Review: Useful, friendly, practical guide to weight loss
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 28, 2012
`Weight Loss Tips: Wake Up and Be Fit' by Stephen Williams is an easy to read, quick guide to getting fit and losing weight.  It is a short book filled with deceptively simply tips and fascinating facts about weight loss that anyone looking to lose weight should follow.  Written in his usual friendly, easy to read style, this book is one of Williams' several weight loss guides.  It provides information in a clear way that anyone can understand and utilize.In this book, Williams give straightforward and practical advice that is not only good for weight loss, but is good for maintaining excellent health as well.  The information may not be new, but it is compiled in a fresh, engaging way that will make it easy for readers to use the information in their day to day lives without committing to a complicated diet or strenuous exercise regime.  It's not a `quick fix' type of book, but rather a helpful motivational tool that offers tips on everyday changes that a person can make to achieve a real and lasting weight loss.With tips on what to eat and how to incorporate extra activity into your day, this book is a practical choice for busy people that don't want to resort to drastic measures to shed the pounds.  Studies have shown that small, easy to maintain changes are the most likely ones that will result in significant and lasting weight loss, and that is touched on in this book as well.  Some tips, such as getting an adequate amount of sleep, may not be ones that people would readily associate with weight loss, but they are actually vitally important not only for losing weight but also for preventing illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease.This book is helpful for those who have no clue where to start with a serious weight loss plan, but it would also be useful for those who just need some extra tips and motivation to keep their plan going strong.  It doesn't take long to read, and is perfect to go back to for quick reference or just to get a little inspiration on some new tips to help boost the weight loss in a safe, easy way.I really enjoyed the book, however I only gave it 4 stars because of a few wording choices that I found to be odd.  For example, in one sentence the author uses `easy to reach' instead of `easy to read' when he is referring to the book itself.  While your weight loss goals may be easy to reach, I thought that the second phrase better fit the description of this useful little book.  With the holidays coming, I will definitely be reaching for this one to keep my weight in check!