Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Book Review - Ani's 15-day Fat Blast


I saved this book for last to review on purpose. This might be just the book to reverse some of the not-so-healthy effects of my busy month. Admittedly, my eating and sleeping habits have been pretty poor this month. It has made me feel kind of bloated and seriously lacking energy. I've also been having a hard time focusing and concentrating. I could really use a good body-mind clean up.

After reading the first four chapters of Ani's 15-Day Fat Blast, I am reminded of how what you put into your body totally affects how you function. In the first chapter Ani discusses the myths and truths about raw diet. She talks about how whole, nourishing raw foods are more easily digestible, easy to make and quicker to prepare. All good things for a busy blogger. The thing that made me sit up and take notice was her promise increased energy. I could use some of that!

Chapter 2 gives a peak at what is in it for the reader. She promises that the plan will produce weight loss, increased muscle mass (from plant proteins), increased energy and endurance, healthier skin, better mental performance, improved overall health, slower aging and toxin elimination. That's a pretty big promise and I want it!

The third chapter explains the building blocks of her plan: Rocket Fuel. These include probiotics, prebiotics, MCFAS and thermogenic foods. Confused? So was I, but she does a great job of explaining what these are and how they work.

In  the next chapter she explains the plan, the tools needed and how to supply your pantry. This is where some people might get off. The plan includes a lot of powders and other not so standard ingrediets like sahca inch, maca and matcha. I like to think I have a pretty good knowledge of ingredients, but even I found myself thinking "Hmmmm. Do I want to go out and purchase all of these ingredients?" My goal is vibrant health, so yes, I will probably give it a go. Probably...not definitely.

The pros: quick prep, natural ingredients, short program, promise of quick health and weight loss results.

The cons: unusual ingredients

The author seems very focused on weight loss and looking good, which probably is logical giving the subject of the book. What really hooked me was her focus on increased energy, mental clarity and a healthier, leaner body. I've had my fair share of challenges with inflammation and other annoying physical issues. I do believe that many health issues we face are related to our dietary choices. The plan itself is only 15 days long. I can do just about anything for 15 days. I'm curious to see how I would feel at the end of that time. Will I go and buy the special ingredients to work the program? I'd like to think so, but time will tell. How bad do you want it?

No really,  how bad do you want this book? Because you can win your very own copy. Just leave a comment about a health or fitness related goal you'd like to reach by changing your diet by midnight MST tonight for your chance to change  your world with this book. The winner will be chosen at random and announced tomorrow, the last day of MoFo and Halloweenie! (US and Canadian shipping only please)

11 comments:

  1. I've got a couple of Ani's books. The recipes are always spectacular, but I do find some of them require a fair bit of time for dehydrating/sprouting etc. Are there a lot of quick recipes in this one?

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  2. This seems like a diet book. How about Clean up Your Diet for a nice clean easy non-restrictive detox after mofo, and Meals that Heal Inflammation (Julie Danniluk) for the inflammation you mention.

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  3. With winter looming ahead, I've been focusing on taking my workout indoors and giving some extra attention to strength training. I've enjoyed Ani's cookbooks in the past, and so it would be cool to read her newest book!

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  4. I'd like to just feel better in general...healthy, vibrant, clear skin, and bright eyes!

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  5. My fitness/diet goal is to get back on track after a few stressful months. I used to drink smoothies every morning, eating big salads at every lunch time, and limit the number of desserts I had in a day. That's all gone off the rail and my energy is sagging!

    I really liked the one Ani raw book I had for a bit. I thought it was a pretty painless intro to raw foods, so I'm excited to see what this one will be like.

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  6. I'm very out of shape and would like to lose some weight and be able to run a 5k. I bet this book could help with that. :)

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  7. My goal is healthier skin- especially my upper arms- and I know for a fact that clean eating has a lot to do with this!

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  8. I have gotten into some unhealthy habits at my newish job and I would like to nip it in the bud before I'm starting all over after getting into pretty good habits three years ago

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  9. I have gotten into some unhealthy habits at my newish job and I would like to nip it in the bud before I'm starting all over after getting into pretty good habits three years ago

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  10. I would LOVE to get through 2:30-3:00 without wanting a nap or coffee. I haven't figured that one out yet.

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  11. I have been craving and think that anything that you can drink crushed with ice that good for you...Right up my alley since Green Tea should be my middle name. With MS, I dont always eat as well as I should, but I love drinking my nutrients.. Dont Thing green tea counts as a food group, but it sure is good.. I am sure her recipes are up my alley.

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