In her book Love Food & Live Well Chantel Hobbs gives us a down-to-earth and realistic way to "Lose weight, get fit and taste life at it's very best!" In this book Chantel gives a recount of her own struggle with weight and her journey from nearly 350 pounds to the lean, fit woman she is today. Her open recollection of the emotions and experiences she had while being over weight make this book an encouraging read!
Although some of the writing style and phrases used became a little repetitive as I was reading, I did feel as though I was being addressed by a real woman with real struggles and real successes. This book seems to be a combination "how-to" book and a personal conversation between the author and the world. Even though at times I had a hard time staying interested (I wanted her to just get to the point), this book is jam packed with helpful information and encouraging words.
Chantel addresses some of the bad "deals" we are sold as Americans (the Barbie Myth) and tells us about the best "deal" of all - the one that God offers us!
In the later chapters of this book, she lays out some practical, hands-on tools to assist with weight loss. Chantel passionately discusses carbs, protein and fat and the roles they play in our health and diets. She gives important tips on "how to make meals meaningful" including quick, delicious sounding recipes and delves into the "moving" and exercise portion of our lives, giving detailed directions (including pictures) on different ways to switch up the normal routine.
I recommend this book to anyone looking for a light and encouraging book that gives helpful advice about health and fitness!
(Waterbrook Multnomah Publishers has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book for review purposes.)
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