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The Game On! Diet: Kick Your Friend's Butt While Shrinking Your Own
The Game On! Diet is not a diet. It's a bold new approach to fitness that turns the latest, smartest, most successful health science into a fun, fierce, and exhilarating game. Developed by Az Ferguson, to help Grey's Anatomy writer Krista Vernoff shed forty pounds of postpregnancy weight, it is the ideal program for busy people who should be working out but have a thousand...more
Paperback, 320 pages
Published
June 30th 2009
by William Morrow Paperbacks
(first published 2009)
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I have a good number of friends who have played this game by the book and lost weight, developed healthy habits, and had fun doing it ~ so reliably so that after some inquiry and reading the book, I am joining them this month.
The science and program seem sound and fun.
To be honest, though, the writing could use an editing cycle or two.
What I like about the writing: Some Bridget Jonesy-anecdotes that are honest and often show vulnerability and /or are funny. I love the humanity of the foibles t...more
The science and program seem sound and fun.
To be honest, though, the writing could use an editing cycle or two.
What I like about the writing: Some Bridget Jonesy-anecdotes that are honest and often show vulnerability and /or are funny. I love the humanity of the foibles t...more
Feb 07, 2011
Malbadeen
marked it as books-ill-never-read
You know what's more boring than a lunch with a bunch of teachers? A lunch with a bunch of teachers on diets.
It's bad enough that 1/2 the staff at my work is doing Weight Watchers and that every lunch break I get to hear about how many "points" everyone's lunch is worth and the latest ways they're tricking themselves into thinking they don't want to eat normal food anymore.
But now another group, or some of the same group? are rallying around this book and trying to get people involved. And I've...more
It's bad enough that 1/2 the staff at my work is doing Weight Watchers and that every lunch break I get to hear about how many "points" everyone's lunch is worth and the latest ways they're tricking themselves into thinking they don't want to eat normal food anymore.
But now another group, or some of the same group? are rallying around this book and trying to get people involved. And I've...more
The Short and Sweet of It
This is not your typical diet book. 1) It sets up healthy living as a competition. 2) The authors are real people instead of doctors. 3) The word fuck is peppered throughout. Even if you don't want to lose weight or get healthy, you should read this because it's so freaking funny.
A Bit of a Ramble
First, a bothersome note. I hate Grey's Anatomy. McDreamy isn't dreamy, McSteamy isn't steamy, and the lead female character bothers me something fierce. Why do I mention this i...more
This is not your typical diet book. 1) It sets up healthy living as a competition. 2) The authors are real people instead of doctors. 3) The word fuck is peppered throughout. Even if you don't want to lose weight or get healthy, you should read this because it's so freaking funny.
A Bit of a Ramble
First, a bothersome note. I hate Grey's Anatomy. McDreamy isn't dreamy, McSteamy isn't steamy, and the lead female character bothers me something fierce. Why do I mention this i...more
I just finished the 4 week Game on Diet with 34 other women and had a blast. It was hard at times, but knowing that I was in it with other women who were going through the same thing gave me the motivation to keep going. And now I feel great! The thing I like about the Game On Diet and this book is that none of the habits we are asked to adopt are extreme. They are all common sense, moderate goals. You can eat carbs and only have to exercise 20 minutes a day to earn your points. Drinking 3 liter...more
I didn't really care for this book. Although the base of this diet is really good their is allot of contradictory information in the book. Their is allot of rules and some of the rules can be interpreted in different ways. I wish they would have made a little cheat sheet with all the rules, what foods you can eat and which ones you can't. I didn't like the fact that they are quick to say your an alcoholic or have a food addiction problem. The recipes in this book leave allot to be desired, I've...more
One day a coworker and good friend started telling us about this new diet where you make losing weight a team sport and she thought we should all play. So I went online and bought the book. What a fun idea make weight loss a team sport. The cover of this book says: "Kick your friends' butt while shrinking your own." but this book was not really a diet book it’s more of a healthy lifestyle change. Participates receive points for doing healthy habits and loss points for bad habits. You are account...more
After two-three months of displaced schedules and irregular routines, I found it hard to settle in after starting my new job. I had a lot of stuffs to do and buy, and every evening I came home to an overwhelming panicky feeling because I keep doing chores but they never end. So I ended up doing what I always did in such scenarios - procrastinate. When I was contacted by a blogger asking if I would like to do this game, I jumped right in. Granted, that was a tall order considering that I was stil...more
This "diet" was recommended to me by a fit friend who tried it and lost a few pounds, so I thought I would give it a shot. I ordered the book on Amazon, had it in 2 days and finished it in 4. I wanted to finish it so I could get started on this program ASAP. I was warned about the language. There is quite a bit, and there are definitely some unnecessary f-bombs. However, since I own the book, I used a ballpoint pen and did my own editting...so now my version is a lot cleaner. I found the book to...more
I was challenged to this diet by a friend of mine, so I signed up with her abbreviated rules. I am really enjoying the diet - it's basically a lifestyle change, where you teach yourself how to eat correctly and change habits that stand in the way of that. And, since it's a team effort, you have a support system and a reason to keep going on the down days.
So I bought the book and read it. Can't really recommend it, since the language is HORRIBLE, but the book was hilarious. So if you can look pas...more
So I bought the book and read it. Can't really recommend it, since the language is HORRIBLE, but the book was hilarious. So if you can look pas...more
I had never read a diet book before this one, and I'm glad this was the one I read-- it's well-organized, speaks to real people, is full of humor and seriousness alike, and is actually inspirational. I think I liked the humor because the author writes like me, heh. (And like other reviewers note, there's plenty of naughty language-- but I talk the same way, so I was not offended in the slightest.)
The diet has gone very well for me, too, and the authors' insistence on whole foods and plenty of w...more
The diet has gone very well for me, too, and the authors' insistence on whole foods and plenty of w...more
I loved this book it was just what I needed and it's not just a diet it's got so much more. I immediately went online and signed up for a competition. It's not just about losing weight you score points for a whole lot of things, drinking water, exercise, doing a new good habit, breaking an old one etc.. I would not recommend getting this on your Kindle you need to reference back and the chapters aren't labelled I finally just went and ordered the book because my Kindle wasn't cutting it for this...more
I received the book in the mail on Saturday night at 6 p.m. I finished Sunday by 3 p.m. It's a very easy read from a great writer. It wasn't terribly formal, which was refreshing. However, I didn't really appreciate the swearing in it and did not think it was necessary whatsoever. My favorite thing about this diet program is the encouragement to change a bad habit and work on a good one. I start the Game with a group of girls tomorrow, and I feel much more prepared now that I have read this book...more
Loved this book! It gives you a fun way to develop a healthy lifestyle. I am in the midst of playing the game with my daughter, her boyfriend and 10 of her co-workers.
The book starts with a quick summary of the rules of the game. You can stop there or read on to learn more about the research that each rule is based on.
The author is a writer for Grey's Anatomy and has an earthy style. If you have an aversion to swearing you won't like this book. I found her style engaging and hilarious while sti...more
The book starts with a quick summary of the rules of the game. You can stop there or read on to learn more about the research that each rule is based on.
The author is a writer for Grey's Anatomy and has an earthy style. If you have an aversion to swearing you won't like this book. I found her style engaging and hilarious while sti...more
I found this book to be informative and incredibly motivating. It uses the art of competition and clear wording to make working out and following this diet plan seem more like a game, providing incentive and a more positive mindset. I played with my boyfriend, and we both definitely profited. The competitive edge really helps with the motivation that so many people lack when hearing the term "working out". The author is so funny, and she switches between informative writing, personal writing, an...more
I can't exactly evangelize for this book because it caused some strife between me and my husband (he says it's written by an extrovert for extroverts and I agree that it encouraged many emotional intrusions!), nor can I say it's THE diet. That said, it really worked for me and I have contributed to live by the rules with a little bit of extra forgiveness and leeway--to my extreme benefit! No diet is perfect and there are scientific and personal arguments to be made for so many different diets. T...more
I bought this book when a group of people decided to start a game in the office. I was recruited to a team and felt the rules outlined were hard to understand and I needed more detail.
The book sets up healthy living as part of a competition. It’s written by Krista, the lead writer from Grey’s Anatomy. I don’t watch the show or even know who the characters are, so I was a bit worried that any references would be lost on me. Luckily, the author does not put in any references other than what life...more
The book sets up healthy living as part of a competition. It’s written by Krista, the lead writer from Grey’s Anatomy. I don’t watch the show or even know who the characters are, so I was a bit worried that any references would be lost on me. Luckily, the author does not put in any references other than what life...more
I started this book shortly after beginning "The Great American Detox Diet," by Alex Jamieson, which I had planned to read first. A couple coworkers and I decided to try "The Game On! Diet," and since it's more of a handbook than a reference, I was forced to put aside Jamieson's book for awhile and read this one instead. Reading both back to back is actually a pretty good idea, especially if you're interested in eating better. Because I read them semi-simultaneously, I believe they complement ea...more
I've finished three weeks on the Game On diet and have lost around 5 pounds. I wasn't overweight to start with--had just been overindulging in junk food for a while--so that's a perfect rate of sustainable weight loss for me.
There's nothing fancy or faddish here: just eat 5 small meals per day (each one must have certain proportions of protein, healthy fat, carbs; at least two must have veggies), drink lots of water or herbal tea, get 7 hours of sleep or more, exercise for 20 mins/day, and stay...more
There's nothing fancy or faddish here: just eat 5 small meals per day (each one must have certain proportions of protein, healthy fat, carbs; at least two must have veggies), drink lots of water or herbal tea, get 7 hours of sleep or more, exercise for 20 mins/day, and stay...more
The Short of It:
A fun, competitive way to take off a few pounds.
My Thoughts:
When I first agreed to join a Game On Diet team, I wasn't sure what to expect. Dawn made it sound like so much fun and I had read Book Club Girl's posts about Game On and I was intrigued with her success on the program. However, when the book came, I was a bit overwhelmed.
You see, there are points to be made and penalties to be had. A good choice could get you points for your team but a BAD choice could cost your team po...more
A fun, competitive way to take off a few pounds.
My Thoughts:
When I first agreed to join a Game On Diet team, I wasn't sure what to expect. Dawn made it sound like so much fun and I had read Book Club Girl's posts about Game On and I was intrigued with her success on the program. However, when the book came, I was a bit overwhelmed.
You see, there are points to be made and penalties to be had. A good choice could get you points for your team but a BAD choice could cost your team po...more
I love that this book sets you up for healthy living in a fun and competitive way, but also bluntly says: you're going to have to work hard and make real lifestyle changes to make long-term fitness and weight loss goals become a reality. I know, harsh right? Not a lot of sugar-coating from Az and great self-depricating humor from krista leaves you feeling you have all the power to make these changes in your life. Grab your friends and start a round. Game on!
I haven't actually tried this diet yet (starting in January) so this rating is only for the book, not necessarily how good of diet this is. I laughed my head off reading this book. My husband kept wanting to know what on earth I was laughing at. Minus the author's strange fondness for the F weird (especially in a diet book of all things), I loved her writing style and felt like she was a kindred spirit. So entertaining! Now if I actually lose weight....
Don't always like the attitude...don't always like the language... but it revolutionized how I think about food, good vs. bad calories, portion sizes, etc. Because of this, my family eats a lot more fruits and vegetables than we used to, more low-fat protein than we used to, a lot of Greek yogurt, and almost entirely whole-grain carbs. And I feel better (even if I did just gain a bunch of pregnancy weight....) Now : to lose it!! :)
Really enjoyed this book, easy to read. Now want to play the game. Not just a book about 'dieting' as it isn't really a diet as such. Looks at all aspects of your life and how it can affect your health and wellbeing which quite often then affects your weight anyway.
Written in a very casual style, making it easy to read and not just full of 'sciencey' stuff like a lot of so-called books are.
So game on anyone?
Written in a very casual style, making it easy to read and not just full of 'sciencey' stuff like a lot of so-called books are.
So game on anyone?
This book is the basis of a healthy lifestyle competition. The game is great for helping you make better exercise/eating choices and other good choices. We played with Matt's family and loved it (and got in way better shape). I do have reservations about recommending this book as the author has quite a foul mouth. If you'd rather I summarize how to play for you, I will.
I read this book so I could play the game. I am not sure if the "diet" works, but the book did have some funny parts and it makes a lot of sense. That being said, the point of a diet book is to make sense. Anyway, there is a huge use of the F-word, so that should be stated. I just hope the game is as rewarding as the book makes it seem.
Love the concept that is presented in this book. I think for anyone who likes a challenge and to compete this would be an excellent way to do it. I am looking forward to trying it out. It looks fun while still being a more healthy way to live. I am excited to try it out. Now, when is the last time you were excited about a diet?
Basically this book promotes doing healthy things for your body: drinking water, exercising, 7 hours of sleep and more. The idea is to do the challenge with friends making teams for a competition. The competitive edge is supposed to help you keep your motivation. I'm ready to give it a try, anyone want to join me for some healthy competition?
So minus the authors affinity for the f-bomb...its a great book. I really love this approach for weight loss & by the end of 2012 will have finished 2 challenges with plans to do play again after the New Year. Thank you to my friend Darla for asking me to play the game....it was fun & will do this again & again.
Apr 12, 2012
Darlene Williams
added it
Easy read with lots of goof life changing advice. I'm still playing the game and have lost four pounds in my first two weeks. My skin looks great and I'm not as easy to anger. It's all good. There are some recepies and meal suggestions with a long and detailed list of what you should and should not eat.
Great idea...have to wonder how it fits into a working person's lifestyle, have to eat 5 meals a day, etc.
but the idea is you and/or you and a team compete against another team for points, which you earn by eating the right things at the right time, by doing healthy things, doing exercise, etc.
but the idea is you and/or you and a team compete against another team for points, which you earn by eating the right things at the right time, by doing healthy things, doing exercise, etc.
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