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Holy information overload! This is amazing just be prepared for lots of highlights or note taking. I pulled out a new notebook just to write down the most important stuff and wound up highlighting and sending texts to my hubby for stuff I did not want to forget!
Although chock full of information, it is set up in a way that is completely readable. One task is taken on at a time. Mike Dow also explains everything with backup. He does not say anything without having his resources. There are so many studies that it is getting hard to know what is good for you and what is bad. He helps get through the quagmire one step at a time.
The part on dieting is amazing and is probably my favorite. I have heard many of the same things that Mike Dow talks about but having scientific info to back it up helps me understand the why behind it. But, don't get me wrong, there is not a bunch of scientific jargon that is going to make your head spin either.
The next few chapters move from diets to how we conduct our lives in this digital age. We all know that social media is actually doing the opposite of connecting us. Mike Dow explains exactly how this is happening and why this affects our lives in a negative way.
The two chapters before he delves into the actually program, he also discusses the difficult changes in life; being a mom and senior moments. Those I just skimmed since my daughter is 23 and I'm hopefully a few years away from senioritis! THEN he delves into the real work. I'm currently in the middle of this but enjoying it so far. It is going to take work but I'm excited.
The most interesting work portion is the spiritual week. I'm really looking forward to digging deep and starting meditations daily. 12 minutes a day is something everyone can do!
In short: LOADS of information. Only a few things that I would disagree with (sleep patterns but I've found a good rhythm for my body). Really excited about the weekly plans.
Received from publisher, via Netgalley, for an honest review.
Although chock full of information, it is set up in a way that is completely readable. One task is taken on at a time. Mike Dow also explains everything with backup. He does not say anything without having his resources. There are so many studies that it is getting hard to know what is good for you and what is bad. He helps get through the quagmire one step at a time.
The part on dieting is amazing and is probably my favorite. I have heard many of the same things that Mike Dow talks about but having scientific info to back it up helps me understand the why behind it. But, don't get me wrong, there is not a bunch of scientific jargon that is going to make your head spin either.
The next few chapters move from diets to how we conduct our lives in this digital age. We all know that social media is actually doing the opposite of connecting us. Mike Dow explains exactly how this is happening and why this affects our lives in a negative way.
The two chapters before he delves into the actually program, he also discusses the difficult changes in life; being a mom and senior moments. Those I just skimmed since my daughter is 23 and I'm hopefully a few years away from senioritis! THEN he delves into the real work. I'm currently in the middle of this but enjoying it so far. It is going to take work but I'm excited.
The most interesting work portion is the spiritual week. I'm really looking forward to digging deep and starting meditations daily. 12 minutes a day is something everyone can do!
In short: LOADS of information. Only a few things that I would disagree with (sleep patterns but I've found a good rhythm for my body). Really excited about the weekly plans.
Received from publisher, via Netgalley, for an honest review.
informative
slow-paced
informative
medium-paced
this book was basically preaching to the choir, but I liked that the author includes a section of how to take steps to improve your life; eating, exercising, sleep, and thoughts.
The only thing I didn't like was some of the hippy dippy meditating, ignorance on religion all being the same comment.
There were a couple of mistakes? In one section saying to get off all technology three hours before bed, but at the end suggests going to bed at 11pm, waking up at 7am and turning technology off at 7pm, which would be four hours before bed.
I definitely like that the author suggests finding the real issue instead of settling for bandage solution with medication. I also liked that the author included thoughts as part of being healthier.
I'd recommend the book.
The only thing I didn't like was some of the hippy dippy meditating, ignorance on religion all being the same comment.
There were a couple of mistakes? In one section saying to get off all technology three hours before bed, but at the end suggests going to bed at 11pm, waking up at 7am and turning technology off at 7pm, which would be four hours before bed.
I definitely like that the author suggests finding the real issue instead of settling for bandage solution with medication. I also liked that the author included thoughts as part of being healthier.
I'd recommend the book.
This book did not tell me anything about mental health that I haven't heard before (exercise, sleep, eat healthy stuff), but on top of that, I felt threatened by the author that I am surely going to have a terrible life and die if I don't follow his course explicitly. Thanks, I feel so much better and very encouraged to change something...
There is some practical advice in here, a lot of it I have heard before though. I appreciated that it was both scientific yet used accessible language as well, making it an easy read! It did feel repetitive and kind of extreme at some points but I might try his three-week plan if I really want to detox and reset my body.
medium-paced
the book was like do this, do that but it never said how
how do i start eating healthy?
how do i start exercising?
how do i start thinking positively?
also for some reason i didn't like the tone of the author
how do i start eating healthy?
how do i start exercising?
how do i start thinking positively?
also for some reason i didn't like the tone of the author
informative
medium-paced