Review: Short, Simple, and Spot-On
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 28, 2013
As someone who is constantly aware of how I look, yet rarely satisfied, I found that this book was very insightful in terms of food I eat unconsciously that I never gave any thought to. I try to be healthy and eat right, but there is still so much to learn, and the information is always changing. What I enjoyed about this book more than other information food texts is that it wasn't limited to facts about food and allergies. Chrisi shared her story, and her advice on how to make your life work in conjunction with your diet, not in spite of it. Her perspective on how to approach eating and nutritional awareness was quite unique, and down-to-earth enough to be realistic. I didn't feel like I was being lectured by some picture perfect model suggesting a wildly unrealistic diet that I knew I would never follow. While some of my problems stem from self-image issues, I know that feeling healthy and actively trying to get healthy are two major steps that need to be taken before any results can be seen, both physically and mentally. I think that the length was perfect, the writing was concise and clear, and the advice was sincere. Overall, I wish it had been a bit longer, because she seems to be very wise, and probably has more to say that would be beneficial for others. However, I appreciated the book, and hopefully it will push me forward towards a healthier mindset and lifestyle. Thanks, Chrisi!