With three shows in the next eight weeks, one of which I'm performing in, I've got plenty of excuses (reasons) to stay in my seat, in front of the computer or in front of the stage (rehearsals). So I looked forward to drawing inspiration from Maria Kang's story.
What I like most are her home exercises. Easy reference. I do belong to a gym, I trained with a personal trainer for years, but sometimes there really isn't enough time or energy in the day. I know that sounds like an excuse, but as Kang points out, some excuse are valid. Yes, valid! Do I want critics to pan me? Let my collaborators down? I'm expected in rehearsal from 2-11 PM! The home exercises are doable, do not require fancy equipment, and therefore they can actually motivate you. It can be challenging to think of fun new workouts when you work out 3-5 times a week. Your body grows accustomed and adjusts.
Second, so many diet books suggest impractical diets. Smoothies and protein shakes galore, powders, supplements, eliminating carbs, expensive and or exotic ingredients -- again, I want something simple, doable, inviting and sustainable. I am not going to spend thirty minutes juicing every morning, and two hours driving around Los Angeles looking for weirdo ingredients. I don't want to lose all my friends because I'm eating things that are not commonly found anywhere within a radius of ten miles. It's challenging enough when your foodie friends think of you as a "fitness freak," and dismiss your desire to lose five-ten pounds as petty. But hey, I'm the one who has to live with my body.
Kang proposes a diet 30% carbs 30% proteins 30% fats with the remaining 10% for light, planned splurges. If you deny yourself total food groups, you'll revert to your old habits (Real food!) once, if not before, you've attained your goals. This book is about the whole you, total life fitness. Love your body, love this book.
I received this book from "Blogging for Books" in exchange for an honest review.
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