The Mind-Body Makeover Project

by Michael Gerrish

Book Overview

Real-life makeover success--inside and out For those who want to transform their bodies as well as their mental attitudes, this uniquely interactive plan offers a head-totoe, inside-and-out makeover... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 007138250X
• ISBN13: 9780071382502
• Release Date: December 2002
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.6" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Resource and Tool for Transformation

Michael Gerrish is a pioneer in creating a system that guides individuals in identifying and overcoming their individual blocks to success. Gerrish provides an exceptional resource to the health field, an area usually veiled in ignorance. I personally found Gerrish's Unidentified Fitness Obstacles Test to be precise and thorough. It was clearly evident to me the knowledge base and expertise from which Gerrish designed and developed this program. Gerrish provides the reader with specific recommendations and resources for each of the 58 fitness obstacles that he identifies for the reader. In addition, he provides well diagramed easy to follow exercises; accurate nutrition and supplement information and an added item which I have found absolutely necessary in dealiing with obstacles in fitness and life-Acutherapy (the science of letting go of your energy blocks that contribute to fear)! If you are someone who wants the knowledge and the tools to discover what it is that you need to create the lifestyle that you want and have the physcial as well as the mental foundation to go foward, I would recommend that you get a copy of this book. If you need to get inspired just read some of Gerrish's journal pages that he includes in the book from the participants that have been part of his research. What you will find is that Gerrish shows people from real life situations that got results. Thank you.

A life changing book

A reader from Sanford, MEEasy to follow, easy to read, and real, life-changing results!I found this book to be unusually concise and written with great compassion for people who struggle to lose weight. The author's recommendations for overcoming individual obstacles are practical, straightforward, and doable, and his references (for additional information) were extremely helpful. Yes, you must take responsibility for your success and follow through on the recommendations, but if you do (like me), you'll be well-rewarded for your efforts.This is a true story. According to the results of the UFO test, my primary obstacles were hypothryroidism and a DHEA imbalance. When I told my doctor about this she was condescending and wouldn't even consider the possibility that I had these problems. But because I insisted, she ordered the tests. Sure enough, I tested positive for both. Now, after only three weeks on supplements to increase my DHEA level and medication for my thyroid, I am ten pounds lighter and have more energy than I ever thought possible. Prior to this, on the program prescribed by my doctor and nutritionist, I actually GAINED 25 pounds. They said they didn't believe I was following the program. I felt discounted and shamed.If you're impatient, have unrealistic expectations, or are looking for a quick fix, you probably won't like this book. But if you're looking for real answers to real problems, look no further. The results of the makeovers featured in the book speak for themselves.

A light at the end of the tunnel...

At last, I see the light...This book is well organized, full of great recommendations, and as thorough as any book I've ever read on the subject. Thankfully, though, it's not in the least bit intimidating or hard to follow. I was impressed with how clearly and simply Mr. Gerrish communicated so much important information.I found the self-test to determine one's "unidentified fitness obstacles" particularly helpful, and to my surprise, incredibly accurate. I've never seen anything like this before. I've been using it on my friends too and it's dead-on!From beginning to end, this book offered many surprising (and encouraging) revelations. Finally someone realizes that there's more to it than just "deciding" that it's time to get in shape. I was impressed with the clarity of the exercise descriptions, the layout of the exercise program, and the logic behind the approach. What also impressed me was that instead of offering a "one-size-fits-all," rigidly structured diet, this book provides three different options (the one you follow depends on your test results).The makeover stories were heartwarming, inspiring, and amazingly honest. It's nice to see stories that you can tell are actually real! I could identify with so much of what each subject had to say.For anyone who has been overweight and out of shape for many years, here's a light at the end of the tunnel, thanks to this book.

Finally, a truthful book about healthy living!

This book will blow you away. If you have yet to find the guidance you need to get fit, look no further. This book is reader-friendly and packed with clear, useful information. It is not some text-heavy dictating-type advice. There are diagrams, quizzes, checklists. All the interactive things that really makes a program work. This is the type of book that will take the fitness industry by storm! I am so sick of being told what I already know - Exercise and eat right. Yeah, brilliant. But, Michael Gerrish goes the extra step that most of us need. He takes the courageous steps to explore some of the demons behind why we can't seem to just exercise and eat right. Michael is gifted, and clearly exceptionally knowledgeable about this topic. Finally, we have someone who helps us work through issues no one ever dared to touch. As someone who has struggled with my weight for most of my life, Michael's book is my first ray of hope in a very long time. So, thanks, Michael, for your knowledge and your talent. You are a shining star.

A "Must Have" book for the new year!

I purchased this book for myself and a few family members - we all have different body types and lifestyles and yet found this book to address all of us as individuals. This is not a "one size fits all" self-help book! The author not only combines the best information available concerning health, diet and exercise - he makes it fun and accessible - as I read it I could relate to so much of what was said and suggested. Also, the before and after make-over stories were so real - these people came to the project with a hugh spectrum of challenges and needs and everyone showed progress - real life progress, not some photo enhanced unbelievable progress that other fitness books show. This book is a keeper for life!