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The Total ME-Tox: How to Ditch Your Diet, Move Your Body & Love Your Life
Actress Beth Behrs of 2 Broke Girls presents a lighthearted, down-to-earth, and holistic wellness guide to giving up the junk food junkie lifestyle and achieving physical and emotional health.
Before hitting her stride as one of Hollywood's hottest rising stars, Beth Behrs was a junk-food-loving couch potato, high-strung and stressed out. And then one day, she decided she'd had she was going to take back her life. Beth began with simple steps that led to big changes-and now she wants to help readers do the same.
In The Total ME-Tox , Beth shares her journey toward wellness, along with easy-to-follow healthy recipes, shrewd shopping tips, and fun living-room fitness routines (a.k.a. "Meh Workouts") designed to revitalize and inspire even the laziest among us. As entertaining as it is instructive, The Total ME-Tox is an achievable program for looking and feeling great about yourself.
Before hitting her stride as one of Hollywood's hottest rising stars, Beth Behrs was a junk-food-loving couch potato, high-strung and stressed out. And then one day, she decided she'd had she was going to take back her life. Beth began with simple steps that led to big changes-and now she wants to help readers do the same.
In The Total ME-Tox , Beth shares her journey toward wellness, along with easy-to-follow healthy recipes, shrewd shopping tips, and fun living-room fitness routines (a.k.a. "Meh Workouts") designed to revitalize and inspire even the laziest among us. As entertaining as it is instructive, The Total ME-Tox is an achievable program for looking and feeling great about yourself.
261 pages, Hardcover
Published May 2, 2017
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July 7, 2019
A fun and motivational read that offers a variety of small and easy changes for better health and well-being. Everyone will be able to find at least a few small ways to change and impact their health for the better.
Beth’s easygoing style is a nice mix of casual and fun with just the right take-no-excuses attitude to help you see through your own excuses. She makes it clear that this is not a weight loss or diet book, but rather a guide to moderate changes that can lead to significant changes in the way you feel. The book covers three main areas: diet, exercise, and mood.
What I really liked about this book is that Beth addresses your concerns/excuses and offers up real solutions. So many other healthy lifestyle books just come at you with the attitude of “Quit your whining. Stop making excuses and do what I say.” I feel like Beth really understands the challenges of adopting a healthier lifestyle. She admits that “Eating a vegetable is better than not eating a vegetable, even if you’re dipping it in ranch.” (p 104) I find it refreshing and reassuring that it’s okay that my first step to trying a vegetable might find it covered in butter or ranch!
I like that she is honest and real and admits that sometimes a craving can only be satisfied with the real deal, whether that’s a doughnut or fast food French fries. She lets you know that it’s okay to splurge every once in a while on that unhealthy option. I appreciate that she gets it—fruit for dessert is just not the same as mom’s homemade chocolate chip cookies!
Other good tips and tricks in the food and diet section include her produce buying and storage guide and her What to Eat At and What to Eat When guides. I gained confidence to choose and use different fresh fruits and vegetables wisely as well as the knowledge to make healthier decisions when out and about or in other common situations.
In the exercise section, Beth once again tackles potential problems and pitfalls head on. Not a gym member or away from home? Not an issue. She provides 2 ½ pages of no-equipment-needed moves to work your muscles. Find your motivation lagging? Beth offers several different ways to keep motivated and encourages you to find what works for you. She also talks about getting past yourself, building self-esteem and embracing who you are in a positive way.
Finally, in the mood section, Beth presents ideas to help bring more balance and happiness into your life. Whether it is mindfulness, meditation, or other outlets, she promotes finding a soothing pursuit to relieve stress and bring a sense of peace. Gratitude and giving back are also touched on.
I enjoyed Beth’s down to earth approach to moving towards a healthier lifestyle. Her tips and tricks are very doable. I’m inspired to make some small changes that will lead to a happier, healthier me.
Beth’s easygoing style is a nice mix of casual and fun with just the right take-no-excuses attitude to help you see through your own excuses. She makes it clear that this is not a weight loss or diet book, but rather a guide to moderate changes that can lead to significant changes in the way you feel. The book covers three main areas: diet, exercise, and mood.
What I really liked about this book is that Beth addresses your concerns/excuses and offers up real solutions. So many other healthy lifestyle books just come at you with the attitude of “Quit your whining. Stop making excuses and do what I say.” I feel like Beth really understands the challenges of adopting a healthier lifestyle. She admits that “Eating a vegetable is better than not eating a vegetable, even if you’re dipping it in ranch.” (p 104) I find it refreshing and reassuring that it’s okay that my first step to trying a vegetable might find it covered in butter or ranch!
I like that she is honest and real and admits that sometimes a craving can only be satisfied with the real deal, whether that’s a doughnut or fast food French fries. She lets you know that it’s okay to splurge every once in a while on that unhealthy option. I appreciate that she gets it—fruit for dessert is just not the same as mom’s homemade chocolate chip cookies!
Other good tips and tricks in the food and diet section include her produce buying and storage guide and her What to Eat At and What to Eat When guides. I gained confidence to choose and use different fresh fruits and vegetables wisely as well as the knowledge to make healthier decisions when out and about or in other common situations.
In the exercise section, Beth once again tackles potential problems and pitfalls head on. Not a gym member or away from home? Not an issue. She provides 2 ½ pages of no-equipment-needed moves to work your muscles. Find your motivation lagging? Beth offers several different ways to keep motivated and encourages you to find what works for you. She also talks about getting past yourself, building self-esteem and embracing who you are in a positive way.
Finally, in the mood section, Beth presents ideas to help bring more balance and happiness into your life. Whether it is mindfulness, meditation, or other outlets, she promotes finding a soothing pursuit to relieve stress and bring a sense of peace. Gratitude and giving back are also touched on.
I enjoyed Beth’s down to earth approach to moving towards a healthier lifestyle. Her tips and tricks are very doable. I’m inspired to make some small changes that will lead to a happier, healthier me.
July 6, 2017
Great book for those that are new to health & fitness or just starting to make lifestyle changes. I gained a few new tips (who knew cucumber rots faster in the fridge!?) and also enjoyed Beth's narration and collection of recipes. She's adorable and seems very down-to-earth.
February 19, 2017
I received this book from a Goodreads giveaway and I'm so fortunate I did. I found this book to be humorous and entertaining, but was chock full of great information. I'm excited to try out the smoothie recipes in particular. I love the "Me-Tox" concept as well!
May 18, 2017
It's a very cute book, written in her unmistakable voice, and I enjoyed it tremendously.
October 15, 2017
Good book. It makes me like her more than what is seen on 2 Broke Girls. I didn't like all her recipes, but some were really great.
October 6, 2017
This would be a nice starting point for someone just dipping their toes into beginning a healthier lifestyle. Beth is super funny, so her advice is more approachable than a lot of other health books, which can come off as preachy or too strict. A lot of what she says will be common sense to those who already practice healthy eating habits and regular exercise, but there are still fun tips to be found to renew motivation for seasoned health enthusiasts. I will definitely be trying some of her recipes, and I do feel reinvigorated to get back into better eating habits after flipping through this book.
February 7, 2018
I grabbed this book at the local library. I remember seeing Beth on The Chew talking about her book and I love 2 Broke Girls!
It’s a fun, easy breezy read. I like the layout of the book. Some short stories, recipes, tips and tricks, and questions and answers. I just made the Turmeric Tea and it is delicious!! This book is full of some great information and lots of laughs too.
It’s a fun, easy breezy read. I like the layout of the book. Some short stories, recipes, tips and tricks, and questions and answers. I just made the Turmeric Tea and it is delicious!! This book is full of some great information and lots of laughs too.
May 3, 2017
I love that I can relate to her, laugh, and learn all at the same time! She has been there and done that and will admit it. This is a down to earth and an eye opening book! Full of knowledge and information, and self awareness. It is hard not love love this amazing woman!
September 15, 2017
Easy to Follow
Beth Behrs sense of humor is found throughout the book. It is written in simple language and offers encouragement, both of which help everyone feel confident in me-toxing.
Beth Behrs sense of humor is found throughout the book. It is written in simple language and offers encouragement, both of which help everyone feel confident in me-toxing.
January 22, 2018
A good book to help ease someone in to a healthier lifestyle. As one that isn't addicted to junk food and goes to the gym occasionally, I didn't glean too much new information from this book. However, I did really enjoy the easy, simple, and healthy recipes.
June 9, 2017
Loved her honesty :)
July 17, 2017
I debated between four and five stars but ultimately went with five stars for a few reasons. First, Beth gives down-to-earth tips that you don't see in many other lifestyle books. I've read a variety of diet and lifestyle books in the past but most of them tend to have one of two things in common - the advice they give is difficult to achieve or it requires hard to find ingredients. This book does neither. Yes, Beth does put some things that appear to only be achievable by the well-off (private yoga instructor, anyone?) but she also puts alternatives that either cost little money or are free so that her steps can be attained by anyone.
Second, Beth emphasizes small changes. For me, this is key. So often, books start off with something along the lines of, "Empty your cupboards of junk RIGHT NOW!" This book doesn't do that. Instead, it emphasizes making little changes over time rather than overhauling your lifestyle all at once, which makes these changes easier to do. Sure, I can have fruit for breakfast rather than a Pop-Tart this morning. Of course I can go for a five minute walk today. I have found greater success making little changes in my life rather than trying to do everything all at once and, as I read through this book, I found myself starting to implement some of her suggestions (even though I was going to read the book the whole way through once before doing anything).
Third, it's written in plain language. Yes, there's a time and a place for scientific jargon. But most people who are looking to make changes aren't looking for a scientific breakdown of how our bodies process food or how exercise produces endorphins. We just want to feel better. Beth writes in a straightforward manner that makes her book easy to read and follow along.
Now, for the downsides...
First, I wish there would have been more recipes. It's not that there aren't a lot in there; there are many but I was left wanting more and I would love to see her follow this book up with a cookbook of some sort.
Second, the peppiness got a bit overwhelming/annoying at times. There were times that some of the offhand comments seemed superfluous and I just wanted to get through the chapter without reading another side remark.
Finally, the book does get a little 'Hollywood-y' at times. It's not super annoying or overwhelming, however, so I tended to just gloss over those parts and focus on the heart of the book rather than the glitter.
Other than that, though, I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone looking for a 'non-diet' healthy lifestyle book.
Second, Beth emphasizes small changes. For me, this is key. So often, books start off with something along the lines of, "Empty your cupboards of junk RIGHT NOW!" This book doesn't do that. Instead, it emphasizes making little changes over time rather than overhauling your lifestyle all at once, which makes these changes easier to do. Sure, I can have fruit for breakfast rather than a Pop-Tart this morning. Of course I can go for a five minute walk today. I have found greater success making little changes in my life rather than trying to do everything all at once and, as I read through this book, I found myself starting to implement some of her suggestions (even though I was going to read the book the whole way through once before doing anything).
Third, it's written in plain language. Yes, there's a time and a place for scientific jargon. But most people who are looking to make changes aren't looking for a scientific breakdown of how our bodies process food or how exercise produces endorphins. We just want to feel better. Beth writes in a straightforward manner that makes her book easy to read and follow along.
Now, for the downsides...
First, I wish there would have been more recipes. It's not that there aren't a lot in there; there are many but I was left wanting more and I would love to see her follow this book up with a cookbook of some sort.
Second, the peppiness got a bit overwhelming/annoying at times. There were times that some of the offhand comments seemed superfluous and I just wanted to get through the chapter without reading another side remark.
Finally, the book does get a little 'Hollywood-y' at times. It's not super annoying or overwhelming, however, so I tended to just gloss over those parts and focus on the heart of the book rather than the glitter.
Other than that, though, I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone looking for a 'non-diet' healthy lifestyle book.
June 7, 2017
This book has the potential to be life changing. Beth Behrs admits to being an unhealthy eater, not active and having anxiety problems. Wow, am I actually Beth Behrs? All of that just hit really close to home for me. She provides solutions in a relatable way, by doing a little at a time and gradually getting to a healthier you. Change doesn't happen overnight, so it all really made sense.
July 4, 2017
Love Beth Behrs and 2 Broke Girls, but I didn't find any new information in here. I loved her honestly about how she was once an unhealthy eater and I also loved just how candid and funny she was.
3.5 stars
3.5 stars
November 28, 2022
I thoroughly enjoyed the Me Tox by Beth Behrs. Beth is as entertaining as an author as she was as an actress on Two Broke Girls. I feel like she offered so many great suggestions on how to be healthy and happy. The only ones I didn't agree with were meditation, yoga and mindfulness. I know that Beth does not see it that way, but those are not of God. Leaning on your own understanding will sooner or later get you in huge trouble. Prayer, reading the Bible, and seeking God are great for learning how you should live, and how to quiet your mind/ease the anxiety. I think the book itself is a lovely coffee table book. I saved many recipes to my Paprika app. It is the best of both worlds, story and cook book. Makes a great gift, or keep it for yourself.
August 30, 2021
I enjoyed this book a lot. I grabbed this at a second hand store for $3. I love Beth Behrs so i thought I would pick it up just to get a little more insight to her life on top of the tips and tricks in her book. She started out the book by giving a little background of herself and then slowly went in to how to change your lifestyle for the better. I really enjoyed all her tips and tricks that work for her as well as all the recipes she shares. I gave it an 8 just because like any other book of this type some of the information was a little redundant and I have read it 100 times easy. Other than that I really enjoyed it.
November 10, 2019
I really enjoyed this. It wasn't preachy at all, she specified that she doesn't believe in diets or being a certain weight, it's just important to eat right and exercise to make you and your body happy. It was less science-y than Cameron Diaz's The Body Book but with a similar message. I'd like to own a copy of this book so I can try out all of Beth's recipes.
August 3, 2017
A mix of suggestions for improving your life via eating, moving, and mindfulness. There are several recipes I made note of to try and I liked the gradual approach of making small changes.
February 23, 2020
Recipes were yummy I tried a few. I like how she added a little humor to the book and very helpful.
August 6, 2022
Nice little eating disorder disguised as health. Skip it.
February 1, 2023
Loved this book. Totally relatable and filled with all kinds of tips and motivation.
April 24, 2023
Great info on how to do small things to get healthier using insight from her own life experiences.
August 12, 2024
If you need inspiration this will give you a quick hit
July 17, 2025
Amazing really helped me get smoothies ideas
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