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drjagrier's review against another edition
3.0
This is a useful book for beginners who are looking for perspective on Heath At Every Size, and where to start with running (and other fitness). But I did not really find what I was looking for here - nothing seemed to be developed quite enough. The memoir aspects were present, but not complete. The exercise aspects were skewed too much towards running, and came over as abelist in places; nothing really here for disabled fat women. However, I really enjoyed the aspects of the book that reinforced paying-it-forward, building community, and uplifting others. It has some useful resources specifically in the area of diet/nutrition research and why diets do not work. My last comment is a pet peeve - I do not like the trivializing word 'girl' in reference to women. Huge turn off that nearly made me give this book a miss entirely. Overall I'm glad I read it, but it isn't a work I'll be using much to help craft my own fitness journey.
amyboughner's review
5.0
A great, quick read. Louise Green talked right to me, what I needed to hear AND she includes starter tips on equipment, clothing, stretching and how to train for a 5K. Loved it. This is who I am and she's going to have to do.
caronmonster's review against another edition
4.0
Although primarily aimed at getting big girls started on their journey towards becoming big fit girls, I found quite a lot of useful information in the book as someone who has already started on my journey 😊👍
melissa_h's review against another edition
5.0
What a great book for women who are wanting to be more fit but don't know where to start.
kickpleat's review against another edition
3.0
I didn't like this book as much as I liked the last fitness book I read (fit at midlife) but it still had lots of good information and inspiration. I liked how she often mentions showing up as a plus size athlete as not just providing inspo for others but to show that the range of fit people does include being plus size. Irked me when she said that you can just ask your boss for fitness time and they should be happy to give that time to you (uh, I think someone's privilege is showing). 3.5 stars.
curiosityp's review against another edition
5.0
I am so grateful I got to read this book. Please see my blog for my full review.
hamandaj's review against another edition
5.0
This book was an excellent starting point to my athletic journey. I am ready to conquer the world! So much insightful advice and inspiration.