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Pretty Intense: The 90-Day Mind, Body and Food Plan that will absolutely Change Your Life
America's NASCAR standout offers a 90-day program to sculpt your body, calm your mind, and achieve your greatest goals
Everything Danica Patrick does is Pretty Intense . A top athlete in her field, not to mention a fan favorite and the first woman to rule in her male-dominated sport, Danica approaches every aspect of life with the utmost intensity. Now, she shows you how you can apply her daily principles and transform your life for the better--and have fun while doing it.
Danica's 90-day high-intensity workout, protein-rich, paleo-inspired eating plan, and mental-conditioning program will get you leaner, stronger, and healthier than you've ever been before. By mixing full-body training and stretching exercises, her accessible workouts hit the holy trinity of strength, endurance, and flexibility. Bolstered by a customized eating plan for all-day energy, her program will also help you cultivate a mindset for limitless success. You will learn to aim your sights high, confront challenges and setbacks with confidence, and cross the finish line every time. Whether your goal is a stronger core, better skills in the kitchen, or a promotion at work, Danica's Pretty Intense plan will help you reach your highest potential.
Everything Danica Patrick does is Pretty Intense . A top athlete in her field, not to mention a fan favorite and the first woman to rule in her male-dominated sport, Danica approaches every aspect of life with the utmost intensity. Now, she shows you how you can apply her daily principles and transform your life for the better--and have fun while doing it.
Danica's 90-day high-intensity workout, protein-rich, paleo-inspired eating plan, and mental-conditioning program will get you leaner, stronger, and healthier than you've ever been before. By mixing full-body training and stretching exercises, her accessible workouts hit the holy trinity of strength, endurance, and flexibility. Bolstered by a customized eating plan for all-day energy, her program will also help you cultivate a mindset for limitless success. You will learn to aim your sights high, confront challenges and setbacks with confidence, and cross the finish line every time. Whether your goal is a stronger core, better skills in the kitchen, or a promotion at work, Danica's Pretty Intense plan will help you reach your highest potential.
304 pages, Hardcover
Published December 26, 2017
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About the author
Danica Patrick
5 books8 followersDanica Patrick is best known as a trailblazing racecar driver (now retired), named in the TIME’s “100 Most Influential People” list, featured on the covers of various magazines, featured in 14 Super Bowl commercials. The list of her amazing accomplishment credits goes on.
Regarding her racing career: In 2005, Danica participated in her first Indianapolis 500 and finished in fourth place. She became the first woman to lead laps and score a top-five finish in the historic race. In 2008, Danica won the IndyCar Series Indy Japan 300. In 2013, Danica transitioned to the NASCAR Cup Series. In 2018, Danica completed her racing career and competed in two marquee events that were cornerstones of her career: the Daytona 500 and the Indianapolis 500.
Danica's next chapter involves: good food, great wine, fitness and helping others achieve their goals.
Regarding her racing career: In 2005, Danica participated in her first Indianapolis 500 and finished in fourth place. She became the first woman to lead laps and score a top-five finish in the historic race. In 2008, Danica won the IndyCar Series Indy Japan 300. In 2013, Danica transitioned to the NASCAR Cup Series. In 2018, Danica completed her racing career and competed in two marquee events that were cornerstones of her career: the Daytona 500 and the Indianapolis 500.
Danica's next chapter involves: good food, great wine, fitness and helping others achieve their goals.
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December 18, 2017
I suppose there are people who would enjoy this book. I was not one of them. I did like the idea of the food plan because it has a lot of variety. But the whole book seemed impossible to me. It has pictures of thin people who got thinner. As I skimmed through the book I was not inspired, I got more and more depressed. What I don't need is another book feeding into the American mentality that no one is ever thin enough. I have spent most of my life feeling shame about my body, even when I was thin! I would not recommend this book to anyone. I don't believe that people who live their lives always working on the physical are truly healthy or happy.
July 11, 2021
I marked this book to read 3 years ago and finally got around to it.
The main reason I bought it was I’m an avid NASCAR fan and I always support women in male dominated sports. People like Shawna Robinson, Jenn Jo Cobb and most certainly Danica get a tip of the hat.
Danica is obviously one of those super motivated people. An overachiever of sorts, and this book
is her attempt to get the rest of us into her competitive and healthy mindset for a better you.
That being said, it is clearly geared more towards women and most likely the middle to lower upper class housewife crowd that likes self-help shows like Dr. Phil and Oprah. That’s not a bad thing though, Danica definitely knows her demographic. It’s not exclusive to those people either, it just leans toward their sensibilities.
I think the message, and even the roadmap, is probably a good one. But I just don’t think someone is going to pick it up and have instill a life changing mental, dietary and exercise life-changing routine. Certainly a few will... those people with that killer instinct, like Danica. But I think for the rest of us, this serves as cookbook on steroids.
Again, love Danica. Love everything she stands for. So please support her and others like her. In short go #girlpower !
The main reason I bought it was I’m an avid NASCAR fan and I always support women in male dominated sports. People like Shawna Robinson, Jenn Jo Cobb and most certainly Danica get a tip of the hat.
Danica is obviously one of those super motivated people. An overachiever of sorts, and this book
is her attempt to get the rest of us into her competitive and healthy mindset for a better you.
That being said, it is clearly geared more towards women and most likely the middle to lower upper class housewife crowd that likes self-help shows like Dr. Phil and Oprah. That’s not a bad thing though, Danica definitely knows her demographic. It’s not exclusive to those people either, it just leans toward their sensibilities.
I think the message, and even the roadmap, is probably a good one. But I just don’t think someone is going to pick it up and have instill a life changing mental, dietary and exercise life-changing routine. Certainly a few will... those people with that killer instinct, like Danica. But I think for the rest of us, this serves as cookbook on steroids.
Again, love Danica. Love everything she stands for. So please support her and others like her. In short go #girlpower !
January 11, 2020
No warm ups 😑☠ huge no no.
Promotes low carb... which I do not support.
I think her overall mentality & perspective on having a positive mindset was beautiful, but her approach to fitness really rubbed me the wrong way.
All the workouts are cardio based 💩
I have an ACE certification in PT, plus fitness & health has been a huge part of my life for over 10 years now. Yes low carb & high intensity will help you lose weight fast... but not slowing down to focus on muscle contraction can cause long term injuries.
I want to keep ranting... but I'll just leave it at not my cup of tea.
Promotes low carb... which I do not support.
I think her overall mentality & perspective on having a positive mindset was beautiful, but her approach to fitness really rubbed me the wrong way.
All the workouts are cardio based 💩
I have an ACE certification in PT, plus fitness & health has been a huge part of my life for over 10 years now. Yes low carb & high intensity will help you lose weight fast... but not slowing down to focus on muscle contraction can cause long term injuries.
I want to keep ranting... but I'll just leave it at not my cup of tea.
February 18, 2018
I enjoyed every section of this book. Danica Patrick is very motivational and empowering. The tone was conversational and entertaining to read. My only downside is that the 12 week plan design is a bit confusing and unclear.
January 12, 2018
Not just a get your body fit book! Includes sections on working on your mind and setting goals. Recipes are good, could be more.
March 4, 2018
I found this book very inspiring. Very highly recommended!
June 24, 2018
Well thought out program, simple and easy to follow!
January 12, 2019
Good ideas.
January 5, 2020
Inspirational
This is an excellent book filled with motivational quotes, tips and recipes to inspire you to live a healthy life physically and mentally.
This is an excellent book filled with motivational quotes, tips and recipes to inspire you to live a healthy life physically and mentally.
March 25, 2020
Exactly the motivation and inspiration I desired! Future go-to for mental health tips, nutritious recipes, and killer workouts!
January 13, 2023
Love the layout of the workouts! Illustrations/photos for some moves may be helpful, but the exercises can always be googled.
August 31, 2022
Whoa way too intense for me. I couldn't even do her pre fitness test. This is for young olympians. I was disappointed it didn't tell a lot about her racing career or how she got to this point. One bonus she just was on the Bear Grylsis show going with him through the Moab dessert. She is one fit individual!!!
February 15, 2018
I checked this book out from the library and read it cover to cover. I'm still undecided whether I plan to do the 90-day plan but I found some inspirational and helpful information in it.
February 15, 2018
Workouts are great, diet is not but that's just me.
April 22, 2018
now to actually do this....
December 27, 2020
Notes::
Sad that women think her body type is desirable; she has no body fat and no hips; nothing feminine or pretty about her
Sad that women think her body type is desirable; she has no body fat and no hips; nothing feminine or pretty about her
August 10, 2025
This is probably a good book for people to learn the foundational components of health and wellness and even need a sample plan. I was in it for the recipes and I think there were some good ones.
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June 12, 2018Excellent read. Recipes awesome. Loss 12 pds.
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