Escape the Cycle of Dieting and Unhealthy Eating Habits: Body Love - Achieve Balance, Reach Your Weight Goals, and Live Freely

Ashley Welling: If you are looking for a non-diet book, then this is it. Kelly breaks down the fundamentals of food and helps you understand different nutrients and how to create a filling meal. For me, it finally helped me understand how to lose weight and I improved my triglyceride bloodwork. Dropped 70 points within 1 year.

United States on Sep 27, 2023

Anonymous: I bought this book based on the reviews and the fact that it was endorsed by Jennifer Garner (who I adore!). BUT on reading the book, it is pretty much just the keto diet with a “fab smoothie” marketing ploy. The keto diet has consistently been ranked as one of the worst diets by health professionals - fully qualified dietitians, not “holistic nutritionists” like Kelly Leveque. It is not sustainable or healthy long term. Kelly recommends one small serve of a carb each week (eg. 1/2 cup sweet potato) and one small sweet carb each week (such as her fat fudge). This overlooks the myriad of benefits from eating whole grains and other healthy carbs such as oats, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, etc. Don’t waste your money on more dieting gimmicks such as presented in this book. Oh, and Molly Sims who endorsed this book has already given up on the diet and switched to the macro diet.

Australia on Oct 01, 2022

Kelly-Marie: I adore Kelly. I'm her number one fan. This book is insightful, it has helped me lose a stone in a healthy way that has lead to lifestyle changes for a better mindset towards food and the way we consume it.
The book itself isn't the best printed book I own but it's theory is undeniably accurate and that is ultimately the goal of the book.

United Kingdom on Jul 03, 2021

Kirste28: So let’s start with the pros:
1. I liked the science the author went into. It made sense and it is empowering to know how my body reacts to the food I eat. Also I liked that she didn’t include sensational claims that aren’t supported by science. You would be surprised at some of the stuff I’ve seen.
2. Some of the recipes are good (see cons below on this). I enjoyed all the food related ones.
3. The tone of the book is great. Very upbeat. It made me want to follow her eating plan and not self punish and feel guilty every time I eat a cookie.

Cons:
1. The smoothie recipes are revolting. Really. I’ve tried four different ones and every time I have to choke some of it down and most goes straight down the sink. I even got online and purchased the “primal kitchen coconut vanilla” one her website recommends. Still revolting. Save yourself the money on that one and buy an unflavored collagen on at Costco, called vital proteins or something. I also had to add way more fruit than recommended to get past the taste of the smoothie. I figure better more fruit in the smoothie than eating a waffle loaded with maple syrup and butter....

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United States on Jun 21, 2020

shelleybelieves: This book is valuable information on understanding nutrition, maintaining your health and how to properly fuel your body. The Fab Four Kelly shares helps disease prevention, healthy weight and balancing of hormones, insulin levels and reduces inflammation in the body. Real food is medicine and she shares how to make it work for you. It’s not just another diet book. This book is about restoring health on all levels. It’s a lifestyle change not a quick fix. As with all things, put it to the test for yourself by doing what she recommends and you will reap the benefits. Do you & your body a favour and get this book.

Canada on Nov 08, 2018

Amazon_user_666: Eat more fats?! Kelly does it and she is not fat! She is skinny and glowingI! There must be something to this Fab 4 strategy. I have been trying to lose weight for years on and off. I struggle with binge eating and drinking, and I realize now after getting into her book that the insulin roller coaster I was putting my body through was very damaging and led to chronic weight gain. I also see that I was not eating enough healthy fats or fiber at EVERY meal to keep me full and satisfied so I did not feel the need to binge or snack. I cannot wait to try the freezer fudge when my intense chocolate cravings kick in. This book is so smart, but yes I agree technical and repetitive. But her concept is life changing for me. Bring on the healthy fats! Stabilize blood sugar! I have been introduced to so many new ingredients like ghee, MCT oil, coconut oil/milk, (bulletproof coffee) monkfruit, stevia and tahini. In just a few days I already can tell how the Fab 4 shakes and meals keep you full, and you can up the fats and fiber if you need to. I love her approach and perspective on wellness and feel empowered, healthy and hopeful. All you have to do is stock your fridge and pantry with the...

United States on Oct 23, 2017

Amazon Customer: After years of mild obsession with exercise and healthy eating, I thought I understood how to eat for optimal health and wellness, but something was always missing. After just a few weeks of following the "light structure" and practical tips in this book, I could feel significant improvements in my fitness, mood, health, and sleep--and yes, I even lost a bit of weight during that time. And the advice in this book is incredibly easy to follow.
Although I have tried probably every superfood out there over the past several years and have tried everything from paleo to keto to even a vegan diet, the piece I never thought to focus on was insulin and maintaining balanced blood sugar. I used to eat fruit and "healthy" sweet snacks throughout the day without giving it a second thought and, surprise surprise, I constantly craved sugar (which caused the more-than-occasional lapse into post-dinner Dairy Milks...). By dramatically reducing sugar (yes, including fruit sugars), cutting out snacking, and trying to get the "Fab Four" (protein, fiber, fat, and greens) into every meal or smoothie, I have finally started to see a difference in my body, but more importantly I feel great and am no...

United Kingdom on Sep 06, 2017

M. Witte: I thought the book was well written and the author obviously has an extensive background in food science. In a nutshell - her eating plan is high protein, low carb, moderate fat. No gluten, no dairy, no sugar, no soy, no processed food. Her philosophy is that in order to keep blood sugar levels stable throughout the day, she recommendeds 3 meals per day and ideally no snacks. Each meal contains a "Fab Four" ingredient- protein, fat, fiber and greens. Fruit is limited to 1/4-1/2 cup of berries per day. All other fruits may be eaten once or twice a week. - again only a very small portion of 1/2 cup or less. Grains are limited to gluten free and only 1/4 - 1/2 cup per day at most. Breakfast is essentially a protein shake made with water or nut milk with the addition of 1-2 Tbsps of fat (MCT oil, coconut oil, nuts or avocado), and 1-2 Tbsps of fiber (chia seeds, flax, avocado), and a handful of greens such as spinach.
Will you lose weight, feel good, and be healthy eating like this? Yes - most likely! However, it is pretty restrictive and requires a lot of discipline.

United States on Aug 27, 2017

brit shewchuk: This book is a game changer. Kelly's science-based explanations of what we should eat what and when are excellent. The 'relaxed' structured way of eating she suggests makes so much sense, and removes the mystery behind weight loss/food/diets/etc. The breakdown of how she outlines what foods trigger what hunger hormones, and why we get hungry when we get hungry is so interesting and makes you realize, down to the deepest sense, the effect certain types of foods have on our bodies. Having this understanding will innately make you choose better foods to eat.

As a former sugar addict who has began to eat in a way that is guided by her relaxed structure has removed all sugar cravings...something I would have NEVER EVER EVER thought possible. Better yet, she doesn't make this claim in the book, or any other insane claims like "lose 10 lbs in 2 weeks", "drop 22 dress sizes in 10 days" etc. etc. I love how she writes about eating in a way that satiates and makes you feel calm - and I can really relate to this.

As I have already mentioned, this book is a GAME CHANGER for anyone who is curious about the science behind how your body reacts to food, and anyone who has disordered...

Canada on Jul 28, 2017