Fun, Fresh, and Insightful

I loved this book. Martha Beck addresses some of the most vexing problems of being on a diet--the psychological ones-- and provides a way to really deal with them, not just wish them away. The Four Day Win structure that she proposes is completely doable. By completing sequential "ridiculously easy" tasks, each for four days, building better "move more, eat less" habits becomes almost fun. Martha Beck is a pleasure to listen to-- funny, clear, and memorable. I suspect that, with some imagination, Four Day Win has applications for other binge-starvation activities (for me, time management and budgeting). I highly recommend this book. I know that I will be referring to it for a long time to come.

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The way to increase positive behaviors

What made the experience of listening to The Four-Day Win the most enjoyable?

The specific directions for behavior change was made easy to understand with plenty of examples.

Would you recommend The Four-Day Win to your friends? Why or why not?

Definitely yes to anyone frustrated with dieting or any other habit changes .

Which scene was your favorite?

Not applicable

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

This book gave me hope for achieving personal goals.

Any additional comments?

I would recommend any of Martha Beck's book. There is always great humor mixed in to the material .

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Rings True

For those of us who have lost and gained weight -- it really is a mystery as to why sometimes we have the "willpower" to eat less/move more and sometimes we have no "willpower". I think Beck, in a really funny way, helps explain in fairly simple terms some of the inner voices and motivations that create our behaviors. She uses lots of easy to understand metaphors -- and helps demystify "willpower". Although you won't lose 30 pounds in 30 days with this approach, I'm giving it a try because it rings true.

I like her presentation -- it's witty and engaging

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Outstanding

Best and in a class by itself. It’s the umbrella philosophy that encompasses all you need to correct weight and doesn’t exclude other disciplines. It is the Grand Unifying Philosophy, IMO.

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original and interesting

loves the audio because she is funny and easy to listen too. some new and interesting information. going to buy the book for easier follow up.

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Amazing! Recommended!

Science based, empathetic and absolutely useful! My favorite new addition on my healthy path! Recommended!

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Really Enjoyed this Audiobook

What made the experience of listening to The Four-Day Win the most enjoyable?

The way she reads the book! I listen to many audiobooks but listening to her narration has been the best listening experience. She should narrate professionally! She was able to keep my attention whereas with many other audiobooks, I find myself switching off and having to rewind to catch up what I missed. Lovely easy going style - and she has a great sense of humour which I appreciated.

What did you like best about this story?

I believe the same as the author - all diets work, so you just need to find the method that works best for you in the long run (one that you can maintain and live with for the rest of your life!) - BUT we need to change the way we think about eating and dieting. We are diet and exercise obsessed.

What does Martha Beck bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Her dry sense of humour.

Any additional comments?

I like the idea of the four day win plans, but near the end of the book, it felt like we'd be doing a four day win and journaling for the rest of our lives. A lot of work needed to follow everything she says. I like that she asks you to find a goal - and then half it - That definitely makes the goal easier to complete. I believe the reward at the end of each day is essential to succeed. I like that she encourages you to quick start, then work on the rest of the methods - That makes is more do-able too.

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So motivating and encouraging...

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Beyond dieting or being obsessed by diets, it shows you the real reasons why you are so damn fat and shows you the way to get your perfect body & soul.

Who was your favorite character and why?

My favorite character was Martha herself as she explains and tells the story of her own life, you just connect to her.

What about Martha Beck’s performance did you like?

Excellent! It is not listening somebody reading a book, it is like listening somebody talking to you. Martha gives the excitement, emotion, humor and evidences so good that I feel like I had a coaching session with her.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

The Watcher

Any additional comments?

I loved it!

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More about destressing

I found this audible to be ok. I think it was more about destressing and trying to relax rather than getting frustrated and raiding the fridge. I was a bit disappointed, though, that you have to go through a number of 4 day activities before anything starts to happen.

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Forceful "dieting" will not change your brain

Martha Beck is an inspiring Life Coach and a much needed resource in the world of weight loss struggles. Stop setting yourself up for failure - adopting unnatural and unrealistic regimens in order to lose the pounds does not accomplish your real goal. You need to change from the inside out, or there is little chance the change will last your lifetime. Patiently approaching the exercises in this book is laying the ground work for lifelong health. Kudos to an author and motivator who gets it!

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