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Chantel is no stranger to the weight-loss struggle game.  She lost around 200 lbs, so she understands the struggles and torment we go through as dieters.  (I say we… I do mean me.  I’ve had weight issues pretty much my whole life.. I’ve been everywhere from a size 3 – size 28; let me say not fun.)

This is Chantel’s second book.  It is called “The One Day Way“.  One thing that Chantel does well is she talks about the real issues behind the weight — the triggers that set us off.  It reminds me of what Danny from season 8 of the Biggest Loser said this year about figuring out what controls us because if we do not do that we will be back heavier than ever.  I’m not sure how much of this I have actually thought about before and it has my mind spinning, I mean I often say I eat when I’m depressed, but it’s more to it than that.  I mean why do these things constantly affect me, and am I really depressed that often?  Or maybe it’s something more specific than that?  Anyhow, like I said this book really got my mind questioning my motives for my weight struggles.

This plan is for more than just weight-loss, it’s about living life completely.  It is based on the “One Day” at a time theme, and letting go of our past (even if it is as recent as yesterday!)

What I like about this book:  I was half way through it and I found myself thinking several times:

“One Day Way… if I can just last through the day it will be okay.. if I just control my tongue for the next few hours it will be tomorrow and I’ll be okay!  If I just resist that for the next hour, it will be okay!”

And you know what?  I did it!!! I was so excited.  I mean not just on weight, but on other things in my life that bother me because it’s all a chain reaction right?  I get frustrated with this and that, and than I end up splurging on food because I’m in a bad frame of mind and than I have made a bad health choice and than I can not seem to bail myself out.  I mean seriously, I started reading this book and didn’t get it.  I didn’t understand why she was chatting so much about our brains and honestly by the end, I felt better and I feel motivated to work harder and follow the extremely simple idea and make it work this time!  The first 2/3 of the book focus on the issues behind our weight-loss and only the last 1/3 is on how to do the “work”, which really isn’t even the hard stuff!

So, would I recommend this book?  Absolutely!  I think it hits the battle from another angle that so many of us don’t think about.  I think it covers more than weightloss and will encourage all around improvement.

I just happen to have an extra copy I graciously received from the publisher, so if you’re interested in winning a copy, leave a comment here.  Just tell me what you do to motivate yourself and stay positive when you’re fighting your own inner battles! Or even Bible verses that motivate you!  Have an extra entry if you are subscribed to my rss!

Contest ends January 31st, 2010!

Here is Chantel’s before and after picture taken from her website.  So, if you’re curious about Chantel’s story? Check out Chantel’s website : http://www.chantelhobbs.com

Thanks to Random House for providing me with a copy of this book for my honest review!