Can a health and fitness book help you lose weight?

[PrinceStringer]

Only if the information is applied to your life and you use it correctly.

[prarich]

I don't think so, unless one follows it page to page and implements it in life. Just reading a book doesn't make one lose weight.

[Raymy12]

I think a book can give you the knowledge you need to lose weight. The actions are up to you and that is the tough part

[Mes 2chats]

All depends on your mindset. If you have decided to follow the program/suggestions in the book, then sure it can work. It mostly depends on what the reader of that book is willing to do for himself.

[Caz1+]

Would be interested in the name of the book asmaahsan

[Aussie-reader]

I heard of an excercise today for mainly older people. Lay down on the floor and get yourself up to a standing position several times in a row without grabbing onto anything to help yourself up. The thinking on that is, if you fall you would be able to get up again.

Here is another good one.....

Great Potato Exercise
Begin by standing on a comfortable surface, where you have plenty of room at each side.

With a 5-lb potato bag in each hand, extend your arms straight out from your sides and hold them there as long as you can. Try to reach a full minute, and then relax.

Each day you’ll find that you can hold this position for just a bit longer. After a couple of weeks, move up to 10-lb potato bags.

Then try 50-lb potato bags and then eventually try to get to where you can lift a 100-lb potato bag in each hand and hold your arms straight for more than a full minute. (I’m at this level.)

After you feel confident at that level, put a potato in each bag.

[Scorsee]

My sister has found different books to be helpful to her in losing weight but I feel like they're really only helpful if you apply what the book is teaching to your life. You have to be willing to make those changes, otherwise it's just another book...might as well be reading something more interesting.

[Fran]

@Aussie-reader
Love that exercise routine but it probably belongs in The Smugglers thread

[JASON_READS150]

Not unless you take it's advice and work out

[Aussie-reader]

yes, sorry Fran - was not really on topic - but just couldn't resist

[Fran]

yes, sorry Fran - was not really on topic - but just couldn't resist

You gave me a hearty laugh early in the morning ... probably burned off maybe 100 calories

[Debra]

Something like Weight Watchers would probably be more effective - accountability is key for stuff like that. Plus there are way too many off-the-deep=end books about diet and nutrition out there.

[samuyama]

that's a tough question... Books tell you things you may not have known about health and fitness, but ultimately it comes down to us doesn't it?

[QueenCat]

I too have ready many weight loss books and like you as soon as they say something I refuse to do or I get bored with the same old, same old I put it down (after I check the recipes ). With that said...I do believe health and fitness books can be of great help in weight loss. When the right book came along I knew it was the right healthy plan for me. Now I read only books that help in that healthy life style.

[sicx24]

I think they are great for tips and ways to change up workout and diet. Just need motivation and perseverance and you will do just fine!