The Fit Bottomed Girls Anti-Diet: 10-Minute Fixes to Get the Body You Want and a Life You'll Love

by Jennipher Walters, Erin Whitehead

The Fit Bottomed Girls Anti-Diet is a confidence-boosting program to create lasting change in just 10 minutes. For women looking to lose 10-plus pounds, ladies who want a healthier relationship with their bodies, and anyone in search of a fun way to enjoy a healthy lifestyle, this is a gentle yet sassy approach that gets lasting results.

Genres: Nonfiction, Fitness, Health, Self Help

320 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 2013

About the author

Jennipher Walters is the CEO & co-founder Fit Bottomed Girls. Jennipher Walters is a certified personal trainer, health coach, and group exercise instructor, with an MA in health journalism. Her work has appeared on The Huffington Post, SparkPeople and Upwave. In May 2014, FBG will release its first branded book, The Fit Bottomed Girls' Anti-Diet, published by Random House.

Hailed as a favorite website by Bob Harper, Jillian Michaels and Time magazine, FitBottomedGirls.com is a one-stop shop for fitness fun and motivation. From workout DVD reviews to blog posts to playlists, Fit Bottomed Girls has been helping women of all shapes and sizes find the fun in a healthy lifestyle and realize it's not about dieting or deprivation. Since the site's launch in 2008, Fit Bottomed Girls has also added FitBottomedMamas.com and FitBottomedEats.com, bringing a similar sassy approach to parenting and cooking.

Reviews

[Danielle West · Rating 2 out of 5]

This wasn't a bad book, and had lots of excellent advice. It just didn't provide anything new or revolutionary.

Also, it had an exclamation mark problem - way too many unnecessary exclamation marks. Overuse of exclamation marks in non-fiction makes your writing come across amateurish and I find it excruciating to read. I get why you, as a writer, might be tempted to use and exclamation mark to make sure your reader knows that this piece of information is exciting or novel, but if it's really exciting or novel - they'll know. Your readers (hopefully) are not stupid.

I'd probably have given three stars, but the exclamation mark thing is a huge pet peeve of mine.

[Stephanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Look. I've read a lot about dieting, exercising, healthy lifestyles, etc. I've worked for a weight-loss organization for 17 years. There is pretty much nothing in this book that I haven't read before.

I picked this up because I am a fan of the FBG website and wanted to support their cause. I think this would be a great, positive book for someone trying to make a change in their life who hasn't already read everything that's out there. FBG is upbeat and realistic.

Having said that this is nothing new to me, I will admit that I dog-eared some things. Sometimes you just need to read and hear things for the umpteenth time. (shortcut soup and some of the 10 minute workout ideas are the things I marked to return to later)

[A Holland Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am not a believer in diets so I thought ok let's pick this book up and see what they have to say. From the first page I enjoyed reading this book, I like that it is not a diet book but a way to live book. It was nice how in each chapter you get some ten minute ideas on how to use their strategies. This is a very upbeat book to read so you don't feel as if you are being bogged down with a lot of information. I look forward to learning how to live better through this book.

[Danielle Goch]

I haven't receive my book yet, but I'm very excited to be chosen to read this First Reads. I want to become healthy and fit so I'm looking forward to the new experiences this book will bring. I will update my review when I finish.


ETA 4/9: Just got it! Going to start reading it tonight.

[Shagufta · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyed the gentle healthy approach to health described in this book. It talks about not obsessing with the scale and enjoying building a relationship with health and feeling better from the inside out.

[Fiona Forthe · Rating 3 out of 5]

There are some good suggestions in here, and I think the 10-minute fixes can be really useful in some instances. But the book seems to be aimed only at extroverts, with excessive cheerleading and the assumption that you're going to gather up 100 of your friends and party.

[Hailey Fackrell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVED this book! It was just what I needed. It talked about self confidence, fun exercise, healthy eating, letting go of drama and much more. Fitness is a lifestyle!! Highly recommend The Fit Bottomed Girls Anti-Diet by Jennipher Walters and Erin Whitehead!

[Ursula · Rating 1 out of 5]

Finished this a while ago. Now that I know more about how to have a healthy relationship with food, I know more about intuitive eating, and I can identify my disordered eating triggers, I found points in this book problematic.

[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just too optimistic for me. I can't imagine taking some of these recommendations to heart.

[Lynettemountaincloud Fox · Rating 5 out of 5]

In compliance with FTC guidelines, please disclose in your review that you received the book for free through Goodreads First Reads.

I just started but I really like how this book is starting out. I am going to use this book along with the web site http://fitbottomedgirls.com/

Well I have read the first 22 pages and I feel like I went to my own personal pep rally for my weight loss journey. I am really impressed by this book so fare. It uses a lot of lingo from the 80's and 90's.

I really really like this book it is becoming my go to book on my diet journey. With this book keeping me motivated I have lost weight. Not just a pound or 2 but 10 pounds. So I am very please with this book. It just gives you that extra motivation. I would recommend using this book as a diet, self help motivational book.

[K · Rating 2 out of 5]

They had me in the intro, and chapters 1 & 2, but lost me at chapter 3.
I loved the premise of 10-minute fixes.
Maybe its just my math, but I don't see how "Steady Rocking Cardio" at 2-3 times a week, 10-60 minutes plus "HIIT IT" at 1-2 times a week, 10-30 minutes plus "Get Strong" at 2-3 times a week, 10-60 minutes, "Get Bendy" at 5-7 times a week, 5-10 minutes fits into a busy schedule. Not to mention that I don't intuitively understand "plank position".
That chapter took the wind out of my sails. Read the rest of the book, and there are some good ideas in there, but chapter 3/"Move Your Body" really disappointed me, and left a bad taste for the rest of it.
BTW, got it from First Reads/Goodreads.

[Roxanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is chock full of practical advice on how to NOT diet and how to become a more beautiful you from the inside out. The authors explore ten principles to bring positive changes including 10 minutes fixes that are easy to implement. The information is presented in an honest fun positive plus format. These knowledgable authors believe in the ability of women to bring about real change in their physical health. If you are tired of all the different diets out there, dive into this book and become a fit-bottomed girl. Only con for me is that I felt the need to skip around in the book searching for the info that rang a bell for me. Thought at times the book was a bit wordy. But nevertheless a very good book to include in your journey to wellness.

[Charity · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm on page 110 of 320 of The Fit Bottomed Girls : I have read more than my share of weightloss books and I have to say I love this book. The tone is fun and friendly, none of the scientific jargon. A lot is common sense but I love how it is broken down into 10 minute "fixes". It is meant for the average Jane (and Joe). I have already begun to impliment some of the fixes and I do believe it will help me become a Fit Bottom Girl. I highly recommend this book to anyone that is trying to loose 5 to 200 pounds.

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I felt like a lot of the content of this book was very common sense. It is full of practices I already implement, but they do work. Perhaps I have just had enough trial and error in my quest for fitness that I have come to a lot of the same conclusions on my own. That said, I really enjoy the authors' writing style. I'm a big fan of their blog and get their emails all the time. They are positive people with a great ethos.

[Becky · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received this as a first reads book. I enjoyed the light hearted tone and supportive attitude. It does recommend a lot of journal exercises which would probably give insight into eating habits but..I really don't like to journal. I was relieved to find out I am not the only person who finds deciding what to cook for family dinner stressful. Lastly, the book includes some handy workouts and recipes. also.

[Karry Vanherreweghe · Rating 4 out of 5]

I won this as a Goodreads, First Reads giveaway.
Fit Bottomed Girls is a great book! I know that dieting doesn't work and if you want to lose weight and/or be healthy, you must have a life-style change. Well, to me that sounds easy, until I would decide to do it and turns out, it's not so easy after all. Fit Bottomed Girls saves the day! It give you little changes to make and it's much more manageable! I love the ways to improve a healthier life and there's even some recipes! Yummy!!

[Kate · Rating 5 out of 5]

I won a copy of The Fit Bottomed Girls Anti Diet book on Goodreads. What I loved the most about this book is that the The Fit Bottom Girls Anti Diet book is very empowering for those who are struggling to get healthier. Also, I loved that this book is easy to implement because the healthy changes are not drastic or impractical. Another important strength of this book is that it approaches health holistically.

[Elizabeth Gilliam · Rating 2 out of 5]

won on Goodreads giveaway. I have read so many diet books that they all seem to give the same basic diet advice about portion control, believing in yourself, rewards for meting goals and all that. The only difference is that it seems more upbeat than most other books and not as wordy and lengthy thankfully. There are a few things I'll add to my daily lifestyle but it's not something I would do a total lifestyle change for.

[Merrill · Rating 5 out of 5]

I won this book from goodreads first reads. At first I was apprehensive about reading heath food book. I have had some horrible experience with dietetics and grueling exercise routine that you are Degrading. This book has fresh perspective that dieting and fitness does not have to be tortuous, It can actually be fun and enjoyable. I would recommend this book anyone!

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unlike most diets, this is a life-style change. And not in some horrible way. Most of the advise is very practical, just presented in a great, new, and simple way. For anyone who wants to lose weight in healthy way, and anyone who just wants to feel better about themselves. Weight isn't the emphasis here. Making healthy choices in order to feel better, in general, and better about yourself.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book contains helpful new-to-me tips that help me to structure my life to lead a healthy lifestyle. This book is an all-rounder that addresses all aspects like diet, exercise, motivation etc. I also like that this book is very motivational. This book has definitely inspired me to take action to lead a healthier lifestyle!

[Kalyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the refreshing perspective this book had to offer about creating a healthy lifestyle rather than trying to stick to a diet. There are so many great tips and takeaways that I know I'll be referencing this book constantly in my journey to better health! I also loved that there were 10 minute "fixes" at the end of each chapter so you could implement each principle right away.

[Chris · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a great collection of sane and positive advice, covering every lifestyle area. Most of these ideas are not new to me, but it's great to have it all presented as a total, reasonable approach to everything. I wish I'd had this book years ago!

[Patricia · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like that I did not feel like I was reading a diet book. It is upbeat and positive with a lot of good advise. After being sick for a long time my goal is to gain a few healthy pounds and the book still worked for me as a healthy guide for a healthy body.

[Kristi Clemow · Rating 4 out of 5]

All information I have seen elsewhere, but I would definitely recommend the book if this were your first time being exposed to "anti-diet" strategies. They explain things quickly and easily and have a lot of suggestions on how to baby-step habit changes.

[Kasey]

This has to be the most upbeat, uplifting and funny diet book I have ever had the pleasure to read!

[Kimberly Miller · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is definitely a book to read if you have body image issues or tend to put yourself down due to size, weight, etc.

[Andi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this book. I read as part of a fitness book club. Loved that the FBGs are real! The 10 minutes are perfect for a normal person looking to make healthy changes.

[Vicki · Rating 5 out of 5]

One to buy so I can read it and mark all over it!

[Isi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed the book when I read it. Would give to friends.