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The Ultimate Body Plan: A comprehensive cookbook with 75 easy recipes plus workouts for a leaner, fitter you
Fed up with dieting? Have you tried everything before and failed? Has your self-esteem and body confidence dropped through the floor. If so, then Gemma’s plan is for you.
80 delicious, easy recipes plus a 12 week workout that can deliver real results this Plan can motivate everyone on their way to achieving a fit, strong healthy body and a postiive mental attitude to boot.
Gemma Atkinson has spent over half her life in the public eye – from playing Lisa Hunter in Hollyoaks at 15 to now, aged 33, writing her first book. Almost 20 years of pictures across TVs, newspapers and online and accompanying comments have taken their toll. For the last 5 years she’s decided not to care and has found her inner happy and her inner warrior..Watch out Wonder Woman!
80 delicious, easy recipes plus a 12 week workout that can deliver real results this Plan can motivate everyone on their way to achieving a fit, strong healthy body and a postiive mental attitude to boot.
Gemma Atkinson has spent over half her life in the public eye – from playing Lisa Hunter in Hollyoaks at 15 to now, aged 33, writing her first book. Almost 20 years of pictures across TVs, newspapers and online and accompanying comments have taken their toll. For the last 5 years she’s decided not to care and has found her inner happy and her inner warrior..Watch out Wonder Woman!
514 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 27, 2018
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August 31, 2019
Inspirational!
Whilst I can’t see me sticking to this 100% any time soon, I have read through it all in depth and can see that when I’m in the right frame of mind to do it this will be a huge help.
The recipe section is fantastic and I’ll definitely be using that, and the exercises are laid out in a very clever way to ensure it’s understandable (photos are a great help!) and therefore achievable.
I’ll be using the recipes ASAP and hopefully then start the exercise plan.
I like how no-nonsense Gemma is too, and knows how to get her message across.
Whilst I can’t see me sticking to this 100% any time soon, I have read through it all in depth and can see that when I’m in the right frame of mind to do it this will be a huge help.
The recipe section is fantastic and I’ll definitely be using that, and the exercises are laid out in a very clever way to ensure it’s understandable (photos are a great help!) and therefore achievable.
I’ll be using the recipes ASAP and hopefully then start the exercise plan.
I like how no-nonsense Gemma is too, and knows how to get her message across.
June 15, 2022
I haven't started the plan yet, but have read the book and planned my meals and every thing that I need to do to get started. It's a brilliant, comprehensive book which isn't intimidating like some fitness books I have tried. Gemma has your back!
January 6, 2021
Loads of good healthy recipes and an exercise plan. I am suitably motivated!
December 30, 2020
It would be easy to take one look and think this is another celebrity workout book but I feel like a lot of thought has gone into Gemma's book. It's clearly laid out, with a clear workout plan, a bit about Gemma and her relationship to her body and fitness and some really delicious and beautifully photographed recipes. There's no faddy diet advice, just a simple exercise plan and nutritious recipes. As someone who is a Type 1 diabetic, I try to stick to a very balanced diet and the recipes really suit my needs and have given me some great snack and recipe ideas. I am keen to get more into strength training and this is covered in the book. I bought this on a 99p Kindle deal but then went and bought the physical book as I felt the recipes and exercises would be easier to follow this way. I highly recommend this book if you want to feel fitter and get some new healthy recipe ideas.
August 16, 2019
Absolutely brilliant, easy recipes.
Although I suffer from arthritis in my knees, and cannot do high impact exercises, or any involving kneeling down, I found the exercises amazing and easily adaptable and include some of not all in my daily Pilates exercise. My son gets married next year, and I am determined to get into the size 14 dress - you have inspired me and made me believe I can.
Although I suffer from arthritis in my knees, and cannot do high impact exercises, or any involving kneeling down, I found the exercises amazing and easily adaptable and include some of not all in my daily Pilates exercise. My son gets married next year, and I am determined to get into the size 14 dress - you have inspired me and made me believe I can.
July 18, 2022
Loved the intro to this book, and the motivation to kick start you. Everything she wrote I totally agreed with, it wasn’t this “no carb, full cardio” book. The research was on point.
3 stars though because the workouts seemed a little dry, and I’d never see myself partaking in them. Same goes to the funky recipes, being vegetarian doesn’t help I guess hehe. Thanks Gemma <3
3 stars though because the workouts seemed a little dry, and I’d never see myself partaking in them. Same goes to the funky recipes, being vegetarian doesn’t help I guess hehe. Thanks Gemma <3
February 8, 2019
This is one of my favourite healthy lifestyle books on the market ! I keep reaching for it time and time again ! The recipes are delicious and the message behind the book is purely inspiring ! Well done Gemma !
June 16, 2019
Great book. Nice intro, getting to know the author. A few 'yep, that's me' moments. Recipes are good, easy to make and have tried quite a number of them. Slowly getting back into training after injury so not done so much of the training/exercise part yet, but looking fwd to starting.
September 8, 2019
I found this accessible and fun. Gemma Atkinson, writes like she speaks and her voice and character comes through clearly. I was quite inspired to make a change after reading this book and the recipes I've tried have worked well so far.
January 2, 2021
Meh
Recipes are lacklustre at best. Workout is ok but some parts require gym equipment. The personal stories are a nice touch.
Recipes are lacklustre at best. Workout is ok but some parts require gym equipment. The personal stories are a nice touch.
July 15, 2023
Easy read in simple terms and what isn't Gemma simplifys
January 18, 2021
I use this for the recipe of Overnight Oats but otherwise I’m not impressed by the recipes or workouts and I’m finally admitting that I’m not going to follow the plan.
I think Gemma Atkinson is amazing and I enjoyed reading her story. I do think this book is little more than a vehicle for the Ultimate Body chain of gyms so that you’ll turn to them and give them lots of loolah when your attempt to go it alone inevitably falters.
I am making this as "read" because I have now completed Heather Robertson's FREE! 12-week plan and I thoroughly recommend it instead of the exercise plan in this book.
I think Gemma Atkinson is amazing and I enjoyed reading her story. I do think this book is little more than a vehicle for the Ultimate Body chain of gyms so that you’ll turn to them and give them lots of loolah when your attempt to go it alone inevitably falters.
I am making this as "read" because I have now completed Heather Robertson's FREE! 12-week plan and I thoroughly recommend it instead of the exercise plan in this book.
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