If you’re looking to lead a healthy life but don’t know where to start, don’t miss Ditch The Diet, a new ebook that breaks down the essential components of healthy living.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a review, but all opinions are 100% my own.
One of the things I love most about blogging is all of the other amazingly inspiring bloggers I get to meet. Megan, from Skinny Fitalicious, is no exception. I’ve been following her blog for the last two years, and it has become one of my must-reads. Her healthy-living tips are always excellent, and her recipes (almost all gluten free) are 100% healthy and totally drool worthy.
I first met Megan in real life at the Blend Retreat where I learned more about her weight loss story. Home girl lost 80 pounds and has kept it off for 6 years! How, you ask? Well that’s exactly what her new ebook, Ditch the Diet, sheds light on.
The book touches on her personal battle with weight and unhappiness and how she overcame that and started leading a healthier, happier life.
What I love about Ditch the Diet is how Megan breaks it all down into simple, easy-to-follow steps, which include tips on goal setting, mastering your mindset, healthy eating and fitness. She does not prescribe a diet because “diet” is a four-letter word (my words, not hers). Rather, it’s about how to set yourself up for success. One of my favorite snippets from the book is:
Weight loss is the outcome of healthy living and healthy living is about making a lifestyle overhaul. It means ditching old habits, finding nutritious foods you love, staying active, accepting yourself and fostering a positive self-image. Those last two are key to making the changes you want for yourself. Because if you change the way you feel about yourself on the inside, the changes on the outside will follow and when you believe in something, it happens. So believe in yourself!
Ditch the Diet has it all covered: from healthy eating (links to some of Megan’s favorite recipes are included) to fitness to what to do when you plateau or “fall of the wagon.” She even has a section called, “Boss Your Sweet Tooth.” I need that one for sure!
Another thing I love about this book is the tone of voice. As I was reading, I felt like Megan was right there just chatting with me. She doesn’t try to get all technical. Rather, everything is very friendly and conversational. It makes living a healthy life seem easy-peasy, and in all honesty, if you follow Megan’s tips, it will be!
Whether you plan on reading this book or not (though you really should!), here’s a snippet we should all take to heart:
Love yourself enough to allow yourself the time to change and stop comparing yourself to others. A healthy life doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a cumulation of small changes over a long period of time.
Interested? Good! Ditch the Diet is only $7.99, but Megan has graciously offered all of you 50% OFF through December 31st! Just head on over here and use this discount code: FQIQOH85U8.
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Let’s Chat:
Will you be purchasing Ditch the Diet?
What’s your #1 healthy living tip?
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I love Megan’s blog too and will head over and check out her book!
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner recently posted…Holiday Lights & Generous Friends
Woohoo! Let me know if you get it and what you think!
Sounds like a great book- I’m all for living healthy, no diet needed!
Annmarie recently posted…Foodie Friday: Mediterranean Shredded Romaine & Cucumber Salad
Agree!
I’m heading over to get the book. I generally eat healthy, but I need to buckle down in 2016 and get back to where I used to be. Thanks for a great review.
MCM Mama Runs recently posted…Five outdoor things to do in Washington DC
Let me know what you think!
Sound like a great book! I’ll have to check it out!
Julie @ Running in a Skirt recently posted…Holiday Sweets Roundup
I hope you do!
I am going to have to check out Megan’s blog! Thanks for sharing!
Toni recently posted…Running Inspiration featuring Kendrick from @KendrickFitness
It’s a great one! You’ll be hooked.
Sounds like a great read. I swear breaking things down into doable steps seems to be key in all aspects of life.
Marcia recently posted…Runfession Friday: Holiday Edition
Couldn’t agree more!
Thank you Nicole for this awesome review. Seriously, I can’t even thank you enough. I was almost crying when I read this especially the part about how you felt I was reading the book to you. This really meant a lot to me friend! xoxo
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious recently posted…Ginger Spiced Candied Pecans & Pepitas {GF, Low Cal}
Of course!! It’s a wonderful resource for anyone looking to start living a healthy lifestyle. So well written 🙂
what a great offer, I will go check it out!
Mary Beth Jackson recently posted…The holidays can be STRESSFUL!
I hope you do!
My #1 tip is to eat real food and avoid anything out of a box if you can. I don’t always follow my own advice but there you go!
Margo recently posted…What Did We Learn This Month? @WomensHealthMag with Natalie Dormer on the Cover!
YES! Real stuff over processed any day.
I may need to go ahead and get this cause I know I’m going to need it after the holidays. Great buy too!
Tricia@MissSippipiddlin recently posted…MealEnders Review + Giveaway
Let me know how you like it!
In this fit life it is YOU against YOU. Great advice from the excerpt in her book.
Diatta @ Femme Fitale Fit Club recently posted…How To Lose Weight Eating Carbs
Agreed! You are the only person standing in your way.
Losing and maintaining is simple… it just isn’t EASY! Good to have another book out there with great advice and more tips. Sometimes we need to hear things in other words and many times to GET them!
Elle recently posted…Is it Worth it?
Very very good point, Elle!
I def don’t believe in “dieting.” It has to be a lifestyle change!
Carmy recently posted…Fit & Fashionable Friday: December Haul!
Agreed!
I don’t diet and I don’t feel deprived. Just keep moving and everything in moderation.
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…Runfessions for December
Truth!
Megan’s book looks awesome! #1 tip. Listen to your body. It will never steer you wrong.
jill conyers recently posted…Holiday Gift Guide
Great tip, Jill! So very very true.