Healthy Living Books Books

Rating: - You'd definitely lose ££££££££££££s!
In theory this book looks great; a simple, fast, and importantly, healthy way to lose a lot of weight in a short space of time. The book is very easy to read (I did it in a night) and very motivating...that is until I looked at the juice plan. You need to make up to 5 juices a day, every day. Not so easy when you're at work. Even so, with a bit of dedication it can be done with forward planning. However, the most disappointing thing was the essential ingredients you needed to add to the juices: wheatgrass, spirulina, husk powder, power greens etc. It's a lot of money to spend for a week's diet, I'd even argure it costs more than a week's food shopping for 1 person. Some people may disagree with me, this is just my opinion. I don't think I would've contemplated this diet had I known these things had to be purchased as well. Disappointing as I was looking forward to giving this a go.

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Rating: - He's done it again!
This book is just awesome. If you do nothing else, buy this book and commit to the programme for the next 7 days - you won't be disappointed! The initial downer after a few days (caffeine, alcohol etc withdrawal) was met by a huge upsurge in energy levels, with the bonus of a trimmer slimmer body. It wasn't easy, but a radical change to your diet is never going to be. It was a great kickstart for me having indulged for the past 6 months in cream teas and cappuccinos! Jason's motivational and easy to read style makes the book really accessible, and is a thankful move away from the preaching that you find in other health books. I've now moved on the Jason's Turbo Charge programme (week 2), and am loving it - the summer just got better. The beach beckons!

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Rating: - Clear, funny and deliciously easy
If you already own a juicer, this book will definitely make you want get it out of the cupboard, dust it off and get it into action. Jason Vale is a master kick your butt writer. I love the clear "tell it like it is" style, and the juice recipes are surprisingly yummie, which makes it so easy to follow through. I did the programme and I actually missed "my juice" when I started eating "normal" food again!
This book is a must-have for anyone in need of a slimmer body or for anyone looking to boost their health. Enjoy the 7 day journey this book puts you on. Or as Jason says in his intro...May the juice be with you.

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Rating: - The best juice regime I've found
This does exactly what it says on the cover - it makes living with (and on) juices for a short period not only very easy but lots of fun. If you have never made a 'turbo charge' or a 'super juice' then you're in for a fantastic surprise. These recipes are without doubt the best thought out for taste and nutrition. Jason knows what it takes to have to be emotionally 'fit' in order to get physically in shape - and this little book helps on both scores. If you ever hear anyone say the 'know' about juicing but they haven't read Jason Vale then they really don't know as much as they think they do. I would never have dreamed of blending avocado into a juice but wow - what an amazing taste and fabulous way of getting all you need and want, so quickly and easily. This book is excellent.

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Rating: - Does exactly what is says it does!
If you have read Jason Vales books before, then you will know that this guys approach to writing is very casual. It's also very easy to read and surprisingly more(ish)! The first half of the book is designed to make you understand why you are juicing, why it works and why it's good for you and tries to cover just about every scenario that you're likely to use to stop yourself completing the juice week.

All that said, I felt really apprehensive about starting this diet and not eating for a week, but I couldn't have been more wrong!! The lack of food is just psychological; this plan is just about not using your teeth for a week! In fact I had more meals more regularly than I do normally. I never at any point felt hungry because the juices definitely make a meal. Some of the juices are nicer than others (as you would expect) but some juices you would think are terrible because they are full of greens, surprising turned out to be my favourites. I felt so happy with the plan, at the end of the week I could happily have carried on.

To give myself the best opportunity to succeed I tried to make things as easy as possible. I followed the plan pretty much to the letter and I made up a simple wallchart for the kitchen, although I think JuiceMaster sell these now. This really made it much easier to follow. The fruit and veg for a week cost me about £45, which is less than I would normally spend on food.

The book does exactly (if not more) what it says it does! Here's the big one, I lost 12lbs in a week and I've kept it off! I feel more energetic and much better for it. It's definitely a book that got me back into juicing. I think the book is geared more towards people who are new to juicing but if you have fallen off the juicing wagon this book is just as good for you! Get it, you'll have a much better summer after reading/doing the juicing plan!