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good but not great
I purchased this and although it does motivate me to want to move, the 1st part of the CD with the hynotis part, he is talking which does nothing to relax me or motivate me.I skip that part and go directly to the subliminal part.You will want to exercise.

Worked for me!
I only gave this 4 stars because I only needed a little motivation. I am a very active, high energy person. I injured myself and had to take time off from regular workouts. I was going to therapy and was frustrated that it took almost 6 months for the pain to go away. I WANTED to go to the gym but just had NO motivation. This tape helped me to get refocused. It is very encouraging which is what I think I needed. I also looked at it as, the tape can't do it alone. It's helping me, but I can't come back and listen to it, looking inside me again and seeing that I failed to make it to the gym. It worked as a partner in that way and was extremely helpful. HOWEVER - The subliminal side is NOT helpful for me. At first I found the music soothing but recently, it has been making me very aggitated! I'm not sure what that is all about but I still thoroughly enjoy the side without the music and it's still working for me.

I was a BIG skeptic! but I tried it anyway & LOVE IT!
ok , I was tired and frustrated when I bought this.. I wanted to lose weight and start exercising but had no motivation and it was raining here DAILY for a month!Read more

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"The magic key to health, happiness, and romance is waiting for you in your local health food store," says relationship guru John Gray, Ph.D. Not only do men and women have different communication and love styles, they gain and lose weight differently and need different diets, asserts Gray, author of the bestselling Mars and Venus series. Though he does not have credentials in exercise, nutrition, or weight management, Gray creates a program that, he claims, balances each gender's brain chemistry, resulting in health, weight loss, stress management, and romance. Read more

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Makes perfect sense!
The Mars and Venus Diet and Exercise Solution makes perfect sense and there's no one better to explain the differences between men and women when it comes to dieting and exercise than John Gray. And I love the way he ties diet and exercise back into the health of relationships.
John Gray and Isagenix = Perfect Combination
John Gray, for any who have had the pleasure of seeing him in person, is an absolutely amazing speaker. He is a genuine person who cares about people. He's funny, he's highly intelligent, and he really understands the fundamental differences between men and women. We are truly different creatures.
John Gray is phoney
Don't buy this book, please! The man is a complete fake. He's degrees are totally worthless. He is making money off of people looking for help and tricked into believing his marketing hype. Just do some research on Google and you'll discover the truth about him. ... Read more

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Unleash your creativity . . .
To be blunt, I was highly skeptical, but as I listened to the tapes over this past weekend, I began to appreciate their value. The exercises seem deceptively simple; at times, you want to throw down you pen and bang you hand on the table and proclaim, "what the hell is this about."
Creative Writing Workshop
"Creative self-expression is the birthright of each and every human being dwelling on the planet." ~Elizabeth Ayres
Great Tape Series to Start a Writing Practice
A wonderful tape series on the act of writing. Elizabeth Ayres shares her stories and her poems. The exercises are concrete and original. A complete writing course on audio cassette. ... Read more

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Bill Phillips had been publishing bodybuilding magazines and marketing nutritional supplements for years when he had a weird revelation at a trade show: many of the most loyal and enthusiastic readers he had were totally out of shape. From that uncomfortable realization came his popular Physique Transformation Contest (top prize that first year: Phillips's own Lamborghini), now world famous, and this book.Read more

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Inspirational
I listened to the Book on CD, and particularly enjoyed the comments and testimonials by those who've already done it. Those made me believe that I can do it too.
Body for LifeFan
I've been using BFL on and off for the past 3-years.If you stick with it it really works.Just tailor it to suit you.If your a woman you might want to substitute some of the excercises for those that are geared towards women.Awesome book for just getting started and workout junkies.

This "diet" works. Period.
I have read many of the reviews for this book and I am dismayed at those people who have given it less than four stars. I seriously doubt they have actually followed through with the program. Pick up a copy of Men's Health magazine. They are preaching the same thing: high-protein, moderate carbohydrate meals, six times a day. EVERY issue gives specific recipes supporting this eating lifestyle. Heck, I picked up a Fortune magazine a few weeks ago, and they said the same thing: six small meals a day. Bill Phillips just figured it out before everyone else did.
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Upbeat and fun
This was a very upbeat and relaxing workout.I like to end my day this way with a walk and time to myself.The music is upbeat with an easy to follow rythm.You are told when you are halfway through the walk, so you know when to go back.Rita Moreno reminds you about posture and pacing and times a pulse count about halfway through.It was just perfect for me.

great tape
I was impressed with this tape. Rita Moreno chimes in with tips and encouragement from time to time, but never often enough to be annoying.The music is forgettable, but that's exactly what I want in a workout - I've noticed that in workouts that use popular music, within a week or so I can't hear the song on the radio without thinking of the workout moves that go along with it, and the song is ruined forever. The music is just enough background to provide the proper beat without interfering with my thoughts. The beginner's side is a bit slow, which would definitely be beneficial to a beginner intimidated by more strenuous exercises. The intermediate side could last for a long time if extra movements are incorporated as it becomes too easy (more vigorous arm swings, larger steps, etc.) It is almost fast enough for an easy jog. Get Moving
This tape has been a God sent to me. The songs are not popular hits butthey still are up beat and somewhat relaxing. It really can makes your mindclear. The pace of walking is great and can be made as fast as you wouldlike. The woman who talks though out the tape also says something rightwhen I need it some encouragement. And the walk does last 30 minutes. Ifound this to be very good and keeps you on track. ... Read more

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After trying every diet program imaginable--from Atkins to Optifast--media giant and self-confessed junk-food junkie Oprah Winfrey met personal trainer and exercise physiologist Bob Greene. The rest is talk-show history. (Who can forget seeing Oprah wheeling that wagon of fat onstage?) Instead of fad diets, fasts, and quick fixes, Greene taught Oprah how to eat right and exercise regularly. He helped her lose more than 70 pounds and changed her life forever.Read more

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Great workout book and tape set
I bought this on sale about 5 years ago, I also own the tapes. They are excellent, both the workout book and/or the tapes.They help motivate you. I love them!

Bob Greene - Make the Connection
Absolutely loved this book and finished reading in record time.It was inspiring and insightful.I am following the recommendations and am starting to see results after several years of stalled success.I would recommend this book to anyone looking to make some positive, permanent healthy changes in their life.

Make the Connection
In this book, I learned about eating breakfast to get my metabolism going, how much water to drink and how much exercise was appropriate for me to lose weight. I went on to lose 100 lbs. permanently and have written an e-Book called Live Lightly! For more information on what I did to change my thoughts around diet, body image and and the blocks I had to losing weight visit me on the web site set your heart free. ... Read more

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Where you start reading this book will probably say a lot about your currentstation in life. New parents will probably skip right to chapter 12 and the section subtitled"Tips for Exhausted Parents of Newborns, Infants, and Children." Drowsyoffice workers might go for chapter 9, which explores the subject of midday naps (whichmay reduce stress and the risk of heart disease). Other chapters look at traveling (driving,jet lag), shift work, and insomnia and other sleep disorders. Dr. James Maas has spent 34years lecturing to drowsy psychology undergraduates at Cornell University, and knowshow to hold an audience--even when the subject is sleep, and even when the conclusion isthat most of us don't get enough of it. This is a fascinating book; you'll want to take it inslowly and then sleep on it. ... Read more

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Fascinating read...some useful advice for the peak performer!
I picked up this book in a used bookstore, again instinctively, after having read Veronique's The Art of Doing Nothing & William Anthony's The Art of Napping. Although the book does not offer really cutting-edge stuff, I find it fascinating, as it offers some useful advice for the peak performer.
Power Sleep by Maas
A main thesis of the work is that sleep is critical to peak
Not a waste of money but not what I expected
I liked this book in a lot of ways, but when it ended, I was dissappointed.There is worthwhile information about sleep and interesting quotations from famous people about sleep but there seemed to be a lot of filler in this book.The book throws out many statistics but rarely explains how these stastics were obtained.I also thought the book contained too many horror stories about deaths related to people falling asleep while operating heavy machinery etc.,.Read more

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Removing suffering from the equation of pain
This tape set has been used extensively for over a year in our community. It is being used to help those with juvenile diabetes and its complications, fibro-myalgia, and other serious medical problems. ShinzenYoung is not giving a miraculous supercure. He takes the mental toolsalready given to us and shows us how to work with pain to eliminatesuffering. In essence, we make friends with the pain and experience it as cleansing. The first side of the first tape is an important narrativefollowed by meditations on the remaining three sides. His other tapes arealso highly recommended. J.M., Kankakee, IL ... Read more

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Excellent Beginning to Achieving Peak Performance
Anyone who has practiced yoga and meditation will immediately recognize methods presented in this book as pranayama (breathing) and meditation techniques.Shinzen Young explains that "The Zone" is simply a meditative state and goes on to describe seemingly superhuman performances by people when in this state. The methods are best practiced while performing repetitive activities such as running, walking, cycling, but can be applied to other activities as well. Read more

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Nice Beat ! !
Weight Watcher's Walk includes music and tips for three different levels of walking along with warm-up and cool-down sessions. Good for beginners
Like another reviewer, I bought this tape with high hopes for a great walk.The music is pretty, and I enjoy listening to it, but the pace is WAY TOO SLOW!I usually just put this in my walkman for company while I walk, and walk much faster.I also hate the beginning where the instructor talks through a warm-up and stretches.Why not just start walking?The longer workout, combining both sides of the tape, is what I usually use, and even this is not strenuous enough for me.Like I said before, the only reason I keep the tape, is that I like the music.

If you have never walked before....
then you might like this tape.However, if you actually like a beat in your music...run the other direction.I would recommend this to someone who has never owned a walkman and gone on an exercise walking workout.The music is from most elevator soundtracks....I would describe it as listening to a Michael Bolton cd.I have to admit that I was really in shock with the slow-jazziness of it.I had high hopes when I bought this tape....instead, my grandmother now listens to it. ... Read more

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Empty of meaningful content
When I began, a few years ago, on my search for spiritual growth, I soon picked up that breathwork, in all it's forms, was one of the key processes.I ordered 5 or 6 of the best reviewed books/tapes on the "art of breathing".Of these, the two by Gay Hendricks were, without a doubt, the most superficial and pointless. Very useful
As someone who had chronic anxiety problems, and is now more or less over them, I have to credit this tape as one of the most useful therapeutic tools I used. It is something you can use virtually every minute of yourwaking day, and is astonishing in the subtle, yet powerful effect it has onyour general state of being. Also, very simple to put into use.

Wonderful Tape... I highly recommend it
Gay Hendricks does a great job (in a wonderful voice) explaining various techniques to help you improve your breathing.First side, is an overview of why you should work on breath technique... second side has fourexercises.I really like this tape a lot! ... Read more

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Thorough and straightforward.
I like the fact that the book took me back to the basics of fitness and health.This was a good awakening, especially now that i'm dealing with some beginner exercisers.It heightened my sensitivity.
basic but good
I liked this book, but found it filled with too much info I've read before. That's what makes it great for someone thast knows NOTHING about exercise, but it;s not a good book for those with about 4-6 months experience looking for something to move their workouts forward.

This is the best beginner fitness book.
I've read several beginner fitness books and I feel this is the most complete and best organized of them all.This has gotten me motivated and started on the right fitness program for me (I've since confirmed with a personal trainer).Honest and accurate fitness information is laid out in an easily understood way (without any questionable product endorsements).No "summary" style book is going to have everything, but they have enough information that you feel like everything else is fine tuning.Read more

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Bill, please write a book for women!!!
I read the original BFL and found it to be fantastic, so when I saw a BFL for women I was thrilled, without a second thought I bought it.It has good concepts like dividing women's life into phases, but that's it.Even though the author tried to appeal to women, I found the original BFL much more motivating.Maybe this book is OK for women who have not read other books or who have not followed a single program, but for me it was dissappointing, I felt much more involved with a male author than by a woman!!! Program lacks stucture, I can'timagine what a man would think about this book!!!

Motivational
Body For life is becomeing a classic for anyone starting out trying to get rid of the fat and get into great shape. Recommended for anyone who doesn't know the basics and needs help. The diet section throughout the book is good basic information while discussing supplements but any good protein or meal repleacement will work.
This is The Best Book Ever!
I felt compelled to write Dr. Peeke and let her know how helpful her book has been for me. I found this book to have all the necessary material and information in it for me to set my own goals realistically for weight loss.The guidelines and forms are easy to understand and give concrete direction for individual tracking on a regular basis. In my first 10 weeks I've lost 24 lbs and 4% body fat and I'm still going. I've dropped 3 dress sizes and gained strength and endurance. I've participated in walkathons and am training for my first 1/2 marathon in Sept after being sedentary all winter. It doesn't happen overnight. It takes patience,perseverence and belief in yourself. I can't say enough about this book; it's been my bedside reference since I bought it and I refer to it often. I've shared this newfound method with my co-workers and they rave about how great I look! It's inspired them to care about themselves more too. ... Read more

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These days, it's fashionable to look at the problems of overweight people and write them off as too much food and too little exercise. But for many it's more complicated than that, and Laurel Mellin has identified six root causes of the behaviors that lead to obesity. She believes it's never too late to develop the skills to overcome these problems, whether the root is an inability to set limits or a life lived out of balance. ... Read more

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Doesn't deliver the goods
This book was hyped as a "simple" solution to weight loss. The concepts may be simple but don't confuse simple with easy. The concept of climbing mount Everest is simple too. Somehow this "simple" set of solutions leads to a seemingly endless trail of products and seminars that will eventually get you where you want to be. I have no patince for a book that is merely a tease and a marketing tool to get you deeper in debt to it's author. Whatever good ideas were in this book got lost in my anger of being shilled.

Profound Impact
This book provides wisdom on a level I've never known.I read this book and was amazed because it was like the author had looked directly into my mind and soul.
The Pathway and 3 Day Solution Plan are richer - same author
While this is a good intro to the Solution method, you would be far better off going to one of the more recent publications by the same author.The Pathway very beautifully illustrates the method and how it is used while the 3 Day Plan (2005) contains much more information regarding the science behind what drives us to overeat.If behavioural change were easy we'd all be perfect - these books provide the means for creating effective change. ... Read more

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Best motivating tape.....
I have ordered this tape 3 times, because I keep washing it in the machine with my workout clothes. By far this is the most motivating tape trio I have had. I have used Kathy's tapes foralot of years, and this set is my favorite. I never get tired of it and she is am amazing person to listen to. I hope she comes up with more walking tapes soon!!

Walkfit audio tapes
I drag myself out of bed to walk and once I get started with one of Kathy Smith's tapes, I'm gone!She is motivating, exciting and absolutely wonderful.I couldn't make it on my treadmill (in the winter) without her tapes.

Great Walking Workout!
Once you start walking with these tapes, you'll find it hard to walk without them.You can choose among the 30, 40, and 60 minute workouts.Kathy Smith really gets you going and coaches you along.A great way tostart, and keep, fitness walking. ... Read more

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Learn how to breathe
While I thought this was going to be a ver extensive method with a lot of excercises, the 90 minute tape proves to be the contrary. It works as a basic reminder of how we are supposed to breath. This tape is about doing nothing but letting your body remember what nature has thought it. With a soothing voice, Ken leads you through the method filled with nice chinese-flute music and extensive advice. There's no breathing olympics here, just a tranquil, quiet system to regain consciuosness, peace and calmness.

Conscious breathing WITHOUT interferring with Nature
My "practice" was stalled and what to do?At first, HEALTHY BREATHING, did not apppear to be the answer, in spite of myhaving great respect for Ken Cohen (I own CHI KUNG MEDIATIONS and am familar withseveral other of his materials. Fortunately I did not come up with anybetter ideas and so purchased it. Proper breathing has a major impact on your health
I have been suffering with a fatiguing illness for several years and have tried just about everything.I picked up Ken Cohen's Healthy Breathing on a lark and was so glad I did.This very easy to follow audio tape enablesyou to determine if you are breathing properly, and offers quick and easyexercises that will help you to make the most out of every breath you take! I won't say it has been a "cure" but it sure has helped!!HappyBreathing! ... Read more

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Common Sense Advice
Common Sense Advice from a very knowledgeable author. This is the type of advice that was first thought as quackery years ago that is now beginning to become mainstream knowledge. The publisher, Sounds True has a long track record of bringing authors and subjects to the forefront long before they are commonly accepted.Read more

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