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sapphirestars's review against another edition
4.0
Besides the annoying style of words (ugh god pod SMH) there was a lot of good info and positivity here about having a healthy mindset and lifestyle (never diet in the SAD sense of the word). I'm all about real foods, juicing, and clean eating (although I'm not a vegan) and Kris's story is very inspirational. I also enjoyed her checklist for self care (it's pretty comprehensive and includes things I've started and things I would like to) and the mini lessons in nutrition and some of the recipes (especially salad dressing which I never eat!)
nburn's review against another edition
3.0
It's hard to rate this book. On one hand, Kris Carr is very inspirational and I appreciate reading about how she turned her cancer diagnosis around. On the other hand, reading her cheerleader-style writing is very irritating and it gets in the way whenever she tries to explain anything "scientific". Add to the fact that I'm not considering giving up meat (at the moment and possibly forever), so that also gets in the way of wanting to utilize some of her tips. But she has some good information and I can see myself incorporating some of it into my lifestyle. Worth a read.
allisonplus's review against another edition
2.0
I thought I would enjoy this more than I did. But I also think I'm not the intended audience. Kris Carr has gone through a lot & definitely has targeted her niche. So her tone & slang doesn't really work for me. It is trying to be familiar but instead I get indignant. The layout was too blog-like - it skipped around & didn't make sections cohesive to follow.
Also, I thought that the recipes included were sparse & not that inspired. If you plan to jump start how you're living, you'll have to have additional resources for recipes by your side.
The advice is mostly solid - drink water, eat more real food, avoid animal products. Nothing too revolutionary for my own life but depending on your starting point - could hit the mark.
Also, I thought that the recipes included were sparse & not that inspired. If you plan to jump start how you're living, you'll have to have additional resources for recipes by your side.
The advice is mostly solid - drink water, eat more real food, avoid animal products. Nothing too revolutionary for my own life but depending on your starting point - could hit the mark.
purplemoonmyst's review against another edition
5.0
I first heard of Kris Carr with her Crazy Sexy Cancer show. I thought she was courageous then I heard she had managed to put her cancer into remission by going vegan. Then a friend introduced me to Deliciously Ella. I was all like blah. I mean, everyone had reason to be worried. I topped the scale at 315 pounds. I smoked a pack a day, I did not move much, and I ate crap. I hate to say this, but it took a series of health crisis to get me to move my ass. I started coughing up blood one day, and at the ER they took an x-ray of my lungs, and they were COATED in tar. I smoked a pack a day for 21 years, so yeah. I left with some Chantix, and after about six tries and another trip to the ER, for...you guessed it... I was coughing up blood...AGAIN; the Dr told me I was playing Russian roulette with my health and mom was crying that I was gonna die soon. I quit smoking finally.
After about six months I could breathe like a normal person, and I was all proud, and then I went to the DR cause I was not feeling well and I topped the scale at my highest weight EVAR at 315 pounds. I almost crapped my pants. The Dr once again told me I was on the road to a heart attack. So after I almost had to use the cart at the food store cause I could barely walk I got my fat behind to the gym and went Paleo. I lost weight but and felt amazing, but honestly, I HATE meat. Seriously ewwwww. So that failed. I went back to eating crap. I mean I was on a first name basis at the local Burger King. This year I had one of the worst depressive episodes I have had since I was diagnosed with schizo-effective disorder in 2007. I was one notch above suicidal. I knew that I had to pull myself together and fight for me to not only to live but to thrive.
A friend urged me to watch some documentaries on Netflix, and I was hooked. What if I could beat this by changing my diet. I mean if Kris Carr could come back from stage 4 cancer surely I could get a grip on my schizo-effective disorder. So I checked her book out from the library and read it.
To be honest, I thought some of the stuff was extreme. I mean colonics? I am not sure about THAT, but overall I loved the book. I got some excellent ideas on how to incorporate some wellness stuff into my day. I mean I went gluten free vegan cold turkey. It helped that the night before I had a pizza and had the worst tummy ache in my life then I pooped out like three pounds. I am a TMI monster hee hee. I then realized that maybe gluten was not for me. SO gluten free vegan all the way here. I also am all over the essential oils and the dry brushing and all of that. I am all like TOXINS BE GONE!!
She explains very well how your body works and how different stuff affects you. I mean this book took me about a week to read cause I was reading and taking notes. I learned ALOT in this book. Like how gluten affects some people and how meat affects you. There are some graphic pictures in the book, so if you are sensitive to that sort of thing, you may want to skip the meat chapter. I read it and was like ewwwwwww you mean they roll around in the own shit then eat THAT, and we eat it GROSS I AM NEVER EVER EATING MEAT AGAIN!
I highly recommend this book. It has a lot of information. It is not at all preachy. It gives you facts, and she even says that if you WANT to eat meat to get the best you can afford. Maybe after I start feeling better, I will go back to eating Applegate beef. After reading what all goes INTO the animals though, it may be tough to look at a hamburger the same way. I mean I KNOW Applegate takes care of their cows and that their cows have no antibiotics and are grass fed and grass finished. Yes, they are expensive, but at least I know that the beef from those cows won't kill me and it is not gross to eat those cows. Heh, But to eat a hamburger from McDonald's from Lord only knows where they get their beef..ewwwwww....
I have been pushing this book on everyone. As I type this, I am on day three of my gluten-free journey, and I can feel changes occurring in me. I know I am detoxing from all the crap and I can't WAIT until I feel fabulous again!
This review was originally posted on Adventures in Never Never Land
izabrekilien's review
5.0
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I’d never heard of Kris Carr before but I know she went vegan after she studied health under every angle, so she caught my attention. She has an interesting way of presenting her “method” : no “I’m going to force myself to eat disgusting healthy stuff and forever give up on all the food I love”, rather “I’m going to love my body and do what’s best for me, my mind and my happiness”. I like how she thinks ! Most people who talk about health do it so seriously they rebuke those who are not interested. Kris Carr writes like she’s talking to her girl friends, including unicorns and goddesses – not things I care much about, but things I know can attract a difference audience than the usual.
Anyway, I fixed smoothies and green juices for the first time in my life, those are yummy ! So refreshing when we had this dreadful heat wave, and a lot more nourishing than I would have thought.
I was already vegan, so I didn’t have trouble adaptating to what she said. Plus reading the book while I had time to rest and think made it easier for me to adapt to a healthier way of life. I’m not perfect and I’ll never be, but Kris Carr doesn’t expect us (or her) to be too !
I loved that book, it was a great help and I'd love to dive into her Crazy sexy kitchen book now :)
I’d never heard of Kris Carr before but I know she went vegan after she studied health under every angle, so she caught my attention. She has an interesting way of presenting her “method” : no “I’m going to force myself to eat disgusting healthy stuff and forever give up on all the food I love”, rather “I’m going to love my body and do what’s best for me, my mind and my happiness”. I like how she thinks ! Most people who talk about health do it so seriously they rebuke those who are not interested. Kris Carr writes like she’s talking to her girl friends, including unicorns and goddesses – not things I care much about, but things I know can attract a difference audience than the usual.
Anyway, I fixed smoothies and green juices for the first time in my life, those are yummy ! So refreshing when we had this dreadful heat wave, and a lot more nourishing than I would have thought.
I was already vegan, so I didn’t have trouble adaptating to what she said. Plus reading the book while I had time to rest and think made it easier for me to adapt to a healthier way of life. I’m not perfect and I’ll never be, but Kris Carr doesn’t expect us (or her) to be too !
I loved that book, it was a great help and I'd love to dive into her Crazy sexy kitchen book now :)
coencou's review
5.0
Kris Carr is fantastic! She has such a beautiful spirit and her book is gorgeous. Highly recommended.
dainec's review
5.0
This book made changing my lifestyle easier than I'd ever imagined it could be. I did the 21-day cleanse and have kept many of the positive habits from that period. I'm losing weight for the first time in ages, and my energy has improved. Amazing for someone who has had hypothyroidism and anemia for as long as I have.
manderz219's review
2.0
I'm very interested in some of the concepts Kris has going on here and I think she is SUCH an inspirational lady. I'd have to do more of my own research to make me feel really comfortable with some things. Overall, she has a great message going here, especially with the 60/40 option. I'd definitely be interested in her Crazy Sexy Kitchen book and learning a bit more about it!
The book itself is written in a very girl-power fashion, which I didn't mind. Some people, however, might find it a little excessive in some places. I enjoyed that she had some scientific findings to back her stuff up but, again, I'd want to see the research myself. At the very least, she's good at making science work for her!
The book itself is written in a very girl-power fashion, which I didn't mind. Some people, however, might find it a little excessive in some places. I enjoyed that she had some scientific findings to back her stuff up but, again, I'd want to see the research myself. At the very least, she's good at making science work for her!
strickvl's review
3.0
Not great, but not bad either. A solid overview of principles. The tone was a bit grating, but at least she's enthusiastic.