Walk Yourself Thin

Although this book was writtin in 1990, its words still ring true today. I picked up this book at the library and I truly recommend to ANYONE who wishes to lose weight but all those fad diets just didn't work for you. Walking does. I have only been following this book for a few months but have gone down two pants sizes because of it. And...I've not changed my eating habits one bit.This book is wonderful, humorous and it really really works.

READ THIS BOOK IF YOU WANT YOUR OLD BODY BACK OR IF YOU WANT THE BODY YOU HAVE ALWAYS WANTED WITHOUT CHANGING THE WAY YOU EAT.....I gained alot of weight when I got married, and more when I got pregnant. And I couldn't understand that because I hadn't changed the way I was eating (I have always ate "good" if you know what I mean) and I was gaining weight. And this has always been bad on my self esteem, because honestly, I had a nice figure before and men have always "favored" my nice "rear" and thighs (and my build altogether) I used to be pretty darn happy with the way I looked...not anymore. I have been wantin the old body back for over 3 years now. Well, the answer has always been right in front of my face, and I knew what it was: When I was single I was rippin' and runnin' all the time and was getting exercise all the time to keep me thin...but since I got married and settled down my activities dramatically slowed. So it MAKES 100% GOOD SENSE that walking like David says alone and not having to change your eating habits, can keep you thin. The book just kind of "Hammers" this obvious point in your head (which is good for us lazy folks) and gets you MOTIVATED and gets you out there..... and he makes the book very enjoyable to read with some humor. And walking DOES make you feel GREAT...I walked last summer and lost 12lbs, and now that I have read his book, I am gettin back out there TO STAY!........IF YOU WANT TO FINALLY DO SOMETHING ABOUT YOUR WEIGHT AND SAY GOODBYE TO DIETING (that HAS NEVER worked, and is HORRBILE to go through)...BUY THIS BOOK>>>NOW NOW NOW!!!!! And by the way...THANK YOU DAVID RIVES!!!!!! I will love you for it in the end!! :) I will be back to give another review and brag about how many sizes I have dropped!! :)<br>Update 3-20-02<br>I told you I'd be back! The Good news: I lost 15 more lbs just walking (no diet change) every day, using the "Walk Yourself Thin" idea. And it's SO true what the book says about how you will pick up your distance cause your body get used to it...I was up to 2 miles a day. That's alot for someone that never exercised. The bad news: I can't stick to anything very long, and quit walking after hot weather came...but I plan to get back out there since the weather is nice again for walking. I have about 15-20lbs to lose this year, and I hope I can get it all gone forever, cause I haven't gained back anything I lost. So, I will be back to update you again. BUY THIS BOOK! It's SO true!

As the book's author, would like to clear the air regarding the (few) unfavorable reviews of my book (Walk Yourself Thin): put simply, the version of the book that "Sandie Sabo" and other unfavorable reviewers are referring to became extinct in 1995 -- for the precise reasons Sandie has cited: the book was, in fact, a bit "offensive" toward overweight people, and, after receiving a handful of complaints from such people, I "gutted" the book of anything that anyone could find offensive (for example, changing "fat people" to "plus-sized people," since that's the way they refer to THEMSELVES, so how "offensive" could that be?!) Not sure where Ms. Sabo got her copy of that old version (the library, most likely), but, rest assured, you can buy the new version with the confidence that all you'll do is laugh, and nod appreciatively, and get motivated to go out and walk -- as all the other reviewers have apparently done.

This book is so easy to read (funny) and to understand. I'm walking everyday and losing bodysize within the first week. David tells you clearly why losing "weight" doesn't matter...it's bodysize that counts. Take two people who weigh 140lbs and one can fit in a size 8 slacks and one in a size 16...because of bodysize, as in toned muscles take up less space than globs of fat. You have to read it to get the whole picture. It's wonderful and no more dieting! Just walk as fast as you can, at a comfortable pace everyday for as long as you can. (Everyday that will vary)I love his idea of the turtle wins the race everytime. Trust me this is the way to go. Easy, no pressure, just put one foot in front of the other everyday. It was just what I'd been looking for. No change in diet...only don't start eating more than you always have and you'll be ok.Gotta go now and walk...bye.

You will have nothing to lose by reading this book (except weight). You will have alot to gain, however. Including a stronger heart, better mental outlook, a greater motivation level, higher self-esteem, and a good strong physical appearance. No age is exempt from reaping benefits like these. David Rives gets you there with his straight forward approach.