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100 Small Steps: The First 100 Pounds You Gotta Think Right
A successful consultant shares his incredible weight loss journey—and the practical steps that changed his life—in this inspiring memoir.
Through trial and error, tears and triumph, Keith "Temple" Trotter has lost more than 150 pounds and—kept it off for years. He achieved his goal by applying the same principles he brings to his clients as a successful research, testing, and results documentation. In 100 Small Steps, Keith shares his personal journey, using his own private journal notes to capture the mindset he was in day-to-day as well as his process of discovery.
In this inspiring and honest memoir, Temple openly shares his pain and triumph. His amazing story has been featured on CNN.com, the Huffington Post, Dish Network, and elsewhere. His 100 Small Steps blog continues to inspire people around the world.
Through trial and error, tears and triumph, Keith "Temple" Trotter has lost more than 150 pounds and—kept it off for years. He achieved his goal by applying the same principles he brings to his clients as a successful research, testing, and results documentation. In 100 Small Steps, Keith shares his personal journey, using his own private journal notes to capture the mindset he was in day-to-day as well as his process of discovery.
In this inspiring and honest memoir, Temple openly shares his pain and triumph. His amazing story has been featured on CNN.com, the Huffington Post, Dish Network, and elsewhere. His 100 Small Steps blog continues to inspire people around the world.
148 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 15, 2014
About the author
Keith "Temple" Trotter
1 book1 followerChicago Native and Twin Cities area author and founder of the Temple Global Consulting Group, Morgan James bestselling author Keith “Temple” Trotter started off as a successful finance and operations manager. His life changed forever when a photo of him weighing 386 pounds showed up in his Facebook timeline. Since then he has lost over 160 pounds and his incredible journey has been featured in The Huffington Post, on Dish Network and CNN.com, along with countless radio interviews. Temple is passionate about helping others lose weight and make sustainable, transformative change in their lives. Connect with Temple on Facebook on Twitter @TempleTrotter at www.100smallsteps.com or the blog at www.100smallstepsblog.com
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September 19, 2016Full disclosure: I know Keith, and knew him "before," when he was living his unhealthy life. He gave me this book asking for my honest review. As others have mentioned, the book does not cover all 100 steps. Presumably, they will be covered in subsequent books. But I think it is good that the steps remain to be covered. One thing Keith stresses is that change is process. he my not know all the steps yet, as his journey is ongoing. This makes it more appealing in my opinion.
I think Keith's steps can apply to many journeys, whether it is weight loss, personal growth, quitting a bad habit or starting a good one. Each chapter has a step, then hints on how to take the step, and questions to ask yourself about how you are prepared to take those steps. Start walking!
Ironically, this book reminds me of a bag of chips: each chapter is a small, tasty bite. And you aren't bloated after each one. In fact, each lesson is easy to digest, and you have room for more when you finish that bite. On the flip side: you don't feel guilty when the book is done, because, unlike a bag of chips, there is substance!
I think Keith's steps can apply to many journeys, whether it is weight loss, personal growth, quitting a bad habit or starting a good one. Each chapter has a step, then hints on how to take the step, and questions to ask yourself about how you are prepared to take those steps. Start walking!
Ironically, this book reminds me of a bag of chips: each chapter is a small, tasty bite. And you aren't bloated after each one. In fact, each lesson is easy to digest, and you have room for more when you finish that bite. On the flip side: you don't feel guilty when the book is done, because, unlike a bag of chips, there is substance!
October 6, 2015
*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
I found this book by author Keith Temple Trotter to be inspiring, motivating, and encouraging. As someone who has struggled with weight loss and issues my whole life, I could totally identify with the author's thoughts and process. This book isn't "preachy", as some books tend to be trying to motivate you to lose weight. Instead, the author subtly shares his experiences, and you can easily see that losing the weight CAN be done! I take my hat off to the author for sharing, coaching, and allowing us, the readers, a personal glimpse into his life. It's not an easy thing to lose the weight, but he gives you encouragement that it can be done!
I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who needs motivation and encouragement to lose weight and get healthy!
Reviewer, J.N. for It's The Write Stuff
I found this book by author Keith Temple Trotter to be inspiring, motivating, and encouraging. As someone who has struggled with weight loss and issues my whole life, I could totally identify with the author's thoughts and process. This book isn't "preachy", as some books tend to be trying to motivate you to lose weight. Instead, the author subtly shares his experiences, and you can easily see that losing the weight CAN be done! I take my hat off to the author for sharing, coaching, and allowing us, the readers, a personal glimpse into his life. It's not an easy thing to lose the weight, but he gives you encouragement that it can be done!
I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who needs motivation and encouragement to lose weight and get healthy!
Reviewer, J.N. for It's The Write Stuff
January 29, 2016
This went up to "33 steps," so I feel like I'm missing something...
Either way, it provided me with some food for thought (pun intended), and I will be excited to implement these "steps" on my weight loss journey! If only I wasn't so chicken to start...I feel like it's truth time, but I definitely think too much about it, which in turn paralyzes me. Gotta get with it!
Either way, it provided me with some food for thought (pun intended), and I will be excited to implement these "steps" on my weight loss journey! If only I wasn't so chicken to start...I feel like it's truth time, but I definitely think too much about it, which in turn paralyzes me. Gotta get with it!
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