10 Years Younger in 10 Weeks

by Thorbjörg Hafsteinsdottir

This bestselling book 10 Years Younger in 10 Weeks reached cult status in Scandinavia thanks to a refreshingly natural approach to on how to look and to feel younger. You don’t have to ditch the bikini when you turn 40 – this can be the beginning of your sexy years! And it’s never too late to start: Thorbjorg’s vitality and charisma have made her a wellness guru for women of all ages. The book features a 10-week full anti-age programme from inside out with delicious recipes, invigorating exercises, tests to see how you are progressing and nutritional supplement recommendations. It also provides natural alternatives to injectibles and skin care, and describes cleansing and relaxation as the sources of eternal youth, and case studies from women who talk about how the 10-week programme transformed their lives. Want secrets to avoiding sagging skin, flabby bits and mood swings? Want healthy tips and facts on how your food can make your body younger, your skin firmer and your life more energetic? Read this book on how to become your best self. Are you ready to light the flame? I followed Thorbjörg’s 10 Years Younger Program, and was truly delighted with the results. Her deep understanding of nutrition, as much as her motivating personality, made the experience a complete success; and I am certainly not alone in my belief that Thorbjörg’s work has the power to make a huge impact on today’s culinary and fitness culture. 
– Tamara Rappa, Senior Accessories Editor, The Oprah Magazine

Genres: Health, Nonfiction, Nutrition

220 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 1, 2014

About the author

Thorbjörg, 54 Mother of 3 wonderful girls.

Thorbjörg is the author of 10 Years Younger in 10 Weeks, the best-selling book that has taken women by storm in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceland, where Thorbjörg is born. The book has also raised awareness and healthy debates throughout the country regarding nutrition and wellbeing.

With 23 years experience in nutrition therapy, Thorbjörg is also a trained nurse and certified lifestyle- and nutrition coach. She has expertise in lifestyle changes specializing in sugar addiction, obesity, diabetes, women's diseases, healthy pregnancy, healthy children and anti-age. Thorbjörg has transformed women and men alike in her 10 Years Younger programs and organizes revolutionary workshops called Mother & Child for mother's-to-be and new mothers.

For more than 20 years Thorbjörg has been a popular lecturer and teacher for numerous large enterprises, including the Icelandic government and Copenhagen's city authority. Once having her own TV program in her native Iceland, she is now a frequent health contributor and writer for several lifestyle and fitness magazines, as well as appearing on Denmark's Morning Show. She was one of the leading coaches in the Danish TV program, Botox or Broccoli, where she guided 3 women and 3 man to be 10 years younger and look much younger with her own program and ideas for young and energetic appearance.

"I'm nearly 55 but I feel as if I'm only 30 with joy and vitality bursting out of me. My appetite for life is echoed in the people who use me as an expert. I have invented a program that keeps me vital, glowing, strong and sleek and I would like to share it with you! My vision is that everyone can achieve what I have. You can have it - and my passion is to help you to reach your goal."

Reviews

[Thorbjörg Hafsteinsdottir · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wrote this book ! I should probably not review my own book, but I will anyhow. 10 years younger in 10 weeks is still one of the best nutritional and lifestyle changing book I have read. Don't let the title fool you. The book is so much more than what at first impression you think it might be. The content of the book is educational, experimental, body & mind transforming program. Week by week. It is about removing what is not working well in your body; influencing your health and energy, fixing and repairing cells and dysfunctions and then replacing with all the good and natural healthy stuff that will optimize the function. And you will feel wonderful and 10 years younger. That is the true and real anti age. Thank you for allowing me to share this with you.

[Chrissy · Rating 1 out of 5]

So, this book has cult like status in Scandinavia and endless five star reviews everywhere I look, right?

It all makes me wonder.... what am *I* missing?!

Basically, Hafsteindottir educates her audience (many, many times) that she's over 50 and still very sexy. Therefore people should stop thinking of 40 as the cut off for SEXY... and follow her diet/lifestyle to look and feel young and vibrant.

Okay, that's intriguing enough. So, how do I do this?

Eat vegetables. Cut out refined sugars. Eat healthy fats. Meditate. Exercise (but not too hard). Use starches in moderation.

Yes, I can see this. Basic enough.

But then here come the supplements. Lots and lots of supplements (with links that lead to Amazon). And not just your typical B12 or vitamin D that you may already have lying around. Get your wallet ready!

Make sure you follow the plan, though, to avoid "drama queen behavior". Yes, apparently "drama queen behavior" is the result of not following this lifestyle, so listen up, ladies!

And speaking of ladies, what is the preoccupation with "masculine" versus women who "have waists"? I mean, Hafsteinsottir reminds us that she was unkissed throughout her teenage years because she had a stomach, and one of her clients (or whatever you call the people who get help from her) started the diet/lifestyle to offset her "masculine" physique. I get that this is a book about how to be young and sexy, but why so many weird genderish stereotypes? Is it a cultural difference, I wonder?

But, if in doubt, there are always a few extra tidbits of advise you may enjoy. If you feel old and masculine, have sex, buy a vibrator, and "go to a male strip show".

No, I'm not kidding.

Believe it or not, I hate giving negative reviews, so I'll chalk this up to some kind of strange cultural gap and let it go.

(I did receive a copy of this book in electronic galley form for the purposes of providing an honest review. Obviously, the manner in which I received the book did not serve to alter my opinions... and all opinions are my own.)

[Beyond the Pages with Eva K · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book to be extremely insightful and encouraging as it relates to loving yourself and caring for your internal and external being. The bare bones information related to sugar, gluten, free radicals, and exposure to harmful or stressful toxins was appreciated. The author's ongoing repetition of what needs to be avoided and what needs to be introduced was a positive for me; I like to be reminded of what I need to do to stay on track. The recipes, dry brushing tips, meditation motivation, exercise suggestions, positive affirmations, and supplement information were an added bonus as far as I am concerned. Lastly, I always like to read about success stories, so the inclusion of the real life examples was perfect.

I received an e-copy of this title in exchange for an honest review.

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

I followed the programme, and was truly overjoyed and happy with the results!

[Gavin Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yes, this book helps you ditch sugary, fatty foods and find new easy-to-make, healthy alternatives. It also helps you find an exercise regime that works for *you* and all the other things you'd expect from a book like this. However, the title of this book may make it sound like a strict 10 week regime (or bootcamp if you will), it is so much more than that. This book is written by a trained nutritionist and nurse, so this woman really knows what she is talking about! You'll learn lessons that will stay with you for life, not just 10 weeks.

It's an eye-opener to what side affects having too much sugar in your diet can give you. It makes you think twice about the products you apply to your skin. It helps you eat well, feel good and think positive. Most importantly, it helps you slow down the ageing process, helping you look your best for the many years to come. Give the book a read and start slowing down your biological clock.

[Teri · Rating 5 out of 5]

I started this book by, as they instruct, taking the online quiz to check what my biological age is. Not my chronological age - I know that - but how old my body is. I was shocked to see that my biological age is 28 years older than my biological age, making my biological age 71. REALLY? 71? And I consider myself to be a relatively healthy person!

I had a lot of work to do. The book advised that I follow the entire program to try to improve my health and I was ready to go after receiving that bad news. You start by tracking all of your food as well as your moods and any aches and pains you have. I love that they have downloadable journal pages online. It makes it super easy!

Giving up sugar was difficult, but not as bad as I expected it to be. With all of the information out there, I know it's what I need to do. I love that this program allows you to eat fruit and doesn't limit natural sugars like honey. It makes it much easier! After just a few weeks I noticed a significant difference in my energy levels and how I felt. It was actually pretty easy for me to incorporate this plan. It seems I knew what I needed to do... I just didn't do it. This book was a great reminder to make my health a priority and start now. Because I'm 43, not 71! - See more at: http://www.abeautifullittlelife.com/2...

[Charu Bangera · Rating 5 out of 5]

After a baby and reaching a point where you start freaking out about looking and feeling gorgeous, I came across "10 Years Younger In 10 Weeks" and trust me it was a great help! What really helped me along or rather inspired me to even start with the programme was the fact that she has been a sugar addict and recovered, more like she has been there and done that! What's more, I became more motivated and never doubted the authenticity of the suggestions since author herself is a trained nurse and nutritionist. Her recipes and suggestions, though sugar free and gluten free are a treat to taste buds, so I actually didn't miss my sugar laden and fattening goodies.

Also, she writes in a very light hearted and motivational style, that makes you feel amazing while taking the trying out her suggestions and more so the peek in the mirror at the end of 10 weeks is so worth it!

[Egle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't like books that require the all-or-nothing commitment, but Thorbjorg here offers a plan that is doable by anyone (even my mum!!). If you need some encouragement and motivation to go through with a detox program, look no further! She is so enthusiastic and full of energy in her writing style it immediately makes you want to get on with the program, and with the amount of supplementary information, examples, tips and tricks you are bound to succeed. Can't remember ever being this inspired!!

[Sydney Redisch · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book really brings to life the differences one needs to take in order to better themselves. It's not only entertaining to read, but also enlightening and inspirational. Knowing that someone else has achieved such an improved lifestyle is really great motivation for every woman out there. I highly recommend this book if you're looking to feel better about yourself when you wake up and constantly throughout the day.

[Martin Bjergegaard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing book - no wonder it's the most popular book on nutrition, health and well-being in Scandinavia.

[Sandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yra tikrai gerų ir konkrečių patarimų, pamokymų apie mitybą, grožio priemones, kovą su senėjimu. Daug kur sutinku su autore. Išsirinkau sau kelis patarimus ir vieną receptą. Kai kur truputį padarytas kratinys, na kad ir dėl vitaminų vartojimo, bet jei užsižymi beskaitydama, po to jau atsirenki kokie kiekiai reikalingi, kad nepadaugint.
Šiek tiek erzino, tam tikrų produktų ir teiginių kartojimas. Ir dažnos nuorodos į autorės tinklapį. Suprantu, kad peržiūros, reitingai, papildų pardavimai jai atneša pinigus, bet man norėjosi to mažiau.
Žodžiu, jei daug savo gyvenime domėjotės ir žinot apie sveiką gyvenimo būdą (iš giliau), pavartyt bus įdomu, tik labai daug naujo neatrasit. Bet pervertus atsimenamos ir primirštos tiesos

[Katarina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Do you want to look like the cover model when you are in your 50s?

I sure do! This book contains the complete plan to accomplish a real age that is close or less than your biological age. I’m 43, and took the online evaluation to see what age my body was. The number was so shocking that I didn’t even do the calculation to come up with my real age.

I haven’t started the program yet, but it’s written in such a way that is easy to understand and seems easy to follow.

Unlike many diet plans, you don’t jump into the deep end and cut out every thing you know is bad for you. You ease into it, and limit or eliminate one thing at a time. This approach is way more sustainable for a sugar addict like me. This plan is not too restrictive either. You can still enjoy fruit and natural sugars.

Overall it’s a common sense plan. Maybe there’s nothing really brand new in there, we’ve all heard a bunch of times that sugar, food additives, toxins and chemicals aren’t good for us. But instead of preaching and making you feel like a failure, this book is encouraging and helpful.

[Elizabeth Grieve · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written, (and if translated to English then a really good translation!), clearly set out and very achievable. I liked the links to online tests, forms for keeping progress, etc, although the biological age test result was quite a shock!

It's very thorough, and takes you through the 10 weeks in a logical progression, starting with nutrition, moving on to exercise, lifestyle, hair and skincare, with lots of questionnaires throughout, which make you really think about your own health and how to improve it. The author is certainly an amazing role model too!

I have not yet clicked through to all links, so cannot state that they all work, but overall thought this book was wonderful.

Reviewed in exchange for a preview Kindle copy

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[Debra Lowman · Rating 2 out of 5]

Hafsteinsdottir has you first calculate your biological age vs. your chronological age according to some basic life habits, exercise and food habits and then directs you from there. I was right on target for my chronological age but still read the sections on detoxing and cutting out the sugars. There are the basic nutritional fundamentals here- cutting out sugars, processed foods and increasing exercise (without overdoing it) and water intake. There is information to take away and I really did enjoy reading her story, suggestions and the stories of other women improving their lives. However, Hafsteinsdottir suggests a multitude of nutrition supplements which I'm not so sure I'm on board with, let alone whether or not I could actually afford the supplement regime that she suggests. I think I will stick with whole foods and moderation and go from there.

[Lara · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a quick read, mainly because the information is not deep and is a rehashing of material covered in many other places. I'm not sure how to classify the plan, but it consists of eating a whole food diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables and water; making sure you get regular protein; incorporating exercise; and stress reduction through sleep and meditation, and other self-care techniques.

I liked the author's voice and found her an enthusiastic coach, but felt that much of her plan lacks substantial foundations. It was like a weird mixture of a natural health manual (skin brushing, etc.) with a combo paleo and Mediterranean diet.

After reading through the book, I expect I'll try some of her recipes, which sound interesting. However, I'm not sure I'll try out her plan.

[Cheryl Sanders · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great plan! Very expensive regimen. It all sounds wonderful and I'm sure it works but the cost of all the vitamins, supplements and specialty items you can't pick up at a local store will be a financial hardship in today's economy for a lot of people. I will definitely put certain aspects of this plan into my every day regimen. Very informative and well written.

Received a copy in exchange for an honest review.

[Mona Malmin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best nutritution book I've ever read. It helped me to movie sugar, milk and flour from my meals.
There are a lot of good recepies of tasty food, I also followed the program online with Thorbjørg.
I highly recommend both the book and the program.
I have a better life now and it's amusing to make some of it to my friends.
They are really surpriced how tasty it is

[Joanna Hagen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read most of this book in one sitting. It made perfect sense to me why my eating habits were causing the reactions they did. Highly recommend to others.

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good ideas - hard to put into practice - I did get many good tips and ideas from Thorbjorg and have made life changes thanks to this book.