Rating  - Chock full of Great Health Informaton
This book makes a lot of sense. I have been trying to slim down for years and had haulted my metabolism with many low-cal diets. Her information helped me to raise my metabolism and build lean muscle. Her book includes an excercise plan as well as a sound nutritional meal plan. She makes a great case for women to include weight training in their physical routines.Her exercises are easy to follow for any average woman.
Rating - For former yo-yo dieters, this works when nothing else will!
I wish I had read this book when I was 30--at that age, I had absolutely no trouble losing all the weight I wanted quickly--and I did it over & over --until I "hit the wall" approaching menopause at 50, packing on pounds (& rolls) over my mid-section that didn't budge even eating 500 calories a day, always tired, struggling to walk up stairs etc.--all because of the loss of muscle that comes with age. The happy news I learned from this book is that with strength training that can all be reversed--and in my case, it was, in less than two months of following this program. It was simple, enjoyable, I could do it any time, at home, with no special equipment but a few pairs of dumbells. Without dieting (but following better eating principles outlined in the book)I lost 20 pounds, doubled the amount of weight I could lift, run up flights of stairs, and no longer need to take a nap in the middle of the day to get through to normal bedtime. My quality of life is so much improved, it's amazing, and I've passed this book to many friends. Highly recommended for every women, but especially those over 40!
Rating - Outstandingly sensible, balanced and scientifically grounded
If you're a fitness freak or on a stable weight you are happy with, find another book. This one isn't for you. Ditto if you are looking for super fast weight gain or have a penchant for fad diets. Ditto if you are looking for a full-on gung-ho weights program.
BUT!
If you are struggling to lose weight, have ever lost weight and bounced back up again, are happy with your weight but not your shape, have tried all the diets, or even haven't tried them, or don't know where to start - then this is the book for you.... regardless of age (or even gender!).
Dr Nelson's book focuses on strength training as a fundamental element of healthy weight loss, particularly for its role in maintaining bone density (and toning!) - as opposed to the diet/aerobic exercise route which can lead to loss of bone density and/or loss of muscle (rather than fat). That said, she also covers the role of good nutrition (focusing on the long term, not the faddish) and aerobic exercise.
The result is not "dieting" as such, but healthier living. If you want to lose 30lbs in 3 months this isn't the book to read - but if you want to lose 30lbs steadily and KEEP IT OFF, then dive in. Generally I would say the focus is on inches, tone and well-being rather than pounds anyway.
The discussion of studies, science etc could have been heavy, but wasn't - it was very readable and even extremely motivating. It meant everything in the book made sense, which for me, made it easier to take on the recommendations of this book as a lifestyle not a fad.
The exercises are very easy, but if you are just starting out, that's not a bad thing - better than throwing you in with stuff you can't do, and they will give you plenty to build on. This book will give you a great, balanced foundation to a healthier lifestyle.
There's plenty of checks along the way to keep you on track and getting results - have you chosen a good goal weight (and do you need one?), are you working out at the right intensity, are you eating well, are there warning signs that you are coming off the rails?
You're also supported with checks to track your exercise and eating - backed by research showing that those who keep track, stay on track and get better results.
Rating - Strong Women Stay Slim Works!
I read this book after my doctor recommended it for the second time. I was at a point of desperation as far as my health and weight loss were concerned. The book starts out giving documentation for a healthy lifestyle as well as specific test groups who used the program and succeeded. By the time I got to the chapters dealing with food and exercise, I was quite motivated to begin the program. The weight exercises are so simple that almost anyone can do them.
I made my own versions of the food and exercise charts, and began my logs 3 1/2 months ago. I have dropped about 30 lbs and continue to be motivated to get strong. I am now using 8 and 10 lb weights and have added additional exercises to my routine as well as regular aerobic exercise.
My focus has changed from losing weight to getting strong. I also am encouraged that the food chart is a positive tool. I am "filling up" the categories on the chart instead of feeling like "I can't have any more to eat." I use the chart loosely, because I want the changes I have made to be permanent.
This book is full of practical advice, from how to "eye" portion amounts, to low-fat, low-calorie recipes, to what vitamins you should be using to supplement your food intake.
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