Fit and Fabulous after 40: A 5-Part Program for Turning Back the Clock

Go Denise!

This is a wonderful book designed for the many of us who have grown to be 40ish with Denise. It has diet, exercise, and health information which motivates me to live healthier and exercise responsibly. Denise encourages us to take care of ourselves without become obsessive with diet, and ultimately falling into the yo-yo dieting cycle. I have lost 25 lbs. following her Lose Those Last 10 lbs book (I never thought I would get back to my college weight!). This book is an extension of that book which has encouraged me to maintain my goal weight and keep exercise a part of my life. Thanks Denise.

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Finally!

I have been following Denise Austin on and off for about 12 years and I'm glad she is finally getting the mass recognition she deserves. She CONTINUALLY reminds viewers not to hurt themselves, to do only what they can do until they build the strength and stamina needed. I would much rather exercise with her than some bimbo with fake breasts who knows nothing about the right and appropriate way to exercise for real women. I'm not 40 yet, but after my second child I was really out of shape and not very limber and the after 40 exercises are such a great stress relief after keeping up with 2 little boys all day. I bought her book for myself and my mother. It does my heart good to see her looking so wonderful and youthful at 44! (which is still pretty young!) It gives me hope for myself! Buy this book.

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being happy matters

if we are not happy about our body it will be painfull for life. Denise taught to me since I was 13 years old, I deserve a better way of thinking about my body. Not only being thin, HEALTHY is the key. I remember her with her baby inside and doing what she does best, smiling to me while I am taking care of my body following the steps!!!!. Now, I am 26. tku for these years and GO ON. with love. Celeste

Motivator

I think it's an especially good book if your are trying to get yourself motivated to exercise and eat healthy. I exercise regularly and I am carfeful as to what I feed my body and I found lots of useful tips. Enlighting material and useful in everyday life!

Well-Developed Approach to Better Health and Appearance

Any woman over 40 will find much useful information in this book. Ms. Austin looks at how attention to exercise, nutrition, health, beauty, and attitude can make women feel and look better while actually being healthier and more energetic. Her writing style is positive and friendly, and she addresses many important issues about women's health that I have not seen as well addressed in other books. The exercises are well illustrated, and even I could use most of the recipes. The book has two weaknesses that you should watch out for. Some of the exercises (especially the yoga) could cause you to hurt your back. The proposed diet, while a healthy one, is not as well suited for all blood types as Live Right 4 Your Type would recommend. The diet here seems to be pretty close to the ideal one for those with Type B blood. Unlike some authors who write about health and aging, Ms. Austin consulted experts to give you the latest information. She also adds her own experiences as a working mother of two. The practical advice for how to get more done in less time will be very welcome for busy women. By having a balance of exercise, a better diet, living a healthier lifestyle, using beauty restoratives, and maintaining a positive attitude, you should live longer, look better, and enjoy a healthier life. If you ignore the exercises that could strain your back and follow Live Right 4 Your Type for a diet that matches your blood type, this is clearly a five star book. If you have cardiovascular disease, your diet will have to go the low-fat route more than either book recommends (see Dean Ornish's Reversing Heart Disease). Having seen how much more specific the book could be by focusing on women over 40, I came away impressed that more health books should take such a more segmented approach. In many cases, Ms. Austin is able to give you advice by decade of age to make her recommendations even more specific. For example, the book includes Kegel exercises to strengthen muscles in the pelvic area that can be weakened after childbirth or during menopause. The number and variety of exercises to tone specific sections of the body are truly amazing. No wonder Ms. Austin looks so much younger than her years! I admire her hard work very much now that I better understand what is required. But the book also ties this information into helping you set goals and establish new habits. If you don't make changes, then all of this information does you no good. Obviously, no one will make all of these changes. Ms. Austin does a good job of helping you understand which changes will probably be the most helpful for you. She uses a combination of quizzes about your current life style and research on the benefits of changes to give you that perspective. After you finish reading and learning from this book, you might also want to think about toning up your relationships with other people. As Dean Ornish points out in Love and Survival and Ms. Austin emphasizes here, having more and better human connection is great for health and longevity. You might find books like Life Strategies and Relationship Rescue to be helpful for that area, as well. Imagine yourself more positively relating to others and to yourself. May you find all the love you would like to have in the process! Donald Mitchell, co-author of The Irresistible Growth Enterprise and The 2,000 Percent Solution

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Why pay when she does it for free?

I was so upset when I bought her 'Loose those last 10 lbs.' book and then she went and put the same information on the internet! Why pay to buy her book when all she does is publish it on the internet? It's such a waste of money! Its too bad..I really liked her too.

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