The Politics of Stupid: The Cure for Obesity
by Susan Powter
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Author: Susan PowterEdition: Paperback
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Published: 2008-05-06
ISBN: N/A
Number of pages: 192
Publisher: Atria
Book Reviews of The Politics of Stupid: The Cure for Obesity
Book Review: Basically It's Her Old Book - New Cover, New Hair
Summary: 1 Stars
If you can see past her incoherent ramblings, hypocrisy, and self-aggrandizements -- and shovel through the frivolous anecdotes -- there are gems of information in what she says and writes. That being said, I'm not sure it's worth the price she charges for her programs or worth the time to hear her speak. Most of what she talks about can be gathered simply by paying attention to our bodies and our world, and by doing a little bit of research on what interests us. Eating. Breathing. Moving. Thinking. Pretty brilliant. Pretty simple. Pretty obvious.
Before buying this book, I suggest going to the library and checking out her first book, "Stop the Insanity!" Her new "stupid" book is basically the same. In a nutshell:
- Eat when you're hungry. Eat healthy foods most of the time and indulge on sweets and fats when you must.
- Breathe. When you are exercising (within your own fitness level) and you get out of breath, SLOW DOWN.
- Move. Exercise. There's no way around it. Work with where you are and gradually increase your fitness level by working within your fitness level. Cardio, tone and lift, stretch, and have fun. It shouldn't hurt.
- Think about your health. Visualize your body as fit and healthy as you want it. Not "metaphysics; rather, psychology.
- Men suck. Fathers are uselesss. Being a rigid, uppity bitch isn't a bad thing, it's what makes a REAL woman and mother.
- The government is out to kill you and your babies.
- She is fighting mad and she isn't going to take it anymore.
I think that pretty much sums it up.
Summary of The Politics of Stupid: The Cure for Obesity
Susan Powter is back with her finest work yet! The Politics of Stupid is a revolutionary weight-loss program that shows people how they can reclaim their bodies and their brains. From food manufacturers to huge government lobbies to the fitness and diet industries, Powter illuminates why obesity is epidemic, and why millions of people are suffering the unnecessary consequences of being overfat and unfit. Inside this book you will learn:Who is the most powerful consumer in America's $276 billion food industry.
Susan Powter's Lifestyle X-change program -- a revolutionary, interactive Web-supported program that tells the simple truth about weight loss and is refreshingly Susan Powter.
How to motivate yourself to perform thirty minutes of regular cardio and strength training six days a week and achieve maximum results!
With outrageous, uproarious humor that is Susan's trademark style, The Politics of Stupid is ultimately Susan's real-life, commonsense approach to weight loss. Readers will find she is "Stopping the Insanity" better than ever!
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