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Reviewed by L.D.Y.

Trade, 178 pages, 2005

Rating: 9/10

Reason for Reading: It’s always nice to have some variety in your exercise

routines.

Synopsis: Dillman begins the book by outlining the facts of exercise, eating

habits, and weight loss. From there, she moves into four illustrated workouts, each getting

progressively more challenging. Each individual exercise tells you the areas you’ll be

targeting, explains your starting position, and tells you step-by-step how to perform the

actions, and also includes technique tips and modifications to increase or decrease the

intesity depending on your current level of fitness.

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Reviewed by L.D.Y.

Hardcover (available in trade), 148 pages, 1975

Rating: 8/10

Reason for Reading: I was looking for a simple how-to book on meditation.

Synopsis: Hanh, a zen master, explains meditation techniques that keep the mind focused on the current moment. Through short anecdotes and instructions on breathing techniques, Hanh shows the reader how to live in the current moment instead of dwelling on the past or future.

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Reviewed by L.D.Y.

Hardcover (available in mass market), 336 pages, 2003

Rating: 8/10

Reason for Reading: I’ve become mesmerized over the past few months by Dr. Phil’s big shiny head. No, really.

Synopsis: Dr. Phil looks at a triad of weight loss factors: eating, exercising, and perhaps most importantly, the psychological aspects that hold people back. Seven ‘keys’ are presented, with quizzes to check your starting point and progress, as well as to identify the areas that you may need to focus on the most.

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