In this day and age, most women are well aware that dieting (and the accompanying deprivation) is no way to lose weight. But you can't blame a gir...
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Oct 03, 2011
Jaime
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This is one of the very few books I have bought after reading someone else’s glowing review.
Mimi Spencer has taken on the world of trying to get ‘trim, taut and terrific’ like many others, but she has done it in an anti-diet way through common sense. Flitting through everything from how to cut those extra calories to bum and tum flattering apparel, Spencer takes an all-around approach to getting you looking and feeling great.
I have to say, as someone who is used to reading bo More...
Mimi Spencer has taken on the world of trying to get ‘trim, taut and terrific’ like many others, but she has done it in an anti-diet way through common sense. Flitting through everything from how to cut those extra calories to bum and tum flattering apparel, Spencer takes an all-around approach to getting you looking and feeling great.
I have to say, as someone who is used to reading bo More...
Apr 20, 2010
C
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She had some good insight and tips in here into living "slimmer." In the end, any book that addresses weight is to me, a diet book, but I liked the wardrobe and makeup tips, the suggestions for slimming clothes and ideas along with suggestions on how to alter your lifestyle and eating habits.
Overall, if you're considering changing things in your life to lead towards weight loss, it's worth a library check-out. There will likely be a few things in there you haven't t More...
Jan 30, 2010
Melody
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I'm not a diet book kind of person, but the cover on this was so appealing I had to give it a shot. The advice seems pretty realistic and warm, there are no recipes (yay!) but there is also almost no mention of exercise (boo!). The author is far more fashionable than I will ever be, and all her tips'n'tricks about mascara and good haircuts sailed right over my head. But again, it's a warm and sympathetic book that mostly boils down to "be as healthy as you can, and love the skin you're in"
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Nov 21, 2010
Alice
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meraviglioso libro di "dritte" per donne che vogliono star bene con se stesse. star bene di salute, amare il proprio corpo e sapere come valorizzarlo. star bene dentro la propria vita, le proprie passioni e consolazioni (che non siano tutte ripiste nel...frigorifero...).
... ah, e magari anche perdere quache etto, ma non necessariamente. Brava brava. tutte le donne dovrebbero leggerlo!!
... ah, e magari anche perdere quache etto, ma non necessariamente. Brava brava. tutte le donne dovrebbero leggerlo!!
Nov 23, 2009
Megan
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Wonderful book on loving your body and treating it well. You do not have to be overweight for this book- its a practical guide that gives you a healthy perspective on what is realistic and not in our world where healthy is completely represented with the wrong things. And its funny too.
Jul 04, 2011
Hannah
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I don't think I am in Mimi Spencer's intended audience. Not a whole lot of new information... but it wasn't bad information.
Overly concerned with fashion.
I liked when she compared humans to hamsters.
Overly concerned with fashion.
I liked when she compared humans to hamsters.
Mar 06, 2010
Danielle
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NOT a diet book (thank goodness). This book is a really fun and enjoyable read. Full of fashion and nutrition info, insider secrets, tips and tricks etc. How to look (and feel) great without counting calories. Fab.
Aug 14, 2010
Janet
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The author is funny and there were some novel thoughts on the whole diet self esteem issue. It was good read while traveling by train for 7 hours.
May 02, 2009
Pollypoptart
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an interesting read but for something that claims to be a "no diet book", there were waaayyyy too many rules for my liking!
Jun 19, 2009
Julie
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This is not a diet book. This is more like how to enjoy life at any size.
Nov 15, 2011
Angela
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I won't say that any of the ideas are bad, because I think they could all help you appear or believe slimmer -- however, most of the ideas won't work for me. However the last thing she suggests is the best -- confidence goes a long way. People don't see the weight if you are above it too.
I found a few ideas, and agreed with a few ideas, and will probably leave this in the break room at work.
I found a few ideas, and agreed with a few ideas, and will probably leave this in the break room at work.
Jul 21, 2010
Melissa
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A humorous, yet interesting, read. The author gave some excellent tips on how to approach dieting by just learning to love yourself first. The author shows how many diets fail and why and what you can do to change that...A very good book. It has helped me on my weightloss journey as well.
Aug 14, 2011
Trina
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Goodreads Giveaway win!
Go out right now and buy some shape wear, you will be glad you did. This book is chocked full of good tidbits like that. Some are on the pretentious and slightly impossible case in point "wear high heels with everything" others just make good sense "order one dessert and two forks". Anyways, read it and find the tips you love and throw away the rest.
Go out right now and buy some shape wear, you will be glad you did. This book is chocked full of good tidbits like that. Some are on the pretentious and slightly impossible case in point "wear high heels with everything" others just make good sense "order one dessert and two forks". Anyways, read it and find the tips you love and throw away the rest.
Apr 02, 2011
I don't even know why I bought this book. I must have been having a downer day. Anyway, it's basically a self-help book written by columnist/journalist who also has "off" days. See the title there? "Because looking great isn't just about losing weight". That's all you really need to know. The rest of the book is like reading a huge blog post.
Dec 10, 2010
Doha
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i couldn't finish the book .. it is very hard and a bit boring .. if i complete it i will post a new review about it ( doubt it ) !!
Feb 07, 2012
Linda
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It was ok. She had a few new tips/suggestions, but for the most part I had heard it all before. Overall, just a big pep talk.
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