Miriam E. Nelson, M.A., Lawrence Lindner
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Total reviews: 3
Average rating: 3.5 of 5
A disappointment 1 out of 5 stars.
82 of 83 people found this review helpful.
I am a fan of Miriam Nelson and the Strong Women books but I returned this book because I thought it was poorly designed. It is organized by week, not by day, and within each week there are different sections for exercise, food, etc. so that you have to switch back and forth between the sections (and pages) to record your different behaviors on a single day. Plus, there are some daily behaviors, e.g., drinking lots of water, which are only noted with one (i.e., a weekly) checkbox--it appears that she wanted to remind you to drink lots of water but didn't have room to include a daily checkbox for it or for other behaviors which should occur daily (e.g., a multivitamin).It would have been more logical -- and easier to use -- if one could note one's actions and behaviors for a single day on the same page or page spread. (I have since found out that you can do this with Bob Greene's journal, Get With the Program.) On top of that, I saw at least two typos: in the intro section there's a phrase about "difficult people's" routines that was most obviously meant to read "different people's" routines. Why would anyone want to follow a difficult person's health and fitness routine? :) And on at least one of the page footers, it reads "umber" instead of "number."
I did not think that it featured the "essentials" or "highlights" of the Strong Women books (as the promo blurb claims it does). It has a few things here and there, but it's mostly anecdotes from readers whose diverse experiences may not be all that relevant to you. And some of Nelson's tips aren't helpful, e.g., when doing errands, resolve to walk to every destination less than a mile away. How could any busy person do that?
Funny, I came across a Web site that reviewed one of Nelson's later books. I can't remember the title of the book or the Web site, but she thought Nelson was getting sloppy after the first two books, perhaps because she is being asked to churn out at least one book a year.
I couldn't help but think of that review when I finally got a close look at this book.
To each her own of course. The design may work for you, but look carefully at the book before you buy. On the other hand the Strong Women "Stay Slim" and "Stay Young" books are quite good. So is her Web site, www.strongwomen.com.
Editorial Review:
How many reps? How much calcium? How many calories? How many miles? A perfect companion to the bestselling Strong Women books, this 52-week journal allows readers to keep track of progress, goals, and daily exercise and eating patterns, as well as thoughts and feelings along the way. More than a journal, this book incorporates highlights from the entire Strong Women series and includes:
A clear step-by-step plan to shape up and feel great
Scientifically-based dietary tips
Aerobic and strength-training exercises
Inspirational quotes and success stories
Charts for keeping track of various health and fitness information, including medical visits and test results
A place for writing down thoughts and feelings
Ways to track the seasonal ebb and flow of moods
Questions to inspire reflection along the way
