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The Princess Plan: Shrink your waist. Expand your beauty.
The only weight loss book for women written by a physician who has conquered obesity! Jump start your success in just one weekend with scientific beauty tips to help you look your best while making small changes to feel your best. Learn the secrets to maximize the relationship between weight and hormone cycles, sleep, stress and sex. Get answers to your most intimate questions that only a doctor who has been there can answer! You are just pages away from turning frumpy into fabulous! Ready for refined weight loss and redefined success? Welcome, Princess!
- GenresDietsNonfiction
302 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 22, 2012
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About the author
Jennifer Hanes
5 books6 followers As a physician and best selling author, I hope to serve as your all-access pass behind the stethoscope. Through my non-fiction book, The Princess Plan, I share the secrets of my seventy pound weight loss journey. In the Dr. Tori series of steamy medical novels you'll be enthralled with the drama as you also learn real-life medical tips. Through my work as a physician, author and mom I hope to remind us all that love is powerful medicine.
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May 14, 2013
Ok, first of all I won this book as a first-reads, which I was very excited about. I was even more excited when I received it, as it came in a SUPER SPARKLY envelope and inside the book was wrapped like a lovely present. The author even included a handwritten card and a message inside the book. It was really cute and very fun to receive. It brightened my day, and I sat down and started reading the book right away. Judging by the presentation of the package, it seemed obvious that the author really cared about her book so I was excited to start reading.
There are many aspects of the “Princess Plan” that I loved, and I plan to implement them into my routine. Full disclosure, though, I’m not really overweight and the book is definitely marketed towards women who have a significant amount of weight to lose and who may have low self-esteem as a result. I am trying to get in shape though and I’m always looking for ways to be healthier, so I still feel I gained from reading the book. Some components of the plan I will be adding: eating a good breakfast, starting a weekly yoga class, working to improve my posture and keeping my head up/shoulders back when walking, 90 seconds of exercise before each meal, and not forcing myself to exercise when the thought of doing so stresses me out too much. Honestly, I’m really lazy (as are most of us, lets be real,) and I felt like the tips she includes are great for lazy people because they’re simple and doable without morphing into a fitness freak. Overall, the book was fun to read and I think the information I gained will help me out if I really start doing it. And, honestly, I have no excuse not to. Everything she recommends is pretty realistic.
There were some strange parts of the book…First, the use of the word “Princess” became a little overbearing by the end of the book. Also, I was not expecting there to be so much about “God” all up in there, and I didn’t really see how it fit in. It’s fine that the author believes in God, but I don’t, so hearing all about his wonderfulness didn’t really do much for me. Also, Nordstrom. I got a little tired of hearing how great Nordstrom was. Plus, the book definitely has some slight sexist undertones and makes the big assumption that anyone reading it is in a heterosexual relationship…Random, but the dedication in the front reads, “To the brave knights who patiently stand guard, knowing the Princess must rescue herself if her freedom is to be lasting.” It then says that a portion of the proceeds from the book will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project, “in honor of those who protect and serve, keeping the Princesses safe.” That’s really awesome and all, but I have many female friends who have served our country and I’m not sure how they would feel if they were the ones reading this book. Are they not “Princesses?” Anyhow, I know I’m way too sensitive and this isn’t the place for a feminist discussion, but I found it a little over the top. That’s not even getting into the concept that slim = beauty and beauty = happy that this book supports, since that’s just our society in general. Besides, anyone who buys this book is probably trying to lose weight and, as the book explains, “Shrink your waist. Expand your beauty.”
One other weird thing that I just did not understand was that randomly, with no introduction or explanation, there was a mini-book printed inside the book. Like, in the middle of a chapter. The book was called “The Last Days of Kafka” by Colin Cohen…It was seriously so random to suddenly have a book about Franz Kafka in the middle of this weight loss book…What??? I feel like I’m missing something. It was so random, but I liked it…
There are many aspects of the “Princess Plan” that I loved, and I plan to implement them into my routine. Full disclosure, though, I’m not really overweight and the book is definitely marketed towards women who have a significant amount of weight to lose and who may have low self-esteem as a result. I am trying to get in shape though and I’m always looking for ways to be healthier, so I still feel I gained from reading the book. Some components of the plan I will be adding: eating a good breakfast, starting a weekly yoga class, working to improve my posture and keeping my head up/shoulders back when walking, 90 seconds of exercise before each meal, and not forcing myself to exercise when the thought of doing so stresses me out too much. Honestly, I’m really lazy (as are most of us, lets be real,) and I felt like the tips she includes are great for lazy people because they’re simple and doable without morphing into a fitness freak. Overall, the book was fun to read and I think the information I gained will help me out if I really start doing it. And, honestly, I have no excuse not to. Everything she recommends is pretty realistic.
There were some strange parts of the book…First, the use of the word “Princess” became a little overbearing by the end of the book. Also, I was not expecting there to be so much about “God” all up in there, and I didn’t really see how it fit in. It’s fine that the author believes in God, but I don’t, so hearing all about his wonderfulness didn’t really do much for me. Also, Nordstrom. I got a little tired of hearing how great Nordstrom was. Plus, the book definitely has some slight sexist undertones and makes the big assumption that anyone reading it is in a heterosexual relationship…Random, but the dedication in the front reads, “To the brave knights who patiently stand guard, knowing the Princess must rescue herself if her freedom is to be lasting.” It then says that a portion of the proceeds from the book will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project, “in honor of those who protect and serve, keeping the Princesses safe.” That’s really awesome and all, but I have many female friends who have served our country and I’m not sure how they would feel if they were the ones reading this book. Are they not “Princesses?” Anyhow, I know I’m way too sensitive and this isn’t the place for a feminist discussion, but I found it a little over the top. That’s not even getting into the concept that slim = beauty and beauty = happy that this book supports, since that’s just our society in general. Besides, anyone who buys this book is probably trying to lose weight and, as the book explains, “Shrink your waist. Expand your beauty.”
One other weird thing that I just did not understand was that randomly, with no introduction or explanation, there was a mini-book printed inside the book. Like, in the middle of a chapter. The book was called “The Last Days of Kafka” by Colin Cohen…It was seriously so random to suddenly have a book about Franz Kafka in the middle of this weight loss book…What??? I feel like I’m missing something. It was so random, but I liked it…
January 5, 2013
I like the idea of combining self esteem growth with weight loss, thus I applaud Dr. Hanes for the idea. Much of what I read in this book I already knew, in terms of diet, fitting a bra, etc. Some very helpful tips on exercise make me feel excited and ready to tackle yoga again.
There are a few points I didn't care for:
1) it's cool if you believe in God but I thought it got a bit excessive
2) she wanders from the point some times, including an ode to Nordstrom
(I do not object to Nordstrom. But seriously.)
3) I thought her comments on PCOS were off the mark. I know a lot about the disease because I did a lot of research and it was very oversimplified here.
4) She waits until the end of the book to talk about disease and PCOS is the only one that gets mentioned.
I do think that there are some very good tips here for someone who needs a boost with self esteem and weight loss so to the right person I would certainly recommend it.
There are a few points I didn't care for:
1) it's cool if you believe in God but I thought it got a bit excessive
2) she wanders from the point some times, including an ode to Nordstrom
(I do not object to Nordstrom. But seriously.)
3) I thought her comments on PCOS were off the mark. I know a lot about the disease because I did a lot of research and it was very oversimplified here.
4) She waits until the end of the book to talk about disease and PCOS is the only one that gets mentioned.
I do think that there are some very good tips here for someone who needs a boost with self esteem and weight loss so to the right person I would certainly recommend it.
May 15, 2013
Touching companionate and honest throughout the entire book as your best friend holds your hand and helps you see the beauty inside while explaining how to get your body closer to that weight goal. There's none of that cold dish of what you must force yourself to do every day, instead you are guided through a transformation into a better you. It's not for everyone, but those who do have an inner princess will get a lot out if this book.
A free copy was provided through goodreads first reads and the generosity of the author in exchange for an honest review. Beautifully packaged giving me the feeling of opening a wonderful gift.
A free copy was provided through goodreads first reads and the generosity of the author in exchange for an honest review. Beautifully packaged giving me the feeling of opening a wonderful gift.
September 20, 2013
I received this book for free through Good Reads First Reads. It was a pretty good book, and although it seems to be geared towards people who have a lot of weight to lose, I think it would be useful to any woman with any amount to lose. I liked the beauty section, which is not something you usually see in weight loss books, and the information was interesting. There is a chapter about God, so religious people may like this book.
February 26, 2013
I highly recommend this book! Where else can you get fantastic advice from a physician who's been there, having lost more than 70 pounds herself! The Princess Plan is a terrific book filled with actionable tips that work! I highly recommend it!
February 28, 2013
Well done Dr. Jennifer Hanes. A definitive example of the pen being mightier than the sword, or in your case, the scalpel perhaps. Your book is a beautifully authentic voice of the mind and soul of what it is to be a woman. Women everywhere should read your book!
May 11, 2013
Honestly I found this book to be inspiring and useful. I marked it down as I grew frustrated with the religious aspect however it isn't as overpowering as it could have been. Now to see if this plan actually works...
April 28, 2014
Dr. Hanes' book, The Princess Plan provides a new look at weight loss. Yes, diet and exercise are a part of it - but she also adds a third ingredient - a boost in one's self confidence. Lots of good ideas.
February 4, 2013
Started off really well but by the end I felt a bit disappointed
March 1, 2013
Fantastic book! Gave me some new insightful ideas on how to become the best woman I can be. I recommend it to every woman who has ever stuggled with self-image.
March 5, 2013
It's explains how the diet and exercise works in a woman's body. I'm going to follow several tips from this book. Must read for all women who plan to lose weight or get fit.
June 23, 2013
Simple, easy and inspirational. Emphasis on valuing oneself and allowing one's inner beauty to arise to the surface through self-love and healthy habits.
August 9, 2013
interesting, but too preachy
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