Bob Greene's Total Body Makeover by Bob Greene (2004, Hardcover)

Bob Greene's book has a lot of useful information. However, it seemed to be geared towards the very beginner, even though he says that's not the case and even though the exercise regime isn't too easy.

Additionally, as reading material goes, it's not interesting. He is not a great writer, doesn't seem to ahve a sense of humor at all, and, too much I think, keeps on going back to emotional eating.

For emotional eating, please pick up The Thin Commandments Diet-- really one of the best books I have read that deals with clear guidelines to get one PAST emotional eating. This book doesn't do it.

Exercise information is good, but I really think Gunnar Peterson's new book, G-Force, is much better and will carry you through much further than this book will.

I do agree with Greene's recommendation of Eating for Life, Bill Phillips' diet plan. THat's an excellent book and I completely recommend it. Furthermore, Bill Phillips' Body for LIfe is a better book for both exercise, fitness, and nutrition.

I do also like how Bob Greene keeps reminding us that not all exercise is created equal. That what's recommended for basic health is really a lot less than needed to reshape your body.

I love this book. It has a lot of really good information and I've gotten into the program already. He says things that really work for me. I've lost 20 pounds this summer and plan to keep going.