Jumpstart: The 21 Day Plan to Lose Weight Get Fit and Increase Your Energy and Enthusiasm

by Denise Austin

Book Overview

A 21-day plan to lose weight and get fit. Daily recipes and exercises are provided along with advice on how to think positive. The book also contains facts about speeding up metabolism, burning fat, using weights to reshape the body and taking care of the back through yoga.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0684802201
• ISBN13: 9780684802206
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 2.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 7.7" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Her best book ever!!!!!

I get this book before I decided to loose weight earlier this year. I decided that is thousands of people have lost weight with her videos and exercise items on the market, I could probably loose weight by sticking the low-fat diet she laid out in the book. I read the book from cover to cover before I event thought of started on the eating plan. I didn't know that there was so much you could possibly know about fitness! I had taked a Fitness and Nutrition course and I didn't learn NEARLY what I learned from this book! I started the low-fat diet at the beginning of the year and so far I've lost 35 pounds! I have a little more left to go, but there is a good thing there are a LOT of recipes in the back of the book that taste great, otherwise I might not like this book. When I eat I like to eat things that have good taste and also that are low-fat! This book has both, taste and low-fat! This book has a lot of information of what is really going on in this 'high-fat fast-food low-fiber' world that we're living in these days. I use this book as my Fitness & Nutrition BIBLE! This is an absolutely WONDERFUL book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is the BEST "getting fit and losing weight" book!

This book is GREAT! i recommend it to anyone who's serious about losing weight. I feel a HUGE difference in my body after just 5 days! I have never stuck to an eating plan this long before. I usually only lasted 3-4 days! I know i will continue this for life. I feel great, am starting to look great, and can't wait for the summer! Thanks so much Denise. :0)

A positive approach to fitness and healthy living.

As a fan of Denise Austin, I was interested in what she had to offer in this book. Though I did not purchase it for the eating plan, I do however adore the recipes. The Healthy Spinach Pie is better than any quiche, you don't miss the fat. Some of the stir fry dishes have become staples on our table. Besides great low-fat and delicious recipes, I enjoyed reading the motivational/inspirational chapters. Denise uses examples from her own life which adds to the personal touch. I also would recommend her Ultimate Pregancy Book to any moms-to-be who want to eat well and stay fit through pregnancy. I, like many of you, am looking forward to Denise's next book.

Realistic and simple approach.

Denise Austin uses a realistic and simple approach to getting fit. The exercise program was common sense and simple, and the recipes tasted good and were easy and fast to prepare. I'm 5'7" and went from 155 after having my baby to 139 in 6 months by following this book and Denise's exercise videos. I lost a total of 12 inches just by LOOSELY following this 6-week program. Thank you Ms. Austin, and good luck. Can't wait til the next book.

Realistic and common sense approach. No gimmicks.

I purchased the hard cover version of the 21 day Jump Start program two years ago. I followed it faithfully and lost inches as well as toned up. The program increased my energy. I had to stop because of health reasons, but once my condition was under control, I started again. What you get out of it, is what you put into it. I exercise every morning for 30 minutes and it gives me the energy I need to get me through the day. I really love the recipes. They are quick, easy and satisfying and even my family enjoys them. I don't have to buy "special food" any more and we can all eat the same food and be satisfied. The whole wheat chocolate chip cookies are to die for. No one in my family realizes they are eating healthy food.Denise places fitness in perspective. I like her bubbly personality. It helps me to get the get up and go. I also use her exercise videos alternating with Kathy Smith. Both are an inspiration to me.Most weight loss books promise the world with ridiculous foods and bizzare ways of eating (Believe me I tried them all). We need to be healthy and enjoy what we eat. The secret to lasting weight loss is common sense. There is no miracle pill or magic potion. Exercise and eating right is the only way to go, but you don't have to suffer doing it. I never thought I would enjoy exercising, now my body craves it.My hat is off to Denise Austin and Kathy Smith. Thank you ladies.Thank you Denise.