The Paleo Coach: Expert Advice for Extraordinary Health

by Jason Seib

You're ready. You want greater health, more vitality, and a stronger, better-looking body.

You're convinced that Paleo is the way to go. And you’re smart enough to know that a major lifestyle change doesn’t come easily. You need intelligent, ongoing support.

That's where The Paleo Coach comes in. Author Jason Seib, a bona fide lifestyle, fitness, and nutrition expert, has helped thousands of people successfully make the same transition. He knows what works and what doesn't-in the gym, in the kitchen, and, especially, in your mind. Few people understand the mechanics of self-change as thoroughly as Seib does. And he brings that wisdom to every page of "The Paleo Coach", guaranteeing that you'll have the motivation you need to keep progressing despite the inevitable obstacles that arise when you try to replace ingrained habits and resist cultural norms. Seib is not content to just tell you what to do--he also makes sure you understand why, so you can make his hard-earned wisdom your own. With the right perspective, it's easier to turn new, good habits into permanent ones.

If you're looking for a practical, holistic, science-based approach that brings together all the aspects of the Paleo lifestyle, this is the book for you. "The Paleo Coach" is indispensable if you're serious about "going Paleo" and sustaining the momentum until your strong, beautiful body is functioning as nature intended it to and you can’t imagine living any other way.

Genres: Health, Nonfiction

256 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 4, 2013

Reviews

[Tim Peterson · Rating 4 out of 5]

For anyone who has read about or followed the Paleo movement to any extent, there won't be any new information in here that you haven't heard before. The thing I like most about this book is that it attacks some myths and misconceptions about the Paleo way of eating and exercising, and really focuses on the mindset of the reader. The author repeatedly emphasizes that there's more to the lifestyle than getting "skinnier" or losing weight; the ultimate goal is to live a longer, healthier life and feel great while you're at it.

If you're looking for a step by step workout plan or an in-depth scientific review of Paleo principles, this is not the book for you. If this is your first introduction to the concept of Paleo, or you've learned a little but need some motivation to get started, I think this book would be beneficial for you.

Note: The book also includes 21 days of Paleo recipes to get you kick started with the lifestyle, so the actual book is not too long (you could probably power through it in a day or two if can set aside a little time).

[Cindy Heaton · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great book for motivation, but I wouldn't make it my tool for learning how to eat Paleo. There is a great section on how you should be exercising, which I find Paleo books often lack. There are also some great examples of people over 40 that have adopted this lifestyle and had remarkable changes to their health and fitness. I would recommend this book as a supplement to Robb Wolf's Paleo Solution.

[Aaron · Rating 3 out of 5]

Jason Seib forgoes much of the science-y talk to give you a straight ahead talk about why the world of paleo is good for your overall health. Although the content is good, I found its presentation a little...dry. Especially considering the angle of "Coach" in the book's title where the author could've played up the part a little. In other words, there are probably more interesting books on the topic that take a more colorful approach to this subject.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love his science based tough love approach. I read this the first time a few years ago, I bought it immediately after seeing him speak. I read it again as a refresher, as I had been lacking motivation the last few months.

[Angel Avery · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good easy yo read and understand concepts to examine for optimal health. A grounded method to challenge our embedded false beliefs to get a more holistic and healthy view of how, what and why we eat, and changing that for heath.

[Iryna Shostak · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some ideas are not for me. Still choosing not to kill animals over reaching my weight loss goals.

[Libby · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this book, for the most part. Jason Seib really seems to know what he's talking about. He doesn't just say "do this" or "don't do that"; he actually explains some of the science behind his recommendations for nutrition and exercise. One thing I really liked was how he says "you can't fix a body you hate". "(B)odies can be changed in remarkable ways, but the minds that hate them just get more critical." If you hate yourself, you're really facing an uphill battle trying to change your eating and exercise habits. But if you care for your body, it's much easier to make such changes.

A couple things stood out that I did not like. For instance, eating "(j)unk food will never compare to the envy your friends will have as you coast through life's physical challenges without breaking a sweat" didn't sit well with me. Focusing on what other people think of me does not help me like myself any better. Also, the pictures used for before-and-after were not always the best choices. Having studied media literacy in college, I can catch a misleading ad a mile away, and some of these pictures are not true comparisons - e.g., the before picture is taken head-on while the after picture is taken at an angle, which would make anyone look thinner. There are too many dramatic terms, like "for extraordinary health" and "an incredible body" that could be misleading. But if you look beyond that, it's an informative, interesting, and inspirational book. I would definitely recommend it to anyone considering or following a Paleo diet.

[Marissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read. A decent overview of Paleo nutrition. I like that there was a meal plan included. The best part of the book though, in my opinion, was that he really dives into the thought process an individual goes through when making nutritional choices. He also addresses paleo treats and I think it pieced together the reason why paleo treats shouldn't be involved in daily eating more so than any other book has.

[Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

My only fault with this book is that I didn't need to read it. If you listen to his podcast with Sarah Fragoso, you can kind of of save yourself $10. There is some additional info here about drinking that he may not immediately address directly in his podcast, but the other stuff you can definitely glean from the podcast. Still a good read though.

[Jan Courtney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jason is direct and to the point, either do it or don't, your choice.

[Jennifer Dobberstein · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was great! I loved Jason's honest approach to the Paleo Lifestyle.