation to her kindlebook Thin For Life, Setting A Comfortable Weight Goal, Accepting a Less Than Perfect Body, what the author means by More Than A Weight Goal, what the author means by the self-styled masters, what the writer means by Learning From The Past and giving oneself time, the author includes information on weight loss surgery and drugs, success stories of Holly J, Carole C, Tom J, and much more.

Recently I'd lost 35 pounds by exercising, lifting light weights with Denise Austin tapes (she's fun), and eating a little less. However,I'd hit a plateau, and wanted some good advice that maybe I hadn't considered. I know I have to do the common sense things to get into shape and lose weight.What this book tells me is that I have to count calories and fat grams, drink water, try to find a way of eating that works for me, where I can lose weight.It tells you that some people lose weight with diet programs, others do not. That most weight loss "masters" exercise, but some don't. That you have to be positive in your attitude about weight loss or you will regain any weight you do lose. It tells you that when you're really ready to lose the weight, you'll find a way, and if you're serious and positive, you'll find ways to keep it off, to avoid allowing the weight to creep back on.First of all it puts everyone in a single category - not taking any individual problems into account. And what about the "common sense" approach haven't we all heard? The things in this book are that, as well as things you can find out on your own. I can't imagine that anyone trying to lose weight hasn't already heard these things.I was hoping for something new, something fresh, and was disappointed that there wasn't really anything new in this book. It really didn't deliver anything fresh at all.I did give the book 3 stars because it covers the basics thoroughly, as well as (statistically) what seems to work best for those who are able to keep the weight off.I exercising every day by either riding my bike 10 miles, runnning 30 minutes, and doing the Denise Austin tape for Abs and Arms, which is a really good tape if you want a fun, short upper body workout. Since the original 35 pounds came off, I've been eating less, but hadn't been counting calories or fat grams. I knew counting calories alone wouldn't work for me because I'd tried that, and gotten them down to around 1,500 cal. per day, which sounds like a lot, but isn't because of my BMR and activity level. I'm still in deficit, but had quit losing. When I decided to count my fat grams, instead of calories, I got beyond the plateau. I'm also drinking more water -- I don't think I drink enough for my activity level, so I'll probably be able to see if it makes a difference.If you want a book that tells you everything you already know, gives you a diet to follow, and recipes to make, then this is the book for you. If you already know, and don't want to be told, to eat less, exercise more, drink water, be positive, quit fooling yourself that diet or exercise alone will produce lasting effects. If you also don't want to be told that losing weight with a partner will help, not letting your appetite get to the point where you're inclined to eat binge proportions, that eating smaller meals more often will keep your metabolism stoked, then this is not the book for you. Save your money and buy a good jump rope or pedometer.Since reviewing this book, I came across the book, The Smarter Science of Slim, by Jonathan Bailor. It was full of fresh ideas, hard science gathered over 25 yrs, and endorsed by a slew of experts in the medical and scientific fields. I would overwhelmingly recommend Bailor's book with a solid 5 star rating!

Very Good quality. Excellent product.

This book is very helpful for those who want to learn how to maintain weight loss-for life.

This book provides inspiration to those who suffer weight problems. When you feel like giving up, it can help. It gives psychological insights to the pros and cons of being overweight. It sympathises with weight problems and deals with being overweight from many points of view. It does not preach or lecture you in any way about weight issues. It does not judge you or punish you for being so. It deals with anxiety issues and confidence. I would reccommend it as a good read and helpful read.

I found the book to be very interesting . Real people stories and tips which I am going to implement also.

Not what I've expected.