New month, new book review. So yes, I read “how to” diet books. Here’s why…if my clients are reading them, or interested in them, I need to read them as well to see what the take away is.
Not all how to diet books are bad. Some offer some sensible, practical tools. As an educator, I always have to be on the look out for what clients are reading as well.
I’m currently half was through this one. And so far, nothing has made me say, “I think this would be a fantastic book for my clients to read.”
The step by step “how to” approach is clearly laid out well. The advice is common sense (which is sometimes good to reiterate), but I’m reading this book and not coming away with any “ah-ha” moments.
So far, I say…”If it were this easy to establish new nutritional habits, a book wouldn’t need to be written.” 🤷🏻♀️
Learning about nutrition and establishing new habits is NOT easy for those who are overweight and struggle.
Nutritionists commonly make the mistake of saying “it’s just this easy.” When in reality, our obesity rate wouldn’t be as high as it is if it were just that easy.
The over simplified nature of this book was probably meant, but the fact is that people are just too diverse, with their own particular issues to be made “this easy.”
And that’s where the author has seemed to miss the mark.
My review is not complete though, so stay tuned.
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