From Fat To Fit Review and Giveaway!!

I mess around about my vino gut and lack of enjoyment in regard to sweat but truth be told; I’m half serious.

No, I’m not a big girl, I don’t shop in the plus department, and I don’t struggle for breath walking around the block. However, I am increasingly aware of the extra lining that is making itself comfortable around my middle. I do believe that I could easily fall into a category of normal weight obesity.

Since my back injury, exercise has not been easy; my adoration for food and wine, my disdain for sweat, and the indoor girl have all left me with a complex that if ignored I could end up with some serious health concerns.

Sometime reaching within and finding sources of motivation are just as hopeless as the situations we struggle with. Obesity has become a frightening epidemic in our country. ….if you are among those of us that struggle and find yourself wallowing in the despair of this rampant demon I don’t need to tell you the consequences of livin large:

Fatigue, hypertension, heart disease, high cholesterol, diabetes, depression, isolation, personal persecution ………..you know.

We are desperate and silently suffering, but what do we do about?

We pull up our big girl panties and reach for Carole Carson!

When I was asked to review Carole’s book “From Fat to Fit” I had a bit of reservation….I didn’t want to promote another glimmerless piece of false hope. But I goolged Carole; her website alone was enough to convince me the resources, stories of success, her blog, articles and her story we’re inspiring; I was convinced…… I agreed (I also threw her book into The Feel Good Arsenal).

I’m not big or self helps or testimonials, so I put off picking up the book (not that procrastination is new for me), but when I did……I couldn’t put is down. I laughed aloud, cried, celebrated, and enjoyed every minute of Carole’s journey and sobering experience in her fight against obesity.

This woman at 60 years old took on her demons and helped an entire community take on theirs too! Together they made lifestyle changes, became friends, and lost 4 tons of fat! Her approach is holistic and excludes pills and special diets.

I think the biggest impact on me was when Carole said “YOU can make time for an hour of exercise a day or you can make time for an illness later.” Think about that for a minute……..obesity makes us sick and even kills us……an unattractive and painful spiral.

Moderation and motivation are key components to Carole’s holistic approach and attitude against the lard monster! Carole not only transformed her own life, but has become a catalytic agent of change for so many others.

Key points in Carole’s book are:

·         A process for shaping up without following any particular diet.

·         A roadmap for creating a personal fitness plan with co-workers, friends, and family (even strangers).

·         Tips for integrating your program into your everyday life.

·         Ideas to make it fun.

·         Reduction of medications

·         Lower blood pressure

·         Increased stamina and energy

Her book comes with a warning that is representative of her personality and writing style.

WARNING: READING THIS BOOK MAY DRAMATICALLY CHANGE IMPROVE YOUR LIFESTYLE! POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS: A SUDDEN IMPULSE TO GET IN SHAPE AND MAKE FRIENDS

I assure you the read is all worth the risk!

Buy it!

Either from Carole’s site or from these retailers

Or

Win it!

Carole is so serious about helping transform lives that she has generously offered two of you a copy of her book.

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Entries will be accepted until 9 pm CST on October 10, 2010. One winner will be selected and notified via email. They will have 48 hours to respond to the notification email, or a new winner will be chosen.

Good Luck!!

Thank you Carole for sharing your story & changing lives!!

In her own words....

I received a product sample through my membership at the Product Review Place in order to enable my review. No other compensation has been received. My statements are an honest account of my experience with the brand. The opinions stated here are mine alone.