I Got This: How I Changed My Ways and Lost What Weighed Me Down by Jennifer K. Hudson

Apr 10, 2012 Lucy rated it 1 of 5 stars

Shelves: wasn-t-for-me

Before reading this book I had no feelings about Jennifer Hudson. After reading this book I vehemently dislike her.

She thanks God and Jesus a great deal. She credits them with all her success. Repeatedly. She believes her entire life was Destiny. You know, like this is the motherfucking Matrix and she's Neo. I think she thought it was humble to thank God and credit him with all her success, but it came off as arrogant. As in, God plucked her out of her life and gave her a chance to shine because...more Before reading this book I had no feelings about Jennifer Hudson. After reading this book I vehemently dislike her.

She thanks God and Jesus a great deal. She credits them with all her success. Repeatedly. She believes her entire life was Destiny. You know, like this is the motherfucking Matrix and she's Neo. I think she thought it was humble to thank God and credit him with all her success, but it came off as arrogant. As in, God plucked her out of her life and gave her a chance to shine because she was too special for anything else. For example she was too special to ever have an average job. Burger King was her first and last hourly job and she called her non-musically gifted sister the Queen of Burger King... don't give me that look, I'm serious. Again, this was all said in what felt like false humbleness. I was always under the impression that this was how her life was Supposed To Be and her version of God was busy making sure it came out that way.

Her time at American Idol was discussed moderately (probably because she didn't win). She wanted to be voted off the night she was voted off and I guess the implication there is God did that for her too. Her casting for Dreamgirls is discussed at length (probably because she got that role). The Dreamgirls casting was also destiny.

Most of the book is a really awful advertisement for Weight Watchers. More pages are dedicated to that than the death of her mother, the death of her very dear grandmother, meeting her husband, and her time on American Idol combined. Her diet is gone over with agonizing and boring detail. Look, I get it. This was a really significant thing for her, but more significant than American Idol which launched her career or meeting her husband? Jennifer Hudson is, in a word, a bore. An arrogant bore if you want to throw another word at it. I'm sure if an editor had very gently suggested she was coming across either of those things she would've tossed his or her ass to the curb.

Coincidentally the book felt barely edited... I guess they were trying to get her 'flavor' or something, but the trying is SO hard and over the top that I began to suspect she dictated things and someone else tried to write it in her voice. She should have that person tossed to the curb.

Weight Watchers got her entire family counting points because they're all overweight. Her sister started it, but didn't 'stick with it' which according to Jennifer is a SHAME because her sister is SO MUCH BIGGER that her weight loss would've been REALLY DRAMATIC. Her sister is VERY LARGE because she is a lowly BUS DRIVER and cannot be very active. I wonder if her sister is speaking to her at this moment...

Her sister who is probably morbidly obese, given Jennifer's oh so flattering descriptions, decided she wanted to have Gastric Bypass after Weight Watchers failed. I have an uncle, who is also a bus driver, who recently decided to have this surgery and a dear friend who had a lap band done. It is an emotionally fraught and very intimate decision. For my dear friend, her choice came from a lifetime of failed diets and a desire to not die prematurely. She told very few people about it when she was considering it. There were long discussions about the pros and cons that went on for months while she got emotional counseling and nutrition classes for her post surgery life. It was a difficult period for her, but she made the right choice for herself after she'd become fully educated. I tried my best to be supportive, interested, and engaged when she needed me to be. I understood her choice because I went to the gym with her daily for months, watched her lose and regain the same twenty pounds, and performed the heartbreaking task of asking for a seatbelt extender for her on a group trip. Any reasonable, healthy path is something I would have enthusiastically supported her on. If she had decided lap band was not for her I would've been with her for whatever she decided to do instead or not to do at all.

Ms. Hudson, on the other hand, told her sister in NO UNCERTAIN TERMS that she was CHEATING AND THAT SHE COULD NOT DO IT. Jennifer Hudson is, quite frankly, an asshole and by and large a ridiculous sell-out. You'd think someone who'd gone through a life of trying and failing at long term diets would understand that Weight Watchers just didn't work for her sister and that maybe GP would be a real alternative... She made no effort to learn about it the way she did when Weight Watchers offered her money. No no. This wasn't about Jennifer and this wasn't about her padding her substantial bank account. Her sister was just too lazy and uninterested to stick with it -- because literally not a bad word could be said for Weight Watchers, like some people aren't great at cataloging every bite they take, weighing their food daily, and tallying it up. No, the fault laid 100% with her sister. For real, that's what she's implying after a lifetime of being judged for her size. Fuck off, Jennifer Hudson.

I won't be supporting Hudson's career in any way. Frankly, I hope she sprangs (springs?) her ankle and has to cross the street in Manhattan in six inch heels while a cabbie looking for a big tip speeds a long, although I'm sure whatever God it is she believes in is going to come through for her specifically while less worthwhile people elsewhere in the world die. I dislike her so much I feel like rating all the other celebrity bios I've ever read (ummm two or three) up a star because at least they managed not to publish books that made them look this awful.(less)

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Mar 19, 2012 Meg ♥ rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: own-copy, z-2012-reads, celeb-stalker

When I first started this book I was really confused as to whether this girl was actually someone I wanted to read about or not. I used to be obsessed with American Idol, but I don't watch it anymore with the newer people. The reason I was confused was because with celeb written books I often get irritated if they come off cocky or arrogant and it's a fine line between cocky and confident. I'm going to say that at one point I thought she was quite arrogant and had an "I'm better than everyone el...more
When I first started this book I was really confused as to whether this girl was actually someone I wanted to read about or not. I used to be obsessed with American Idol, but I don't watch it anymore with the newer people. The reason I was confused was because with celeb written books I often get irritated if they come off cocky or arrogant and it's a fine line between cocky and confident. I'm going to say that at one point I thought she was quite arrogant and had an "I'm better than everyone else" attitude at the start, but whatever. At one point she mentioned how she ended up hiring lots of her family members and old friends to do jobs in her career and I thought that was something I would totally do if I was a celeb. Not just to give them ultra swollen paychecks, either, but because leaving the people I love the most to go on tours and things would be the most difficult thing in the world. From this I gathered that she is probably a very down to earth, caring person that I would love to have as a friend in real life. I also admire the way she loved her body at every size. It's easy for big girls to say they love their body and don't mind being plus size, but usually that's just covering up deeper feelings. This girl has a positive body image no matter what her weight, and that was refreshing to read about.

The first half of this book was all about her short experience with American Idol before she was voted off, and her career with Dream Girls. This first part was an interesting short read, but not what I was expecting. I knew this book was categorized as uplifting and inspirational, but I expected at least some mention of her family's tragedies. That would have made the book show her on a more personal level and show how much she's endured.(sidenote: please note that I do understand why she kept this out of the book, though. It probably would have been a terribly painful thing to write about and bring down the whole book.) But nope. Nothing...Just American Idol, Dreamgirls, and...Weight Watchers.

The second part of this book was indeed one big advertisement for weight watchers. I didn't mind it too much, but if I had known so much of the book was dedicated to this I wouldn't have bothered. If it wasn't Jennifer boasting about the company it was her other family members talking about it. At least her sister kept it real and acknowledged that WW did not work for her. Of course many people are probably constantly asking Jennifer how she lost all of her weight so she felt she could put it out there for everyone to read, but honestly this info could have been found just as easily with a google search.

Overall this book was nothing special. I like reading lots of celeb books even if I'm not a fan of the author, just because I like to get a glimpse into their worlds, but this was a very small glimpse. I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone unless you are a hardcore fan of hers or want lots of boring info about Weight Watchers. If you are trying to lose weight yourself I guess this book could be kind of inspirational and motivating, but I'm not so sure.
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Apr 27, 2013 Morgan rated it 1 of 5 stars

Words cannot describe how bad this book is. But, that's the point of a review, so I'll give it a go.

As most other reviwers have noted, the second half of this book is written like a Weight Watchers commercial. The actual ads for Weight Watchers at the back, and the Weight Watchers recipes don't exactly do much to detract from the feeling that this is one long paid promotion in the form of a book.

The first half of this book is what interested me, and the material it contains makes me even sadder...more Words cannot describe how bad this book is. But, that's the point of a review, so I'll give it a go.

As most other reviwers have noted, the second half of this book is written like a Weight Watchers commercial. The actual ads for Weight Watchers at the back, and the Weight Watchers recipes don't exactly do much to detract from the feeling that this is one long paid promotion in the form of a book.

The first half of this book is what interested me, and the material it contains makes me even sadder about the way that the second half turned out.

Jennifer Hudson begins by telling the story of her life - with a lot edited out. Her main focus is her career and her body and the way that the two have interacted over the years. There are some recollections about her early years, such as the way she was forced to fit into the same clothes as the other girls in one of her early girl groups, that I could really identify with. Feeling out-of-place because of your body is something that a lot of teenagers (and teenage girls) have been through, so it's a great way to draw your readers in and get them to identify with you.

She also talks about getting passed over for jobs because of her body size - and how she was constantly asked in Hollywood 'what's it like to be the fat girl?'. She talks about being comfortable with her body at any size, and the diet and exercise regime she used (before WW) as being a way to change her body so that it was more acceptable in the industry.

Move to the second half of the book and this attitude completely changes. Gone is the 'love your body at every size' message. Jennifer Hudson also totally changes her motivations behind dieting - it's suddenly about getting healthy, not just looking a certain way. I can understand that being healthier could be a motivation for signing up for Weight Watchers - no harm in that. However, it's the contrast with the focus of her weight loss motivations in the first half of the book that really surprises me. It's no longer about fitting her image to what the industry wants, but about 'health' and 'making a change for life'.

This is the point where you realise that Jennifer Hudson has been completely sucked in by the commercial diet world. Her explanation of Weight Watchers is almost taken word-for-word from the material that they produce themselves, and her evangelism seems to leave no-one untouched. She even brags about trying to push Barbara Streisand down the Weight Watchers path.

As a book that is probably likely to be picked up by people who have struggled with their weight, and who want to read about someone else's struggles in the hopes of finding success, this should probably come with a warning. Jennifer Hudson does not care if you are happy being overweight. She will quote obesity statistics with absolutely no context at you. She will write about how she disapproves of anyone considering stomach stapling or other bariatric surgery to help with weight loss.

Unless you're on the magical and righteous path of Weight Watchers, Jennifer Hudson thinks you are to blame for your problems. If you wanted something uplifting to talk about beng happy with your body - don't read this book. If you want someone to tell you that it's all your fault and you are unhealthy and probably lazy too, why not just rent a Gillian Michaels DVD?(less)

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Oct 14, 2012 Tamar Mcconnell rated it 3 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Anyone in need of inspiration

The book was everything it claimed to be! Much like Steven Tyler's Does the Noise In my Head Bother You, the book was written in the author's own words. I for one enjoy reading it as the author would say it - it makes it easier to picture them telling you their story. It was very inspirational and told the highlights of Jennifer's career and rise to fame. I think it's fantastic she took control of her life and committed to becoming healthy. "If you can't take responsibility for your own well bei...more

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Jul 31, 2012 Tiffany rated it 4 of 5 stars

Anyone who is a Jennifer Hudson fan, a Weight Watchers member, or just a person who has struggled to overcome obstacles in their life will love this book! I Got This is an autobiography that serves as an inspiring and motivational tool. JHud recounts her early career aspirations, rise to fame and the importance OTHERS put on her weight, weight gain and weight loss along the way. She goes into great detail of how she made the decision to become healthy and why Weight Watchers has worked for her....more

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May 04, 2012 Heidi rated it 1 of 5 stars

I was not impressed with this book because I wanted more reality. She never had problems with her body image so I was looking for something she did not have. She mentioned her tragedy, which I understood to be her mother's death, but she did not talk about it. I guess she felt that the subject of this book needed to be targeted. It pretty much was poor writing and I was extremely disappointed in the lack of substance.

She was sweet and was honest about how she approached WW at first and discusse...more

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Mar 23, 2012 Tabitha rated it 5 of 5 stars

I picked this up from the library and read it the same day. I found it to be incredibly inspirational with respect to weight loss and healthy eating. I'm disappointed in the number of poor reviews that this book got because it appears to be an advertisement for Weight Watchers. Well, maybe it is, at that. But when you've successfully followed a weight loss program and lost 80 pounds, you can't help but talk endlessly about that aspect of your life. It defines you. I personally have journeyed wit...more

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Mar 12, 2012 Molly rated it 4 of 5 stars

The first part of the book explores Hudson's rise to fame including American Idol and Dreamgirls and the second half explores her experience with Weight Watchers and gives advice for those considering weight loss.

I found her story very interesting and I feel I have a greater appreciation for her hard work and success. I enjoyed learning more about her roots and how American Idol works. I appreciated her openness and honesty about some things, but I also found myself disappointed that she did not...more

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Jan 18, 2012 April Kane rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: biography

I was somewhat disappointed in Jennifer Hudson's I Got This. The first part of the book really focuses on her career and drive. I never watched American Idol but she does discuss her experience on the show. I have seen her, of course, in Dreamgirls and Sex and the City and was curious about how her weight influenced her career.

From her writing, Hudson does seem to be down to Earth and very connected with her family. Family is mentioned again and gain thought the work. Yet, strangely, beyond two...more

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Mar 19, 2013 Emmy rated it 3 of 5 stars

As a former Weight Watchers employee I have to say that I love that Jennifer Hudson is a spokeswoman for the company. She does this program right and she's a good example to others. I love reading about how others have lost their weight so that was my reason for picking up this book. The title led me to believe it would be about her weight lose journey. It is about her journey starting from a young age and going through the present. She talks about her struggles on American Idol and in other rol...more

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Mar 08, 2012 Lanette rated it 5 of 5 stars

I was totally surprised by this good book from Jennifer Hudson. I figured it would just be about her amazing weight loss but it's so much more. It really is a biography of her life, thus far. Perhaps it isn't tagged as a true biography because Jennifer doesn't go into any detail about the tragedy that has happened in her life, but it is about her beginnings. She realized her talent very early in life and I admire how she stayed focused on it. This book is packed with the makings of a singer and...more

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Feb 11, 2012 Theresa rated it 3 of 5 stars

This was a decent read. I enjoyed reading about Jennifer's journey for a bit to stardom, but mainly this book was about her weight loss and healthy lifestyle transformation. There was some good info. But mainly I felt like the book was an endorsement for Weight Watchers, and just trying to speak to her fans about her life and her choices, and many time defending herself or calling out the "haters". Overall some of that left a funny taste in my mouth, because I felt like she's an adult, and did s...more

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Jul 28, 2012 Laren rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: memoirs, music-industry

The first half of this book was interesting, telling of the author's childhood and rise to fame. The second half was less appealing to me because it is essentially a giant commercial for Weight Watchers. That said, it didn't read like a paid endorsement, but it was more like having an enthusiastic friend sharing her newly found interest with you, the reader. Because of this, it might actually inspire someone in their life, which I believe to be her primary goal in writing the book. But this part...more

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Aug 18, 2012 Edel rated it 5 of 5 stars

This was a really informative and inspiring story about this singer/actress , and it is made even better as it is narrated by Jennifer. ( I listened to the audible version)
Jennifer is inspiring in so many ways, her confidence in herself and her body no matter what size she was, the connection she has with her family, and how hard working she is in her day to day life...
If you need someone to look up to when on a weight loss journey then I think this book would be great to read. Jennifer lost so...more

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Jan 19, 2012 Chelsea Rigaud rated it 5 of 5 stars

Jennifer Hudson's "I Got This" is a personal memoir of her life, from her early childhood to her current life. Throughout the book she constantly talks about how her weight had kept her from getting a part she would audition for. However, once she lost the weight many doors were open for her. She also gives high praises to Weightwatchers for helping her lose over 80 pounds. Jennifer Hudson made it clear that she was always comfortable with her body and only lost the weight so that she could be...more

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Jul 27, 2012 Kristen rated it 3 of 5 stars

I liked this book a great deal, but I suspect that's mostly because I am a Weight Watchers member. I think that for someone with no connection to WW, it might come off as preachy or maybe a little proselyte-y. I genuinely admire this woman. She is a talented, beautiful, genuine woman. Unlike many women who have struggled with obesity, Jennifer has always loved her body. That alone, is a great lesson to me. I've now lost 66 pounds on the WW program, but I still struggle with my body image, as if...more

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Apr 16, 2012 Luke Bunker rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012, non-fiction

I love Jennifer Hudson - her voice, her confidence, her personality - almost everything I know or think I know about her. And for the most part, I liked this book. Some readers have commented that a large part of the book was just a Weight Watchers ad, but one has to understand that this has been a big part of her life now for the last several years and that this has been a huge and positive change in her life. It is understandable that she would devote a large part of a memoir to this.

One thing...more

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Mar 06, 2012 Ba3paayahoo.com Zuunzuu rated it 1 of 5 stars

Nothing intriguing. Just a story about JH, and her family. Besides she has explained her emotions, how she feel about smthng is very extravagantly described. Kind of annoying. Nothing catchy, nothing inspirational. Maybe this book will be interested for her family circus, but not the outside world. Very poor written, felt like reading a blog of 11th grader. It seems that she had written this book for guilt, because she explained a lot of her decisions, steps and felt like she trying to excuse fo...more

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Mar 23, 2012 Nathalie rated it 3 of 5 stars

Jennifer Hudson has accomplished so much, I find it must be hard to put it all in just one book. The title of the book refers to her weight loss story as being the main purpose of the book. I was not familiar with the weight watchers point system and the apps that can help you keep track of your points each day. I found the weight loss information useful and I appreciate that she took the time to write a book with her already busy schedule. I also wanted to know the story of how she became the o...more

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Jan 15, 2012 Elizabeth rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I pre-ordered this on Amazon in eager anticipation of its release. Overall, I enjoyed this book. I really admire Jennifer Hudson considering all that she's dealt with in her life; I find her to be very inspiring. I also appreciate that she has a healthy body image, during her larger or smaller times. I bought this book in hopes that it would be an in-depth autobiography discussing the tragedy from a few years ago and insider information about her experiences with her films and American Idol. I w...more

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May 18, 2012 Julia rated it 3 of 5 stars

I gave this book three stars because I like a good success story. Otherwise, it would have gotten two stars. The entire first half was more about Hudson's rise to stardom and how she was used to being the best until she got voted off American Idol. It glosses over the interesting parts of her life, like how she met her fiance and how she dealt with personal tragedy, and is a little too upbeat to be believable. The parts about how she started her whole family on Weight Watchers was interesting an...more

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Mar 16, 2013 Craig Allen rated it 2 of 5 stars

I'm a really big fan of J-Hud, so when I found this at the library I thought "Sure!" As a fan, I enjoyed reading her story, but there wasn't really any new information. Everything about her early life, Idol, Dreamgirls, albums, and awards was rushed to get to the Weight Watchers stuff. The few stories that we got were alright, and I get that the title is about her changing her life through weight loss, but I was hoping for more. Yes, I know she's a spokesperson for Weight Watchers, and her info...more

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Jul 20, 2012 Tia rated it 1 of 5 stars

Shelves: auto-or-biography, terrible

Can you say "Arrogant" with a capital A. Well after reading this that is what I am left feeling about Jennifer Hudson. I honestly didn't have an opinion of her personally before reading this. Obviously the girl can sing! I didn't like the way it was written, half the book talking about how wonderful she is, and the other half an advertisement for Weight Watchers. I didn't believe for one second when she said she didn't mind being kicked off of Idol, yeah right?! I also didn't think it was proper...more

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Jul 05, 2012 Alicia rated it 2 of 5 stars

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Jun 28, 2012 Lex Gilmore rated it 5 of 5 stars

Although young and only experienced in the music/people business, Jen does a fabulous job of letting the reader inside the secret world of American Idol and movie sets. Many readers criticized this first book of hers simply for making the last 1/2 of the book all about the Weight Watchers system of losing weight. However, I found it enlightening to follow her on personal ups & downs of trying a brand new regiment to her life and succeeding at times when she just followed her 'gut' instead, p...more

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Feb 11, 2012 Barbara rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: crappy-books

Jennifer Hudson should have had a ghost writer. I felt I was reading a school project for an eighth grader. Everything is painted with rainbows. Anyone who has gone through struggles with their weight knows this isn't the case. Overeating is based on emotions. She seemed to like food--where was her soul? She is just a living commercial for weight watchers. As a lifetime member for many many years, it's not as simple as tracking points and doing some exercise. I wish she was honest. She has to ha...more

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Jun 20, 2012 Tanya rated it 1 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Perhaps if you follow the WW program, you might like this lengthy advertisement, I mean biography

Shelves: 2012-books

I should probably start a category of "who cares" or "this was a waste of my time" on GoodReads because this where I would categorize this book. I originally picked this up because of the Semi-Charmed Kind of Life summer reading book challenge. I wanted it to fulfill the category of a memoir. This was a lengthy advertisement for Weight Watchers instead; half the book was about the program. I wasn't reading this book to learn about the weight loss, but about her journey of discovery and how Ameri...more I should probably start a category of "who cares" or "this was a waste of my time" on GoodReads because this where I would categorize this book. I originally picked this up because of the Semi-Charmed Kind of Life summer reading book challenge. I wanted it to fulfill the category of a memoir. This was a lengthy advertisement for Weight Watchers instead; half the book was about the program. I wasn't reading this book to learn about the weight loss, but about her journey of discovery and how American Idol, and the murders of her family members had an impact.

This book was unfulfilling because it really did not explore the emotions that shaped who Jennifer Hudson is. She has always believed she was talented and her flippant, "whatever" was annoying to me...though she claims that every time she said that and her mother was on the receiving end of that response, she had a success shortly thereafter. I think one of the best things to happen to JHud was meeting her husband who is a workout fanatic. It provided a built in supportive environment that not all individuals undergoing weight loss efforts have.

Good thing this book can be read in about two hours, so I don't feel it was a total waste of time...but more like being sucked into an infomercial late at night and knowing you can't get that time back, but at least you haven't invested more than a couple of hours of lost sleep.

I love biographies and reading about people's breakthrough moments, but this book failed. Yes, she became motivated to make diet and exercise changes when she became a mom, but it seems like she believes weight loss was easy for her once she decided she needed to lose the weight and so everyone else who has tried and failed is just not trying hard enough, like her, so it is okay to berate the failure (of the person, even if it is her sister! And not the program....which may not be for everyone!). In case you miss it, on p 157 she also berates her readers, "Don't be angry with me for something good I've done for myself. Be angry with yourself for not having the courage to do the same in your own life." I wasn't looking at this book to be one that motivates me to lose weight or guide me to make other decisions for self-improvement. And as a dietitian, I can't recommend this to others for motivation on their weight loss journey either. How can a woman who says, "no one will decide what is right for me except me..we should all feel this way about ourselves," tell others they lack courage and haven't tried hard enough. She comes off as stubborn and self-absorbed.

I don't even care about the recipes in the back and usually I am all over a new recipe and totally inspired to try something new. I still want to know why all of her life she felt talent was enough for her success and she loved her curves as they were, but once she had a kid, she needed to change her tune and get healthy. That breakthrough moment was there, she just did not go into any depth about it and tell the readers. It is fine for a person to want to keep some parts of her life private, but it is also the reason the book fails and I cannot recommend it to others. Yes, you have talent, Jennifer Kate Hudson, but stick to singing as that is where it is at for you. And most likely as a mom too, but not as a writer-sorry.
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Mar 15, 2012 Jeni Mclaughlin rated it 3 of 5 stars

I hate to give this book a bad review, I really do. It is based on so many things I believe in (and currently follow), and it was so easy to read. But, I bought this book thinking that it was an exploration of Jennifer's life & struggle. It does explore both of these things, but I couldn't help but think for the latter half of the book that I was reading a giant plug for WeightWatchers. It almost seemed like that plug was the entire reason for writing the book in the first place. I absolutel...more

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Jun 17, 2013 Merceda rated it 4 of 5 stars

Really good book about how Jennifer fought against her weight for years, and would eat chicken and broccoli and rice 3 times a day, and exercise like crazy to lose weight. And she initially didn't get it that she had to have a great body to make it in Hollywood, and that she was being turned down because of her body. But then she got the Effie White part in Dreamgirls, and she had to gain weight. And then she lost it after the filming was done, but then they called her back for some additional s...more

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Apr 21, 2012 gina masters rated it 4 of 5 stars

I LOVED this book! I read it in 2 days and could barely put it down. It's a must read for anyone on the Weight Watchers program, as I was when I read it. I could relate to a lot of the family dynamics she talked about and its refreshing to have a celebrity who is not afraid to talk openly about his or her faith. I admire her for sticking to her weight loss journey in this story and not turning it into a plug for American Idol or a "woe-is-me" about her family tragedy, which I'm sure she prefers...more

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