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Summary: This is a repeat of Make the connection
Review: Don't waste your money on this book - just reread Make the connection
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Summary: Yes I'm the "I loves" group. Thanks Bob
Review: I have read "Making the Connection" at least three times. When I heard about Bob's bike trip across America to promote his new book "Keep the Connection", I couldn't wait to read it. I, for one was not disappointed. The idea that we are the end product of our daily choices was inspiring to me. I haven't until now been really conscious of my choices. After reading Bob's book I do think twice about the dessert and choosing exercise over the couch. His description of the process of postitive change and why it works for some and not for others was right on. The mental exercises in Chapter one really made me think. The Four components of fitness were somewhat a repeat from "Make the Connection" but worth repeating. My only wish is that Bob would of spent more time on motivation. I'm looking forward to his next book on his bike trip across America??!
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Summary: MTC fans will be disappointed
Review: I have to agree with the first reviewer. I loved Making the Connection. I expected a lot more from this book than what I got. Instead of going more in depth, it's more superficial than MTC. In many cases, I felt like he was just repeating his message from the first book, not offering additional insight. I'll never get rid of my copy of MTC, but KTC may end up going to the used book store.
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Summary: rewrite of his first book
Review: If you've read "Make the Connection", save your money, and reread it. Except for the addition of weight-trainig section, it's similiar to his first book. Parts of this book are very good- particularly chapters on motivation; others are less helpful. Bob's idea of fitness is "work faster and harder, and do it first thing in the morning." It seems to contradict current thinking on fitness that encourages any sustained activity, any time of the day. The recipes seem out of touch with reality too; i.e. a soup that requires chopping, grilling, blending and straining. Natural oatmeal that requires 30 minutes to cook and stir (this after your aerobic workout and shower!). Whew! The recommended resistence exercises are new to this book; I don't think weight training was even mentioned in his 1st book. They are all performed on gym equipment. with no suggestions whatever for the home exerciser.
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Summary: a perfect completion to "Make the connection"
Review: It is true that the steps towards weight loss are no different than in "Make the connection". But I think this book complements the first one perfectly. For the chapters on motivation alone, this book is worth buying. It explains the motivation issues of certain typres of people and why it can be damaging to your self-esteem to attempt dieting when you are not ready in your mind. This book also helped me to stay motivated whenever I had a low, and to keep going. I haven't regretted for one second that I bought this book.
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Summary: a perfect completion to "Make the connection"
Review: It is true that the steps towards weight loss are no different than in "Make the connection". But I think this book complements the first one perfectly. For the chapters on motivation alone, this book is worth buying. It explains the motivation issues of certain typres of people and why it can be damaging to your self-esteem to attempt dieting when you are not ready in your mind. This book also helped me to stay motivated whenever I had a low, and to keep going. I haven't regretted for one second that I bought this book.
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Summary: I disagree with the bad reviews....
Review: Like the others, I read MTC several times. Yes, if you just want instruction on the 10 steps, you don't need this book. However, if you've tried to follow them but just can seem to stick to the program, this book is for you.His 'exercises' on self-awareness was written for me and was only hinted in the first book. It literally changed my life. For once, I have been able to stick to the 10 steps for 7 months now, have lost 30 pounds and am a much happier person in general. Oprah's story was nice, but I often wish I had Bob around to talk about ME for a change. This book does that. Like I said, if you just want instruction and already have MTC, don't bother. But if you can't seem to stick to the program and can't figure out why, buy this book! You may learn something about yourself!
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Summary: I have to agree with the other low reviews
Review: Making the Connction was terrific, and when I read Keeping the Connection, it was a few days after re-reading MTC. Literally 1/3 to 1/2 the book was a copy of the first. I was extremely disappointed. It is a fair book on its own, but do not bother to buy both. And besides, Oprah's story in MTC is really wonderful. Buy something by Suzanne Schlosberg instead.
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Summary: You CAN make the connection!
Review: Thats what this book should have been titled! I disagree. It's not just the same as make the connection. I found Make the connection just plain ole' diet info. Great info, but nothing new. This book's section on motivation was astounding! What an eye opener for someone who has struggled with the mental part of making the decision to finally change my life. This book is definately something to pick up for anyone who has had it with diets. There's so much more to it! Life changing!
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Summary: Repeat the Connection
Review: There is no point in buying this book if you have read Make the Connection. Calling this a new book borders on fraud.
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