Transformation Caravan – Coach Cher’s Emotional and Personal Journey through Lapband Weight Loss Surgery
August 31, 2008 by · Leave a Comment
This book is a touching and at times raw look at the emotional journey Cher Ewing faced as a result of her weight loss surgery. Often, clients are not prepared for the emotional side of the journey with its many pot holes and road blocks along the way.
Coach Cher openly and candidly discusses her own experience and has developed a roadmap for others Weight Loss Surgery candidates to follow that can ensure long-term success.
Unlike other “Weight Loss Surgery” books on the market; “Transformation Caravan” focuses on the emotional side of Weight Loss Surgery. It inspires and informs at the same time. Anyone considering Weight Loss Surgery would be wise to consume this book in its entirety.
Book Review by Amelia Brazell of StrategyTalks.com
THE GOOD MOOD DIET
August 26, 2008 by · 1 Comment
by Susan Kleiner, PhD.
The connection between diet and mood has always fascinated me, so when I came across this book, I had to pick it up and read it. It was a very interesting look into the science behind how what we eat affects our hormones, brain chemicals, sleep and therefore our mood.
While I didn’t agree with every word of the book, I did find that most of the advice was very solid and agreed with much of what I had already learned. For example, anyone prone to blood sugar imbalances knows that hypoglycemia can dramatically affect their thinking and feeling. Eating plenty of protein, frequently throughout the day is wise advice for anyone.
The most important things we should do if we want to feel better is: eat plenty of protein in the morning, eat lots of Omega 3 fatty acids in the form of fish, never allow ourselves to feel hungry (eat to prevent hunger), avoid refined carbs and choose whole grains instead, in moderation.
The book talks a lot about the importance of sleeping enough both to control weight and to improve mood, and gives specific diet recommendations to help with that. It also eschews some of the modern critics of foods like eggs and nuts. Instead of being too fatty or high in cholesterol or what-have-you, these foods are very important to our health and wellbeing.
The book promises to help you feel better in one day if you follow the guidelines, experiencing an ease in depression in one week, and weight loss in one month. I can definitely see how this would be true.
Carrie Lauth is a single, work at home homeschooling mom of 4 and “health nut”. She writes more book reviews at: http://naturalmomstalkradio.com/blog/reviews/
Louder Than Words
August 2, 2008 by · Leave a Comment
Louder than Words
A Mother’s Journey in Healing Autism
by Jenny McCarthy
I’ve seen a lot of reviews of Jenny McCarthy’s book Louder Than Words A Mother’s Journey in Healing Autism. Both good and bad.
Although, I am not a fan of Ms. McCarthy, I do have to say she has impressed me with her strength. So much of the information she relates, we moms of special children have been through and that in some sense made the purchase of the book worth it. I picked it up and couldn’t put it down, my eyes filled with tears as I read through the pages, the same experiences, the same feeling I felt. In some way it was comforting to know I wasn’t the only one who feels like I am lost walking around in a dark room with no answers.
I thank her for the information she shared regarding the treatments that worked with her child and applaude her determination to help her son, Evan. One item I am particularly grateful for is what she calls the: “What To Do Pamphlet”. I too wished there had been one when I was told my child had autism and the one she provides at the end of her book is very informative and helpful.
Ms. McCarthy’s book lost some credibility to me when she began mentioning her use of tarot cards, had this information been left out I think her credibility would have shone through completely for me. She does repeatedly state that she is not a doctor and is only offering information that is personal to her situation and what she states are her opinions of the options.
It’s unfortuante that so many of the reviews attack her, her views and that of the doctor who wrote in this book also. The book isn’t all about what is written in the Forward. It’s about a search for answers, a struggle for a little boy, a strength beyond what was believed could be handled , a triumph and a mother’s love.
If you have an open-mind and open heart you will find in the pages, a book you will learn from, not just about autism but about LOVE.
Nanette Gomez is a work at home mom to two beautiful kids, a virtual assistant and blogger.
