Jan Brady was always jealous of her sisters on The Brady Bunch. She was smart but not as popular as they were on either the show or what counted as social media at the time. No one wanted to be perceived as a “Jan”. Happiness Included is the story ofContinue Reading
So you’ve watched every episode of Hell’s Kitchen and decided you want to be a professional chef? Before you get too wrapped up in the fantasy, be aware you are in for a lot of Salt, Sweat & Steam, as detailed in this memoir. Brigid is a Trinidadian immigrant workingContinue Reading
Is long-lasting change possible? In You’ve Changed, the author researches, experiences and interviews to discover how change occurs and whether it is long lasting. The book starts out as a memoir of how the author has changed over the years. However, it quickly morphs into something much more universal. IsContinue Reading
Hack That Dish includes 101 restaurant copycat recipes. From Applebee’s delicious Spinach and Artichoke Dip to Jack Link’s Original Beef Jerky, all types of recipes are included. If one of your favorites are here, you can rely on these recipes to recreate the dish at home for a fraction ofContinue Reading
Drownproof tells the tale of a former Navy SEAL and the eight lessons he learned throughout his life. Using his own exciting life experiences as an example of how each lesson works keeps the book compelling. The author’s life story is more impressive than most. While there are life lessonsContinue Reading
If you are young, Posture Power has some good tips and exercises to improve your posture. However, if you are older than fifty, the author acts like it is too late for you. Sure, I should have exercised more when I was younger, or at least moved around more. ButContinue Reading
Just when you thought there is no way to live an adventurous life anymore in modern day America comes North of Ordinary. Who knew you could still make a good living as a trapper for furs with a large team of dogs? Or run a remote bed & breakfast inContinue Reading
The Power of Real Optimism is explained fully in Deepika Chopra’s latest book. She begins with a new definition of optimism. Optimism does not mean seeing the rosy picture of glass half empty constantly. Instead the book defines optimism as what my grandmother used to call “this too will pass.”Continue Reading
When you begin a GLP-1 journey, the only advice you get is to eat more protein and fiber rather than fatty and spicy foods. Oh, and drink a lot of water. With clinics pushing compounded drugs, there is no instruction at all about diet. For someone, like me, used toContinue Reading
Art Cure is an interesting and well-researched book about how art can contribute to a well body and mind. Both creating and interacting with other’s art decreases mental diseases and improves health outcomes. Plus it’s fun and broadening! Each chapter concludes with helpful suggestions about how to include art intoContinue Reading
The Forever Strong PLAYBOOK is a companion to the original bestseller, Forever Strong. After reading this book without reading the first one, I can honestly say, don’t do it in that order. While I could see the plan structure, I really didn’t understand the reasoning behind it. The book seemedContinue Reading
Built From Broken contains a complex explanation of how muscles (and other stuff under your skin) work, how they can be injured, and how to fix them if they are damaged. It definitely was too advanced for my knowledge base. I admit I had to skim past a lot ofContinue Reading
So you ask, what is The Hunger Crushing Combo Method? It is to eat protein, fiber and healthy fat at every meal. That sounds familiar, you comment. Yes, even the author remarks on its similarities to every macronutrient plan on earth. However, the Combo is not the best part ofContinue Reading
The title of this book, The Ultimate Guide to Red Light Therapy, is a bit of a misnomer. There are no instructions or even suggestions on how to use red light therapy to fix issues. There is only a two line table towards the rear of the book that brieflyContinue Reading
There are 99 Ways to Die but a witch ain’t one. Sorry, my early aughts roots are showing, with apologies to Jay-Z. Actually, this book is a list of, wait for it, 99 Ways to Die, and how to prevent most of them. While there are some humorous bits inContinue Reading
It’s that time of the year when everyone tries to be healthier. If losing weight is one of your resolutions, using GLP-1 medications are an effective, though expensive, way to make your goal more achievable. Enough is a well-researched book by Oprah’s doctor talking about the pros and cons ofContinue Reading