Chantel Hobbs

This was an easy and enjoyable read. Although I don't struggle with a weight problem I do struggle with maintaining a healthy lifestyle balanced with good eating and exercise. I appreciate that this book is not about a new "diet" or setting a weight loss goal but rather about a life change and thought change. It is more an inspirational or encouraging book about the challenge of living a balanced life. I really enjoyed the author's candidness about her own struggle with self-esteem and weight and how the two went hand in hand. My favorite part was the exercise routines. I have implemented one and thus far am enjoying it.
Thanks B&B Media for this review copy.… (mehr)

I found this book every difficult to get into, it seemed to repeat itself over and over again and I hadn't read any others of hers and I felt a bit lost. I would agree with her that looking at a huge task is difficult and that cutting it into little day to day segments will make it easier to handle.

Weight loss is a goal of most people now days and it is for some a huge task, one they feel sure to fail, this book helps you realize that you can only handle one day at a time and to celebrate on those days that you make it and let the days you don't go away.

I like the idea of fasting as part of a diet, I think it is a great way to help you realize that food is not controlling you and that you can make it without it for a day and then eat healthy the next. The overall impression of the book is that it is a good idea and she lays out the steps, but it is pretty much like most diet books.… (mehr)

Great advice shared with a personal trainer who can relate to the struggles of trying to lose weight and keep it off, too. Having maintained a 200 lb. weight loss over the years, Chantel Hobbs knows what it means to celebrate daily victories having changed her perspective of things and she'll show you how to be victorious as well. She's written a simple book to make food work for you with warm conversational style. I especially love the menus.

I read her guideline (blueprint) and came away with an appreciation for her insights not being a quick fix but rather doing our best just for today. Read about testimonies, take a look at exercises with a medicine ball and ditch checking in with the scale. In the back of the book, Chantel offers a One Day Way contract to help you make a commitment to a changed attitude. Chantel believes that diet and exercise help to a point but then there's the spiritual aspect of being loved by our creator. It's a very inspirational story. It will cheer you on to reach your goals.… (mehr)