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| Small Changes, Big Results: A 12-Week Action Plan to a Better Life | 
 enlarge | Authors: Ellie Krieger, Kelly James-enger
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
Category: Book
List Price: $14.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  50 reviews
Sales Rank: 3980
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 256
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.6
ISBN: 0307335879
Dewey Decimal Number: 613.7
EAN: 9780307335876
ASIN: 0307335879
Publication Date: December 27, 2005
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| Customer Reviews:
A great diet-book staple March 20, 2007
22 out of 25 found this review helpful
I've never been a fan of Ellie Krieger's show on the Food Network, so I wasn't prepared to like this book. One thing I've noticed on her show is that the food she makes isn't really all that healthy.
But, I have to say this book was, overall, very well done. Many of the negative reviews point out that her tips are obvious and not original. I can't say I totally disagree, but they are presented in an easy-to-read format, concisely, all in one book. Sure, you can go online and find a chart that compares the fat and calories in a buffalo burger to that in a turkey burger, and you can also find guides on how to do her meditations or exercises online, too. You can probably also bring up all the research she included on the benefits and drawbacks of dairy, and the nutrients found in fruits and veggies. But you could also just buy the book and get all that info in one place, as well as an easy-to-follow guide on how to slowly incorporate nutrition, exercise and wellness into your life.
If you're a diet book guru and have read through a stack of nutrition guides already, this book isn't for you. It also probably won't enhance the life of anyone already living a fairly healthy lifestyle, as you probably do most of what she recommends anyway, and the few recipes included don't really warrant the purchase price.
But, if you're a newcomer to nutrition, especially one looking to switch to a healthy lifestyle, I'd say this book would be a perfect choice for you!
 Great author, "So So" book January 30, 2007
20 out of 24 found this review helpful
I really like Ellie's TV program . I like that she gives lots of nutritional information about each recipe plus much more. In purchasing the book, it was the lay-out that I did not like. It serves its purpose if you are going to strictly stick to a 12-week program. But I also needed to be able to at a quick glance look up recipes according to category and lumped together for those times after going methodically thru the book. I like some of the tips on exercise, but they were difficult to find as they are blended in with so much other. Many of the exercise tips are found in every book. Please don't misunderstand, the book will be helpful, and I think Ellie is extremely helpful with what I think is highly important - Nutrition and good recipes. But I feel like I need to go thru and pull out the things I am looking for and put them in my own file for easier reference. I would love to try one of her other books, but feel like I need to wait awhile to save up a little more $$. But don't quit writing, I am still very interested!!! V
 A Great Guide April 28, 2006
19 out of 19 found this review helpful
Small Changes, Big Results put my health, nutrition, and exercise goals within reach. Ellie Krieger's style is upbeat and so encouraging - it's like having your own personal life coach! I was inspired to make little adjustments to my daily regimen, and before I knew it I was feeling better than I had in a long time.
I'm usually overwhelmed by fitness programs, but Small Changes, Big Results made lifestyle changes seem possible and approachable - we can all make small changes, and those changes can really add up to major results. I sent copies to my mother and sister!
 life changer wanna be! March 1, 2006
18 out of 73 found this review helpful
I bought this book thinking it would be something interesting and something i had never read before! It is a huge rip off and replica of the lifechanger by julia havey! If you dont believe me, go to www.Lifechanger.us and check out this book and program. I have lost 185 pounds using Julia Havey's lifechanger program and love to read all material on weight loss. It is an obsession now rather than food. Im always looking for new and motivating material and if i thought it was legal, I would have to assume that cliff notes for lifechanger were used in writing this book. I made small changes and had big results! Same information, just a new title! If anyone is interested in the same appraoch, but more understandable, go check out julias website! She has lived the life of obesity and overcame it, just as I now have! A real person, with a real approach!
Big results for me! April 14, 2006
18 out of 19 found this review helpful
A few months ago, I bought this book. Its easy-to-follow plan with great recipes inspired me to make some small tweaks to my eating habits and life style. I lost weight and found a bit more inner peace as a result. I love many of the recipes and tips.
I also caught the premier of Ellie's new show on the Food Network last weekend -- she is so cute and down to earth. If you love the book, you will love her show!
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