I picked up this book because I've been struggling to lose weight and Christine's story really resonated with me. From the very first page you feel like you've met someone that can understand your struggles with weight and who won't look at you with judgment when those numbers on the scale just won't go down.
I appreciated how Christine took time to explain the science behind how our bodies work, and what sugar does to our bodies and hormones. There is so much more that goes into trying to get fit and lose some weight than just trying to eat less and move more. What really stuck out to me was the knowledge that sugar, which is in basically everything, has such a negative impact on our systems. Yet most doctors will only ever tell you to move more, cut calories, or worse, take a pill to lose weight.
Does this book offer a quick and easy way to lose weight? No. Losing weight, actually getting fit and healthy is more the goal, should be neither quick nor easy. If it is than chances are it won't last. What Christine does her in approach is explains how our bodies use sugar, why we crave it and then helps point us to ways to cut out sugar and learn to eat better so our bodies will start to crave good for us food.
Christine has nice, easy to read writing style, and she does a good job putting in plenty of resources and tips in her book as well, to help you get on the road that's right for you. I think my favorite thing is that the point of her book isn't necessarily to have you get on yet another diet fad, but to make lifestyle changes that will help you not only start to look better, but more importantly, help you start to feel better in your body.